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Although progress has been made in the 43 years since his death, activists still pursue Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of racial equality as Austin residents celebrated his life and work Monday at an annual march.

The 5th Annual Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week is right around the corner!

At Austin Water Utility, purple is a very important color because it indicates water conservation on their water valves.

With the expansion of the Austin Water Reclamation Initiative, the city is about to see a lot more purple.

Austin City Council will most likely approve the next phase of construction on the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, connecting East and West Austin for cyclists with dedicated riding paths for the first time.

Public commentary on the proposed plastic bag ban

The following quotes are from Monday’s open forum during which Austinites voiced their opinions on the proposed plastic bag ban.

City officials began considering the ban in April, and Austin City Council members voted in August to draft an unofficial ordinance outlining possible provisions for the ban, according to The Daily Texan.

WHAT: "Housing + Transit: Connecting Affordable Homes to Transit-Oriented Development in the Austin Region" will teach attendees about the on-the-ground strategies that work to link housing and public transit, ensuring that people of all income levels have equal access to both affordable housing and public transit.

Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell announced a new ?Friendship City? relationship with Jacmel, Haiti, a creative community known for its art,...

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After demonstrations by both supporters and opponents of a proposed ban on plastic single-use shopping bags, Austin City Council members voted to continue research on the ban 12 hours after their meeting began.

The City Council postponed voting on the issue until the end of their meeting that started at 10 a.m. and included an extended lunch break.

Members also postponed voting on whether to delay implementation of extended hours for downtown parking meters until a later meeting.

After demonstrations by both supporters and opponents of a proposed ban on plastic single-use shopping bags in Austin, the City Council has delayed voting on whether or not to implement the ban until the end of their meeting that started at 10 a.m. and included an extended lunch break.

The council also postponed voting on whether to extend the hours of downtown parking meters until a later meeting.

During previous discussions on the proposed plastic bag ban, city officials discussed the major cost to the environment, and to city funds that plastic bag use creates.