Your ultimate guide to the I-35 expansion through Central Austin
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · Photo by Nathan Bernier/KUT News. Construction is scheduled to start this summer on the biggest expansion of I-35 in Austin's history. The project includes tearing down the upper decks, rebuilding east-west bridges and adding at least four lanes in each direction along an 8-mile stretch of highway from U.S. 290 East to Ben White Boulevard.
Addressing affordability no easy task in Austin
WEBSep 8, 2021 · During last week’s speech on the state of the city, Mayor Steve Adler identified issues the city has been grappling with, including defeating Covid and homelessness. He also pointed out the next big issues the city must tackle in order to allow Austinites to continue to live and thrive here. The top issue on the list?
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declares his plans to run for reelection
WEBApr 11, 2024 · To the surprise of practically no one in Austin, Mayor Kirk Watson announced on Wednesday that he will run for reelection this November. In an email to supporters, he outlined victories so far in his current two-year term.
Council moves to extend police pay package, incentivize …
WEBJan 25, 2024 · City Council recently directed the city manager to extend the package of pay and benefits for police enacted last year in the face of stalled labor contract negotiations. With the Austin Police Association still refusing to return to the bargaining table, Council also directed the city manager to implement a controversial bonus program for officers …
The median sales price of a home in Austin has surpassed $600,000
WEBApr 15, 2022 · The price of buying a home in Austin knows no other mode than acceleration, it seems. According to the latest numbers from the Austin Board of Realtors, homes in the city sold for a median price of $624,000 in March.
Dilapidated Congress Avenue buildings move one step closer to ...
WEBSep 24, 2021 · Key Players & Topics In This Article. City of Austin Planning Commission: This commission addresses issues of land use as assigned to it by Austin's City Code.These include the abilities "[t]o make and amend a master plan, recommend approval or disapproval of proposed zoning changes and control land subdivision within …
City, county taking steps to realize vision for Palm School area
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Members of the steering committee charged with shaping the future of the Palm School property downtown expect to begin their work later this month, while a handful of major infrastructure projects are moving forward throughout the larger Palm District that stretches from the southern edge of the Rainey Street District to Waterloo Park on 15th …
Council eyes details of new maintenance facility included in Oracle ...
WEBNov 30, 2023 · City Council members are expected to bring some scrutiny today to the nearly completed land swap deal that will see tech giant Oracle America Inc. build a new central maintenance facility for the city in exchange for 9 acres of parkland.
Downtown shootings bring plans to address violent crimes
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Just over a month since a mass shooting incident on East Sixth Street killed one person and injured more than a dozen, the state of downtown safety is receiving special attention in a pair of public sessions offering differing views on causes and possible solutions to the problem.
The implosion of Austin’s crime lab: A timeline - Austin Monitor
WEBSep 18, 2017 · It has blindsided Austin’s criminal justice community. What started a year ago as a few concerns over an audit has spiraled into the permanent closure of the city’s crime lab and the firing of nearly all of its employees.