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Movability, the Austin area’s transportation management association, is still accepting applications for its spring 2025 GoGrant program, which offers up to $7,500 in financial assistance to Austin employers aiming to promote sustainable mobility options. The application window is open until March 6. The GoGrant program supports three types of projects:​ Infrastructure projects: Funding for permanent […]

The Ethics Review Commission, which was scheduled to consider a complaint against former interim City Manager Jesús Garza, adjourned without action Wednesday night. Although five members of the commission were present and ready to hear the complaint regarding alleged violations of the city’s standards of conduct rules, the commission’s rules require six members to convene […]

Former District 7 City Council candidate Adam Powell has been named as the new executive director of the Austin History Center Association. According to a press release about the appointment, “Powell brings a unique blend of community engagement and digital storytelling to the role. His appointment also marks a historic milestone as AHCA’s first Black […]

An opportunity to provide feedback on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) examining the potential for negative impacts of Project Connect’s planned light rail expansion on the city’s citizens, critters and environment ends March 11. The DEIS was previously reported on by the Austin Monitor and reporting partner KUT. Jennifer Pyne, executive vice president for […]

In about a month, Deep Eddy Pool will close for its annual spring cleaning and maintenance to get ready for the summer. The pool will be closed from Saturday, March 29, through Friday, April 18. Luckily, Austinites can visit Big Stacy, Bartholomew, Springwoods or Barton Springs pools during Deep Eddy’s hiatus from the public. For […]

Austin ISD has formed a new Girls Flag Football League, which is set to take the field this spring, with a little help from the Dallas Cowboys. According to a press release from the district, each AISD high school will have a team in the league, and AISD is one of 11 districts to partner […]

Mayor Kirk Watson is recommending a delay on new short-term rental regulations, pending action at the state Legislature on the topic. “In my view, we are not ready to make some of the key decisions and won’t be by Thursday. For me, I want us to be in consistent dialogue with leaders at the Capitol […]

Along with new regulations that will make it illegal to park in bike lanes, block an electric vehicle charging station or block special-event rights of way, the city will also be increasing parking fines. Starting March 1, parking in an intersection, parking within 30 feet of a stop sign and nonpayment in metered spaces will […]

On Thursday, City Council will consider changes to the city’s short-term rental ordinance, which regulates the temporary rental of homes in the city. The changes, which have already been through the Planning Commission, aim to bring STRs into compliance by making the licensing process easier and enforcement of nonlicensed properties effective. Council Member Mike Siegel […]

Matt Mackowiak, who has served as chair of the Travis County Republican Party since 2017, has announced he is stepping down from that post immediately. In a news release, Mackowiak said, “There is a season for everything, and this past weekend my wife Amy and I decided that our most important goals are starting a […]

This weekend is a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the historical museum honoring Susanna Dickinson, one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Alamo and a messenger after its fall. A family-friendly celebration will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Susanna Dickinson Museum, 411 East 5th […]

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is seeking public input on its Regional Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive effort to enhance roadway safety across Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Travis and Williamson counties. The plan aims to address traffic safety concerns and develop strategies to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities in the region. Residents can share […]