/tags/downtown Downtown en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 05 May 2022 15:48:57 GMT /austin/2022-05-05/austin-lgbtq-district-gay-bars-development As developers seek to alter Austin's gay district, one commissioner said it was "too special" of a place to see go. Thu, 05 May 2022 15:48:57 GMT /austin/2022-05-05/austin-lgbtq-district-gay-bars-development Danielle Lopez /austin/2022-05-04/it-may-be-too-late-to-save-fourth-street-from-development-despite-outcry-from-lgbtq-community A proposal for a new mixed-use high-rise threatens to change Austin's iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife. Wed, 04 May 2022 18:39:34 GMT /austin/2022-05-04/it-may-be-too-late-to-save-fourth-street-from-development-despite-outcry-from-lgbtq-community Danielle Lopez /austin/2018-10-04/city-council-vote-will-keep-austins-public-toilet-program-afloat The city has given the go-ahead to a contract that would keep its portable public toilet operating for the next five years. The 24-hour toilet, which aims� Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:10:40 GMT /austin/2018-10-04/city-council-vote-will-keep-austins-public-toilet-program-afloat Andrew Weber /austin/2018-08-27/downtown-austin-courts-evacuated-after-threats-at-ut-and-texas-state Both the Austin Municipal Court and the Community Court buildings downtown were evacuated this morning after a bomb threat. The evacuations came after� Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:08:42 GMT /austin/2018-08-27/downtown-austin-courts-evacuated-after-threats-at-ut-and-texas-state Andrew Weber /austin/2017-09-28/with-public-toilet-pilot-project-city-brings-tp-and-privacy-to-sixth-and-i-35 A free public restroom has been installed downtown near I-35 and Sixth Street to help tourists, runners, bikers, homeless people and late-night crowds.� Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:05:09 GMT /austin/2017-09-28/with-public-toilet-pilot-project-city-brings-tp-and-privacy-to-sixth-and-i-35 KUT Staff /austin/2016-08-26/does-austin-need-a-bigger-convention-center City leaders are considering a plan to expand the Austin Convention Center, but some question how much the entire city would benefit from the project.The� Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:31:46 GMT /austin/2016-08-26/does-austin-need-a-bigger-convention-center Syeda Hasan /austin/2016-04-29/city-to-small-business-owners-are-you-ready-for-the-next-big-disaster This year's heavy rains and severe thunderstorms have city officials asking Austin’s small business owners to set aside time to prepare for natural� Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:12:25 GMT /austin/2016-04-29/city-to-small-business-owners-are-you-ready-for-the-next-big-disaster Syeda Carrillo /austin/2016-01-15/city-looks-for-movement-on-downtown-public-restrooms The City of Austin is considering adding some structures to the downtown landscape: 24-hour public restrooms.But, the initiative could benefit more than� Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:00:43 GMT /austin/2016-01-15/city-looks-for-movement-on-downtown-public-restrooms Audrey McGlinchy /austin/2015-10-05/no-sit-no-lie-citations-handed-out-by-the-thousands-and-most-go-unpaid About two months ago, Miguel Alfonso moved to Texas from the East Coast and wound up in Austin. He was looking for work, and in the meantime was sleeping� Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:24:08 GMT /austin/2015-10-05/no-sit-no-lie-citations-handed-out-by-the-thousands-and-most-go-unpaid Andrew Weber /austin/2015-07-02/petition-suggests-giving-priced-out-venues-rent-control-but-is-that-possible-in-austin Last week downtown Austin music venue Holy Mountain announced it will close its doors this fall because of rising rent prices. Advocates say more music� Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:03:20 GMT /austin/2015-07-02/petition-suggests-giving-priced-out-venues-rent-control-but-is-that-possible-in-austin Audrey McGlinchy