Stories by Lina Fisher

Affordable child care investment for Travis County may be on November ballot

At its June 25 meeting, the Travis County Commissioners Court took a step toward expanding access to early childhood care and after-school services for low-income residents, setting Aug. 13 for a public hearing on a proposed 2.5-cent property tax rate…

Travis County • By Lina Fisher • Jun 27, 2024

Meadows Center receives $500,000 to study link between climate change and polluted beaches

If you’re considering a trip to the coast this summer, maybe think again: Texas beaches have a poo problem. In 2021, Environment Texas published a study that found 90 percent of the state’s beaches contained dangerous pathogens found in fecal…

Environment • By Lina Fisher • Jun 21, 2024

Stakeholders urge county to hurry up on implementing legal defense at bail hearings

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Travis County Commissioners Court, a coalition of people impacted by the justice system, community organizers and county staff gathered to urge commissioners to develop a permanent program allowing people who have just been arrested to…

Public Safety • By Lina Fisher • Jun 20, 2024

Airport Advisory Commission accepts FAA grants for airport expansion

On June 12, the Airport Advisory Commission heard a slew of good news from Austin’s Department of Aviation staff. For one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, a series of improvements are on their way – chief among them,…

Transportation • By Lina Fisher • Jun 14, 2024

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Travis County partners with Texas Water Development Board on flood planning

Excessive rain isn’t typically something Austinites are concerned about in this drought-stricken era, but our region is unfortunately prone to catastrophic floods, too. Luckily, the first-ever statewide flood plan is set to be taken up by the Legislature – and…

Travis County • By Lina Fisher • Jun 7, 2024

Travis County approves comprehensive study of emergency services

At its meeting Tuesday, June 4, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to earmark up to $400,000 toward providing better emergency medical services to areas of the county outside of Austin. In a presentation to commissioners, Travis County’s executive…

EMS • By Lina Fisher • Jun 6, 2024

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