Travis County District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum has ruled that the city of Austin and the developers of the Statesman Planned Unit Development may not move forward with funding of the development on Lady Bird Lake with $354 million in property taxes. The Save Our Springs Alliance, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, former...
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit against Travis County for its failure to provide arrestees access to a court-appointed lawyer preceding their first hearing before a judge, known as counsel at first appearance, or CAFA....
Today’s puzzle was a straight up slog for me. There were a few somewhat exotic words but it was mostly mundane, so I’m not sure why I had such a hard time.
In the game, there’s a link labeled “hints” which takes you to the spelling bee forum daily post. There’s also the Bee Buddy personalized hints page, but I think that’s subscription only.
As he threatened to do at last week’s City Council meeting, Save Our Springs Alliance Executive Director Bill Bunch has sued the city, the mayor and Council for alleged violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Austin City Charter and Council’s own procedures for allowing the public to speak. The suit was filed in...
I’m looking for a portable air conditioner (the kind with 1 or 2 hoses that go to outside air). The problem I’m running into is that every single one I find has some kind of “smart” controller built in. The ones with no WiFi connectivity still have buttons to start/stop the AC, meaning that a simple Zigbee outlet switch...
I’m not any kind of expert but I seem to recall that turning air conditioners off and on with a switched outlet is a bad thing… something to do with how they start and stop the compressor.
Also, unless you have no choice, stick with the dual hose models, because the single hose ones end up pushing conditioned air out the window. Even if a single hose model has a theoretically higher efficiency, it won’t translate to the real world because it’s blowing cooled air out the window.
Hacking something to replace the unit’s power button is probably your best option
To the surprise of practically no one in Austin, Mayor Kirk Watson announced on Wednesday that he will run for reelection this November. In an email to supporters, he outlined victories so far in his current two-year term....
The city is moving forward with plans to replace the Dougherty Arts Center with a new multiphased facility located in the Butler Shores Park area. The Parks and Recreation Department plans to begin the permitting process for the new arts center soon, while also conducting community engagement sessions and getting support from...
Even though their party affiliations will not be on the ballot, three Democrats, three Republicans and a Libertarian are running for three seats on the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. That election on May 4 will be the first such election since passage of a law requiring that three of those directors be...
The second phase of the HOME initiative reemerges in the public spotlight this week, accompanied by a series of other proposed revisions to the Land Development Code....
A new study calls into question the feasibility of proposals to use the Nash Hernandez Building in East Austin as an activity center for older people and young children....
Facing a steep climb in costs for a long-planned pedestrian bridge on the eastern edge of Austin’s most popular trail, the city has finally found a path forward with a $4 million cash infusion from the federal government....
This Thursday at 9am, City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint hearing on the second phase of the most significantchanges to the Land Development Code in years, known as Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME)....
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Inspiration: livescience.com/…/unusual-beaver-die-off-in-utah-…
The invisible seafaring industry that keeps the internet afloat (www.theverge.com)
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Judge rules city can’t use taxpayer money for South Central TIRZ (www.austinmonitor.com)
Travis County District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum has ruled that the city of Austin and the developers of the Statesman Planned Unit Development may not move forward with funding of the development on Lady Bird Lake with $354 million in property taxes. The Save Our Springs Alliance, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, former...
ACLU sues Travis County for failing to provide legal counsel (www.austinmonitor.com)
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit against Travis County for its failure to provide arrestees access to a court-appointed lawyer preceding their first hearing before a judge, known as counsel at first appearance, or CAFA....
Advocates for ending homelessness say rental assistance program doesn't go far enough - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
Tony Carter lives in a two-bedroom apartment in South Austin. He was placed there in February through a rapid rehousing program....
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Save Our Springs Alliance sues City Council over Open Meetings Act - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
As he threatened to do at last week’s City Council meeting, Save Our Springs Alliance Executive Director Bill Bunch has sued the city, the mayor and Council for alleged violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Austin City Charter and Council’s own procedures for allowing the public to speak. The suit was filed in...
Looking for a portable AC with local control
I’m looking for a portable air conditioner (the kind with 1 or 2 hoses that go to outside air). The problem I’m running into is that every single one I find has some kind of “smart” controller built in. The ones with no WiFi connectivity still have buttons to start/stop the AC, meaning that a simple Zigbee outlet switch...
I'm old, Gandalf. I know I don't look it, but I'm beginning to feel it in my heart. (lemmy.world)
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declares his plans to run for reelection - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
To the surprise of practically no one in Austin, Mayor Kirk Watson announced on Wednesday that he will run for reelection this November. In an email to supporters, he outlined victories so far in his current two-year term....
PARD updates plans for new Dougherty and for cultural center expansions - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
The city is moving forward with plans to replace the Dougherty Arts Center with a new multiphased facility located in the Butler Shores Park area. The Parks and Recreation Department plans to begin the permitting process for the new arts center soon, while also conducting community engagement sessions and getting support from...
Travis County officials credit moderate eclipse traffic to planning and clouds - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
Monday’s total solar eclipse did not bring the massive crowds and traffic that some thought the Austin area might see....
Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years (www.austinchronicle.com)
The once-again mayor is looking to earn another term. Kirk Watson formally announced today, April 10, his 2024 re-election bid....
Democrats vs. Republicans: First election coming for Travis Central Appraisal District board - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
Even though their party affiliations will not be on the ballot, three Democrats, three Republicans and a Libertarian are running for three seats on the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. That election on May 4 will be the first such election since passage of a law requiring that three of those directors be...
HOME returns to Council and Planning Commission for public hearing - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
The second phase of the HOME initiative reemerges in the public spotlight this week, accompanied by a series of other proposed revisions to the Land Development Code....
Study raises questions about senior/child care center proposed for Nash Hernandez Building - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
A new study calls into question the feasibility of proposals to use the Nash Hernandez Building in East Austin as an activity center for older people and young children....
New federal cash paves way for East Austin’s ‘wishbone’ bridge over Lady Bird Lake - Austin Monitor (www.austinmonitor.com)
Facing a steep climb in costs for a long-planned pedestrian bridge on the eastern edge of Austin’s most popular trail, the city has finally found a path forward with a $4 million cash infusion from the federal government....
Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off (www.austinchronicle.com)
This Thursday at 9am, City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint hearing on the second phase of the most significantchanges to the Land Development Code in years, known as Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME)....