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Snow and ice cover the pond on the southeastern side of the Mueller development in East Austin in February. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:38 PM Apr 8, 2021 CDT
After winter storm, Austin puts together a plan for better temporary shelters
Voters wait in line during the Dec. 15 runoff elections in Austin. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Austin
8:15 AM Apr 3, 2021 CDT
Explaining the May 1 ballot: What a yes or no vote means on all 8 propositions in Austin
Joseph Chacon was named interim Austin Police Department chief March 22. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Austin
1:54 PM Mar 22, 2021 CDT
Joseph Chacon named interim Austin top cop, search process for permanent chief begins
A tree's branches fell on a car in North Austin in the midst of Winter Storm Uri in February. With downed tree limbs and burst water lines causing property damage across Austin, the city has directed additional funds into programs to help some homeowners with emergency home repairs. (Iain Oldman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:29 PM Feb 25, 2021 CST
Still in crisis mode, Austin City Council initiates recovery following winter storm
Austin Water lifted its boil water notice for customers within its central pressure zone the morning of Feb. 22. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
8:09 AM Feb 22, 2021 CST
Boil notice partially lifted in Austin, water service expected to be fully restored Feb. 22
Temperatures have remained below freezing throughout the blackouts in Austin. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:14 PM Feb 19, 2021 CST
Austin officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ they can restore most water in next 48 hours, expect boil notice to last into next week
Traffic backed up on 51st Street in East Austin after a car was unable to pass through icy conditions. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
5:52 PM Feb 16, 2021 CST
With more freezing rain coming to Austin, road conditions not expected to improve any time soon
Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley will step down in March. (Courtesy city of Austin)
Austin
5:06 PM Feb 12, 2021 CST
In stepping down, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley says his heart was no longer in it
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley (Courtesy Austin Police Department Periscope)
Austin
10:00 AM Feb 12, 2021 CST
BREAKING: Austin Police Chief Brian Manley to step down March 28, national search for successor underway
City officials are facing growing pressure to address the growing visibility of homelessness in Austin. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:52 PM Feb 4, 2021 CST
Austin City Council agrees to phase out some encampments amid rising homelessness concerns
Local Austin act the Peterson Brothers perform at the historic Continental Club in 2019. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:52 PM Dec 3, 2020 CST
Austin City Council experiment could send $15 million in hotel taxes to 'iconic' music venues, restaurants
Pictured here is a concert at the Mohawk on Red River Street. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
8:31 PM Oct 1, 2020 CDT
Austin City Council finds $15 million to lighten pandemic pain on music venues, child care, legacy businesses
Austin's elected leaders voted to reduce the APD budget following months of community pressure. They said it will help improve safety and justice in the city. (Photo by John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper. Design by Miranda Baker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:52 AM Aug 25, 2020 CDT
Millions in Austin Police Department cuts ignite city’s experiment in reimagining public safety
A police officer rides past protesters during the June 7 Justice for Them All March. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:53 PM Aug 13, 2020 CDT
Police transformation begins in Austin as City Council approves millions in budget cuts, reinvestments, commitments
Austin City Council is considering moving the forensics lab services and internal affairs department out from under the Austin Police Department and into civilian roles. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
12:42 PM Aug 12, 2020 CDT
Police cuts, community reinvestment, reimagining public safety on table as Austin City Council looks to adopt budget
Austin City Council is considering moving the forensics lab services and internal affairs department out from under the Austin Police Department and into civilian roles. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:24 PM Aug 10, 2020 CDT
Austin’s police transformation: City estimates forensics lab could be moved by winter, but reassigning internal affairs will take time
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Lori Pampilo-Harris started work as Austin's new homelessness strategy officer Sept. 9.
Austin Metro
12:15 PM
Austin’s long-awaited homelessness strategy officer leaves position after one month
A man finds shade on the sidewalk across the street from the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless.
Austin Metro
12:48 PM
Austin’s new homelessness response manager offers thoughts on the growing issue
Homelessness camps, such as this one across the street from the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, are in focus as City Council debated public camping ordinance changes.
Austin Metro
2:03 PM
Austin City Council punts on changes to homelessness ordinances, says it needs more time
Travis County Budget Director Travis Gatlin and Senior Planning & Budget Analyst Aerin Pfaffenberger present updates to the proposed FY 2019-20 budget at a Sept. 17 Commissioners Court meeting.
Austin Metro
7:49 PM
Travis County commissioners fine-tune FY 2019-20 budget, add Palm School rule and census funding
Austin City Council will consider new public camping restrictions at a special-called meeting next week.
Austin Metro
4:03 PM
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Greg Casar release alternative proposal for public camping restrictions
Austin City Council decriminalized public camping in June.
Austin Metro
12:42 PM
Austin City Council members seek to prohibit public camping in downtown and West Campus, propose further adjustments
This 1940 file photo from Austin History Center shows Palm School while it was still in use as an elementary school.
Austin Metro
3:58 PM
Travis County seeks public input on restrictive covenants for Palm School site
The city of Austin and Travis County are both pursuing hotel occupancy tax revenue for separate expansion projects, the Convention Center and the Travis County Expo Center, respectively.
Austin Metro
9:44 AM
Lack of commitment, communication creates HOT mess between Austin and Travis County
Austin's homeless population has grown by 5% in each of the last two years, according to numbers from the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition.
Austin Metro
3:58 PM
Austin’s homelessness crisis prompts city manager to propose spending boost in 2020 budget
Austin City Council approved location-specific affordable housing goals.
Austin Metro
8:35 AM
Austin planning to release draft of new land development code and zoning maps by Oct. 4