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A bill that would put Austin under state control is dead – for now
A bill creating a "District of Austin" that would've given state lawmakers the final say on local decisions was voted down 11 ...
Austin lifeguards allege sexual harassment within the city's Parks and Recreation Department Aquatics Division
The employees claim several incidents of exploitation and harassment were dismissed throughout the years, according to a ...
Austin City Council set to vote on expanded wildfire risk map
Under the proposed map, 51% of the city would be considered at risk of wildfire damage. That's compared to 38% in the current ...
Deadline set for local artists to apply to contribute work for Austin's airport
The city of Austin, as part of the Art in Public Places Program (AIPP) and in collaboration with Austin-Bergstrom ...
‘They refused to listen’: Rain on 4th emptied by city of Austin over capacity discrepancy
A popular queer nightclub, Rain on 4th, says it was shut down for more than an hour by the city of Austin after a “false ...
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City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears
A directive from City Manager T.C. Broadnax requiring all city departments (including the big dogs like Austin Energy and the Austin Police Department) to engage in a “service prioritization ...
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City IDs progress, funding needs to carry out area food plan
A pair of recent city memos shows progress and the need for additional funding sources to implement the first comprehensive ...
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As wildfire anxiety grows, Austin plans to designate half the city as at risk of fire damage
About two-thirds of land parcels in the city would be considered at risk of damage from wildfire, up from about 35% a decade ...
‘Throwing stones’: Lawmaker behind District of Austin bill challenged in hearing
Texas leaders challenged a Houston-area representative behind a bill, HB 274, that would strip the city of Austin of its ...
Mathis city officials head to Austin to push for new firefighting equipment
City Manager Cedric Davis plans to pitch a proposal to state lawmakers in hopes of improving resources for the volunteer fire ...