Housing survey focuses on those with autism, intellectual disabilities
Feb 10, 2025 · The Housing and Independent Living Task Force Austin has launched a local housing market analysis to assess the needs of adults with autism and intellectual or …
City Council passes new energy plan through 2035. Here’s what it …
Dec 16, 2024 · This story was produced as part of the Austin Monitor’s reporting partnership with KUT.. The Austin Monitor’s work is made possible by donations from the community.Though …
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Burying Austin's power lines would cost $50 billion (and is pretty much impossible) Two years ago, after Austin’s lush urban tree canopy froze and downed power lines, leaving hundreds of …
After a decline last year, Travis County homeowners should expect …
Dec 11, 2024 · Lee esta historia en español As Austin-area homeowners receive their latest property tax bills this winter, they should expect to see an increase. According to an analysis …
South River City Citizens oppose changes to neighborhood plan
Mar 25, 2025 · The South River City Citizens neighborhood group is officially opposing changing the city’s future land use map to exclude a part of their neighborhood in order to expedite …
Voters pass Austin Independent School District Proposition A
Austin Independent School District Proposition A, a tax rate election, passed with 58 percent of the vote on Nov. 5, resulting in a property tax increase for Austin residents that will invest $41 …
Kirk Watson avoids runoff, secures new term as Austin mayor
Nov 15, 2024 · Kirk Watson has officially won a new term as Austin’s next mayor. Watson led his four challengers on Nov. 5, but did not have enough votes to claim victory outright. He had to …
City management cautions against 2025 bond election
Jan 17, 2025 · A 2025 bond election would reduce available funding for a comprehensive bond election in 2026, according to a memo from Assistant City Manager Robert Goode sent to City …
Austin ranks 5th in major cities vulnerable to wildfires
Jan 17, 2025 · Those who were in Austin in 2011 remember the tragic wildfires that hit Bastrop, Steiner Ranch and Spicewood that summer. The fires collectively burned through thousands …
Task force delays decision on possible 2025 environmental bond …
Jan 28, 2025 · The Bond Election Advisory Task Force has postponed making a recommendation on a potential 2025 bond election focused on environmental projects, citing the need for …