Elon Harris

Why Austin keeps turning intersections into roundabouts

You’re traveling through Austin when you reach an intersection with an unknown object in the center. No stop sign. There is no traffic light. ...

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Austin Water reports progress and challenges as drought persists

City officials are navigating community discussions on whether water conservation targets are aggressive enough during the second year of drought restrictions. Following changes to ...

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As state considers further constriction, Council wrestles with how high to go on tax rate election

There is no doubt that a tax rate election to pay for necessary city services will be on the ballot in November, especially in ...

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Nearly 200 homes in Travis County were damaged by July flooding

According to a report issued Monday by county officials, flooding on July 5 destroyed over 200 homes in the Big Sandy Creek subdivision in ...

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Lady Bird Lake trail will detour during I-35 construction, but the details remain unclear

For a maximum of eight years, a shaded section of Austin’s busiest route will be transformed into a construction site. Details of a multi-year ...

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CapMetro shares ridership numbers, touts continued post-pandemic rally

According to recent ridership data released by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin’s public bus and rail system is gradually but steadily seeing an ...

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Council mulls budget priorities ahead of vote 

In a work session Thursday, Austin City Council members outlined their spending priorities and found several areas of agreement as the council approaches its ...

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New concrete barricades coming to Austin’s Sixth Street as part of safety plan

City workers will start erecting concrete barriers in place of the water-soaked barricades on East Sixth Street today. Though not everyone is prepared to ...

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Public Safety Commission hears about legislation impacting Austin

Intergovernmental Relations Deputy Officer Rick Ramirez briefed the Public Safety Commission members last week on proposals the city supported and those it opposed during ...

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City, parks boards weigh funding options to stem expected shortfalls

According to a consultant report released last month, the city might look into naming rights, increased partnerships, additional user fees, and possibly the establishment ...

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