The troll that once resided on the south side of Pease Park has burned to the ground. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The troll, Malin, was installed in 2024 by Danish artist Thomas Dambo with the help of 150 Austin-based volunteers. The installation, which cost around $300,000, used almost entirely recycled materials. Malin […]
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‘There’s just so much need’: Austin inches towards calling bond election
On Monday, Austin will be closer to deciding whether to put a bond before voters, the first property tax-funded proposal since Prop Q’s defeat last fall.
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Austin owns millions in parkland. Much of it sits unused
Though Austin has made headway in acquiring parkland in pursuit of green space goals, hundreds of acres sit untouched due to budget and time constraints.
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Austin moves to protect parkland as AISD eyes school property sales
City sets new rules as AISD weighs selling jointly owned school sites amid closures and budget strain.