KXAN

‘A journey’: Austin Energy reports tree trimming progress after previous audit noted delays

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy said it is making progress on tree trimming after a 2023 audit documented how and why the utility was “behind” on its vegetation management goals. Vegetation management ...
KXAN

Do cedar trees have more rights than homeowners? Texas lawmakers pushes new bills to remove protections

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas lawmakers are taking on cedar allergies during the 89th Legislative Session. Two bills, House Bill 3798 and Senate Bill 1927, aim to prevent a city from prohibiting the removal ...
KVUE

Citywide tree inventory of Austin could cost $10M

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders want to take stock of all the trees in the city, but it could cost millions of dollars. Earlier this year, Austin City Council directed the city manager to look ...
Austin American-Statesman

Trees caused major power outages in past winter storms. Austin Energy says that’s changing.

Austin Energy said its year-round tree-trimming program is helping prepare electrical circuits ahead of a potential Arctic cold front expected to arrive in Central Texas this weekend. Trees and fallen ...