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Austin Monitor
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
2 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 declares local disaster ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse - Austin Monitor

Travis County declared a local disaster ahead of the solar eclipse to manage the influx of visitors and ensure safety.
The disaster declaration gives the county control over traffic, requires event registrations for safety, and ensures emergency services can operate smoothly during the eclipse. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

County commissioners prepare for a complicated budget season - Austin Monitor

Positive economic outlook for Travis County in FY 2025 despite challenges
Travis County historically well-prepared to weather economic conditions [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Questions abound over pilot program for mental health diversion - Austin Monitor

City Council is considering a contract for a mental health diversion pilot program that would allocate $2 million.
Travis County has proposed $1.2 million for the program, but the value of Integral Care's services is unclear. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
4 months ago
Austin

Travis County disputes APD statement about initial price tag of magistration agreement - Austin Monitor

City Council is expected to consider an interlocal agreement with Travis County for magistration services worth $9.9 million.
Previously, the city paid $6.9 million per year for magistration services. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Partners unite in fight against opioid epidemic - Austin Monitor

Austin, TX is addressing the ongoing opioid crisis through various interventions including naloxone distribution and harm reduction services.
Travis County has been awarded over $1.4 million from the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund for opioid abatement programs. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
4 months ago
Austin

Virtual magistration pilot now just a 'trial' - Austin Monitor

The Austin Public Safety Commission has tabled a resolution aimed at postponing a pilot program that would eliminate Travis County from the process of magistration for people arrested by Austin officers.
The resolution was tabled because the proposal presented by the police was different from what the commission understood, and they want to ensure feasibility before moving forward. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Renewed cooperation eliminates backlog of sexual assault evidence kits - Austin Monitor

The team created to improve Travis County's response to sexual assault is collaborating again after years of discord.
The reunion of the team has resulted in the elimination of the rape kit backlog. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Program supporting underutilized businesses shows progress - Austin Monitor

Travis County's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program has made progress in increasing the percentage of county contracts awarded to underutilized businesses since 2018.
Despite the progress, the program has missed its goals for payments to HUB businesses as a percentage of county expenditures. [ more ]
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www.austinmonitor.com
5 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
5 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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