County
COUNTY
BROWSE BY
Month
Year
March 15 is the last day to register to vote in April 13 primary runoff election
By Patrick Brendel Friday, 12 March 2010 15:25
Monday, March 15 is the deadline for citizens to register to vote in time for the April 13 primary runoff elections.
Sen. Kirk Watson addresses transportation issues at Oak Hill meeting
By Yvonne Lim Wilson Monday, 08 March 2010 10:48
State Sen. Kirk Watson gave a dose of hard reality about Texas’ budget, which is faced with a $15 billion shortfall, and what it means for Austin transportation during a meeting of the Oak Hill Business and Professional Association March 4 at Cannoli Joe’s.
Travis County state representative and judicial candidates head to runoff
By Yvonne Lim Wilson Wednesday, 03 March 2010 14:32
Travis County will host two runoff elections April 13, in races where no candidates garnered a majority of votes in the March 2 primary.
Austin Republicans celebrate primary election night, look ahead to November
By Patrick Brendel Tuesday, 02 March 2010 22:42
About 100 people gathered at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel in downtown Austin to celebrate Dr. Donna Campbell’s victory over opponent George Morovich in the GOP primary for U.S. Congressional District 25 on March 2.
Seton, St. David's competing for STAR Flight headquarters
By Patrick Brendel Tuesday, 16 February 2010 11:32
Travis County Commissioners are considering competing bids from Austin's two hospital systems to decide where to base the Austin–Travis County EMS System's STAR Flight helicopters. Both Seton Family of Hospitals and St. David's HealthCare have offered to pay for a new facility.
County commissioners looking at a "tough" 2011 budget
By Patrick Brendel Tuesday, 16 February 2010 10:28
Decreasing revenue from new construction projects will contribute to an anticipated $8 million budget hole for Travis County in fiscal year 2011. Departments have been asked to submit proposals by March 26 to reduce their budgets by five percent, budget writers told county commissioners Tuesday.
Eastern Travis County residents to share neighborhood with mining site
By Mary Tuma Wednesday, 27 January 2010 10:32
During a heated debate, Travis County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to allow cement supplier Texas Industries (TXI) to begin mining operations east of Highway 130. As previously reported by Community Impact Newspaper, residents of this area, many of who are low-income minorities, have been fighting a nearly yearlong, uphill battle against the largest cement supplier in the state. The issue, taken before the commissioners on roughly five occasions, came to an emotional climax on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
County commissoners work toward acquiring new downtown real estate
By Mary Tuma Tuesday, 26 January 2010 14:00
During executive session last week, Travis County commissioners voted to purchase a downtown building for general governmental use that could possibly house the Commissioners Court, as part of the central campus master plan. Its location at 700 Lavaca St. and proximity to other city buildings attracted county staff to the 15-story, 315,000-sq.-ft. space that's two blocks away from the county courthouse.
County Commissioners delay mining site permit
By Mary Tuma Tuesday, 12 January 2010 17:03
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to delay action on voting for permits that would allow Texas Industries to mine for sand and gravel near residential properties in Hornsby Bend. The roughly 1,000-acre proposed site has been an ongoing battle for community members since May. Residents vehemently oppose sharing their neighborhood with the cement supplier because of the projected effects on air and water quality, property value, health, noise and congestion.
County Commissioners to vote on fate of mining project
By Mary Tuma Friday, 08 January 2010 14:46
On Tuesday at 11 a.m., Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to decide on whether or not residents of Hornsby Bend will be forced to share their neighborhood with sand and gravel mines for the next 15-20 years.
Page 1 of 3
Site tools
