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Recent News About City of Austin
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Austin invites public to ribbon cutting for Oertli Neighborhood Park
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Austin Parks Foundation, is inviting the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Oertli Neighborhood Park.
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Compass releases third quarter financial results
Austin Luxury Real Estate Specialists reported that Compass, its parent company, announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024.
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Austin housing market report for August shows surge in available homes, reduction in prices
A Realty Austin housing market report for August indicates that buyers have more options and negotiating power as the fall season begins.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation awards $10.5 million grant to Austin to improve pedestrian safety
The city of Austin has been awarded nearly $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve pedestrian safety. The funds come from the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.
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New Austin-based luxury outdoor brand LETO redefines poolside luxury with eco-friendly design
LETO, a newly established luxury outdoor brand based in Austin, Texas, is making a splash in the poolside market with its debut product, the inflatable Pool Chaise.
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Independent B2B marketing agency Silver achieves B Corporation status
Independent B2B marketing agency Silver, which has offices in Austin, has earned certified B Corporation (B Corp) status. By achieving this milestone, Silver joins an ever-growing international movement dedicated to upholding rigorous social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability standards.
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Austin names Henderson interim police chief
The Austin City Council voted unanimously to name Robin Henderson as interim chief of the Austin Police Department (APD) on Aug. 31, a City of Austin press release said. Henderson, who has been with the department for more than a quarter of a century, took over for the retired Joseph Chacon, the release said.
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City employee on Garza directive for workers to return to office: 'Explicitly not an actual policy'
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s directive that all City of Austin employees return to the office by the end of 2023 has drawn pushback, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Revised Wilson Tower plans 'more appropriate to provide an activated ground floor while remaining feasible in today’s environment'
A proposed skyscraper in Downtown Austin that developers initially touted will earn the distinction as the tallest in the state upon completion is now slated to rise with lesser stories, Austin-based media outlets reported.
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AUS on participation in program to assist people living with non-visible disabilities: 'It’s our responsibility to provide services that support every passenger'
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) recently began its participation in a program to help enhance the travel experience for people with non-visible disabilities, per a report from Spectrum News.
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Watson: 'Some days I think, ‘Wow, this is the fastest 100 days I’ve ever experienced''
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson marked his 100th day in office on Sunday.
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Watson on retirement of Austin Energy head Sargent: 'I appreciate her service to this community and her role in the public utility industry'
Austin Energy head Jackie Sargent has retired, Austin-based media outlets reported.
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Chacon on Austin police pay package: 'This plan demonstrates the commitment this city has to keeping its word and supporting our officers'
The City of Austin unveiled its pay package for police officers on Thursday, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Garza on AUS executive director Yaft's resignation: 'It is important to me that we thank her for their many contributions'
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Executive Director Jacqueline Yaft has announced her resignation, Austin-based media outlets reported.
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Watson: 'Police officers in Austin are the highest paid in the state'
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson didn’t take too kindly to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s attempt to recruit Austin police officers who are supposedly mulling retirement in the wake of an impasse in contract discussions.
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Austin councilwoman Fuentes on Cronk termination: 'Our city is rapidly growing, and with this comes the need to overcome many new and existing challenges'
The Austin City Council approved the termination of City Manager Spencer Cronk on Wednesday, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Watson: 'I’m going to honor process' on city manager Cronk's employment
Whether Spencer Cronk retains his position as Austin city manager will be decided by the Austin City Council on Wednesday, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Austin Energy's Sargent on projected date for full power restoration: 'This is frustrating for everyone'
Sunday, Feb. 12 is when power lost during the recent winter storm is expected to be fully restored, according to Austin Energy, Austin-based media outlets reported.
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Watson on latest winter disturbance to hit Austin: 'Like so many of our residents, I've been frustrated'
In what’s apparently the first major crisis of his second tenure as leader of the state capital, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson discussed the winter storm Thursday that rumbled through Central Texas, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Abbott: 'There is not anticipated to be any challenge to the power grid in the state of Texas'
As the City of Austin and Central Texas grapple with freezing conditions, many residents have been rendered without electricity, with Austin Energy warning that blackouts could last into the next day.