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The Flood Buyout Program’s Impact On Dove Springs

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By How one program frustrated some participants, potentially saved hundreds, and could be needed again. | December 20, 2024

When Jo Garcia bought her Dove Springs home in 1994, her kids didn’t even think they were in Austin anymore. Their new home was next to the…

Decibel Is Going To Rundberg

Decibel Is Going To Rundberg

By Blair Waltman-Alexin | November 22, 2024

With our reporting winding down in the Dove Springs neighborhood, the Decibel team has been researching new communities to cover through our…

Soundscapes of Influence: The Story Behind the Music in Navigating Dove Springs

Play ButtonSoundscapes of Influence: The Story Behind the Music in Navigating Dove Springs

By By Katie Amatangelo | November 18, 2024

As the ‘Navigating Dove Springs’ documentary unfolded, sound carries viewers into the community’s struggles. Community leaders spoke about…

Want To Help Change Local Media? Start Here

Want To Help Change Local Media? Start Here

By Blair Waltman-Alexin | October 31, 2024

In 2023, Decibel started a new reporting project in the Dove Springs community, focusing on issues around housing and affordability. It was…

Audit cites lack of progress on homelessness strategies issued five-plus years ago

Audit cites lack of progress on homelessness strategies issued five-plus years ago

By Chat Swiatecki, The Austin Monitor | July 25, 2024

This article was originally published by The Austin Monitor. To see the original post, click here.

A new report from the Office of the City…