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The Austin City Council will now allow for remote citizen communication from nine libraries throughout the city.
Austin Metro
6:56 PM Feb 2, 2017 CST
Austin City Council OKs remote citizen communication program
Thursday's Austin City Council meeting will touch on a variety of hot issues.
Austin Metro
1:58 AM Feb 1, 2017 CST
Austin Oaks PUD possible postponement tops Thursday's Austin City Council agenda
The Austin City Council tentatively agreed to eliminate nearly half of its council committees as the first step of the committee structure overhaul.
Austin Metro
11:24 PM Jan 24, 2017 CST
Nearly half of Austin City Council committees tentatively eliminated
Austin Metro
11:06 PM Jan 9, 2017 CST
3 reasons why Capital Metro’s board is delaying a vote on its service plan changes
Mayor Steve Adler (left) stands with the victors of the 2016 council elections. From left are: Delia Garza, District 2; Greg Casar, District 4; Jimmy Flannigan, District 6; Leslie Pool, District 7; and Alison Alter, District 10.
Austin Metro
1:28 PM Jan 9, 2017 CST
6 things for Southwest Austinites to know this week, Jan. 9-15
Mayor Steve Adler (left) stands with the victors of the 2016 council elections. From left are: Delia Garza, District 2; Greg Casar, District 4; Jimmy Flannigan, District 6; Leslie Pool, District 7; and Alison Alter, District 10.
Austin Metro
2:59 AM Jan 7, 2017 CST
Two newcomers inaugurated Friday to second edition of 10-1 Austin City Council
The Austin City Council may be looking at an overhaul of its committee structure after some council members voiced their displeasure with its inefficiency.
Austin Metro
2:24 AM Jan 6, 2017 CST
Austin City Council committee overhaul proposed by Council Member Leslie Pool
Michael Peterson has been a licensed chauffeur in Austin for over 30 years. However, he was put out of work after council made it harder for those with criminal backgrounds to obtain chauffeurs permits. Peterson said the crime he committed happened over 30 years ago.
Austin Metro
2:51 PM Dec 20, 2016 CST
Some Austin drivers with criminal records may get a second shot at obtaining a chauffeur's license
District 10 Council Member Sheri Gallo says her goodbyes. Thursday is the final council meeting for the inaugural 10-1 council after Gallo and District 6 Council Member Don Zimmerman lost their reelection bids.
Austin Metro
8:20 PM Dec 15, 2016 CST
Austin City Council Dec. 15 highlights: The final meeting of the inaugural 10-1 council
The Austin City Council hit on some major subjects Thursday morning, including the spay/neuter policy, the City Manager search, the New Central Library and a major AISD land purchase.
Austin Metro
9:37 PM Dec 8, 2016 CST
Austin City Council blog: 4 highlights from Thursday morning's meeting
The city's Human Rights Commission introduced a resolution to recommend Austin ban the official use of Trump products and services. The resolution was rescinded after commissioners agreed the language needed to be tightened.
Austin Metro
3:20 AM Nov 29, 2016 CST
Human Rights Commission proposes Austin ban on Donald Trump products
The goal of Austin's $720 million mobility bond would be to improve traffic flow.
Austin Metro
3:40 PM Nov 14, 2016 CST
New BBQ spot opening, election results and more things Southwest Austinites should know this week, Nov. 14-20
Austin Metro
9:08 PM Nov 9, 2016 CST
Austin officials react to Donald Trump's presidential win
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.
Austin Metro
10:15 PM Nov 8, 2016 CST
Incumbent Delia Garza wins Austin City Council District 2
Election day is Nov. 8.
Austin Metro
12:00 PM Nov 8, 2016 CST
Mobility bond, Travis County Commissioner top list of Southwest Austin elections
Animals impounded at the city of Austin's municipal shelter can be sterilized on their first impoundment if City Council votes for a code amendment on Nov. 10.
Austin Metro
1:18 AM Nov 4, 2016 CDT
Council OKs sterilizing animals on first shelter impoundment
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
The jail population has jumped from a pandemic low of roughly 1,400 in May 2021 to 2,095 as of early May of this year, according to Valerie Hollier, a planning project manager with the county's justice and public safety division. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:12 PM
Travis County commissioners receive presentation on ballooning jail population
The Texas Harm Reliance Alliance brought their mobile care clinic, which was purchased with funds allocated by the city of Austin in 2018, to the town hall. (Darcy Sprague/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:08 PM
Advocates urge Austin, Travis County leaders to take action on drug-related deaths at community town hall
Travis County paused a program to give defendants early access to legal representation over staffing issues. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
11:04 AM
Travis County pauses program giving defendants early access to legal representation over staffing issues
Early voting in Travis County runs from Feb. 14-25. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:48 PM
Travis County's early voting hours extended Feb. 25 following cold weather closures
Screen shot of Delia Garza speaking at a press conference
Austin
3:55 PM
Travis County announces 'Expunction Expo' to help clear eligible arrest records
Greg Casar was first elected as District 4's Austin City Council representative in 2014. (Courtesy city of Austin)
Austin
2:03 PM
Greg Casar to run for Congress, continue to serve on Austin City Council into 2022
The issue was raised by county prosecutors in early August weeks after a meeting with Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk on the topic. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
4:40 PM
Austin officials looking into county prosecutor allegations of APD officer 'misinformation' on criminal investigations
City and criminal justice representatives gathered July 26 for a virtual forum about public safety in downtown Austin. (Screenshot via Downtown Austin Alliance)
Austin
9:37 AM
Officials talk violent crime, diversion options amid continuing discussions over downtown Austin safety
Austin City Hall (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:43 PM
Austin City Hall reporter's notebook: Samsung, evictions protections and a local democratic process overhaul
From left: Council Members Greg Casar, Alison Alter and Natasha Harper-Madison have each expressed interest in becoming Austin's next mayor pro tem. (Courtesy City of Austin, Alison Alter Campaign/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:44 PM
Contention around choosing Austin's next mayor pro tem continues; vote delayed to late January