FOX 7 Focus: How will decreasing minimum lot sizes affect the Austin housing market?
In this week's FOX 7 Focus, we speak with Austin Board of Realtors president Ashley Jackson about the City Council's recent decision to recommend decreasing the minimum lot size for homes, and how that will affect the Austin housing market.
In this week's FOX 7 Focus, we speak with Austin Board of Realtors president Ashley Jackson about the City Council's recent decision to recommend decreasing the minimum lot size for homes, and how that will affect the Austin housing market.
Austin firefighters face heat dangers due to lack of air conditioning in fire trucks
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin in studio to discuss the recent report that many Austin fire trucks lack air conditioning in extreme heat.
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin in studio to discuss the recent report that many Austin fire trucks lack air conditioning in extreme heat.
Austin city budget: Where is the money going?
The Austin City Council recently heard from concerned citizens wanting the city budget to include funding for areas of need across the city. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
The Austin City Council recently heard from concerned citizens wanting the city budget to include funding for areas of need across the city. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Residents voice concerns about police funding at Austin council work session
Many public speakers at Wednesday's Council work session had issues with items in the proposed budget, including the funding set aside for the Austin Police Department.
Many public speakers at Wednesday's Council work session had issues with items in the proposed budget, including the funding set aside for the Austin Police Department.
New fence safety regulations to go in effect July 31
The new regulations ban certain fences and decorative elements in an effort to improve safety for children and wildlife in the city of Austin.
The new regulations ban certain fences and decorative elements in an effort to improve safety for children and wildlife in the city of Austin.
Austin's 'We All Belong' initiative gives residents a tool to report hate crimes
Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Briseño says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.
Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Briseño says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.
Austin City Council takes on affordable housing, homelessness and police shortage
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Austin City Council hears over 5 hours of public comment on homeless shelter, affordable housing
Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.