Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeLocal NewsAfter This Weekend’s Triple Homicide, Austin’s 2021 Murders 53% Above Last Year
Brad JohnsonApril 19, 2021
The City of Austin is weathering a spike in its murder rate that began nearly a year ago.
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JudicialLocal NewsTravis County Judge Upholds Austin Mask Mandate, Conflicting Governor Abbott’s Order
Isaiah MitchellMarch 26, 2021
The Austin mandate contradicts Abbott's order that lifted the statewide requirement, which says local authorities can't enforce mask rules.
IssuesAustin, Travis County Sued by Texas Attorney General for Refusing to Rescind Mask Mandate
Brad JohnsonMarch 11, 2021
The State of Texas and its capital city will once again go toe-to-toe in court, this time over the political subdivision's mask mandate.
Local NewsCity of Austin Refuses to Rescind Mask Mandate Along With Expiration of Statewide Order
Brad JohnsonMarch 9, 2021
The state and its capital city are at odds once again, this time over the state's mask mandate which expires on Wednesday.
87th LegislatureLocal NewsState HouseLawmaker Proposes Renaming Austin Overpass ‘Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway’
Brad JohnsonMarch 1, 2021
Austin's camping and laying policy has divided the city's elected officials and much of its constituency since its inception in July 2019.
The retirement comes on the heels of Manley's 30th anniversary with the department and its growing contention with the city council.
Local NewsAustin Homeless Camping Ban Reinstatement Makes the May Ballot
Brad JohnsonFebruary 4, 2021
The group behind the effort submitted over 26,000 valid signatures in only 50 days.
Local NewsCity of Austin Purchases Hotel to House Homeless for $6.7 Million
Brad JohnsonJanuary 28, 2021
A hotel purchased by the City of Austin will provide 65 units of housing for homeless individuals. The city is poised to spend $9.5 million on a second hotel next week.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsPenalty for Cities that ‘Defund Their Police’ and Bail Reform Among Governor’s Legislative Priorities
Brad JohnsonJanuary 21, 2021
In response to policies in some of Texas' blue cities, Abbott has identified public safety reforms he will push this legislative session.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsAustin Sets Curfew for Bars and Restaurants to Ring in the New Year
Brad JohnsonDecember 30, 2020
Beginning at 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Austin bars and restaurants must close to in-person dining. State leaders called the order from the city invalid.
Elections 2020Local NewsConservative Austin City Council Candidate Wins Seat in Upset, Disrupting Progressive Uniformity
Brad JohnsonDecember 17, 2020
Mackenzie Kelly's upset over incumbent Jimmy Flannigan spurred by self-inflicted turmoil by the largely unified Austin City Council.
87th LegislatureIssuesLocal NewsAustin Mayor Adler’s Mexican Vacation Draws Criticism Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Restrictions
Isaiah MitchellDecember 4, 2020
From a timeshare in Mexico, Adler advised Austinites to stay home. He was celebrating his daughter's wedding, held the day before in Austin.