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Of all the things I did not expect, this is on up there. But it is pretty awesome.

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/texas-gas-service-rate-hearing-at-council-this-thursday/

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/texas-supreme-court-to-decide-whether-austin-has-charter-election-this-year/

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My latest adventure in car repair went more smoothly than expected so I'm ok right now, but Autonation Chevrolet seems to be the only dealership near me that services battery/charging related issues in Bolts. The last time I had a problem they had my car for weeks. Is there a good local shop for EVs anywhere in ATX? Austin EV Only is near me and I contacted them but they seem to focus on hybrids. Or at least not Bolts.

Because of Texas’ messed up “Robin Hood” school funding, a chunk of that increase would go to the state, not to Austin ISD.

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/austin-isd-is-asking-voters-to-approve-a-new-tax-rate-to-help-fund-pay-raises-reduce-deficit/

Would be great to see something like this trialed in Austin.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/cool-pavement-temperature-relief-dallas/3621553/

I know this will sound callous of me, but fuck this NIMBY bullshit, and also KVUE for promoting it. This apartment complex is going up a 60 second walk from the Highland Station on the Red Line. Throw a rock and you can hit both Airport Blvd and 2222. This is the geographical center of Austin near some of the busiest intersections in the city. It's not reasonable to expect the vacant lot behind your house will stay that way.

Proterra bankruptcy really threw a wrench into it.

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/07/cap-metro-stops-shift-to-all-electric-bus-fleet/

So far there are thirteen planned propositions.

https://communityimpact.com/austin/south-central-austin/government/2024/07/22/austinites-likely-to-face-13-ballot-measures-on-government-election-rules-this-november/

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/07/council-oks-13-proposed-charter-amendments-for-november-ballot/

Good guide from KUT and Austin Common.

https://www.kut.org/austin/2024-07-15/austin-travis-county-voter-guide-voting-where-to-vote

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/07/austin-water-tees-up-to-propose-rate-increases-to-council/

Looks like Dallas is actually considering it. Of course this is one of those mythical startups, so it will probably go nowhere.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/uber-like-elevated-cable-cars-could-be-dfw-s-next-attempt-at-tackling-traffic/ar-BB1p14tW

https://www.kut.org/health/2024-06-27/ascension-will-stop-offering-health-insurance-plans-in-texas

Wonder how much worse it can get?

This whole project is such a waste of money.

When your tuition goes up even more, this will be one reason why. Fascinating how the rendering for these “UT caps” show mostly parking lots.

I still haven’t seen any info on how the exorbitant yearly maintenance costs for these caps are going to be funded.

https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/05/ut-pledges-13-5-million-to-cover-i-35-from-dean-keeton-to-15th-street/

Just a big ol' welcome from your sister community Texas!

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