Criminal JusticeLocal NewsAustin Street Racing Shenanigans Light Fire Under Police Contract Debate
Brad JohnsonFebruary 21, 2023
APD said that two individuals were detained in connection with the street races.
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Criminal JusticeLocal NewsAustin Council Vote on 1-Year Police Contract Sets Table for Negotiation, Ballot Box Fight
Brad JohnsonFebruary 17, 2023
Cronk's firing sunk a four-year agrement-in-principle deal between himself and the Austin Police Association.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsAustin City Manager Spencer Cronk Fired by Council, to Receive $463,000 Severance Pay
Brad JohnsonFebruary 15, 2023
The response came after a tumultuous couple of weeks initiated by widespread power outages.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeLocal NewsAfter Standoff, Agreement-in-Principle Announced Between Austin and Police Union
Brad JohnsonFebruary 9, 2023
The early-stage agreement still has more than a few hoops to jump through before final approval.
EnergyLocal NewsTaxes & Spending24,000 in Austin Still Without Power, Full Restoration Date Moves to February 12
Brad JohnsonFebruary 6, 2023
Depending on how severe and small the mechanical break is in certain areas facing continued outage, it may take longer than February 12 to restore power.
EnergyLocal News‘Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back’: Central Texas Outages From Iced, Downed Power Lines Linger
Brad JohnsonFebruary 2, 2023
Mayor Kirk Watson did not hold back, criticizing the city officials' belated communication with the public.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeLocal NewsPolice, Pandemic, and Public Safety: Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s ‘Disruptive’ Tenure Comes to an End
Brad JohnsonJanuary 9, 2023
Adler made himself a political lightning rod during his time as mayor, describing the tenure as "disruptive."
Elections 2022Local NewsAustin Mayor Steve Adler Faces Complaints of Improper Use of City Staff, Resources for Political Advertising
Brad JohnsonJanuary 5, 2023
The complaints were filed with the Texas Ethics Commission and forwarded to County Attorney Delia Garza.
Elections 2022Local NewsFormer State Sen. Kirk Watson Projected to Win Austin Mayor’s Race
Brad JohnsonDecember 13, 2022
Twenty years after leaving his post as Austin mayor to run for attorney general, Kirk Watson will return to the position next year.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022Local NewsCelia Israel, Kirk Watson Head to Mayoral Runoff, Save Austin Now Council Candidates Get Swept
Brad JohnsonNovember 9, 2022
As neither candidate eclipsed 50 percent, the race for Austin mayor heads to a runoff next month.
Elections 2022Local NewsState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsHere Are the Top 10 Midterm Races to Watch in Texas
Brad JohnsonOctober 26, 2022
Headlined by the gubernatorial campaign, below are 10 races in Texas to watch closely going into November.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022Local NewsTaxes & SpendingTransportationWith New Mayor on the Horizon, Save Austin Now Unveils its ‘25 Ideas to Make Austin a World Class City’
Brad JohnsonOctober 21, 2022
The group behind reinstatement of the homeless camping ban lays out its policy proposals for the next Austin mayor and council.