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What Happened in the Texas Primary Runoff Election
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 31

Nail-biters in Congressional District 23, Texas House Speaker’s race; challenger unseats Seguin-based Texas House incumbent

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Memo Outlines The High Cost of Planning for Austin’s Environmental Future
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 24

Quick Summary: Budget Concerns: Austin faces a budget deficit exceeding $13 million for the 2025 budget year. Memo Overview: A recent memo from the...

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AAA Advocates for Long-term Housing Market Progress with Historic Victory
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted May 24

In a significant move for Austin’s housing landscape, the Austin City Council passed the HOME Phase II and Agenda ITEM 4 - compatibility...

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Emergency Response Preparedness Series: Preparation Stage
Posted In: StarPass Library,
Date posted May 21

Presented by: Ryan Vonier, Griffis Residential In this webinar, we will focus on the continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training,...

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Senate hears horror stories over squatting in Texas: 'I still don't live in my house'
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 16

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 BY HOGAN GORE Quick Summary: Texas State Senators met following a directive from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to investigate laws...

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Hundreds show up to speak on HOME part 2, other land code changes
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 15

Quick Summary: Hundreds of speakers showed up to Thursday’s Austin City Council meeting as the body looked to make major Land Development Code...

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Austin to begin nationwide search for new police chief under city manager Broadnax
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 12

Quick Summary: Priorities of the City Manager: Finalizing a contract with the Austin Police Department (APD) & naming a new police chief....

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The Austin Police Department Shares New Five-Year Strategic Plan
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 10

Quick Summary: Interim Chief Robin J. Henderson: The plan is a clear roadmap for achieving goals and making Austin the safest city in America. Five...

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City Manager TC Broadnax highlights priorities and key issues for the City of Austin
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 6

Quick Summary: TC Broadnax, new Austin City Manager, prioritizes hiring permanent police chief and finalizing contract with Austin Police...

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Here's how Central Texans voted on local propositions, races
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 4

Quick Summary: Travis County holds election on Saturday, May 4th. Don Zimmerman vs. Jett Hanna: Hanna wins with 69%. Matt Mackowiak, Shenghao...

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NMHC Survey Highlights That Building Codes Are Driving Challenges to the Building of New Housing
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 1

Quick Summary: 89% of respondents believe building code requirements affect construction project costs and viability. NMHC President Sharon Wilson...

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Austin outlaws the construction of windowless bedrooms
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Apr 19

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 BY AUDREY MCGLINCHY, KUT Developers in Austin will have to provide some form of natural light in bedrooms after City Council...

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