Austin City Council
Coverage of Austin City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Austin City Council moves forward on $390M bond for November election
Austin City Council voted 8-3 to proceed with a $390 million bond proposal for a November election by directing the city manager to prepare an ordinance.
- Austin officer-involved shooting: City council members demand answers in teen's death
A teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Austin, prompting city council members to demand answers. The incident has led to calls for accountability from local leaders.
- Austin council addresses deadly police shooting
Members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. The incident occurred last week and has prompted public discussion.
- Austin City Council debates over TIRZ plan for Dog’s Head development
The Austin City Council debated a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) for the Dog’s Head development, a 2,600-acre land area. Hundreds of people attended the meeting at Austin City Hall to discuss the plan.
- Amazon pits NC against Texas for 500-job plant
Amazon is considering Texas and North Carolina for a new manufacturing facility that could create up to 500 jobs in advanced robotics. Austin is among the potential locations in Texas, though the specific site in North Carolina remains unclear. The Austin City Council discussed the project during a work session on July 21.
- Austin councilmember shares cancer journey after becoming a new mother
Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes has been battling breast cancer after becoming a new mother. She shared her journey in an announcement.
- Austin council resolution would require water conservation plans for major consumers, like data centers
Austin City Council is considering a resolution to require water conservation plans for major consumers such as data centers and other water-intensive developments. The agenda for their first meeting back from summer break includes this item.
- Austin has spent over $100K cleaning up graffiti on private property
Austin has spent over $100,000 cleaning graffiti on private property as part of a graffiti removal pilot program approved by Austin City Council in the fall.
- Austin City Council spending data portal to launch in a few months
Austin City Council will launch a public office-holder spending data portal in a few months. The council voted earlier this year to establish a uniform officeholder expense policy following criticism of overspending.