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WEBDelayed CapMetro Rapid routes to launch next year with slower service and diesel buses. Capital Metro’s newest high-frequency bus routes have been delayed, and now the transit agency says the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley routes will launch next year with reduced frequency and diesel-powered buses instead of the promised electric ones.
Austin Energy fine-tuning plans for reliable, carbon-free power by …
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Key Players & Topics In This Article. Austin Energy: As a municipally-owned electric utility, Austin Energy is a rarity in the largely deregulated State of Texas.It's annual budget clocks in at over $1 billion. The utility's annual direct transfer of a Council-determined percentage of its revenues offers the city a notable revenue stream.
Director of Austin Water resigns after three-day boil-water notice ...
WEBFeb 14, 2022 · Lee esta historia en español. The head of Austin’s public water utility has resigned after an employee mistake at a water treatment facility resulted in residents having to boil their water for three days to ensure it was safe to drink.
Lisa Davis confirmed as the next head of the Austin Police …
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Lisa Davis is the new head of the Austin Police Department. City Council approved the nomination of the nearly 32-year law enforcement veteran, who comes to Austin from Cincinnati, to take the helm at APD. Davis’ approval comes after a…
Council to allow ADUs in more places - Austin Monitor
WEBDec 15, 2021 · In response to rising housing costs, last Thursday City Council proposed several changes to allow accessory dwelling units in more neighborhoods and to make them easier to build. ADUs are set to become legal in …
City Council moves toward enshrining remote work options
WEBNov 17, 2023 · City Council recently approved a resolution that initiates amendments to the city’s Climate Equity Plan, Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan regarding remote work policies for city employees.. The amendments – recommended by the Planning Commission and supported by the city employees’ union …
Judge’s order halts Nov. 5 charter election - Austin Monitor
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Travis County District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble on Thursday ordered the city of Austin to eliminate 13 proposed charter amendments from the Nov. 5 ballot because City Council violated the Texas Open Meetings Act in setting a hearing on the proposed charter items. Other items on the ballot, such as Council races, are not impacted by the …
Leslie Pool launches into the final year of a busy decade
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Leslie Pool’s ninth year on City Council has been a productive and busy one. She recalls that she started out 2023 with the intention of helping her newly elected colleagues learn the ropes and accomplish their goals.
Audit finds police department backlog of 20,000 public …
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Key Players & Topics In This Article. Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee: A sub-group of the Austin City Council whose members are charged with oversight of city fiscal operations and anything that falls under the purview of the Office of the City Auditor.Reports and documents for the committee can be found here.. …
Animal center struggles to quell public concern over out-of-state ...
WEBMar 22, 2022 · Animal Advisory commissioners continue to question the shelter’s transfer of animals to partner shelters, but thus far are still waiting for answers. The conversation began last month, when commissioners issued a resolution to more closely monitor out-of-county and out-of-state transport…