From Impact News, May 6, 2009...
Home values increased by 5 percent in Travis County over the last year as neighboring Williamson County experienced a 1.3 percent decline.
Travis County’s average homestead appraisal rose from $281,623 in 2008 to $295,747 in 2009. The average value in the Williamson Central Appraisal District is $188,523 this year, compared with an average of $191,072 last year.
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Showing posts with label Travis County. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Austin gets mixed grades for air quality
From Austin Business Journal, April 29, 2009...
Austin is among the nation's cleanest cities when it comes to particle pollution, according to findings in the latest study from the American Lung Association. But the findings aren't all positive.
Despite the high marks in the particle arena, the city and Travis County received an "F" for ozone pollution.
“Our failing grades for ozone mean that the health and lives of individuals in Austin are at risk," said Sara Dreiling, CEO for the American Lung Association of the Central States. "Now is the time to step up our response.”
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Austin is among the nation's cleanest cities when it comes to particle pollution, according to findings in the latest study from the American Lung Association. But the findings aren't all positive.
Despite the high marks in the particle arena, the city and Travis County received an "F" for ozone pollution.
“Our failing grades for ozone mean that the health and lives of individuals in Austin are at risk," said Sara Dreiling, CEO for the American Lung Association of the Central States. "Now is the time to step up our response.”
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Travis County reinstates burn ban, citing drought
From News 8 Austin, March 30, 2009...
It didn't take long, but the burn ban for Travis County is back in place.
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It didn't take long, but the burn ban for Travis County is back in place.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
BFI Waste Flows Downhill
From Austin Chronicle, February 13, 2009...
It looked like the city of Austin would be powerless to stop the proposed expansion of the BFI landfill in Northeast Travis County. But council may have a new avenue of opposition – because of rainwater.
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It looked like the city of Austin would be powerless to stop the proposed expansion of the BFI landfill in Northeast Travis County. But council may have a new avenue of opposition – because of rainwater.
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Group names 3 sites in Travis Co. to list of Texas endangered historic places
From KEYE, February 11, 2009...
Three sites in the Austin area are among the latest to added to the most endangered historic places in Texas.
Preservation Texas made the announcement of the 11 sites Wednesday morning at the State Capitol.
The Texas Governor's Mansion, American National Bank Building, and Hamilton Pool Preserve in Dripping Springs are among 11 sites that Preservation Texas, Inc. named to its sixth annual list of Texas' Most Endangered Historic Places.
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Three sites in the Austin area are among the latest to added to the most endangered historic places in Texas.
Preservation Texas made the announcement of the 11 sites Wednesday morning at the State Capitol.
The Texas Governor's Mansion, American National Bank Building, and Hamilton Pool Preserve in Dripping Springs are among 11 sites that Preservation Texas, Inc. named to its sixth annual list of Texas' Most Endangered Historic Places.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Toll 45 SW on track for 2011 construction
From Impact News, January 30, 2009...
The construction of Toll 45 SW, a short stretch of highway that would serve as one of the final pieces in a partial loop around the capital area, is on schedule after facing several delays due to funding problems and negative feedback from environmental groups.
Hays and Travis counties purchased the necessary right-of-way for Toll 45 SW in the late ’90s, but setbacks left many who would use the road confused about when, or if, it would be coming.
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The construction of Toll 45 SW, a short stretch of highway that would serve as one of the final pieces in a partial loop around the capital area, is on schedule after facing several delays due to funding problems and negative feedback from environmental groups.
Hays and Travis counties purchased the necessary right-of-way for Toll 45 SW in the late ’90s, but setbacks left many who would use the road confused about when, or if, it would be coming.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Bill would launch pilot bus-only lane program in local counties
From Austin Business Journal, January 19, 2009...
Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, has filed a bill that would create a motor-bus-only lane pilot program for state highways in Travis, Williamson, Bexar and Denton counties.
If passed, Senate Bill 434 would require appropriate mass transit authorities to initiate the pilot program no later than Dec. 31, 2009.
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Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, has filed a bill that would create a motor-bus-only lane pilot program for state highways in Travis, Williamson, Bexar and Denton counties.
If passed, Senate Bill 434 would require appropriate mass transit authorities to initiate the pilot program no later than Dec. 31, 2009.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Proposed landfill expansion sparks controversy
From News 8 Austin, January 21, 2009...
BFI Waste Systems went before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tuesday to find out once and for all whether it can expand its landfill in northeast Travis County.
The fight between neighbors and the landfill has gone on for well over five years.
BFI said it needs more space, and wants to expand the landfill by 75 feet. Neighbors said the landfill is already too big, and the expansion would make it taller than Mt. Bonnell.
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BFI Waste Systems went before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tuesday to find out once and for all whether it can expand its landfill in northeast Travis County.
