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.
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.