Austin City Council approved a key financing agreement for Dog’s Head after hours of contentious public debate.
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‘Worst possible light’: Nonprofits challenge Austin audit amid budget debate
A new Austin audit found many nonprofit contracts missed targets, but providers say the report lacked context and used flawed metrics.
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Who decides what Austin saves? Inside the battles over the city’s historic buildings
Historic Landmark Commissioner Ben Heimsath explains how Austin decides which buildings are worth preserving.
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Secret’s out: Amazon is the company behind Austin’s fast-tracked Dog’s Head project
After months of secrecy, the city revealed on Tuesday developers are chasing Amazon as the first major company for Dog’s Head.
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Tax hikes, employee raises, park improvements: Austin City Council weighs in on $6.6B proposed budget
Austin City Council begins debating a $6.6 billion budget that raises taxes and fees while proposing service cuts.
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Austin’s proposed $6.6B budget would raise taxes, cut services after Prop Q defeat
Austin City Council will begin weeks of difficult budget decisions as a new proposal calls for tax increases and cuts to some city-funded programs.
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Austin leaders now seek stronger environmental safeguards for Dog’s Head
Austin council members reconsider key parts of Dog’s Head as residents demand stronger environmental protections.
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Austin could become a ‘Book Safe Harbor’ as censorship fights escalate
Austin’s Library Commission wants added protections for intellectual freedom by designating the city a “Book Safe Harbor” amid persistent book ban efforts
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Save Austin Now audit proposal advances despite existing legislation, setting up political clash
A charter amendment requiring recurring City Hall audits is headed to voters, despite assertions that similar legislation is already in place.
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City and public arts community clash over millions in funding
Art Commission accuses the City of Austin of withholding millions of dollars for public art by using the wrong funding formula.
