Katy McElroy

The city of Austin has been working on improvements to Anderson Mill Road between Spicewood Parkway and U.S. Highway 183. Last year, staff gathered community input and combined it with technical assessments to create a draft of “recommendations to improve mobility, safety and connectivity for all roadway users.” Now, the city would like some feedback on […]

Noticed quicker travel times on Cesar Chavez Street recently? It’s not just a seasonal phenomenon. According to the Austin Transportation Department, the traffic signals on Cesar Chavez were retimed after the opening of the MoPac Express Lanes, and this appears to have resulted in reduced rush hour delays in the area. The news release mentions […]

If you’ve been meaning to get a library card but you are unable or can’t find the time to visit a branch, the Austin Public Library now has an option for you. Austinites aged 18 and older can now register for a library “eCard” completely online by submitting an application and uploading a copy of […]

Construction of the Loyola Lane bridge over the future 183 South Expressway has begun. As a result, for about a year, the Loyola Lane crossing over U.S. Highway 183 will be closed. The crossing will be closed to bicycles and pedestrians as well. Loyola Lane west of 183 will also close for about two months […]

Construction begins today on the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Oltorf Street. The project is funded by money from the 2016 mobility bond as part of the Intersection Safety/Vision Zero program. It is the third intersection to be enhanced as part of that program. According to the news release, “Improvements include construction of center […]

After an extensive planning and public input process, the final draft of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Master Plan is here. The plan was presented by CasaBella Architects at the third public meeting on Jan. 20, and it is now available here to view and respond to using a short survey. Feedback from […]

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport just released its 2017 passenger numbers: 13.8 million travelers passed through the airport this year. That’s an 11.5 percent increase over 2016, and this is the eighth year in a row of record-breaking passenger traffic for the airport. The news release also notes the addition of 10 new nonstop destinations, for […]

The city of Austin has been investigating August and September’s unusual water bill activity. Yesterday, Austin Energy, which manages the billing for city utilities including water, announced that it will be sending out refunds in the form of bill credits to around 7,400 customers. The city plans to send out a letter to those customers by Feb. […]

The city of Austin has been chosen as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2018. The program coordinator for the national designation, Julie Bond, praised the city for its commuter benefits, which include free Capital Metro passes and B-cycle memberships, flexible work schedules, subsidized vanpools, lockers and showers for active commuters, and a […]

Austin Public Health has been collecting input on how to better provide services at the downtown Austin Resource Center for the Homeless. The final interactive community forum is next Monday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It will begin with a presentation by Acting Public Health Assistant Director […]

This Wednesday, the Austin Public Health Department’s Youth Career Fest, hosted by the Austin Youth Council, will provide over 2,000 Austin-area high school students with a unique chance to explore their career options. The conference features over 150 booths from a diverse cross-section of industries across the city, such as St. David’s HealthCare, the Austin […]

Art in Public Places is commissioning pieces for its sixth annual temporary public exhibition, TEMPO. Ten artworks will be chosen to reside in a city-owned spot in each of the 10 City Council districts. The maximum budget for each project is $10,000. Artists are welcome to mention where they would like their art to go […]