City Police Department has used 138% of its Overtime Budget
A city police department has already used 138% of its overtime budget, just six months into this fiscal year. The police department had already paid out roughly $4.9 million in…
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Texas Senate Tries to Reverse Electricity Charges in Bill
The Texas Senate in Austin on Monday is turning back the legislative clock to pass a bill 27-3. This would authorize the Public Utility Commission, the state’s top utility regulator,…
Lone Star State Woman who Got a $9,300 Electricity Bill Files a Lawsuit
A Lone Star state Chambers County resident filed a class-action lawsuit against the electricity retailer Griddy on Monday. The provider is being citing by the resident of price-gouging customers during…
The Lone Star State’s ‘Democracy Dollars’ Proposal Draws Rebukes
The Lone Star state's Austin City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to listen to a presentation on the potential use of "Democracy Dollars" designed to replace local campaign finance rules.…
Homeless Camping Ban Repeal and Other Ways to Deal this Crisis
The Homeless Camping ban could be reinstated if Austin, Texas voters have their say in May. Yet Mayor Steve Adler said the city's current plan of action has failed so…
Lawmakers Balancing Health and Transparency at the Capitol
Lawmakers are said to be from every corner of the state of Texas getting ready to return to the State Capitol for the start of the 87th legislative session. However,…
COVID-19, Remote Work Makes the City a Magnet for New Jobs
COVID-19 and the possibility of working remotely have created an exit from various states to climate temperate and more-affordable areas. Less have benefited more than Austin, Texas. COVID-19, Lower Costs…
Black Drivers are Stopped by Police at a Disproportionate Rate
Black Drivers get Unfair Treatment by the Police Black motorists stopped by Austin police is out of proportion last year. They were also were subjected to a higher percentage of…
Army National Guard Prepares to Deploy Troops to Cities
The Army National Guard said ahead of the November 3 election that it will send up to 1,000 troops to cities across Texas. Army National Guard Deployment is Related to…
Mobility Elections 2020 Comes with an Issues Primer
Mobility Elections 2020 comes with an issues primer in Austin. The city has the resources to help inform the community about them in November. Therefore, this ambitious transit system plan…