New Year, 21 new laws for Texas residents
More than 20 new laws passed during the state's 82nd legislative session went into effect Jan. 1, including Senate Bill 201, a law that offers property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of disabled...
View ArticleRelocations: City of Pflugerville
The planning, building and engineering departments of the City of Pflugerville relocated to the Pflugerville Development Services Center at 201-B E. Pecan St.
View ArticleConsultants hired to study courthouse options
Travis County hired consultants to study a possible public-private partnership to build the planned civil and family courthouse.
View ArticleTravis County sets public hearing on courthouse partnerships
Travis County plans to hold two public hearings as it considers whether to partner with a private company to build its new civil and family courthouse.
View ArticleGeorgetown City Council news — January 2012
Council approves stormwater drainage fee increase amendment; City studies acquiring Chisholm Trail Special Utility District; and more
View ArticleCity Council moves forward with public safety facilities
Two fire stations built in 2012, training center in 2014
View ArticleWilliamson County Commissioners Court news — January 2012
Propane fueling station opens and other commissioners court actions
View ArticleNow open: Charles Schwertner campaign office
State Rep. Charles Schwertner, R-District 20, a state Senate candidate for District 5, celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters for the western half of the senate district Jan. 25.
View ArticleSunset Valley City Council — January 2012
A look back and a look ahead at the major issues facing the Sunset Valley City Council
View ArticleFederal court rejects state attorney general's proposed maps
The San Antonio federal court rejected interim redistricting maps proposed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Feb. 6 as the deadline to reach a compromise in time to preserve the April 3...
View Article'Do People Really Want Participatory Government?'
At its heart, the South by Southwest Interactive panel "Do People Really Want Participatory Government?" addresses a customer feedback problem.
View ArticleChannel 6 earns Overall Excellence, EMMY award for programming
Channel 6, the City of Austin’s television station, earned 26 awards for general excellence and individual programming in state and national competitions.
View ArticleCity seeks volunteers for urban reforestation goal
On Dec. 3, the City of Austin began replenishing the urban forest with tree seedling plantings through a program called Ready, Set, Plant.
View ArticleIn face of growth, Travis County mulls office space alternatives
New courthouse, centralized operations among possibilities
View ArticleAustin Parks and Recreation Department launches campaign
Celebrate the benefits of Parks and Recreation in Austin with It All Starts in Austin Parks!, a Parks promotional campaign that includes a 23 concert series, “Music in the Parks.”
View ArticleTravis County fire marshal urges fireworks safety
With the end-of-year fireworks season in full swing, the Travis County Fire Marshal's office is urging caution when using the products and recommends that residents attend public fireworks displays.
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