Deadline for 2020 Census is approaching, leaders encourage participation
The Census results determine where money for food assistance, healthcare, housing, and education goes.
SAVES resolution to help businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 approved
The Austin City Council voted to approve the SAVES resolution that could identify ways to support businesses hit hardest by the pandemic so they don't close for good.
Rally to support SAVES resolution held at City Hall
People who came out to the rally say it's so important that the council passes this because Austin would be nothing without those businesses and the people who work for them.
Protected bike lanes coming to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin
Permanent protected bicycle lanes are coming to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin.
Gov. Abbott to consider moving Austin police under state oversight
This is the governor's most recent plan to fight back against Austin City Council's decision to cut millions from the police budget.
Austin, Travis County issue disaster declarations in response to Laura
The City of Austin and Travis County have issued disaster declarations in response to Hurricane Laura.
Austin joins U.S. Plastics Pact, national effort to reduce waste
Austin has announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact.
City audit highlights inefficiencies at several city cultural centers
A recent city audit is highlighting some inefficiencies at several city recreation and cultural centers.
Austin launches program to provide storage for homeless community
The program provides storage to people experiencing homelessness.
Gov. Abbott on proposed legislation against cities who defund their police departments
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his proposed legislation punishing any city in the state that defunds police departments by freezing property tax rates at their current level.
Texas judge thanks Abbott for punishing cities that defund police
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo invites officers unhappy with city of Austin's move to defund APD
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, the former top cop in Austin, is actively poaching police officers who are unhappy with the city and the council's move to defund them.
Texas officials announce proposal that would punish cities for defunding police departments
The proposal comes a week after Austin City Council announced that it would be cutting $150 million from APD's budget.
Austin leaders respond to proposal discouraging Texas cities from defunding police
Adler responded to the state's proposal by outlining the Austin City Council's actions last week regarding the Austin Police Department budget.
Former ATX Council member: “They are playing politics with the safety of our community”
“They are playing politics with the safety of our community.”
Future cadets who moved for Austin police academy feel 'lied to'
The Austin Police Association said that class would've been the department's most diverse.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Austin City Council cuts millions of dollars from APD budget, approves fiscal year budget
$150 million will be cut from the Austin Police Department.
Austin city council takes up budget, defunding police department
This week council will vote on a budget adoption but will $100 million be taken from APD? Many are hoping yes.
FOX 7 Discussion: Talking about defunding APD with Austin Mayor Steve Adler
Amind calls to defund the Austin Police Department, the Austin City Council will vote on the city's budget this week - and consider cuts to APD's funding. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how this could change Austin's response to public safety.