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fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

New public defenders get pay bump but county struggles to retain experienced attorneys - Austin Monitor

The county's entry-level lawyers are being paid significantly less than their counterparts, impacting the recruitment and retention of qualified public defenders.
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fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Eviction crisis spreads as affordability pressures worsen - Austin Monitor

In 2024, Travis County experienced a record-high of evictions, significantly impacting low-income families.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin Monitor

...that fixed location is geared toward people who come in with "zero basis," as Lee described it - "no medications, no home, no shoes, no support..."
Healthcare
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Travis County sets aggressive goal to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050 - Austin Monitor

Travis County is committing to reducing traffic fatalities by 50% by 2035 and eliminating them by 2050, aligning with regional safety enhancement efforts.
Alternative transportation
fromAustin Monitor
10 months ago

County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin Monitor

The unanimous decision by the Travis County Commissioners Court to place a tax rate increase on the November ballot aims to generate $75 million yearly for child care services, addressing severe shortages in access and quality.
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