Austin Journal

News from 2021


City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Nov. 10

City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10.


City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet Nov. 10

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

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

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

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

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

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 30.


City of Austin City Council met Sept. 30

City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 30.


Austin ranked among worst big cities for first-time homebuyers

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

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

Results so far project that Proposition A will not pass in Austin with 68.3% of voters voting against it.


Happenings in Austin Nov. 2-7

Happenings in Austin Nov. 2-7


City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet Nov. 9

City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9.


'Don't teach things that are wrong': Texas Public Policy Foundation panel questions revisionists' account of Alamo history

How should we remember the Alamo? Has history told an incorrect story based on lies and racism? Or are modern interpretations of the most famous battle in Texas history distorted when viewed through a modern lens?


City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet Nov. 8

City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8.



City of Austin City Council will meet Nov. 4

City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 4


City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Nov. 4

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 4.


City of Austin City Council met Sept. 2

City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Sept. 2.


City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met May 13

City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Thursday, May 13.