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Central Texas leaders talk F1 transit

Local officials from across the Central Texas region met in East Austin Friday to iron out their Formula One action plans, particularly when it comes to transit on race weekend. The U.S. Grand Prix is set to make its first mark in Austin Nov. 18. More than 72,000 people are expected to attend.

City leaders reflect on lessons learned at Silverstone

F1 races towards Austin: Austin leaders feel a lot more confident as the city races toward hosting its first Formula One race. YNN's City Reporter Jeff Stensland recaps what leaders learned from the British Grand Prix.

Campers soak in British Grand Prix

F1 races towards Austin: The Grand Prix, which took place near London this weekend, is very similar to the race planned in Central Texas, but there will be some definite differences. F1 campers are just one sight you will not see in Austin, come November.

Council Wrap: New subcommittee for Austin Energy, preliminary approval for accessibility requirements

Austin City Council gave preliminary approval to an ordinance Thursday which would require new homes to be built with certain features to make them more accessible to people in wheelchairs. Council also voted to create a subcommittee to oversee aspects of Austin Energy.

8 members chosen for Citizens Redistricting Commission

On Wednesday, Austin's city auditor randomly drew the names of eight people to serve on the Citizens Redistricting Commission. Those eight will select six more people to complete the team of 14 which will draw city council district lines which maximize minority voter representation.

Council scraps plans to overhaul Austin Energy governance

Austin City Council scrapped plans to create an independent board to oversee the operations of Austin Energy Tuesday. The move followed weeks of amendments to the original plan, first introduced by Mayor Lee Leffingwell in February.

Speak Up Austin: Preserving Austin’s air quality

Austin City Council wants to improve air quality, and city leaders need you to speak up as they establish new standards. YNN's City Reporter Jeff Stensland explains why cleaning the air will take cooperation from communities hundreds of miles away.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Speak Up Austin: </em></span> Preserving Austin’s air quality

Speak Up Austin: Help solve Austin's animal overcrowding

Just months old, the new Austin Animal Center is already hundreds of animals over capacity. City officials are now trying to think outside of the box, asking Austinites to pitch in ideas to help alleviate some of the overcrowding issues facing the city shelter.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Speak Up Austin: </em></span>Help solve Austin's animal overcrowding

Speak Up Austin: Planning for future public health

Want to have a say in how local government handles health concerns? This is your chance. City leaders are asking for the public's opinion when it comes to future health planning and how they can improve and do more. Our Jeff Stensland shows how Austinites can "Speak Up" and have their voices heard.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Speak Up Austin: </em></span>Planning for future public health

Council Wrap: Relocating Rainey Street homes, $60M for ABIA

AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL

Officials with the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are now allowed to spend $60 million to improve the airport and Austin City Council is considering whether to pay for the relocation of several historic homes from the Rainey Street neighborhood. YNN's Jeff Stensland explains those stories and more.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Council Wrap: </em></span>Relocating Rainey Street homes, $60M for ABIA

05/09/2013 05:48 PM

Austin Energy overhaul takes different shapes with different council members

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Switching Austin Energy's operations to an independent board of directors is not as easy as the mayor had hoped. The plan before the city council now appears almost opposite of what Lee Leffingwell first introduced. YNN's City Reporter Jeff Stensland explains.

Austin Energy overhaul takes different shapes with different council members

05/07/2013 06:35 PM

Council to consider opening teaching cave at Bowie High

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It's not every day teachers can take a field trip just steps away from the classroom. Then again, not every school has it's very own cave. YNN's City Reporter Jeff Stensland shows us what students at Bowie High School stand to learn if the city council gives the go-ahead to allow access to campus’ on-site natural wonder.

Council to consider opening teaching cave at Bowie High

04/11/2013 09:03 AM

It's official: Google Fiber is coming to Austin

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The rumors are true. Google's ultra-fast fiber optic network is coming to Austin and will debut in mid-2014. Mayor Lee Leffingwell made the announcement at a joint press conference with Google Tuesday morning. Shortly after Google's announcement, AT&T announced that it intends to build a one gigabit fiber network in the Capital City.

