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TipSheet: City Council, 9.28.17
City Council will hold its regular meeting again today, and here are the things we have our eye on. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda. The Office of the City Clerk posts a…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 28, 2017
Rezoning denial could mean east side showdown
Planning commissioners took a united stand Tuesday night by voting to deny a rezoning application for an east side property that contains the former Montopolis Negro School. The case has drawn controversy as it has moved through other city commissions,…
Development • By Joseph Caterine • Sep 14, 2017
TipSheet: Travis County, 7.11.17
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda here. The County Clerk’s office hosts a copy at its website. 3. Approve proclamation honoring Tanya Acevedo…
TipSheets • By Caleb Pritchard • Jul 11, 2017
Another HOT topic
Supporters of the effort to preserve the historic Montopolis Negro School in Southeast Austin hope to tap into some of Austin’s Hotel Occupancy Tax to fund renovations to the property. In an email to community leaders aligned with the school…
Historic Landmark Commission reforms hit a bump
Despite an agreement across sides that the current process is “Kafkaesque,” the Planning Commission did not vote to support an amendment that would change the number of Historic Landmark commissioners it takes to recommend historic zoning over the objections of…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 27, 2017
Council kicks off process to reform Historic Landmark Commission
City Council on Thursday voted to initiate a code amendment that could make it easier for the Historic Landmark Commission to overrule the wishes of property owners. Mayor Steve Adler overcame his own skepticism to vote for the measure, which…
Preservation • By Caleb Pritchard • Jan 30, 2017
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TickTock: Austin City Council meeting 1.26.17
TickTock is the sortable transcript of @austinmonitor live Tweets from the most recent Austin City Council meeting. ITEMS 12 19 22 37 40 42 44 45 46 49 50 51 76 79 80 82 TickTock for Friday, January 27, 2017…
City Council • By Michael Kanin • Jan 30, 2017
TipSheet: Travis County, 1.10.2017
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda here. The County Clerk’s office hosts a copy at its website. 6. Consider and take appropriate action…
TipSheets • By Caleb Pritchard • Jan 10, 2017
TipSheet: Travis County, 1.03.17
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda here. The County Clerk’s office hosts a copy at its website. 2. Consider and take appropriate action…
TipSheets • By Caleb Pritchard • Jan 3, 2017
TipSheet: Travis County, 12.20.16
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday. In the interest of space, we’ve decided not to post the entire agenda here. The county clerk’s office hosts a copy at its website. 1. Receive comments regarding the issuance…
City Council apologizes for Austin's systemic racism, vows to invest in a Black embassy
Austin City Council has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating racist policies that contributed to historical equity, health and wealth gaps that persist for Black Austinites. A resolution, which passed unanimously Thursday, directs the city to quantify the impact…
City Council • By Andrew Weber, KUT • Mar 5, 2021
In this East Austin neighborhood, there are now more dogs than children
In one rapidly changing East Austin neighborhood, dogs now outnumber children nearly two to one, according to a new report from the University of Texas’ Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis. Researchers released the findings today in an addendum to…
