Austin City Council votes to reinstate license plate readers, put Police Oversight Act on May ballot
On Thursday, Austin City Council voted on two topics, which have been debated for years.
On Thursday, Austin City Council voted on two topics, which have been debated for years.
License plate readers, development at former Statesman location discussed at Austin City Council meeting
Austin City Council worked through a 141-item agenda.
Austin City Council worked through a 141-item agenda.
Lewis Conway Jr, known for fighting for criminal justice reform, dies
Lewis Conway Jr was the first formerly incarcerated person in Texas to have their name on an electoral ballot when he ran for Austin City Council in 2018.
Lewis Conway Jr was the first formerly incarcerated person in Texas to have their name on an electoral ballot when he ran for Austin City Council in 2018.
Austin City Council members approve 40 percent pay raise
As part of the city's budget for the next fiscal year, they also boosted the minimum wage for city employees from $15 to $20 an hour.
As part of the city's budget for the next fiscal year, they also boosted the minimum wage for city employees from $15 to $20 an hour.
Austin City Council member opposes raising council member salaries
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
Austin City Council members consider raising own salaries by 40%
Austin City council is considering raising pay for themselves as city workers ask for a higher minimum wage. The last pay increase for council members was in 2006.
Austin City council is considering raising pay for themselves as city workers ask for a higher minimum wage. The last pay increase for council members was in 2006.
Austin-Travis County EMS starting pay could increase amid medic shortage
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Department of Aviation provides updates on jet fuel storage facility at AUS
According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.
According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.
Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
Austin City Council member calls for action on extreme heat response
In a special-called meeting set for Thursday, the council will be briefed about the city response to the extreme, and prolonged heat.
In a special-called meeting set for Thursday, the council will be briefed about the city response to the extreme, and prolonged heat.
City of Austin to bring in more 'speed display' signs for targeted roadways
The Austin City Council approved a more than $600,000 contract with Traffic Logix Corporation to add 25 more by the end of July.
The Austin City Council approved a more than $600,000 contract with Traffic Logix Corporation to add 25 more by the end of July.
Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'
Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.
Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.
Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
Austin looking to ban or limit semi-automatic weapon sales to those under 21
Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.
Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.
City of Austin votes to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour for city employees
Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.
Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.
City of Austin implementing new way to deter Zebra Mussels from water treatment plants
A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.
A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.
City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
Austin looks to raise AR-15, semiautomatic gun purchase age to 21
Austin City Council is set to vote on whether or not to begin the process of raising the age limit to 21 for buying AR-15’s and other semiautomatic weapons.
Austin City Council is set to vote on whether or not to begin the process of raising the age limit to 21 for buying AR-15’s and other semiautomatic weapons.
Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.