News from November 2021
Construction to begin on world's largest community of 3D residences
By John Suayan | Nov 9, 2021
Austin will soon be home to what will be the world’s largest neighborhood of 3D-printed, single-family homes.
Austin voters approve land swap proposition
By Karla Florez | Nov 9, 2021
Austin voters approved of Proposition B on Election Day, allowing city officials to plan and conduct a land swap. The city is now soliciting bid proposals.
City of Austin Public Health Committee met Oct. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 9, 2021
City of Austin Public Health Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 6.
City of Austin Mobility Committee met Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 9, 2021
City of Austin Mobility Committee met Thursday, Oct. 7.
A Veterans Day benefit, an evening music series and detective experience are all happening in Austin this week
By Julie Giyer | Nov 9, 2021
November 8The Magnolia Kids LiveCome enjoy some great music by four Austin locals.
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Sept. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 8, 2021
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 20.
University of Texas linebacker nominated for trophy honoring walk-ons
By David Beasley | Nov 7, 2021
Luke Brockermeyer, a University of Texas linebacker, has been nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, awarded annually to a player who started his career as a walk-on.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 7, 2021
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Businesses consider exit from China amid new data protection laws
By David Hutton | Nov 6, 2021
China’s new data privacy law outlines how companies can collect and store data.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 6, 2021
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10.
'A victory for residents': Austin votes against upping police force at risk of cutting firefighters, EMS and more
By Bob Martin | Nov 5, 2021
One thing was made clear in this year’s election in Austin: The majority of voters were against increasing the city’s police force at the risk of other cuts, as Proposition A was voted down handily with 68.4% against, The Texas Tribune reported.
'We understood the assignment': Austin FC beats Sporting KC 3-1 in final home game
By Bob Martin | Nov 5, 2021
In the final home game of Austin FC’s first Major League Soccer season, Austin FC left on a high note by beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Nov. 3, according to austinfc.com.
'Texas has a lot of advantages': Texas named a leader in renewable energy
By John Kelly | Nov 5, 2021
Texas added a lot of renewable energy power in the third quarter of 2021. In fact, more than any other state in the third quarter: 1,679 megawatts. No other state even came close to this number.
Tuesday's wins were local
By Charles Blain | Nov 5, 2021
There is a lot out there about the culture of cities and urban politics, but Tuesday night showed a glimmer of hope that the culture could be shifting.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Sept. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 5, 2021
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 30.
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Austin ranked among worst big cities for first-time homebuyers
By Michael Carroll | Nov 3, 2021
Austin’s housing market tied for 40th among the 50 largest U.S. metro areas in terms of homeowner friendliness, an analysis by the online loan marketplace LendingTree found.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2021
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9.
Austin Prop. A not likely to pass, Prop. B and eight Texas amendments pass
By Emily Bevard | Nov 3, 2021
Results so far project that Proposition A will not pass in Austin with 68.3% of voters voting against it.