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County contract to help more residents avoid eviction
The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a new contract Tuesday with nonprofit El Buen Samaritano to help more Travis County families stay in their homes. The contract is one part of the county’s response to rising eviction rates. In addition…
Housing • By Ken Chambers • Nov 3, 2023
Judge orders Cross Creek Apartment complex to make repairs
For years, residents of the Cross Creek Apartments in North Austin have been complaining about poor living conditions. They say they continue to pay rent while living with broken windows, poor security and a lack of hot water, among other…
Housing • By Syeda Hasan • Apr 28, 2017
Mobile home rezoning wins praise from all sides
Last week’s City Council meeting ended on a high note when a once-contentious rezoning for an East Side mobile home park found agreement and praise from all sides. Council Member Greg Casar summed it up, saying, “This is how you…
City Council • By Elizabeth Pagano • Dec 15, 2015
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