Elon Harris

City fees will be higher for almost everything this year

The upcoming fiscal year, which begins in October, will see an increase in city rates and levies, just like so many other expenses. The ...

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Austin wants to create a central hub for trash before it goes to landfills

Plans to construct a central hub where city garbage and composting vehicles can transfer their loads to larger trucks before being transported to out-of-town ...

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FAA denies request to increase safety restrictions in skies above Austin’s airport

A proposal to raise Austin’s airspace to the same standard as that around the country’s major airports is being denied by the Federal Aviation ...

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As flood relief deadlines loom, Travis County response focuses on application assistance

Travis County has been organizing recovery activities at Round Mountain Baptist Church since the July flood disaster. However, flood survivors who are in need ...

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City, DAA among partners for new homelessness task force

A new task group has been established by the city of Austin and the Downtown Austin Alliance with the goal of lowering homelessness in ...

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Staff to deliver recommendations for city boards and commissions in October

In the first application of a formal evaluation system that was approved earlier this year, the city will make initial suggestions next month regarding ...

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Texas promised to winterize its energy grid. An audit found big problems.

The readiness of Texas’ natural gas production and delivery systems to continue operations during severe winter storms is not being sufficiently confirmed by state ...

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Former candidate sues City Council over tax election ballot language

The November ballot language that would have raised the city’s property tax rate has prompted a lawsuit against City Council from a previous 2024 ...

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Council to weigh new placement, funding rules for public art

In September, the Austin City Council will discuss modifications to the Art in Public Places initiative. The modifications may increase the locations of publicly ...

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Austin ISD gets a ‘C’ in latest school ratings. Here’s how to find your campus’ grade.

Austin Independent School District Superintendent Matias Segura stated that little score increases indicate the district is improving after the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released ...

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