Cities across Texas are witnessing some of the country’s fastest growth. Austin has been dubbed an innovation hub and the “new Silicon Valley.” Healthcare innovation is no exception. New business…
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Austin’s Mayor Says Current Democrat Homeless Plan Isn’t Working
…last week. “Contrary to what Austin leaders think, no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want. Homelessness promoted by Austin has also endangered public safety.” This…
Austin Votes for Higher Taxes, Rent Amid Affordability Crisis
…Austin great is still recognizable.” “Austin City Council: We have an affordability problem! Also Austin City Council: We need to pass this transportation package costing billions of dollars during a…
City of Austin Hires Convicted Thief, Gets Robbed of Over $1.3M
AUSTIN — During an affordability crisis in the city, local officials continue to disastrously mishandle citizens’ precious money—this time allowing a convicted thief to casually steal over $1.3 million. Randall…
Austinites Launch Effort to Force Mayor, City Council Members to Resign
…of public policies and resources that have eroded the Austin brand and decreased affordability for all citizens, for catering to special interest which is reducing the quality of life for…
Tesla Says Texas’ High Property Taxes are ‘Barrier’ to Moving Here
AUSTIN — As the electric vehicle company Tesla considers moving from California and building a massive “gigafactory” in southeast Austin, corporate executive Rohan Patel spoke to the Travis County Commissioners…
Austin’s $10B Transit Plan Could Mean Massive Tax Increase
Amid an affordability crisis for working-class Austinites, city officials are considering taking hundreds more from citizens next year. This week, the Austin City Council met with Capital Metro, the region’s…
City of Austin Spent $156K on Parties Last December
…Austin shelled out over $156,000 in December 2019 for holiday parties and lunches. That amount was an increase from 2018, where they paid out over $140,000. The City of Austin…
New PAC Aims to Kick Out Austin’s Mayor & 5 Council Members
AUSTIN — Amid a wildfire of public contention, heightened safety risks, and a worsening affordability crisis, citizens in Texas’ capital city are now organizing a new response to these issues:…
Taxpayers Getting Hosed? Austin Considers Pricey Drinking Fountains
While Austin is amid an affordability crisis, Austin City Council is considering spending nearly $1 million for just 10 drinking fountains. Last week, Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros released a…