UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows what Texans think are most important issues in state
President of Progress Texas Ed Espinosa and CEO of JD Key Communications James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on the Texas Lyceum poll.
President of Progress Texas Ed Espinosa and CEO of JD Key Communications James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on the Texas Lyceum poll.
Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill
Property values in the state, on average, are rising — in some places, at an astonishing pace. Because of the 2019 legislation, tax rates for schools and other government entities are falling.
Property values in the state, on average, are rising — in some places, at an astonishing pace. Because of the 2019 legislation, tax rates for schools and other government entities are falling.
Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Austin Code Department asks for feedback on Repeat Offender Program (ROP)
The survey is available for submissions until June 30 and available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
The survey is available for submissions until June 30 and available in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Austin 2nd in nation when it comes to rising rents
According to Redfin, between January 2021 and January 2022, rents in Austin surged by an average of 35% percent. That's second only to Portland, Oregon which saw a 39% increase.
According to Redfin, between January 2021 and January 2022, rents in Austin surged by an average of 35% percent. That's second only to Portland, Oregon which saw a 39% increase.
San Marcos opens applications for CDBG funding to support projects benefiting low income residents
The City of San Marcos is accepting applications for CDBG funding which will support eligible projects that benefit low-to-moderate income residents.
The City of San Marcos is accepting applications for CDBG funding which will support eligible projects that benefit low-to-moderate income residents.
San Marcos selected for equitable housing solutions initiative
San Marcos was selected to join the Housing Solutions Lab Network, an initiative that helps address housing challenges and develop equitable solutions.
San Marcos was selected to join the Housing Solutions Lab Network, an initiative that helps address housing challenges and develop equitable solutions.
MacKenzie Scott announces nearly $4B in donations, including $275M to Planned Parenthood
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed that she has donated nearly $4 billion to 465 nonprofits according to a blog post Wednesday, confirming the gifts that the groups have been announcing on their own for months.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed that she has donated nearly $4 billion to 465 nonprofits according to a blog post Wednesday, confirming the gifts that the groups have been announcing on their own for months.
Property tax values hit historic levels in Williamson County
It's no secret the price for a home in the Austin area has dramatically increased. The price jump has even caused some sticker shock at the Williamson County Appraisal District.
It's no secret the price for a home in the Austin area has dramatically increased. The price jump has even caused some sticker shock at the Williamson County Appraisal District.
Travis County pauses applications for rent, mortgage assistance
Travis County says it received about 4,700 applications for rent and mortgage assistance since opening the program on March 1.
Travis County says it received about 4,700 applications for rent and mortgage assistance since opening the program on March 1.
First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market
How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.
How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.
Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Glass art up for auction to help build housing community in Georgetown
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Rent prices for Austin area apartments, homes surges
According to a report, Austin is one of 10 cities to have one of the largest rent increases for a one-bedroom apartment, ranking in at number five with a 45.1% increase.
According to a report, Austin is one of 10 cities to have one of the largest rent increases for a one-bedroom apartment, ranking in at number five with a 45.1% increase.
Austin home builders struggling to keep up with demand of housing
While it's getting tougher to find housing in Austin, home builders are struggling to keep up with demand.
While it's getting tougher to find housing in Austin, home builders are struggling to keep up with demand.
No more funds available in Travis County's emergency rent assistance program
Families still needing rental assistance can contact Texas 211, a free 24/7 social service hotline.
Families still needing rental assistance can contact Texas 211, a free 24/7 social service hotline.
City-owned hotel to be renovated into housing for the homeless
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
The new apartment community will comprise 60 fully furnished studio apartments, resident common spaces, and dedicated offices for delivery of social services.
Tenants’ rights resolutions will be heard at Austin City Council this week
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Residents in North Austin have been without water for over a week
Chris Murray is a resident of the Falls on Bull Creek Apartments in Northwest Austin. He says he has been living without running water for nine days.
Chris Murray is a resident of the Falls on Bull Creek Apartments in Northwest Austin. He says he has been living without running water for nine days.