The fight between neighbors and the landfill has gone on for well over five years.
BFI said it needs more space, and wants to expand the landfill by 75 feet. Neighbors said the landfill is already too big, and the expansion would make it taller than Mt. Bonnell.
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Travis County residents fight landfill expansion
From KEYE, January 20, 2009...
Imagine having 250 acres of garbage as your next door neighbor - and now the landfill company wants to expand. That's got some folks in Northeast Travis County upset - but the proposed expansion is now being considered by a judge.
The company that owns the landfill, BFI, says it's almost out of room at the site, and it's asking the state to let it put an additional 75 feet of trash on top of the hills that cover piles of garbage.
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Imagine having 250 acres of garbage as your next door neighbor - and now the landfill company wants to expand. That's got some folks in Northeast Travis County upset - but the proposed expansion is now being considered by a judge.
The company that owns the landfill, BFI, says it's almost out of room at the site, and it's asking the state to let it put an additional 75 feet of trash on top of the hills that cover piles of garbage.
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Travis County shows modest wage growth
From Austin Business Journal, January 13, 2009...
Wages in Travis County grew 2.1 percent from June 2007 to June 2008, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday.
Workers in Travis County made an average of $925 a week in June 2008. The county’s 1.6 percent job growth rate over the 12-month period was the 31st fastest in the country.
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Wages in Travis County grew 2.1 percent from June 2007 to June 2008, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday.
Workers in Travis County made an average of $925 a week in June 2008. The county’s 1.6 percent job growth rate over the 12-month period was the 31st fastest in the country.
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City, County may buy foreclosed homes
From KXAN, January 14, 2009...
No longer are investors solely looking great foreclosure deals in the down economy, the City of Austin and Travis County are as well. Both the city and county are currently making plans apply for money to buy up foreclosed homes that are sitting vacant and creating eyesores in neighborhoods in Central Texas.
Both governmental bodies are in discussions to apply for funding from the Housing and Urban Development's Neighborhood Stabilization program to purchase the properties and redevelop them for affordable housing. The nationwide funding program is designed for communities as an emergency act to prevent blight in neighborhoods.
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No longer are investors solely looking great foreclosure deals in the down economy, the City of Austin and Travis County are as well. Both the city and county are currently making plans apply for money to buy up foreclosed homes that are sitting vacant and creating eyesores in neighborhoods in Central Texas.
Both governmental bodies are in discussions to apply for funding from the Housing and Urban Development's Neighborhood Stabilization program to purchase the properties and redevelop them for affordable housing. The nationwide funding program is designed for communities as an emergency act to prevent blight in neighborhoods.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Outdoor burning ban in effect for Travis County
From Impact News, January 13, 2009...
Travis County Commissioner's Court approved a proposal by the Fire Marshall Office to ban outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county. The ban will be in effect until Feb. 11. Weather conditions will be reevaluated on Feb. 10 to determine if county commissioners should extend the ban.
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Travis County Commissioner's Court approved a proposal by the Fire Marshall Office to ban outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county. The ban will be in effect until Feb. 11. Weather conditions will be reevaluated on Feb. 10 to determine if county commissioners should extend the ban.
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Continued water conservation encouraged in West Travis County
From KVUE, January 13, 2009...
Monday night a severed electrical line which powers the pumps at the West Travis County Regional Water System was repaired, but continued conservation is encouraged.
“We would like to thank our customers for their quick response and cooperation,” said Janet Stephenson, West Travis County Regional Manager.
Despite the restoration of power, LCRA asks customers in western Travis County and northern Hays County to curtail use of irrigation systems until permanent repairs are made. That process could take several days.
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Monday night a severed electrical line which powers the pumps at the West Travis County Regional Water System was repaired, but continued conservation is encouraged.
“We would like to thank our customers for their quick response and cooperation,” said Janet Stephenson, West Travis County Regional Manager.
Despite the restoration of power, LCRA asks customers in western Travis County and northern Hays County to curtail use of irrigation systems until permanent repairs are made. That process could take several days.
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Travis County shows modest wage growth
From Austin Business Journal, January 13, 2009...
Wages in Travis County grew 2.1 percent from June 2007 to June 2008, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday.
Workers in Travis County made an average of $925 a week in June 2008. The county’s 1.6 percent job growth rate over the 12-month period was the 31st fastest in the country.
The average weekly wage in neighboring Williamson County was $801, up 1.9 percent from June 2007. Williamson County’s 4.3 percent job growth rate during the study period was the second-fastest in the country.
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Wages in Travis County grew 2.1 percent from June 2007 to June 2008, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday.
Workers in Travis County made an average of $925 a week in June 2008. The county’s 1.6 percent job growth rate over the 12-month period was the 31st fastest in the country.
