'Abhorrent, sickening': City Council reacts to Austin Animal Center audit
Austin City Council members say they are disgusted after an audit revealed disturbing and unsanitary conditions at the Austin Animal Center, the city's municipal animal shelter.
Austin City Council members say they are disgusted after an audit revealed disturbing and unsanitary conditions at the Austin Animal Center, the city's municipal animal shelter.
Austin City Council member Harper-Madison to take medical leave for 60 days
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.
Austin City Council addresses public safety, police oversight and homeless crisis
Public safety was top of mind in Austin during this week's city council meetings. Agenda items were focused on creating solutions to problems affecting the city. Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Public safety was top of mind in Austin during this week's city council meetings. Agenda items were focused on creating solutions to problems affecting the city. Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Austin City Council approves APD's Police Reserve Force
APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.
APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.
Austin council member Jose Velasquez proud of Hispanic representation
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
Austin to require composting collection at all multifamily communities beginning Oct 2024
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Austin council members briefed on ongoing homeless crisis
Austin council members were briefed on how the city is addressing its ongoing homeless crisis.
Austin council members were briefed on how the city is addressing its ongoing homeless crisis.
New details revealed on Austin's plan to cover I-35 through downtown
Nearly a month after the eight-mile-long Capital Express Central project got federal approval, Austin City Council members were briefed on TxDOT’s $4.5 billion revamp of I-36 through Austin, as well as the city-funded plan to make the most of it.
Nearly a month after the eight-mile-long Capital Express Central project got federal approval, Austin City Council members were briefed on TxDOT’s $4.5 billion revamp of I-36 through Austin, as well as the city-funded plan to make the most of it.
District 2 council member Vanessa Fuentes works to be a voice for Austin
Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Austin City Council resolution hopes to improve APD transparency
Amid growing concerns that Austin police are being overwhelmed due to ongoing staffing shortages, a new resolution from the Austin City Council hopes to make the department's statistics available to the public. Council member Chito Vela joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss.
Amid growing concerns that Austin police are being overwhelmed due to ongoing staffing shortages, a new resolution from the Austin City Council hopes to make the department's statistics available to the public. Council member Chito Vela joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss.
Austin City Council to vote on APD Open Policing Data Release resolution
Austin City Council is expected to vote on a resolution regarding the expansion of police data. The resolution directs the city manager to come up with a plan for the APD Open Policing Data Release.
Austin City Council is expected to vote on a resolution regarding the expansion of police data. The resolution directs the city manager to come up with a plan for the APD Open Policing Data Release.
APA! signs agreement to build on property, expand to others
The City and Austin Pets Alive! have signed an agreement allowing APA! to rebuild on its current property and expand to other properties.
The City and Austin Pets Alive! have signed an agreement allowing APA! to rebuild on its current property and expand to other properties.
City of Austin evaluating homeless response following resignation of strategy officer
The City of Austin is responding to additional personnel changes this week after a homeless strategy officer, Dianna Gray, announced her resignation following two years in the position. District 6 Council member Mackenzie Kelly spoke on the resignation.
The City of Austin is responding to additional personnel changes this week after a homeless strategy officer, Dianna Gray, announced her resignation following two years in the position. District 6 Council member Mackenzie Kelly spoke on the resignation.
City agrees to new contract with Austin EMS Association
City Council member Alison Alter says it's a four-year contract that will give well deserved raises to medics.
City Council member Alison Alter says it's a four-year contract that will give well deserved raises to medics.
Council member Mackenzie Kelly speaks on Austin's public safety, fire prevention concerns
It's been a busy week for the Austin City Council. From a big announcement on personnel changes at the Austin Police Department, to major steps to address fire danger.
It's been a busy week for the Austin City Council. From a big announcement on personnel changes at the Austin Police Department, to major steps to address fire danger.
The Hole in the Wall signs 20-year lease with help from City
The legendary music venue The Hole in the Wall has signed a 20-year lease with help from the City of Austin.
The legendary music venue The Hole in the Wall has signed a 20-year lease with help from the City of Austin.
City of Austin adopts $5.5B FY 2023-24 budget
Council’s approval comes after several months of stakeholder engagement, including town halls, community budget input meetings, and a public survey.
Council’s approval comes after several months of stakeholder engagement, including town halls, community budget input meetings, and a public survey.
Austin City Council members present amendments to address staffing crisis at 911 call center
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
According to the city budget staff, there are several applications in process to fix that staffing issue. The goal is to be fully staffed in 7–8 months.
Zilker Park Vision Plan not to be presented to city council
After major backlash on the potential approval of the Zilker Park Vision Plan and the release of a 17-minute documentary against it called Zilker Inc., the mayor released a statement revealing the plan had been shelved.
After major backlash on the potential approval of the Zilker Park Vision Plan and the release of a 17-minute documentary against it called Zilker Inc., the mayor released a statement revealing the plan had been shelved.
Advocates call on Austin City Council to add more community investments to proposed budget
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.
Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.