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City Hall and Local Government Reporter at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

City hall/local government reporter at @KXAN_News in Austin. Host of Inside Austin’s Agenda.

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ICE protest at Texas Capitol

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Kate Winkle |Billy Gates |Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A crowd of people gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Monday in solidarity with those protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles, according to organizers.
Austin reworking affordable housing incentive program

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - For months, residents at Acacia Cliffs Apartments - near MoPac and Far West Boulevard - have been fighting a rezoning request from the building's owners that would result in the demolition of the aging complex to rebuild a newer, taller apartment complex. For Eric Gomez, who has lived at Acacia Cliffs since 2016, it could mean he'll no longer be able to afford living in a spot that allows him to easily get to work, the grocery store, the library and a nearby hospital.
License plate reader vote postponed amid community, council concerns

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - According to an email sent to Austin city council members and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, City Manager TC Broadnax will postpone a vote on whether or not Austin police can continue to use license plate readers.
License plate reader vote postponed amid community, council concerns

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to an email sent to Austin city council members and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, City Manager TC Broadnax will postpone a vote on whether or not Austin police can continue to use license plate readers.
How to report damaged trees near power lines

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - After a microburst ripped through parts of Austin last week, Austin Energy said it has restored power to everyone who experienced a storm-related outage as of Monday. "Hats off to AE (Austin Energy), hats off to all the workers who have been working around the clock to get the power back on," Austin City Council Member Zo Qadri said at an Austin Energy information session over the weekend. That storm ripped many branches and limbs off trees, including in Brad Williams' yard.
No Texas cities on Department of Homeland Security sanctuary city list

4 weeks ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Thursday, the US Department of Homeland Security released a comprehensive list of jurisdictions it believes are defying federal immigration law. "Designation of a sanctuary jurisdiction is based on the evaluation of numerous factors, including self-identification as a sanctuary jurisdiction, noncompliance with Federal law enforcement in enforcing immigration laws, restrictions on information sharing, and legal protections for illegal aliens," a DHS spokesperson said.
No Texas cities on Department of Homeland Security sanctuary city list

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday, the US Department of Homeland Security released a comprehensive list of jurisdictions it believes are defying federal immigration law. “Designation of a sanctuary jurisdiction is based on the evaluation of numerous factors, including self-identification as a sanctuary jurisdiction, noncompliance with Federal law enforcement in enforcing immigration laws, restrictions on information sharing, and legal protections for illegal aliens,” a DHS spokesperson said.
Trump's SBA administrator visits Central Texas gun manufacturer

4 weeks ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

FLORENCE, Texas (KXAN) - The woman overseeing the Small Business Administration under President Donald Trump toured a Central Texas gun manufacturing facility Thursday morning as part of a nationwide tour. Kelly Loeffler, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator, visited Staccato in Florence, about an hour north of Austin. KXAN was invited to join her exclusively.
Behind the scenes of last week's 'cap and stitch' vote

1 month ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - On Wednesday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, host Grace Reader will sit down with Austin City Council Member Ryan Alter to talk about last week's vote to commit $104 million to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the roadway elements of "caps and stitches" over TxDOT's I-35 project. Those "caps and stitches" are decks over the highway that may eventually support parks, trails, and community spaces.
Austin's HEAL Initiative focused on high risk homeless camps during severe weather season

1 month ago | kxan.com | Grace Reader

AUSTIN (KXAN) - This week's forecast has included the risk of tornadoes, hail, flash flooding, and damaging winds. For people living outside and without easy shelter options, that type of weather presents unique challenges. "Last night's storm was another reminder of why the preparation is important. Especially when you have severe wind, rain, hail and tornado warnings happening in the middle of the night," Austin's Homeless Strategy Officer David Gray said.