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As South Lamar grows, locals express concern

As South Lamar grows, locals express concern

Roadway infrastructure needs review, residents say

Parking-spot-to-patio pilot project

Royal Blue Grocery and the City of Austin are teaming up to try a program that would allow businesses to convert parking spaces into storefront patio space.

Superintendent forum

Photo by Blake Rasmussen

Community Impact Newspaper hosted seven Central Texas public school superintendents in early April to talk STAAR, budgets, and lawsuits against the state government regarding school funding.

Dog-friendly Austin spaces

From open park spaces to homemade dog treats, Austin has tons of options for owners to consider when taking their pets out on the town

Heartsong Music

Gene Davis

North Austin center helps bring love of music to families

Whip In

Gene Davis

Restaurant offers 'Texas-style South Asian comfort food,' expansive beer and wine selection, and live music

Foundation Communities

Kevin Stich

Group offers affordable housing, tax services and educational support for struggling Austinites

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Meet the four finalist teams for the Waller Creek design competition May 15

The Waller Creek Conservancy invites Austinites to meet the four design teams chosen as finalists in the national design competition being held to decide who will win the right to shape the future of downtown Austin.

May 15, 2012 by in Central Austin

Spelman

Council members offer alternative energy rate plan

Three Austin City Council members unveiled an alternative energy rate plan May 14 that cuts the residential rates in Austin Energy's proposal by about half.

May 14, 2012 by in Central Austin

North Austin Trailer Yard to celebrate grand opening May 12

North Austin Trailer Yard will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 12, with live music, artists and vendors, and food and beverages from its six food trailers, as well as a special guest trailer.

May 11, 2012 by in Central Austin

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City of Austin

City of Austin reimagines Airport Blvd. corridor, invites community to open house

The City of Austin has embarked on a program that is taking input from area residents, business owners and other stakeholders to imagine a new, ambitious vision for the redevelopment of the corridor up to 30 years from now.

May 9, 2012 by in Central Austin

8100 Burnet Road

Developers plan two apartment complexes for North Austin

Two apartment complexes proposed for Burnet Road in North Austin could bring nearly 700 residential units to an area where multifamily housing had a 96 percent to 97 percent occupancy rate in 2011.

May 8, 2012 by in Northwest Austin

UT regents join push for medical school

The University of Texas Board of Regents voted May 3 to commit up to $30 million annually toward a new medical school in Austin—contingent on a match of $35 million per year from other sources or partners.

May 3, 2012 by in Central Austin (1 Comments)

Area Code map

Commission sets hearing for input on new Central Texas area code

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas is asking for the public's input on a planned 737 area code overlay for the 512 area code.

May 2, 2012 by in Central Austin (2 Comments)

City audit findings primarily support Austin Energy's revenue requirements

The City of Austin released May 1 the audit report for Austin Energy, which is overall supportive of the utility's reported revenue requirements in conjunction with its rate increase plan.

May 2, 2012 by in Central Austin

Apple Campus in Austin

Travis County approves contract with Apple

In exchange for meeting certain requirements, Apple will receive a 60 percent base rebate on property taxes each year for the first 10 years and then a 40 percent rebate in the last five years of the agreement.

May 1, 2012 by in Northwest Austin

Early voting begins for May 12 election

Registered voters who want to take advantage of early voting to cast a ballot in local elections may do so at any of the Travis County polling locations, rather than just at their designated polling place as they would be required to on Election Day.

Apr 30, 2012 by in Central Austin

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White Lodging

New downtown hotel brings hopes of luring more and larger conventions to Austin

One of the larger projects in downtown Austin—the JW Marriott Austin hotel planned for the block of Second and Third streets and Brazos Street and Congress Avenue—was announced to have 19,000 rooms booked three years ahead of the hotel's completion.

Apr 27, 2012 by in Central Austin

2012 Austin City Council Election

Candidate responses to a Real Estate Council of Austin questionnaire were used in the compilation of these results.

Apr 27, 2012 by in Central Austin (1 Comments)

Federal agency green-lights rapid-transit bus routes

Federal agency green-lights rapid-transit bus routes

With federal funds in place, Capital Metro is set to complete design work on the $47.6 million two-route rapid-bus system that will run along North Lamar Boulevard to South Congress Avenue and Burnet Road to South Lamar Boulevard.

Apr 26, 2012 by in Central Austin

City Council inching closer to vote on Imagine Austin

The Austin City Council heard a briefing April 26 on a long-term initiative that will shape the future of Austin through its 200th anniversary in 2039.

Apr 26, 2012 by in Central Austin

City Council tackles charter revision recommendations

The Austin City Council considered a slew of the 2012 Charter Revision Committee's recommendations on election changes and campaign finance reform at its April 26 meeting.

Apr 26, 2012 by in Central Austin

Sen. Kirk Watson

Austin medical school closer to becoming reality, Sen. Watson says

State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, provided an update April 25 on his “10 goals in 10 years plan” to build a medical school in Austin at a monthly meeting of the Urban Land Institute.

