ICE responds to viral video, claims that agents left boy at bus stop after detaining his mother

A Austin city councilman says an ICE arrest in a viral video happened at a school bus stop, leaving a child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise.

ICE addresses viral detainment video
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A viral video appeared to show a woman being detained by ICE in North Austin. A city councilman says the arrest happened at a school bus stop, leaving the woman’s child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.

Safeguarding taxpayer funds in Austin
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State lawmakers are looking for ways to better safeguard taxpayer money with local governments.

2026 ACL Music Festival: Organizers preparing for wet weather

With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

District 1 candidates participate in forum
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Residents of Austin's District One got a chance Monday night to ask questions directly to their city council candidates as the November election draws closer. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.

Some Circle C residents concerned about traffic impacts of proposed apartments

Austin City Council has approved two items related to a development in Circle C, near Kiker Elementary. Some residents are concerned about the traffic impacts.

Lake Austin drawdown canceled after concerns from business owners

The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.

FULL: Austin City Hall Presser on ICE Shooting
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Officials speak at Austin City Hall about the reported ICE-related shooting in North Austin.

Consultant report recommends keeping 911 call taking within APD

After Austin City Council voted to create a standalone 911 call taker center — instead of it being housed under the Austin Police Department — a consultant report found a standalone center "does not inherently" improve performance.

City of Austin strengthening e-moto regulations

The City of Austin is strengthening regulations on e-motos and educating people about the different types of electric transportation.

Austin City Council looks at e-moto regulations
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The City of Austin is strengthening regulations on e-motos and educating people about the different types of electric transportation.

Austin City Council discusses data centers
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Austin City Council has voted to start writing data center regulations into city code. Austin currently has no regulatory framework for data centers. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.

Austin City Council votes to regulate data centers

Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.

Austin City Council to discuss data center regulations

Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.

City of Austin discusses data center regulations
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Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, and City Council plans to update the city code to address this.

A look at the controversial 'Dog's Head' development
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We are getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called 'Dog's Head.' A few weeks ago, there was a lot of pushback against the Austin City Council. It approved development to move forward on land recently annexed by the city.

Austin City Council approves 2026-27 budget
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The Austin City Council has adopted a $6.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

ICE arrest sparks protests outside Austin City Hall
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An immigration enforcement operation unfolded directly outside Austin City Hall on Thursday morning, interrupting a city budget meeting and drawing sharp condemnation from local officials and community advocates.