Austin’s homeless camping ban could be back on May 2021 ballot
The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.
Travis Co. Commissioners Court and Austin City Council hold special joint session
The Travis County Commissioners Court and Austin City Council are holding a special joint session to hear from Austin Public Health.
Email exchange between councilmember, police chief goes public
The emails showcase a disagreement when it came to a request Alter made to investigate if any APD employees were involved in the US Capitol attack.
Kelly defeats Flannigan for district six seat, what it means for council
The council majority consists of progressive members, except for Kelly who is conservative. But this seat is prone to flip.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin City Council runoff election results
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the results of the recent Austin City Council runoff election.
Kelly wins District 6, Alter hangs on to District 10 seat in Austin runoff
Kelly’s victory was a major upset. In November Flannigan earned 40 percent of the vote, while Kelly had 33. Alter secured 34 percent of the vote, Virden pulled 25.
Alter, Virden to face-off in Dec. 15 runoff for District 10 seat
In the general election, incumbent Alison Alter won 34 percent of the vote, challenger Jennifer Virden won 25 percent, bringing them to a runoff.
Council approves more COVID relief funds for musicians, extends eviction moratorium
Austin City Council has established a fund to help local live music venues financially until it is safe for them to reopen.
Austin mayor wants to begin police cadet classes this spring
The mayor and council members said they left the option of one or two cadet classes on the table in 2021, as long as the training academy materials were revised and approved prior to the classes beginning.
City of Austin names Ed Van Eenoo as new Chief Financial Officer
The City of Austin has named Ed Van Eenoo as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Early voting open for Austin City Council, AISD district runoffs
Four races are on the ballot: Council District 6, Council District 10, AISD District 5, and AISD District 8 at-large.
Early voting begins, Flannigan, Kelly to face off in runoff election
District Six voters will have a contrasting choice to make as incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly go head to head in a runoff election on Dec. 15.
Black Austin Coalition demands economic justice from City of Austin
The Black Austin Coalition says now is the time for the city to take accountability in the form of restitution for economic brutality faced by the Austin Black community.
City of Austin names new Austin Code Director
José G. Roig will begin his new duties as the Austin Code Director on November 23. He has worked for the City of Austin since 2007 in several roles.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov Abbott weighs in on safety in City of Austin
Governor Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about public safety within the capital of Texas.
Harper-Madison to participate in virtual event at Texas State
Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is set to participate in a free virtual event at Texas State University on November 19.
Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
In Austin City Council races, three winners, two runoffs ahead
The runoff for Alison Alter vs Jennifer Virden and Jimmy Flannigan vs. Mackenzie Kelly will happen on Dec.15.
Manley: Austin police on tactical alert, ready to deploy if needed
Details were sparse, as Manley explained he could not disclose the departments plans regarding potential unrest surrounding the elections.
Candidates running for Austin City Council in 2020 election
Five Austin City Council seats are up for election this year with four incumbents hoping to be re-elected. Issues the candidates say are important to address in the city include the COVID-19 pandemic, health and economic disparities, and police reform.