City manager's $5.5B budget proposal addresses public safety, staffing shortages
The city of Austin's interim city manager Jesus Garza presented the “Back to Basics" budget plan. In the plan, it discusses areas in which the city needs improvements, such as public safety.
City council discusses agenda item that could make more affordable homes
Austin City Council member Leslie Pool discussed her agenda item that would create more housing opportunities for residents of all income levels in Austin.
City of Austin working to add more beds to homeless shelter
On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.
Fallout after City of Austin suspends partnership between APD and DPS
Mayor Watson and other city council members weighed in after the suspension of the controversial partnership between Austin police and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Public safety commission calls for more accountability in DPS, APD partnership
Austin's Public Safety Commission has approved a resolution calling for more accountability, community engagement and guidelines for the APD/DPS partnership.
Austin-based musicians call on SXSW to pay performers fair wage
Austin-based musicians spoke out at Wednesday night’s Austin Music Commission meeting. They called on commissioners to support a recommendation to push South by Southwest (SXSW) to pay their performers what they call a fair wage.
APD criticized for slow response times to 911 calls amid staffing shortage
Former deputy chief Robert Gross sent an email to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson saying he had to call 911 five times about a dead person before warranting a response.
FOX 7 Focus: New group hopes to kill Zilker Park Vision Plan
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a look at the Zilker Park Vision Plan, and the newly formed Save Zilker Park PAC that is trying to keep it from moving forward.
City of Austin moving forward with license plate reader pilot program
The City of Austin will be moving forward with a license plate reader pilot program.
Austin City Council overhauls building compatibility rules, allows for more development
Austin City Council approved a proposal on Thursday to overhaul the city's strict compatibility laws.
Austin City Council approve items to address homelessness
The items include increasing shelter capacity, addressing mental health, and supporting organizations who already help the homeless.
Phase one of Project Connect approved with final light rail design
CapMetro, Austin Transit Partnership, and the City of Austin officially approved phase one of Project Connect. The proposed light rail line will connect several areas throughout central Austin.
What is the process for putting city projects out to bid?
A recent contract up for city council approval has raised questions from the community and city leaders regarding the process for putting projects out to bid.
Project Connect: A look at the final plan
The final plan for the Project Connect light rail system was recently announced. Greg Canally with the Austin Transit Partnership speaks with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak on the newly-unveiled route.
Austin's newest joint fire, EMS station receives grand opening
City leaders and first responders gathered for the official ribbon-cutting of a new joint AFD/ATCEMS station on Westlake Drive in West Austin.
Austin 911 call center staffing, license plate reader program discussed in special-called meeting
A special-called meeting to discuss license plate readers and the 911 call center was held on Monday, May 15.
Austin license plate reader program in its final stages
The Austin Police Department held a discussion on the license plate reader policy. The policy is now in its final stages
Austin civil activists call on end of partnership with Austin police, Texas DPS
Chief Chacon said on May 2, APD and DPS will consider relocating troops to avoid any idea that they are targeting certain groups of people.
Council votes to end city-mandated parking minimums for new developments
If approved, Austin would join a growing list of U.S. cities that have eliminated or reduced municipal parking mandates, says Austin City Council member Zo Qadri.
Austin police, Texas DPS give update on partnership to Austin City Council
Austin City Council was briefed on the Austin Police Department and Texas DPS partnership. It's a partnership that was put in place a month ago to help with the police staffing shortage.