KXAN

Austin gets additional funds for tree trimming following multiple weather events

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council approved $28 million in additional funding for tree trimming and vegetation management around Austin Energy (AE) electrical distribution lines, according to a ...
KVUE

City Council grants further tree trimming funding for Austin Energy

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin City Council has approved a contract extension that will grant an additional $28 million to Austin Energy for its tree trimming and vegetation management that will last ...
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 ...
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 ...