If you’re planning an excursion today, the Parks and Recreation Department would like you to know that the Butler Hike and Bike Trail will be closed between Barton Springs Road and the Barton Creek Pedestrian Bridge for trail maintenance. The trail will be reopened Friday.
2021
Posted inPremium Types
TipSheet: City Council, 12.9.21
In what has become one of our most treasured and least favorite of yearly traditions, the last City Council meeting of the year is always a long one, with everyone trying to get in a last bit of business before Council takes its break until Jan. 27. We’ll note that today will include an executive […]
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TipSheet: City Council, 12.9.21
In what has become one of our most treasured and least favorite of yearly traditions, the last City Council meeting of the year is always a long one, with everyone trying to get in a last bit of business before Council takes its break until Jan. 27. We’ll note that today will include an executive […]
Posted inWhispers
New candidates enter District 4 race
The race to fill the seat of departing District 4 Council Member Greg Casar just got a little more interesting, with the arrival of two new candidates, Jade Lovera and Melinda Schiera. Lovera filed her campaign treasurer designation last week and told the Austin Monitor she would be formally announcing her campaign at 4:30 p.m. […]
Posted inMusic & Entertainment
Rolling Stones concert problems lead to push for disability task force
The much-publicized parking and other logistical problems at last month’s Rolling Stones concert at Circuit of the Americas has pushed local officials to call for the creation of a task force focused on accessibility issues at area concert venues. Bruce Elfant,Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, spoke at Monday’s Music Commission meeting about the […]
Posted inPlanning
Exact shape of South Central Waterfront TIRZ in limbo
After a lengthy and complicated discussion at Tuesday’s work session, City Council directed Chief Financial Officer Ed Van Eenoo to advertise a new public hearing about the long-awaited tax increment reinvestment zone for the old Austin American-Statesman site and surrounding areas, known as the South Central Waterfront area. Of course, there has already been at […]
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Don’t be a drag on the Drag
Project Connect’s Orange Line is coming to the Drag, the section of Guadalupe Street that runs along the west boundary of the UT campus. Not anytime soon, of course – the light rail lines are still in the design phase. But it’s the perfect time to give community input on the rail line as well […]
Posted inDevelopment
Development Services has a full plate managing environmental concerns
The Development Services Department briefed the Environmental Commission last week on some of the work it has been doing to improve environmental protections on construction sites. The DSD is in charge of regulating tree protection measures as well as inspecting control measures that prevent sediment runoff and erosion caused by rainfall. While DSD inspects construction […]
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AISD repurposing: What’s next?
Wondering what Austin ISD is planning to do with the campuses it closed last year? The district is holding an online community meeting to answer your questions and update you on the site repurposing process for Anita Coy, Brooke, Metz, Pease, Rosedale and Sims campuses. You’ll also get a chance to share your thoughts about […]
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Downtown gets in the spirit
There’s a lot going on downtown this month; hence our multiple reminders, to help get you in the spirit for whatever you’re celebrating. This Saturday from 3-7 p.m. brings a Shop the Block event along the 600 block of Congress Avenue. Retailers are hosting a sidewalk market with free hot cocoa along with live music […]
Posted inPublic Safety
‘Corporal’ added to law enforcement roster in Travis County
On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved the addition of a new “corporal” position, and its related funding, to the existing lineup of titles in law enforcement in the county. In terms of rank, the position will be situated between senior deputy and sergeant. Instead of hiring new corporals, existing senior deputies in the […]
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Search for new EMS chief still under wraps
As with last month’s meeting of the Public Safety Commission, Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano had little to report regarding the nationwide search for a new chief of Austin-Travis County Emergency Services. At Monday’s commission meeting, Arellano reported there were 37 people who applied for the position to replace former EMS Chief Ernesto Rodriguez, who […]