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City, Austin Police Association to re-enter APD contract negotiations
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 6

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 BY BRIANNA HOLLIS AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) have set a date to come...

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Austin leaders revive affordable building program, without redevelopment protections
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 29

After an Austin affordable housing program was struck down in court last year, officials have rolled out a replacement allowing for taller...

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Austin Energy: Rate increasing 5% March 1
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 22

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 BY JULIANNA RUSS AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning March 1, Austin Energy (AE) said it would implement a 5% increase to...

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City Announces Request for Qualifications for Central Austin Multifamily Housing Development Opportu
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 21

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 BY CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING DEPARTMENT Austin, TX – The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) released a...

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A look inside Austin City Council's climate investment plan, city manager search & more
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 15

Quick Summary: Austin's severe winter storms in 2021 and 2023 led to warnings about preparedness, but this winter has been mild. The city also...

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Austin rents lose steam, with second-steepest decline in December among major US metros
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 12

Quick Summary: Just as it is now a buyer's market for single-family homes in Central Texas, it is also a renter's market in the Austin-area...

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Grand opening for North Austin apartment complex to help people exiting homelessness
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 7

"I have been helped, found a place to stay, get off those streets," one resident told KVUE.

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Council OKs ordinance on police pay, benefits
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 2

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 BY JO CLIFTON City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance extending pay and benefits for Austin police officers in line...

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'A huge need' | Nonprofit aims to bring more affordable housing to East Austin
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jan 30

Austin is still behind on its goals to build more affordable housing, but one nonprofit looks to close that gap.

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Austin, Travis County leaders advise residents to prepare for arctic cold front. What to know.
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jan 11

Quick Summary: Austin and Travis County leaders urged residents to prepare for an arctic blast expected from Sunday through...

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With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jan 5

The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races are already beginning to take shape, with 10 candidates...

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Teachers can’t afford housing, so school districts are building homes
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Jan 4

When potential teachers are considering a position, they often want to know what’s available for affordable housing. “If I don’t have an answer for...

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