Austin interim city manager pushes for improvements within Austin Police Department
The Austin Interim City Manager is pushing for improvements within the Austin Police Department before city council finds a new city manager.
The Austin Interim City Manager is pushing for improvements within the Austin Police Department before city council finds a new city manager.
Austin police officer shortage leaves portion of East Austin without patrol
An entire portion of East Austin was left without a single patrol officer for two hours. The Austin Police Association says staffing levels are at critical levels.
An entire portion of East Austin was left without a single patrol officer for two hours. The Austin Police Association says staffing levels are at critical levels.
Homeless crisis: Austin looks for permanent supportive housing units
The latest numbers from ECHO put Austin's homeless count at roughly 6,683, with 1,153 currently sheltered and 5,530 currently unsheltered.
The latest numbers from ECHO put Austin's homeless count at roughly 6,683, with 1,153 currently sheltered and 5,530 currently unsheltered.
Blues on the Green back on after approval from city council, more funding
Blues on the Green is back on due to the Austin City Council's approval of Resolution 23 and increased financial support from H-E-B.
Blues on the Green is back on due to the Austin City Council's approval of Resolution 23 and increased financial support from H-E-B.
Calls for ceasefire resolution continue at Austin City Council meeting
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Austin asks for community input in picking next city manager
Austinites are asked to help by participating in a short, three-question, anonymous survey.
Austinites are asked to help by participating in a short, three-question, anonymous survey.
Austin city leaders make effort to save Blues on the Green
Austin City Council members are making an effort to save Blues on the Green.
Austin City Council members are making an effort to save Blues on the Green.
Council updates Austin's policy on shelter dogs with severe bite history
Austin City Council voted on Thursday to update the Austin Animal Center's policy on dogs with a severe bite history.
Austin City Council voted on Thursday to update the Austin Animal Center's policy on dogs with a severe bite history.
Council to vote on securing APD pay, benefits without long-term union contract
Austin City Council will vote Thursday on an ordinance securing Austin police pay and benefits, including an incentive to bring the police union to the negotiation table for a new long-term contract.
Austin City Council will vote Thursday on an ordinance securing Austin police pay and benefits, including an incentive to bring the police union to the negotiation table for a new long-term contract.
Dogs with bite history should be euthanized, Austin city staffers say
The City of Austin wants to euthanize more dogs with bite histories, and other unlawful animals.
The City of Austin wants to euthanize more dogs with bite histories, and other unlawful animals.
City breaks ground on newest joint fire, EMS station in Northwest Austin
The City of Austin broke ground on a new joint AFD and EMS station in Northwest Austin.
The City of Austin broke ground on a new joint AFD and EMS station in Northwest Austin.
Art Acevedo withdraws from new role with city: What's next?
With former police chief Art Acevedo out of his position with the city, what are next steps that Austin will take moving forward? We speak with city council member Mackenzie Kelly for more.
With former police chief Art Acevedo out of his position with the city, what are next steps that Austin will take moving forward? We speak with city council member Mackenzie Kelly for more.
Austin police pay, benefits guaranteed by City Council
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
Austin police pay, benefits to be voted on by city council
Austin police pay and benefits will be voted on during the first 2024 Austin City Council meeting.
Austin police pay and benefits will be voted on during the first 2024 Austin City Council meeting.
Austin homeless strategy could get 'comprehensive review' from city council
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
Texas weather: Austin city officials prepared for arctic blast
Freezing cold temperatures are forecasted in Central Texas this holiday weekend, and city and county officials want the public to know: they’re ready to respond.
Freezing cold temperatures are forecasted in Central Texas this holiday weekend, and city and county officials want the public to know: they’re ready to respond.
Austin man falls victim to affordable housing crisis
A new report shows the City of Austin is not on track to meet the housing development goals that were set in 2017.
A new report shows the City of Austin is not on track to meet the housing development goals that were set in 2017.
Austin city manager applications to open soon
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council are eager to welcome a new city manager in 2024.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council are eager to welcome a new city manager in 2024.
Austin City Council reviews APD funding, Montopolis pool replacement
The Austin City Council reviewed over 100 agenda items in Thursday's meeting, many addressing some of the council's top priorities for the year.
The Austin City Council reviewed over 100 agenda items in Thursday's meeting, many addressing some of the council's top priorities for the year.
Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.