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U.S. Department of Justice ends four-year watch over Austin Fire Department’s hiring practices

The U.S. Department of Justice’s watch over Austin Fire Department’s hiring process has been lifted, according to city fire officials,… >

Capital Metro operating Sunday service schedule for Thanksgiving

Capital Metro buses will operate on a Sunday service schedule for Thanksgiving, and no MetroRail trains will be running. Austin… >

UPDATED: State appeals court upholds injunction against Austin’s paid sick leave

Updated Nov. 16 at 12:16 p.m. The 3rd Court of Appeals ruled Nov. 16 to uphold a temporary injunction regarding… >

Austin City Council unanimously approves new police contract, creates Office of Police Oversight after months-long process

After more than 10 months without a labor contract between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association, Austin… >

Former Atlanta Fire Chief to lead Austin Fire Department after unanimous support from City Council

Former Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Joel Baker will take over the reins at the Austin Fire Department following an… >

Shoal Creek Conservancy releases final version of $66 million trail plan

Shoal Creek Conservancy, a local nonprofit, released the final version of its four-phase, $66 million action plan for the Shoal… >

Expansion of foster care campus in Hyde Park heads to Austin City Council for final approval

 A six-building expansion of the Helping Hand Home for Children in Hyde Park was approved on consent by Austin’s… >

100-year water plan reaches Austin City Council for first time

Weeks after destructive upstream flooding sent Austin under a historic citywide boil water notice, city staff presented Austin City Council… >

Bee Creek Sports Complex concept plan approved by Travis County commissioners

The concept plan for the Bee Creek Sports Complex—a large-scale sports park proposed for western Travis County—passed with a unanimous… >

Travis County commissioners approve $22 million increase to 2017 bond, critical safety projects

Travis County commissioners voted Nov. 13 to revise budgets while maintaining original schedules for the county’s 2017 bond and critical… >

Austin Chamber will not release details of Amazon HQ2 proposal after tech giant selects New York City, Northern Virginia

Austin’s chase for Amazon HQ2 has come to an end. The company announced Tuesday morning that it would split its… >

Central Texas fire departments are providing firefighters, equipment to California fire relief effort

Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that firefighters and equipment from throughout the state of Texas would head to California to… >