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Environmental Concerns Arise Over MoPac Expansion in AustinEnvironmental Concerns Arise Over MoPac Expansion in Austin

Environmental Concerns Arise Over MoPac Expansion in Austin

News Summary The Save Our Springs Alliance has filed a lawsuit against the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority regarding the…

1 month ago
Planning Commission Postpones Austin Transit Sites HearingPlanning Commission Postpones Austin Transit Sites Hearing

Planning Commission Postpones Austin Transit Sites Hearing

News Summary A hearing set by the Planning Commission to discuss land use changes for two park-and-ride sites in North…

1 month ago
Local Residents Mobilize Against Proposed Railroad Project in Austin, TexasLocal Residents Mobilize Against Proposed Railroad Project in Austin, Texas

Local Residents Mobilize Against Proposed Railroad Project in Austin, Texas

News Summary A Texas Materials Group plan to develop a 27-mile railroad aimed at transporting raw materials has sparked significant…

1 month ago
Texas Attorney General Announces New Reporting Requirements for ProsecutorsTexas Attorney General Announces New Reporting Requirements for Prosecutors

Texas Attorney General Announces New Reporting Requirements for Prosecutors

News Summary In an effort to enhance accountability and public safety, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has introduced new reporting…

1 month ago
Austin Property Owners Sue City Over Historic Zoning DesignationAustin Property Owners Sue City Over Historic Zoning Designation

Austin Property Owners Sue City Over Historic Zoning Designation

News Summary Owners of a century-old building in Austin have filed a lawsuit against the city following the approval of…

1 month ago
Austin Independent School District Tackles Budget DeficitAustin Independent School District Tackles Budget Deficit

Austin Independent School District Tackles Budget Deficit

News Summary The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is facing a budget deficit exceeding $110 million. The AISD Board is…

1 month ago
Austin City Council Extends Automated License Plate Reader ProgramAustin City Council Extends Automated License Plate Reader Program

Austin City Council Extends Automated License Plate Reader Program

News Summary The Austin City Council has voted to extend the automated license plate reader (ALPR) program, originally set to…

1 month ago
Austin Animal Services Officer Retires Amid Overcrowding CrisisAustin Animal Services Officer Retires Amid Overcrowding Crisis

Austin Animal Services Officer Retires Amid Overcrowding Crisis

News Summary Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer of Austin, will retire on May 9 after overseeing the Austin Animal…

2 months ago
Austin Faces Increased Rainfall Intensity from Climate ChangeAustin Faces Increased Rainfall Intensity from Climate Change

Austin Faces Increased Rainfall Intensity from Climate Change

News Summary Recent analyses by Climate Central highlight a concerning trend in Austin, Texas, where heavy rainfall events are becoming…

2 months ago
Austin City Council Celebrates Defeat of House Bill 274Austin City Council Celebrates Defeat of House Bill 274

Austin City Council Celebrates Defeat of House Bill 274

News Summary The Austin City Council rejoiced after the unanimous defeat of House Bill 274, which sought to create a…

2 months ago