Austin

Austin Mayor Requests Rewrite of Policy Requiring Police Cooperation with ICE
Austin Mayor Requests Rewrite of Policy Requiring Police Cooperation with ICE
The changes go into effect when Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa takes office in January.
Austin Voters Shoot Down Independent Municipal Audit
Austin Voters Shoot Down Independent Municipal Audit
Proposition I lost by over twelve points.
Report Highlights Austin’s Continued Taxpayer Subsidies for Hard Drug Use by Vagrants
Report Highlights Austin’s Continued Taxpayer Subsidies for Hard Drug Use by Vagrants
Texan Harm Reduction Alliance has received over $5 million from the city of Austin.
Austin Officials Have Approved More Than $500 Million in Debt Without Voter Consent
Austin Officials Have Approved More Than $500 Million in Debt Without Voter Consent
Certificates of obligation will be used to finance a series of real estate transactions.
Austinites to Vote on Increased Fiscal Transparency
Austinites to Vote on Increased Fiscal Transparency
Proposition I, to impose mandatory outside audits, follows a decade of record-setting spending.
Austin High Schoolers Walkout in Protest of ICE Shooting

Austin High Schoolers Walkout in Protest of ICE Shooting

The shooting occurred after an illegal alien fled from an ICE targeted traffic stop in North Austin. 

Austin City Council Considers Additional Funding for Illegal Aliens Legal Defense

Austin City Council Considers Additional Funding for Illegal Aliens Legal Defense

The proposed increase would bring the funding to more than $6.6 million. 

Austin Resident Files Property Rights Challenge to City’s Tree Ordinance 
Austin Resident Files Property Rights Challenge to City’s Tree Ordinance 
Michael Petrick was issued an $8,800 fee for trimming trees on his property. 
Austin City Council Creates New ‘Invisible Government’ Program for Amazon
Austin City Council Creates New ‘Invisible Government’ Program for Amazon
The so-called “speculative scam” comes at a time of unprecedented public fury at municipal governance.
Austin Removes LGBT ‘Pride’ Crosswalk Following Governor’s Order

Austin Removes LGBT ‘Pride’ Crosswalk Following Governor’s Order

Gov. Abbott ordered the rainbow crosswalk removed.
Austin Social Services Contracts Not Subject To Competitive Bidding
Austin Social Services Contracts Not Subject To Competitive Bidding
City paid nonprofits in full despite missing almost half their targets.
Landowner Fights to Join State Lawsuit Against Travis County for Not Remediating Landfill
Landowner Fights to Join State Lawsuit Against Travis County for Not Remediating Landfill
Corbin Graham continues to encounter issues in redeveloping land he owns.