In Austin And Across Central Texas
Road rage is one of those feelings that you may or may not develop on your own; rather, it’s the situation that makes your body react that way. It is often explained as the result of someone cutting you off, driving under the limit in the high-speed lane, busy on the phone, not following signals or slowing down as you…
That’s what officers from the Austin Police Department are calling certain tactics they say are being used by panhandlers in the downtown area. So early this year, the APD began an undercover operation to deal with the problem. Now, according to the downtown commander, the efforts are being stepped up. Police say that aggressive panhandling involves more than simply asking…
Earlier this year, a city ordinance went into effect which, with some exceptions, banned Austin businesses from supplying single-use carryout bags to its customers. It had taken a year from its initial passage in March 2012 to prepare all the administrative rules which apply to the ordinance. As you might expect, opinions on the usefulness and appropriateness of the regulations…