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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
FOX 7 Austin's own Adaleigh Rowe was among the weather experts recognized Thursday, which was proclaimed Meteorological Day in Austin.