Austin City Council postpones guaranteed $1,000 monthly payment pilot program
Austin City Council was set to vote on the item Thursday, which if approved, would launch a pilot program giving 85 selected low-income families a $1,000 monthly payment for one year.
Austin to participate in national COVID cat study
The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.
City of Austin starting new initiatives to remove food access barriers
Officials are looking to make changes as new research reveals the majority of food deserts in Austin can be found in one part of town.
Thousands of 911 calls on track to be diverted from APD to mental health clinicians
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
City of Austin weighs $1,000 a month guaranteed income program for struggling residents
The City of Austin is looking at giving 85 people $1,000 each month. It's part of a Guaranteed Income program they're testing out to help struggling residents.
City of Austin needs to fill more than 600 lifeguard positions
The City of Austin is short on lifeguards which is impacting pools like Barton Springs, which has to remain closed on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice.
Austin Transit Partnership to recruit new, separate executive director
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
City of Austin wants public's help with Zilker Park improvements
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.
Plan for Hwy 71 sucked in to Austin airport fuel farm debate
"We are willing to relocate a highway which is going to be complex, expensive and difficult to do, but when it comes to a fuel facility we are somehow not able to do that,” said Fuentes.
Austin City Council weighs pros and cons of building new jet fuel facility
Austin City Council member Vanessa Fuentes has a resolution on the table to delay the project and make the city find another site. Airport officials say the city cannot afford to wait any longer, due to Austin's constant growth.
Austin city leaders taking key steps when it comes to wildfire mitigation
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport still struggling with long TSA lines
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.
Austin Code Department asks for feedback on Repeat Offender Program (ROP)
The survey is available for submissions until June 30 and available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Public asked for input on how Austin police use body cams, dash cams
Once this survey closes, the community feedback will be organized into a report for the City Manager, Austin City Council, and the Austin Police Department.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experiences jet fuel shortage
The recent chaos at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport shows how popular the airport is becoming. More flights are constantly being added, and fuel is in high demand.
Austin Water releases details of internal investigation into February’s boil water notice
Austin Water has released a memo detailing the results of an internal investigation into the events leading up to February’s citywide boil water notice.
Austin City Council might allow first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
Austin city manager appoints interim director of Austin Water
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk appointed Robert Goode as the Interim Director of Austin Water.
Austin City Council approves resolution for Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center
Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to present options on Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center, a victim-first solution to crime.
City of Austin now provides paid parental leave for sworn police, fire and EMS employees
Starting Wednesday, the City of Austin introduced paid parental leave for sworn police, fire and EMS employees.