Audit of Austin’s $25 million contract with the Long Center reveals gaps in billing, transparency, oversight
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Show Notes
A review of the city of Austin’s $25 million contract with the Long Center to disburse arts grants has exposed gaps in billing, transparency and oversight. City auditors said they raised concerns for years about weaknesses in the monitoring of city contracts. Andrea Ball from the Austin Current has the story.
A new program aims to bring Austin’s home-based side hustles out of the shadows of that crowded garage and into the light of day. It’s the latest effort from the city to create ways for micro business owners to thrive, not just survive.
Families across Texas that choose to celebrate Easter have varying traditions. For many, especially Mexican-American families, cascarones are a staple in children’s easter baskets. Austin Signal Managing Producer Kristen Cabrera takes us through what makes these eggs special.
Plus; The Texas women’s basketball team is back in the Final Four for the second year in a row. A pair of wins this weekend would give the Longhorns their second national championship — exactly 40 years after their first.
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