Elon Harris

Arts commissioners question new structure for grant programs

The Arts Commission took a close look at significant changes proposed for the city’s grant programs for artists and creative organizations on Monday, raising ...

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Council members hear update on the state of autonomous vehicle regulation

As a raft of autonomous vehicle companies prepares to deploy new “robotaxis” slated to eventually compete with the likes of Waymo and Tesla, city ...

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Legislature watchers report to Council

Austin’s Intergovernmental Relations Officer Carrie Rogers briefed Council Tuesday and expressed optimism about what might happen in the current special session of the Texas ...

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West Sixth Street neighbors endorse industrial zoning

Yet another developer brought yet another big downtown-ish project to the planning commission for a rezoning on July 8, this time at West 6th ...

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To slash costs, Austin will decide whether to cut firefighter staffing below national standards

The city of Austin is looking to cut overtime for Austin firefighters as a way to save money in the new budget. The change ...

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Former Council Member Bill Spelman has passed away

Former Council Member Bill Spelman died last Thursday at the age of 68 after a series of illnesses including Covid, according to his wife, ...

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Austin braces for third round of gas‑rate increases in 12 months

Texas Gas Service (TGS) has filed for its third rate increase in approximately 12 months, affecting customers in Austin and surrounding areas. On Thursday ...

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Campaign finance reports show incumbents gathering funds

With the exception of District 1 Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, incumbents who may run for re-election in 2026 have been gathering funds for possible ...

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Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag

Austin police officers took on average just over 45 minutes to respond to 911 calls last year, a new study found. The analysis from ...

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City makes initial moves for Palm Park makeover with Shelter House restoration

Plans to restore the 92-year-old Palm Park Shelter House cleared an administrative hurdle last week, laying the groundwork for a forthcoming project that will ...

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