The average weekly wage in neighboring Williamson County was $801, up 1.9 percent from June 2007. Williamson County’s 4.3 percent job growth rate during the study period was the second-fastest in the country.
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LCRA: Water conservation encouraged after equipment problem
From KVUE, January 12, 2009...
People in parts of western Travis County and northern Hays County are being asked to conserve water.
The Lower Colorado River Authority is asking customers of the West Travis County Regional Water System to cut back after an equipment problem.
“We are asking all customers to eliminate non-essential water use immediately to help ensure enough water for essential uses until the repair can be made later this evening,” Emlea Chanslor, LCRA spokesperson said in a news release.
The affected area includes residents in Bee Cave and other communities along Texas 71 and RR 620; and Dripping Springs, along with developments on US 290.
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People in parts of western Travis County and northern Hays County are being asked to conserve water.
The Lower Colorado River Authority is asking customers of the West Travis County Regional Water System to cut back after an equipment problem.
“We are asking all customers to eliminate non-essential water use immediately to help ensure enough water for essential uses until the repair can be made later this evening,” Emlea Chanslor, LCRA spokesperson said in a news release.
The affected area includes residents in Bee Cave and other communities along Texas 71 and RR 620; and Dripping Springs, along with developments on US 290.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Feral hogs and deer overpopulating area
From KXAN, December 3, 2008...
Hunters want Travis County to let them hunt on county land. The feral hog and deer overpopulation problem has been an issue in Travis County for years. The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to pay a private company more than $13,000 to hunt white tail deer and feral hogs on county park and preserves land. Yet, some hunters said they would happily do the work for free.
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Hunters want Travis County to let them hunt on county land. The feral hog and deer overpopulation problem has been an issue in Travis County for years. The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to pay a private company more than $13,000 to hunt white tail deer and feral hogs on county park and preserves land. Yet, some hunters said they would happily do the work for free.
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Brushfire threatening structures, roads
From KXAN, December 3, 2008...
A brush fire that was burning on Tuesday afternoon is under control. Travis County Fire and Rescue chief Ken Bailey said it took crews an hour to contain it. Two sheds and about 20 acres were charred in the brush fire, but no one was hurt and no homes were lost.
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A brush fire that was burning on Tuesday afternoon is under control. Travis County Fire and Rescue chief Ken Bailey said it took crews an hour to contain it. Two sheds and about 20 acres were charred in the brush fire, but no one was hurt and no homes were lost.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Austin area foreclosures climb 27% in 2008
From Austin Business Journal, November 25, 2008...
The number of properties posted for foreclosure in Travis County increased 33 percent this year over 2007, a new record for the county, according to data for the year from Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Service Inc.
Foreclosure postings filed on real estate in the four-county Austin metro area - Travis, Hays, Williamson and Bastrop - topped 9,000, or a 27 percent increase compared with 2007, for the first time this year, says George Roddy, president of Foreclosure Listing Service based in Addison.
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The number of properties posted for foreclosure in Travis County increased 33 percent this year over 2007, a new record for the county, according to data for the year from Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Service Inc.
Foreclosure postings filed on real estate in the four-county Austin metro area - Travis, Hays, Williamson and Bastrop - topped 9,000, or a 27 percent increase compared with 2007, for the first time this year, says George Roddy, president of Foreclosure Listing Service based in Addison.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Burn Ban Reminder
There is a burn ban currently in effect for Travis County, according to the Travis County Fire Marshall.
A similar ban is in effect for Williamson County, Hays County, Burnet County, Kerr County, and Bastrop County.
A similar ban is in effect for Williamson County, Hays County, Burnet County, Kerr County, and Bastrop County.
Friday, October 31, 2008
State considers huge office complex near Texas 130
From statesman, October 28, 2008...
State officials are scouting land along the Texas 130 corridor in eastern Travis County to build a huge office complex that would house thousands of employees of state agencies.
The master-planned campus could save the state money, improve working conditions for about 9,000 employees and put valuable downtown Austin properties on the tax rolls for the city, county and school district, said Edward Johnson, executive director of the Texas Facilities Commission, who has been developing the plan for about 18 months.
Johnson said the state is seeking 250 to 300 acres for what he called "a new company town" with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient facilities and amenities for employees.
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State officials are scouting land along the Texas 130 corridor in eastern Travis County to build a huge office complex that would house thousands of employees of state agencies.
The master-planned campus could save the state money, improve working conditions for about 9,000 employees and put valuable downtown Austin properties on the tax rolls for the city, county and school district, said Edward Johnson, executive director of the Texas Facilities Commission, who has been developing the plan for about 18 months.
Johnson said the state is seeking 250 to 300 acres for what he called "a new company town" with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient facilities and amenities for employees.
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