Confederate Street in Austin to be renamed after Black educator
A street in West Austin will be named after Maggie Mayes, a Black educator living in the freedman community of Clarksville, after a petition gathered support from the Austin City Council.
A street in West Austin will be named after Maggie Mayes, a Black educator living in the freedman community of Clarksville, after a petition gathered support from the Austin City Council.
Austin City Council approves external audit for city’s water utility
Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.
Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.
City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court
Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.
Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.
City of Austin to pay $10 million in lawsuits connected to May 2020 protests
Texas State University political science student Justin Howell will be receiving $8 million and Anthony Evans will receive $2 million.
Texas State University political science student Justin Howell will be receiving $8 million and Anthony Evans will receive $2 million.
Austin City Council votes to rename Confederate Avenue to honor Maggie Mayes
The Austin City Council voted to rename Confederate Avenue in Old West Austin to honor Maggie Mayes, who founded the freedmen community's first school.
The Austin City Council voted to rename Confederate Avenue in Old West Austin to honor Maggie Mayes, who founded the freedmen community's first school.
Austin Public Library to eliminate overdue fines following council vote
The Austin Public Libary says already existing fines will not be retroactively eliminated but it is investigating equitable ways to help those with existing fines so that they may continue using their library cards.
The Austin Public Libary says already existing fines will not be retroactively eliminated but it is investigating equitable ways to help those with existing fines so that they may continue using their library cards.
APD body, dashboard camera feedback from community requested
Austin officials are asking the public's opinion on APD's rules related to how and when police officers use their body, dashboard camera equipment.
Austin officials are asking the public's opinion on APD's rules related to how and when police officers use their body, dashboard camera equipment.
Austin Water director explains what led up to latest boil water notice
Austin City Council held a special-called meeting in regards to the latest boil water notice. It was an operations failure, not an infrastructure issue that led to the days-long boil water notice issued by Austin Water back on Feb. 5.
Austin City Council held a special-called meeting in regards to the latest boil water notice. It was an operations failure, not an infrastructure issue that led to the days-long boil water notice issued by Austin Water back on Feb. 5.
Austin City Council holds special Austin Water meeting
City officials held a special meeting in an attempt to rebuild trust with the city's water utility. It comes after a recent boil water notice.
City officials held a special meeting in an attempt to rebuild trust with the city's water utility. It comes after a recent boil water notice.
Austin City Council calling for independent audit at Austin Water
After the third boil water notice in four years, Austin City Council is calling for an independent audit of Austin Water.
After the third boil water notice in four years, Austin City Council is calling for an independent audit of Austin Water.
When will Austin Water lift the boil water notice?
Austin Water issued a boil water notice to residents at approximately 7:30 Saturday evening. This is the third boil water notice issued by Austin Water in four years.
Austin Water issued a boil water notice to residents at approximately 7:30 Saturday evening. This is the third boil water notice issued by Austin Water in four years.
Austin City Council members request special meeting over boil water notice
Councilmembers Paige Ellis (District 8) and Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) have requested the meeting to discuss Austin Water's infrastructure.
Councilmembers Paige Ellis (District 8) and Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) have requested the meeting to discuss Austin Water's infrastructure.
City of Austin closing all nonessential operations Thursday, Feb. 3
All nonessential City of Austin operations will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted freezing temperatures.
All nonessential City of Austin operations will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted freezing temperatures.
Tenants’ rights resolutions will be heard at Austin City Council this week
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Relocating the Austin Community Court sparks concern
City officials want to relocate the Community Court to the lower floor of the Municipal Building, but some are saying the process is moving too quickly.
City officials want to relocate the Community Court to the lower floor of the Municipal Building, but some are saying the process is moving too quickly.
Jose "Chito" Vela wins Austin City Council District 4 seat
"I am so grateful and humbled by the results. Thanks to the voters who put their faith and trust in me," Jose 'Chito' Vela said after he won.
"I am so grateful and humbled by the results. Thanks to the voters who put their faith and trust in me," Jose 'Chito' Vela said after he won.
Election results for special election for Austin City Council District Four
Voters in Austin’s District 4 are voting today in a special election. The election will decide on the next representative to join Austin City Council.
Voters in Austin’s District 4 are voting today in a special election. The election will decide on the next representative to join Austin City Council.
A look at the candidates ahead of Austin’s District 4 special election
Seven candidates are hoping to take over Austin City Council Member Greg Casar’s vacated seat.
Seven candidates are hoping to take over Austin City Council Member Greg Casar’s vacated seat.
A look at Isa Boonto, who is running for Austin City Council
The teacher and mother has seen the city change and developed a desire for community and government service. She is one of the seven running for the District Four seat.
The teacher and mother has seen the city change and developed a desire for community and government service. She is one of the seven running for the District Four seat.
A look at Jose "Chito" Vela, who is running for Austin City Council
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.