Travis County voters will face a slightly smaller-than-expected bond proposition this November, thanks to last-minute trimming in the proposed Civil & Family Courts Complex budget. At the Commissioners Court’s regular voting session on Tuesday, county staff officially unveiled the new $287.3 million price tag, a reduction of about $4.3 million from the previous number that […]
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County land deal could lead to new homeless shelter
Travis County is considering a real estate deal with the Salvation Army that could lead to a brand-new shelter for homeless women and children. During its regular voting session last week, the Commissioners Court voted to direct staff to begin preparations to sell the land at 4523 Tannehill Lane to the charitable organization. The Salvation […]
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TipSheet: Travis County, 8.11.15
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. Items of interest include: 4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding revisions to the Mass Gathering Permit Application process including recommendations […]
Posted inDevelopment, Travis County
County commissioners approve Cebolla Creek plan
The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday gave its blessing to a preliminary plan for a brand-new 188-home subdivision despite opposition testimony that at one point turned tearful. M/I Homes is seeking to build Cebolla Creek on 71 acres in far southern Travis County near Twin Creeks and Old San Antonio roads. The site lies […]
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Travis County builds interest in courts complex development plan
The Travis County Commissioners Court has determined that a plan to let private developers build a second tower that would complement the proposed $291.6 Civil & Family Courts Complex is “extremely attractive.” According to the team steering the courts complex project, a forum held in July to gauge interest from area firms was well attended. […]
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Two new challengers seek to replace Davis
Beneath the din of the major party presidential nominating contests rumbles the low hum of looming local showdowns as would-be county commissioners come out of the woodwork to declare their candidacies. The one-man race for Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 has blossomed into a three-man contest with Jeffrey Travillion and Richard Franklin III joining […]
Posted inBudget
Lower tax rate, higher tax bill in Travis County’s draft budget
Travis County’s property tax rate is expected to dip during the next budget cycle, but taxpayers shouldn’t necessarily expect lower bills. According to the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2016, the rate will drop by 6.62 percent. However, rising property values mean that the owner of a home with the average taxable value of $262,199 […]
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TipSheet: Travis County, 8.04.15
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. Items of interest include: 2. Consider and take appropriate action on appointments to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors […]
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Travis County looking to collect millions in unpaid fines and fees
Travis County is missing out on more than $55 million thanks to outstanding fines and fees, but the Commissioners Court is working on ways to collect. At their regular voting session on Tuesday, the commissioners gave the green light to contract modifications with two third-party firms that would expand the number of unpaid fines and […]
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Democratic activists push for fifth candidate in sheriff’s race
Several top local Democrats are seeking to fit one more candidate of their choice in the already crowded race for the party’s nomination for Travis County sheriff. A professional draft campaign is underway to build buzz for Constable Sally Hernandez’s potential candidacy if she decides to join the four other candidates seeking the office. “Our purpose is […]
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Sheriff candidates turn cold on ICE
A candidate for the Democratic nomination for Travis County sheriff publicly declared his opposition last night to a controversial partnership with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. John Sisson told a packed house at Polvos restaurant on South First Street that he would end incumbent Sheriff Greg Hamilton’s policy of complying with ICE requests […]
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TipSheet: Travis County, 7.28.15
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. Items of interest include: 2. Consider and take appropriate action on an order concerning outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of […]