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Ella McCarthy
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City Hall and City Government Reporter, Austin American-Statesman
Austin
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Biography
Ella McCarthy is the city hall/city government reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, McCarthy has spent the last two years covering local, state and national politics as well as writing about the intersection of equity and policy. Before joining the Statesman, McCarthy worked at the ABC News Washington bureau, covering a variety of topics including Congress and the White House. Prior to that, she wrote about abortion and gun violence for The Kansas City Star, covered the Missouri legislature for the Jefferson City News Tribune and covered local politics and housing for the Columbia Missourian.
Religion and Politics, Orthodox Church, Western Balkans, International security
I prefer not to cover business, sports, finance and entertainment-related stories.
Content
By Ella McCarthy Verified| Austin American-Statesman Verified Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a massive explosion in Northwest Austin that injured six people, leveled an entire home and damaged two dozen other dwellings. Travis County Fire Marshal Gary Howell, whose office will determine the cause of Sunday’s detonation, released a statement Monday saying his office “will not release any information or speculate on causes” until the investigation is complete.
By Ella McCarthy Verified| Austin American-Statesman Verified Faced with a looming deadline and some amount of financial uncertainty, the Austin City Council on Tuesday debated the fate of a project leaders have lusted after for years: Covering portions of Interstate 35 with massive decks that would reunite the historically segregated east side with the heart of the city – and play host to parks, trails and other developments. The 11-member council must decide by May 31 how much money to put down on the so-called “caps and stitches” initiative.
By Ella McCarthy Verified| Austin American-Statesman Verified Bob Kahn, Austin Energy's general manager, will retire in June after nearly two years on the job. Though Kahn's official retirement date is June 30, his last day in office will be April 30, according to a memo from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax to City Council members. Broadnax did not identify an interim director for the municipally owned utility and said he would share more information on the transition process in the coming weeks.
Company Info
Austin American-Statesman
The Austin American-Statesman is a daily newspaper based in Austin, Texas, with a history dating back to 1871. Originally founded as the Democratic Statesman, it has evolved through various name changes and mergers, becoming a key player in Central Texas journalism. The newspaper publishes daily print editions and maintains a digital presence, offering local, state, and national news coverage. The Austin American-Statesman focuses on community-oriented content, including topics relevant to families in Central Texas. It also provides access to historical archives through partnerships with institutions like The Portal to Texas History. The paper has adapted to modern media challenges while continuing to serve its audience with regional updates and investigative reporting.
Austin, Texas, United States
+1 512-445-4040
Founded: 1871