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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Starting Wednesday, the City of Austin introduced paid parental leave for sworn police, fire and EMS employees.
Court sides with homeowners in CodeNext court battle
After hearing the case, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals sided with property owners, affectively killing CodeNext.
After hearing the case, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals sided with property owners, affectively killing CodeNext.
Austin allows public to provide public comment remotely via phone
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
Austin safe, inclusive city for transgender youth & families, officials proclaim
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Austin and Travis County officials made a proclamation declaring Austin as a safe and inclusive city for transgender families and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Austin City Council to decide on billing credits or water utility investments
Austin City Council will look into whether the city should provide billing credits for Austin Water customers or put that money back into improving the utility.
Austin City Council will look into whether the city should provide billing credits for Austin Water customers or put that money back into improving the utility.
City of Austin certified as official Bee City USA affiliate
The goal for Austin as an official Bee City USA affiliate is to protect and provide healthy native habitats to pollinators on public and private lands.
The goal for Austin as an official Bee City USA affiliate is to protect and provide healthy native habitats to pollinators on public and private lands.
Austin City Council approves second phase of Safer 6th Street initiative
The second phase builds on efforts initiated last year to improve safety measures on 6th Street after the mass shooting in June.
The second phase builds on efforts initiated last year to improve safety measures on 6th Street after the mass shooting in June.
Free drive-thru pet microchip, rabies vaccination clinic set for March 5
All city of Austin and Travis County residents and their pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
All city of Austin and Travis County residents and their pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Family of woman found dead in homeless encampment in East Austin speaks out
The family of a dead woman found in a homeless encampment in East Austin last week is speaking out to share her story and how unfairly her body was treated by city officials.
The family of a dead woman found in a homeless encampment in East Austin last week is speaking out to share her story and how unfairly her body was treated by city officials.
Austin City Council to address Austin Water's resolution to reduce impacts due to recent boil water notice
Austin City Council will address the Austin Water Oversight Committee’s resolution to mitigate impacts from the recent boil water notice next month.
Austin City Council will address the Austin Water Oversight Committee’s resolution to mitigate impacts from the recent boil water notice next month.
Body found at East Austin homeless encampment moments before clean-up
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
Virtual meeting being held to discuss CROWN Act in Austin community
Austin City Council has directed the city manager to work with civil rights organizations on further recommendations for the CROWN Act and for the Civil Rights Office.
Austin City Council has directed the city manager to work with civil rights organizations on further recommendations for the CROWN Act and for the Civil Rights Office.
Kirk Watson, former Texas State Senator, to run for Austin mayor
Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.
Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.