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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Kirk Watson signed a landmark Emerging Projects Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.
Dallas mayor calls on APD officers to work for Dallas Police Department instead
The mayor of Dallas is calling on Austin police officers to work for the Dallas Police Department instead. This comes as police contract negotiations remain at a standstill between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association.
The mayor of Dallas is calling on Austin police officers to work for the Dallas Police Department instead. This comes as police contract negotiations remain at a standstill between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association.
Austin City Council passes ordinance to provide short-term solution on APD compensation, oversight
This comes after the Austin Police Association declined to negotiate a one-year contract extension the city approved last week.
This comes after the Austin Police Association declined to negotiate a one-year contract extension the city approved last week.
Family of man killed by police in downtown Austin gets $3.3 million settlement from city
Austin City Council approved a $3.3 million settlement today for the family of Landon Nobles, who was shot and killed by a police officer on 6th Street in 2017.
Austin City Council approved a $3.3 million settlement today for the family of Landon Nobles, who was shot and killed by a police officer on 6th Street in 2017.
City Council approves another $1.5 million in settlements for injuries in 2020 demonstrations
The City of Austin approved $1.5 million in settlements today with more protesters involved in the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations.
The City of Austin approved $1.5 million in settlements today with more protesters involved in the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations.
City breaks ground on Goodnight Ranch joint fire, EMS station in Southeast Austin
Goodnight Ranch is the fourth of five high-priority stations being built around Austin.
Goodnight Ranch is the fourth of five high-priority stations being built around Austin.
Austin City Council looks for solution as police contract negotiations at standstill
Austin Police officers are a little more than a month away from possibly working without a contract.
Austin Police officers are a little more than a month away from possibly working without a contract.
Austin police officers could be without a contract soon
Negotiations have come to a sudden stop after the City Council declined to vote on a new, four-year police contract and instead offered a one-year extension.
Negotiations have come to a sudden stop after the City Council declined to vote on a new, four-year police contract and instead offered a one-year extension.
City council approves pursing one-year agreement with Austin Police Association
The Austin City Council today approved on a 9-2 vote pursuing a one-year contract with the Austin Police Association (APA) to begin when the current contract expires on March 31, 2023.
The Austin City Council today approved on a 9-2 vote pursuing a one-year contract with the Austin Police Association (APA) to begin when the current contract expires on March 31, 2023.
Austin City Council fires Spencer Cronk as city manager
City council members decided that Spencer Cronk had to go following the handling of the recent storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
City council members decided that Spencer Cronk had to go following the handling of the recent storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
City Manager Spencer Cronk responds to council's plans to discuss severance benefits
An addendum was added to Wednesday's called city council meeting and according to the agenda, council members will tackle paying severance benefits to City Manager Spencer Cronk.
An addendum was added to Wednesday's called city council meeting and according to the agenda, council members will tackle paying severance benefits to City Manager Spencer Cronk.
Austin City Council decides City Manager Spencer Cronk must go
Right now, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk still has his job, but it will soon be decided if he will resign or be fired.
Right now, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk still has his job, but it will soon be decided if he will resign or be fired.
Austin City Council discusses 'terms and conditions' of City Manager Spencer Cronk's job
The Austin City Council will be discussing the terms and conditions of City Manager Spencer Cronk's job in the aftermath of the failures following last week's ice storm.
The Austin City Council will be discussing the terms and conditions of City Manager Spencer Cronk's job in the aftermath of the failures following last week's ice storm.