The Top 10 Austin News Stories of 2022
From worse to bad
61-90 of 27,744 entries
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 15, 2022
Round Rock ISD Repels Invasion by Worm People
Nov. 11: Voters in RRISD soundly reject an attempt by MAGA and QAnon-aligned conservatives – including former Austin Council Member Don Zimmerman – to capture five seats on the school board.
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 15, 2022
Rail Transit: Also Expensive!
April 15: The Austin Transit Partnership announces that cost projections for Project Connect’s core light rail system have increased by 40%, to more than $10 billion, since voters approved the transit overhaul in 2020.
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 15, 2022
Cops Torpedo Oversight, Maybe Also Their Nice Contract
Jan. 7: The Austin Police Association prevails in arbitration that strips most power from the city’s Office of Police Oversight.
Austin Sanders, Dec. 15, 2022
Top 10 Quotes of the Week
Dec. 15, 2022
Fentanyl ODs Spur Health Crisis
June 3: The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously declares the opioid overdose epidemic a public health crisis.
Lina Fisher, Dec. 15, 2022
Your Electric Bill Is About to Go Way Up
Dec. 9: Council approves new Austin Energy rates; advocates disappointed.
Lina Fisher, Dec. 15, 2022
Headlines
(To the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”)
Dec. 15, 2022
The Quest for Nine Votes on Land Use Code
June 10: Council proposes revising Austin’s strict compatibility standards to allow more housing to be built on transit corridors.
Austin Sanders, Dec. 15, 2022
Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members
Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 14, 2022
Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel
Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0
Austin Sanders, Dec. 14, 2022
Kirk Watson Wins Austin's Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes
New Council comes into focus in run-off election
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 13, 2022
Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed
Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023
Lina Fisher, Dec. 9, 2022
Pro-Cop Fake-Oversight Petition Drive Still Raises Questions
A strange mistake?
Austin Sanders, Dec. 8, 2022
Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3
Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?
Nick Barbaro, Dec. 8, 2022
Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo
Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views
the News Staff, Dec. 8, 2022
Village of Lights Vendors Get Some Recognition
Community First! Village event employs formerly homeless residents
Ali Juell, Dec. 8, 2022
Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?
Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks
Austin Sanders, Dec. 8, 2022
Hot Air Balloon Safety Rule Finally Enacted
New rule was a response to the tragedy that claimed 16 lives in Lockhart
Abe Asher, Dec. 8, 2022
Austin at Large: We’re Deciding How to Decide
Project Connect team, transit stakeholders to see where Austin’s willing to cut back
Mike Clark-Madison, Dec. 8, 2022
City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract
City's negotiations with the Austin Police Association hit a major roadblock
Austin Sanders, Dec. 8, 2022
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Dec. 8, 2022
Council Finally Gives Its OK to Massive Statesman Development Plan
Full speed ahead
Austin Sanders, Dec. 8, 2022
Dan Patrick Reveals His Wish List for the 88th Legislature
Property tax relief, gas plants, and border to gain from $27B surplus
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 5, 2022
Family Decries Police "Murder" as APD Releases Troubling Incident Video
Moonesinghe shot from behind within moments of APD arrival
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 2, 2022
Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive
Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?
Austin Sanders, Dec. 1, 2022
Ascension Seton Construction Plans Threaten Water Flow
Seiders Springs eternal?
Leila Saidane, Dec. 1, 2022
Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded
Goodwill to all and coal for a few
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 1, 2022
Austin Libraries Prepare for a Barrage of Book-Banning Bills
Rating books, jailing librarians, and more
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 1, 2022
Council Considers How Fast to Move on Land Development Code Reform
Sometimes the tortoise loses
