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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inside Austin's Agenda: Council Member José ‘Chito' Vela
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, host Grace Reader talks to Austin City Council Member José 'Chito' Vela at 3 p.m. They will discuss upcoming city council action that will impact you. For example, the city of Austin is working to figure out how it will fund its 'cap and stitch' enhancements to the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) Interstate-35 expansion project, something Vela has been a strong advocate for. They will talk about how that project may be funded, especially considering a more than $100 million federal grant is in jeopardy. The city of Austin is also facing mounting financial pressure as President Donald Trump's federal administration looks to make cuts that could impact our city. RELATED: Inside Austin's Agenda: What to expect from city council in 2025 Inside Austin's Agenda is live every other Wednesday at 3 p.m. Watch this episode and every other at the top of this article, and on Facebook, and YouTube. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Inside Austin's Agenda: City Council Member Mike Siegel
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday's Inside Austin's Agenda episode, host Grace Reader will sit down with Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel at 3 p.m. Siegel is one of three new members on the council. Reader and Siegel will discuss the council member's first few months in the role, how local government is responding to recent state and federal policy, and upcoming city council action. The city of Austin is facing mounting financial pressure as the Trump administration's federal budget looks to make cuts that could impact our city. Local governments around the country are also being asked to comply with the new policy on things like immigration and unions. Siegel was Austin's former city attorney and provides a unique perspective on what the city can and cannot do in response. RELATED: Inside Austin's Agenda: What to expect from city council in 2025 They will also discuss upcoming city council actions that could impact you, including recent hearings on building code reform and early budget discussions. You can watch the episode and every other at the top of this article, on Facebook, on any streaming device through the KXAN+ app, and YouTube. Inside Austin's Agenda goes live every other Wednesday at 3 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Inside Austin's Agenda: Addressing homelessness in our city
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday's Inside Austin's Agenda episode, host Grace Reader will sit down with Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) executive director, Matt Mollica. $350M over 10 years: Austin City Council votes to prioritize homelessness spending They will discuss the recent Point-in-Time count, a resolution Austin City Council just passed that will make homelessness a top financial priority for the city of Austin, and recent research on homelessness published by ECHO. The episode comes during a winter cold snap that is potentially deadly for people living outside. The last major cold snap Austin experienced in January resulted in at least 12 cold exposure calls, including two 'fatal incidents,' according to Austin-Travis County EMS. You can watch the episode and every other at the top of this article, on Facebook, and YouTube. Inside Austin's Agenda goes live every other Wednesday afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Inside Austin's Agenda: How national headlines are impacting Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday's Inside Austin's Agenda episode, host Grace Reader will sit down with Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes. They will discuss how major national news coverage from changes handed down by the new federal administration, aviation concerns, and natural disasters — could influence Austin. They will also talk about actions already taken by the council this year. Fuentes recently led the way on a resolution that will make homelessness a top financial priority for the city of Austin. She is also one of the most vocal local leaders regarding the Austin Police Department's role, or lack thereof, as federal partners enforce immigration law. Fuentes serves Austin's District 2, which encompasses the airport. She was first elected to the role in 2021 and was re-elected for a second term. Her colleagues voted to elevate her to mayor pro tem this year. Inside Austin's Agenda: What to expect from city council in 2025 You can watch the episode and every other at the top of this article, on Facebook, and YouTube. Inside Austin's Agenda goes live every other Wednesday afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
