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Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'

Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'

Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.

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Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel

Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel

The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.

June 17
Austin looking to ban or limit semi-automatic weapon sales to those under 21

Austin looking to ban or limit semi-automatic weapon sales to those under 21

Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.

June 17
City of Austin votes to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour for city employees

City of Austin votes to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour for city employees

Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.

June 17
City of Austin implementing new way to deter Zebra Mussels from water treatment plants

City of Austin implementing new way to deter Zebra Mussels from water treatment plants

A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.

June 16
City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion

City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion

“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.

June 16
Austin looks to raise AR-15, semiautomatic gun purchase age to 21

Austin looks to raise AR-15, semiautomatic gun purchase age to 21

Austin City Council is set to vote on whether or not to begin the process of raising the age limit to 21 for buying AR-15’s and other semiautomatic weapons.

June 14
Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act

Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act

Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”

June 10
Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act

Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act

The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.

June 9
Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers

Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers

Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.

June 7
HousingWorks Austin releases district-by-district affordable housing analysis

HousingWorks Austin releases district-by-district affordable housing analysis

The nonprofit HousingWorks said there isn't enough affordable housing in the city, specifically in high-cost areas like west of Mopac Expressway.

June 2
Austin City Councilmember speaks out after break-ins, vandalism at Candlewood Suites

Austin City Councilmember speaks out after break-ins, vandalism at Candlewood Suites

Austin City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly is speaking out after Candlewood suites, a location planned for homeless housing, was broken into and vandalized.

May 12
Austin-Travis County medics, city employees struggle to make ends meet

Austin-Travis County medics, city employees struggle to make ends meet

In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.

May 11
Break-ins caught on camera at Northwest Austin homeless hotel site

Break-ins caught on camera at Northwest Austin homeless hotel site

The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.

May 10
Violence on East 6th Street spurs idea for new, mixed-use design proposal

Violence on East 6th Street spurs idea for new, mixed-use design proposal

Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.

May 5
City of Austin to become first in Texas to try guaranteed income pilot program

City of Austin to become first in Texas to try guaranteed income pilot program

Item 21 on the council agenda called for a pilot guaranteed income program. It passed unanimously on the dais with council members Pool and Kelly absent.

May 5
Austin affordability rule allows developers to bypass public input

Austin affordability rule allows developers to bypass public input

The property was originally zoned for light business. But residents never got to challenge the change in use because of a city ordinance called “affordability unlocked.”

May 4
Austin City Council postpones guaranteed $1,000 monthly payment pilot program

Austin City Council postpones guaranteed $1,000 monthly payment pilot program

Austin City Council was set to vote on the item Thursday, which if approved, would launch a pilot program giving 85 selected low-income families a $1,000 monthly payment for one year.

April 21
Austin to participate in national COVID cat study

Austin to participate in national COVID cat study

The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.

April 21
City of Austin starting new initiatives to remove food access barriers

City of Austin starting new initiatives to remove food access barriers

Officials are looking to make changes as new research reveals the majority of food deserts in Austin can be found in one part of town.

April 21
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