The City of Austin
Recent News About The City of Austin
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Investigation: Ex-Austin airport head 'had a conflict of interest' in violation of city code
An investigation alleged that the former executive director of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) violated the City of Austin’s conflict of interest policy, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Austin home to one of two all-women-owned boxing gyms in U.S.: 'This place definitely gives me confidence'
The City of Austin is usually feted as one of the best live music scenes in the U.S., but a few know that it’s also home to one of the only two all-women-run boxing gyms in the country in Austin Women’s Boxing Club, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
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Architecture firm proposes Congress Avenue residential tower: 'Having a structure that is new while including the old is special'
If it receives the blessing of the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC), Austin-based architecture firm Clayton Korte will proceed with its plans to build new residential units and retail space on one of the state capital’s busiest thoroughfares, according to Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
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Meta on reducing office footprint in Austin: 'We are currently evaluating our real estate portfolio globally'
The parent company of the world’s largest and most popular social media network said on Thursday that it won’t go forward with taking up residency in Austin’s newest skyscraper that’s currently under construction, Austin-based media outlets reported.
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New name for Austin skyscraper under construction: 'Waterline marks a new milestone for downtown'
A skyscraper that’s being built in Downtown Austin now has a name, per Austin-based media outlets.
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Traveler on Austin airport outage: 'People aren’t tripping too much, but it was totally a strange thing'
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) experienced a power outage on Wednesday that lasted up to three hours, according to Austin-based media outlets’ reports.
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Grey on new homeless encampment approach: 'The launch will help Austin ensure that its resources are efficiently and equitably deployed'
A new initiative from the City of Austin looks to streamline its approach to homeless encampments, Austin-based media outlets reported.
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Longtime Austin police veteran Casaday: 'I think my family and myself are ready to move on from APD'
The president of Austin’s police union has announced that he’s retiring from the Austin Police Department (APD), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
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Austin City Council approves pay increase for members, mayor: 'This is essentially a 24/7 job'
The Austin City Council made a major adjustment to its own salaries for the first time in 16 years, approving a pay increase for all members, Austin-based media outlets reported.