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Austin’s musicians are being priced out of the Live Music Capital they built
As housing costs rise, working musicians are leaving Austin, even as the city profits from their live music.
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7mAustin has successfully built more affordable housing — just not for everyone
Austin's housing boom has helped lower rents for many residents, but city leaders say affordability gaps remain and are reworking policies to better serve lower-income families.
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12mAustin City Council has been voting in secret for years, despite the city’s claims of transparency
Austin Energy reveals City Council has held secret votes for years, shielding officials from public scrutiny regarding a billion-dollar gas generator purchase and sparking legal transparency concerns.
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6m‘Is it SpaceX?’ Travis County Commissioners question Austin’s Dog’s Head plan.
Travis County Commissioners held their first public meeting on Dog’s Head and left with few details about the proposed 2,600-acre project in Southeast Austin
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5mSave 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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5mEast Austin neighborhood's water samples exceed regulatory limits for lead, other heavy metals
A UT Austin study reveals high levels of lead and heavy metals in Austin's Colony neighborhood water, highlighting safety concerns and the high costs residents pay for inadequate service.