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Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Travis County tests out program to provide lawyers for low-income defendants at its downtown jail - Austin Monitor

Travis County implements 'counsel at first appearance' program to provide lawyers for low-income accused individuals, with past challenges due to staffing shortages. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

During Social Work Month, county commissioners discuss the field's low average salaries - Austin Monitor

Social Work Month declared in Travis County recognizing vital contributions and challenges faced by social workers.
Commissioners urged to support social workers by addressing underfunding and low compensation. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Travis County approves tax breaks for child care providers - Austin Monitor

Travis County approved 100% property tax break for child care centers, following Austin's lead.
The tax break may not fully address the child care challenges in Travis County. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Travis County approves ambitious 'Marshall Plan' for northeast planning district - Austin Monitor

Eastern Travis County historically blighted
Marshall Plan aims to address systemic poverty and racism
City of Austin district plan focuses on equity and economic development [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

For the first time in 20 years, more people are leaving Travis County than moving in - Austin Monitor

Travis County experienced negative net migration in 2022-2023.
Factors for migration include affordability and job landscape changes. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Travis County signs up for more reclaimed water - Austin Monitor

City Council authorized Austin Water for interlocal agreement with Travis County for purple pipe project.
Expanding purple pipe system to court buildings will save 45 million gallons of water annually for Travis County. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Travis County tests out program to provide lawyers for low-income defendants at its downtown jail - Austin Monitor

Travis County implements 'counsel at first appearance' program to provide lawyers for low-income accused individuals, with past challenges due to staffing shortages. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

During Social Work Month, county commissioners discuss the field's low average salaries - Austin Monitor

Social Work Month declared in Travis County recognizing vital contributions and challenges faced by social workers.
Commissioners urged to support social workers by addressing underfunding and low compensation. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Travis County approves tax breaks for child care providers - Austin Monitor

Travis County approved 100% property tax break for child care centers, following Austin's lead.
The tax break may not fully address the child care challenges in Travis County. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Travis County approves ambitious 'Marshall Plan' for northeast planning district - Austin Monitor

Eastern Travis County historically blighted
Marshall Plan aims to address systemic poverty and racism
City of Austin district plan focuses on equity and economic development [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

For the first time in 20 years, more people are leaving Travis County than moving in - Austin Monitor

Travis County experienced negative net migration in 2022-2023.
Factors for migration include affordability and job landscape changes. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Travis County signs up for more reclaimed water - Austin Monitor

City Council authorized Austin Water for interlocal agreement with Travis County for purple pipe project.
Expanding purple pipe system to court buildings will save 45 million gallons of water annually for Travis County. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Austin

Total eclipse could bring massive crowds in 2024

Travis County in Texas is expecting a surge in population in April 2024 as visitors come to see the total eclipse of the sun.
Western Travis County is well within the viewing path and is expected to attract the most visitors.
There are concerns about traffic congestion and the possibility of implementing a reservation system for county parks to manage the influx of visitors. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
6 months ago
Austin

Republican push for hand counting leads to uncertainty about Travis County's 2024 primaries - Austin Monitor

Travis County in Texas is facing uncertainty about how to administer the 2024 primaries due to a divide between local political parties on hand counting and paper ballots.
The Travis County Democratic Party is concerned about the Travis County Republican Party's questions and positions regarding the primary election. [ more ]
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