Residents express continued concerns over Rainey Street
While not on the Public Safety Committee meeting agenda, residents voiced concerns for safety in the Rainey Street District during public comment, including loved ones and friends of Jason John.
Activists call on City Council to denounce alleged racial profiling by DPS troopers
Activists from the organization PODER called for the mayor and Austin City Council to denounce alleged racial profiling by DPS troopers. DPS has jointly operated with APD since March.
City Council resolution looks to change parking requirements at bars
The resolution says eliminating parking requirements can help curb drunk driving, increase economic activity and make transportation more efficient.
Austin City Council approves second resolution to increase safety on Rainey Street
The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.
Austin City Council passes resolution to prioritize purchase and distribution of Narcan
Austin City Council unanimously passed Item #43, which aims to purchase Narcan as well as distribute the overdose reversal kits while providing training on its use.
Staff should practice emergency situations more regularly, Austin city leaders say
Austin City Council members were briefed on emergency management plans and responses. It comes after February's ice storm knocked out power to thousands of customers.
Austin City Council to hear resolution to make Rainey Street safer
Council member Zo Qadri will present his resolution to make Rainey Street safer at this Thursday's meeting. This comes after the recent deaths of Jason John and Jon Honey, whose bodies were discovered in Lady Bird Lake near the bar district.
Austin Water discusses what's being done to prevent another water emergency
Austin City Council members grilled Austin Water officials about what’s being done to prevent another water emergency like the city-wide boil water notice in February 2022.
Austin Water reports progress on external review recommendations
The improvements stem from recommendations made as part of an external review of Austin Water that was completed in January 2023.
City Council adopts new strategic and facilities plan for Austin Public Library
The new plan lays out strategic goals for the library system, as well as recommendations for the construction and expansion of new and existing libraries.
Council wants power lines buried to help reduce outages during natural disasters
The Austin City Council has approved two resolutions to start the process of putting more power lines underground.
Happy World Meteorological Day! Meteorologists recognized at City Hall
FOX 7 Austin's own Adaleigh Rowe was among the weather experts recognized Thursday, which was proclaimed Meteorological Day in Austin.
Salvation Army extends downtown homeless shelter operations for up to 30 days
The extension, funded by the City of Austin, will allow homeless residents time to seek safe relocation.
Council approves expanding public charging stations in Austin for electric vehicles
District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool's resolution aligns with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which calls for reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
City to install temporary solar lighting on trail near Rainey Street before start of SXSW
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
City announces pay package for Austin Police Department
The plan would offer raises for officers below the rank of assistant chief and incentives for new cadets and current officers, as well as other provisions.
Downtown Austin Salvation Army residents, homeless advocates protest anticipated closure of shelter
The Austin Area Commander announced the 100-bed downtown shelter would close, in a letter released mid-February, on March 15.
City of Austin interim city manager announces key leadership changes
Austin's interim city manager announced some big leadership changes on March 1.
ATCEMS crew to be on site at Austin airport as part of pilot program
As of Wednesday, March 1, a Austin-Travis County EMS crew will be on site at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), as part of a pilot program.
Federal funding to be used in massive I-35 expansion throughout Austin
Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Kirk Watson signed a landmark Emerging Projects Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.