Apr 25, 2012 by in Central Austin

April 26 City Council preview: Charter revision recommendations, cab permits, solar energy, downtown parking

Council members are set to take up several items April 26 relating to 2012 Charter Revision Committee recommendations along with issues related to taxicab permits, solar energy, parking, Austin Pets Alive, and the MoPac bicycle and pedestrian bridge.

Apr 25, 2012 by in Central Austin

Sheriff Richard Mack

Richard Mack, Republican candidate for Texas District 21

Richard Mack, Republican candidate for Texas District 21, discusses redistricting, the effects of Texas' delayed primary and his opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act with Community Impact Newspaper.

Apr 24, 2012 by in Central Austin

Capital Metro bus

Photo courtesy Capital Metro

Capital Metro approves two contractors for bus service

The contractors will run bus service for part of Capital Metro's fixed route and paratransit services in a deal that transit agency leaders say would save an estimated $35.5 million over seven years.

Apr 24, 2012 by in Northwest Austin

Creadle

Joe Olivieri

Austin school board decries high-stakes testing

Austin Independent School District became the most recent Texas school district to speak out against high-stakes testing for students.

Apr 24, 2012 by in Southwest Austin

Elaine Hart, City of Austin CFO

City of Austin appoints new chief financial officer

City of Austin Manager Marc Ott announced April 23 the appointment of Elaine Hart—Austin Energy senior vice president of Finance and Corporate Services—as the city's new chief financial officer.

Apr 24, 2012 by in Central Austin (1 Comments)

Sheryl Cole

Austin officials help announce diversity in the workplace initiative

The Austin Anti-Defamation League issued a challenge April 20 to area businesses and organizations to establish a culture of respect and acceptance in the workplace.

Apr 23, 2012 by

TopGolf

Courtesy Victor Ochieng

TopGolf: First area complex to open by end of year in Northwest Austin

TopGolf, an international chain of large golf entertainment complexes, announced April 18 that it would open its first location in Austin—its third in Texas—in late 2012.

Apr 19, 2012 by , in Northwest Austin (3 Comments)

Trader Joe's comes to Austin

Courtesy David Prasad

Trader Joe’s to open downtown Austin store in 2013

Representatives of alternative grocer Trader Joe's announced plans April 18 to open its first Austin location in 2013. The company will build its new Austin store at the Seaholm development site in southwest downtown.

Apr 18, 2012 by in Central Austin (2 Comments)

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Austin mayoral candidates to meet in debate co-sponsored by 'Community Impact Newspaper'

The three candidates for Austin mayor will square off April 16 in a debate on The University of Texas campus that will be co-sponsored by Community Impact Newspaper and KXAN News.

Apr 13, 2012 by in Central Austin

Pedicabs in Austin

Courtesy Joey Parsons

Council approves new pedicab regulations, staging areas

The Austin City Council passed two ordinances April 12 relating to pedicabs in downtown Austin, including updating rules and regulations and establishing staging areas to pick up passengers.

Apr 13, 2012 by in Central Austin

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Reports: Central Texas college readiness improving

Central Texas college readiness rates improved for the third consecutive year, according to annual education progress reports prepared by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.

Apr 11, 2012 by in Austin Metro

Capital Metro bus

Photo courtesy Capital Metro

Federal agency green-lights rapid transit bus routes

With federal funds in place, Capital Metro Transportation Authority is set to complete design work on the two-route rapid bus system that will run along North Lamar Boulevard to South Congress Avenue and Burnet Road to South Lamar.

Apr 10, 2012 by in Northwest Austin (3 Comments)

MoPac Improvement Project rendering

Rendering courtesy of the Mobile Authority

By default, MoPac improvements first in line for funding

In a novel arrangement, area policymakers may loan $130 million of public monies to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for the construction of managed lanes on MoPac between Parmer Lane and Cesar Chavez Street.

Apr 10, 2012 by in Northwest Austin

AIBA

Austin Independent Business Alliance launches manifesto

The Austin Independent Business Alliance launched April 4 its Local Business Manifesto aimed at addressing and providing solutions to obstacles facing local businesses.

Apr 4, 2012 by

State of Texas

May 29 primary all but certain, even without federal preclearance ruling

After months of legal battles and delays, Texas finally has interim redistricting maps and a primary date, but one aspect is missing—the maps' required preclearance by a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.

Apr 2, 2012 by in Central Austin

Asian American Resource Center rendering

Rendering Courtesy of Asian American Resource Center

Construction starts on Asian American Resource Center

A year from now, Phase 1 of the center will fill what is now low-cropped grass on Cameron Road just north of US 183.

Apr 2, 2012 by in Northwest Austin

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Audit ranks AISD among top performing districts in nation

The Broad Foundation has endorsed Austin Independent School District among the highest performing school districts in the country based on a rigorous review that is used to assess finalists for its annual $1 million Broad Prize for Urban Education.

Apr 2, 2012 by in Southwest Austin

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