It's official: Google Fiber is coming to Austin

Updated 04/09/2013 06:48 PM

City seeks resident input on managing public events

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City leaders want to change how they manage special events in Austin, and they want to hear what the public thinks. As YNN's Chris Cybulski reports, the leaders hope to address problems with the permitting process and road closures.

City seeks resident input on managing public events

04/08/2013 07:19 PM

Austin Energy disconnections to resume next month

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When Austin Energy switched billing systems in 2011, the company discontinued the practice of cutting off service to those behind on payments. That grace period is now over and a spokesperson told YNN that about 25,000 people could have their power turned off.

Austin Energy disconnections to resume next month

04/05/2013 05:44 PM

Part-time taxi zones net $240,000 in tickets for city

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In 2012, the City of Austin has netted nearly $250,000 from part-time taxi zones along 10 blocks in Downtown Austin. YNN's Jeff Stensland takes a look at where the tickets are being issued and concerns over the zones' signage.

Part-time taxi zones net $240,000 in tickets for city

Updated 04/04/2013 09:59 PM

Council repeals contentious Project Duration Ordinance

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Council Wrap: The Austin City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to repeal the contentious Project Duration Ordinance. The city's ordinance ruled a project was dead if no significant progress was made three years after approval. The state's requirement is five years. While developers were in favor of the repeal, environmentalists and neighborhood associations say it will compromise the city’s most notable laws. The council also voted in a new pilot parking program for Austin businesses and to waive toll road fees during emergencies.

Council repeals contentious Project Duration Ordinance

03/29/2013 08:52 AM

Chief Acevedo, Mayor Leffingwell call for national gun law reform

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Austin's mayor and chief of police stood in unison Thursday calling on lawmakers in Washington D.C. to support universal background checks for the purchase of firearms. They specifically called out lawmakers who say they are for public safety, but oppose the background checks.

Chief Acevedo, Mayor Leffingwell call for national gun law reform

03/28/2013 06:35 PM

Current law may prevent Barton Springs renovations

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Austin City Council learned Thursday of several proposed changes to the crown jewel of Austin's park system--Barton Springs Pool. However, the changes are not allowed under the current Save Our Springs ordinance, a 20-year-old guideline to protect the water quality of the pool. YNN's Jeff Stensland explains.

Current law may prevent Barton Springs renovations

03/28/2013 06:00 PM

Council frustrated over development guidelines delay

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In 2011, Austin City Council approved with a split vote new guideline for downtown developers seeking kickbacks from the city. The same council members are frustrated that those guidelines are still not on the books, and projects are moving ahead under old regulations.

Council frustrated over development guidelines delay

03/26/2013 06:47 PM

City audit: JW Marriott workers owed back pay

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A audit into wages has found more than $6,000 dollars owed to workers at the site of the new J.W. Marriott Hotel. Our Jeff Stensland explains why some Austin leaders are not convinced the developer will hold up its end of a 2011 bargain regarding pay.

City audit: JW Marriott workers owed back pay

Updated 03/23/2013 01:05 PM

Council: Project Duration Ordinance vote on hold, Trail of Lights shines on

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From a holiday staple gaining longer legs to expiration dates for dormant construction projects, the Austin City Council battled a lengthy agenda Thursday with their longest meeting so far this year. YNN City Reporter Jeff Stensland catches us up on the decisions made by council during Thursday's meeting.

Council: Project Duration Ordinance vote on hold, Trail of Lights shines on

03/22/2013 10:05 AM

Idle construction projects could catch break if city mandate repealed

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Austin City Council will consider repealing rules that limit the amount of time an approved development can sit idle. YNN's City Reporter Jeff Stensland explains why a move to ward off potential lawsuits has environmentalists and neighborhood advocates in an uproar.

Idle construction projects could catch break if city mandate repealed

03/21/2013 09:36 AM

Council approves $1.7 million for National Instruments expansion

AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL

Austin City Council approved Thursday nearly $1.7 million in tax breaks for National Instruments on the condition that they create about 1,000 jobs as part of an expansion. The expansion is expected to involve about $80 million in capital investment and the construction of a 300,000 square-foot facility near the company's site in North Austin.