Stories by Audrey McGlinchy, KUT
Who funded the PACs that got two propositions on Austin's ballot this November?
A Californian who attempted a 2016 presidential run. A reported real estate investor in Arizona. These are some of the people who have given to political action committees behind two local ballot initiatives – propositions J and K. Political action committees…
Bonds & Propositions • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Oct 29, 2018
Here are the candidates running to be Austin's next mayor
If you’re tired of hearing about the face-off between Sen. Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O’Rourke, maybe it’s time to turn your attention to local elections, like the mayor’s race. Mayor Steve Adler is fighting to retain his seat against…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Oct 22, 2018
Swimming in Austin just became more expensive. Here are some other new city fees.
Every Oct. 1, the city of Austin welcomes a new budget – and with it, new city fees. These can be anything from public library fines to what it costs to adopt a dog from the city shelter. Here’s a…
Austin • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Oct 2, 2018
Austin to appeal state court's hold on paid sick leave ordinance
The city of Austin is appealing a state court’s decision to put on hold the city’s paid sick leave ordinance, which was set to go into effect Oct. 1. A state appeals court ruled last month that the law couldn’t…
Courts • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 7, 2018
APD to soon use drones to map fatal car crashes
Drones are multipurpose: They can deliver pizzas and tally seals. Drones can fight wildfires and make aerial videos that garner pretty impressive watch counts on YouTube. Drones can also map fatal car crashes, which is why the Austin Police Department…
Police • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 29, 2018
Texas Supreme Court denies challenges to two ballot items for Austin voters this fall
The Texas Supreme Court has denied petitions from two Austin residents asking that the city rewrite a pair of November ballot measures. Attorney Bill Aleshire filed challenges earlier this month with the court over the wording of a citizen-initiated petition…
Courts • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 28, 2018
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The Austin city clerk is no longer challenging Lewis Conway Jr.'s City Council bid
The Austin city clerk has reversed her decision to challenge Lewis Conway Jr.’s candidacy for Austin City Council. Conway, a candidate for District 1, has a felony record, and City Clerk Jannette Goodall requested clarification on his eligibility to run…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 22, 2018
Austin city clerk challenges convicted felon's eligibility to run for City Council
Lewis Conway Jr., a candidate for Austin City Council who has a felony record, may not be able to run after all. Austin City Clerk Jannette Goodall sent Conway an email Friday challenging his eligibility and asking for documents showing…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 21, 2018
English sues Austin over wording of ballot question for city audit
Ed English is suing the city over the wording of a November ballot measure about a citywide audit. Activists collected more than 30,000 signatures asking the city to hire a third party to conduct an efficiency audit of all its…
City Hall • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 14, 2018
'Opportunity' knocks? Austin doesn't quite know what to do with areas picked for federal tax breaks
Census tract 48453002411 has a lot to offer. There’s a brewery on the north edge of the tract. There’s a neighborhood park, and you’re not too far from McKinney Falls State Park. On a good day, you can drive from…
Development • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 8, 2018
'Something has gone horribly wrong': Adler calls for a reset on CodeNEXT process
Mayor Steve Adler wants the city to scrap CodeNEXT and start over. In a post to the City Council Message Board Wednesday, Adler asked that the city manager come up with a new process for updating the city’s 34-year-old Land…
Land Development Code • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Aug 2, 2018
Another downtown Austin street goes two-way. Studies tell us that’s good.
For 68 years, drivers on Colorado Street in downtown Austin could go only one way: south. But as of today, that one-directional road officially goes two ways for cars. It’s the hip thing to do. “This is absolutely a trend,”…
