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State lawmakers filed four bills to outlaw guaranteed income programs this legislative session. None of the bills made it to the governor’s desk.
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Starbase is figuring out how to become a city. In doing so, city leaders are proposing new land-use rules.
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To qualify for federal money, Austin and other cities conduct what's called a point-in-time count of people sleeping outside or in emergency shelters.
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Proponents of the legislation say it's necessary to ensure landlords can regain possession of their property faster. Tenant advocates warn these bills could strip renters of legal rights in a state where they currently have few.
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City Council members adopted a new property code Thursday requiring homeowners to have some form of AC. Austin residents have battled record-breaking summers in recent years.
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More than half of habitable land in Austin is now considered at risk of being damaged in a wildfire. That’s up from just under 40% nearly a decade ago.
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The City of Austin agreed to pay Housing Connector $2.14 million over two years. The company currently operates in at least three other cities, including Dallas, Denver and Portland, Oregon.
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As faith organizations across the city watch their congregations dwindle, some are wondering if their property could be used to realize a core mission: providing for those in need. It’s a trend some have termed “Yes in God’s Backyard.�
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Eviction filings were up about 25% in 2024 compared to the year before. An eviction filing does not mean a renter was eventually evicted.
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About two-thirds of land parcels in the city would be considered at risk of damage from wildfire, up from about 35% a decade ago. The changes would require builders to construct more homes with fireproof materials.
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The city was scheduled to vote Thursday on rules that staff said would make it harder for short-term rental owners to skirt the city’s licensing requirements.
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After years of falling short, Austin is making gains in growing the number of affordable housing units.