Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers
Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.
Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.
HousingWorks Austin releases district-by-district affordable housing analysis
The nonprofit HousingWorks said there isn't enough affordable housing in the city, specifically in high-cost areas like west of Mopac Expressway.
The nonprofit HousingWorks said there isn't enough affordable housing in the city, specifically in high-cost areas like west of Mopac Expressway.
Austin City Councilmember speaks out after break-ins, vandalism at Candlewood Suites
Austin City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly is speaking out after Candlewood suites, a location planned for homeless housing, was broken into and vandalized.
Austin City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly is speaking out after Candlewood suites, a location planned for homeless housing, was broken into and vandalized.
Austin-Travis County medics, city employees struggle to make ends meet
In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.
In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.
Break-ins caught on camera at Northwest Austin homeless hotel site
The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.
The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.
Violence on East 6th Street spurs idea for new, mixed-use design proposal
Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.
Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.
City of Austin to become first in Texas to try guaranteed income pilot program
Item 21 on the council agenda called for a pilot guaranteed income program. It passed unanimously on the dais with council members Pool and Kelly absent.
Item 21 on the council agenda called for a pilot guaranteed income program. It passed unanimously on the dais with council members Pool and Kelly absent.
Austin affordability rule allows developers to bypass public input
The property was originally zoned for light business. But residents never got to challenge the change in use because of a city ordinance called “affordability unlocked.”
The property was originally zoned for light business. But residents never got to challenge the change in use because of a city ordinance called “affordability unlocked.”
Austin City Council postpones guaranteed $1,000 monthly payment pilot program
Austin City Council was set to vote on the item Thursday, which if approved, would launch a pilot program giving 85 selected low-income families a $1,000 monthly payment for one year.
Austin City Council was set to vote on the item Thursday, which if approved, would launch a pilot program giving 85 selected low-income families a $1,000 monthly payment for one year.
Austin to participate in national COVID cat study
The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.
The Austin Humane Society and the Austin Animal Center are participating in a study to determine if coronaviruses are circulating or mutating among animals.
City of Austin starting new initiatives to remove food access barriers
Officials are looking to make changes as new research reveals the majority of food deserts in Austin can be found in one part of town.
Officials are looking to make changes as new research reveals the majority of food deserts in Austin can be found in one part of town.
Thousands of 911 calls on track to be diverted from APD to mental health clinicians
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
A year ago, Austin became one of the first cities in the country to offer a fourth option to callers when dialing 911. Those in need of mental health services are transferred to an on-site health professional instead of the Austin Police Department.
City of Austin weighs $1,000 a month guaranteed income program for struggling residents
The City of Austin is looking at giving 85 people $1,000 each month. It's part of a Guaranteed Income program they're testing out to help struggling residents.
The City of Austin is looking at giving 85 people $1,000 each month. It's part of a Guaranteed Income program they're testing out to help struggling residents.
City of Austin needs to fill more than 600 lifeguard positions
The City of Austin is short on lifeguards which is impacting pools like Barton Springs, which has to remain closed on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice.
The City of Austin is short on lifeguards which is impacting pools like Barton Springs, which has to remain closed on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice.
Austin Transit Partnership to recruit new, separate executive director
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
CapMetro's president and CEO Randy Clarke has been serving as the executive director of the partnership since it was formed
City of Austin wants public's help with Zilker Park improvements
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.
Plan for Hwy 71 sucked in to Austin airport fuel farm debate
"We are willing to relocate a highway which is going to be complex, expensive and difficult to do, but when it comes to a fuel facility we are somehow not able to do that,” said Fuentes.
"We are willing to relocate a highway which is going to be complex, expensive and difficult to do, but when it comes to a fuel facility we are somehow not able to do that,” said Fuentes.
Austin City Council weighs pros and cons of building new jet fuel facility
Austin City Council member Vanessa Fuentes has a resolution on the table to delay the project and make the city find another site. Airport officials say the city cannot afford to wait any longer, due to Austin's constant growth.
Austin City Council member Vanessa Fuentes has a resolution on the table to delay the project and make the city find another site. Airport officials say the city cannot afford to wait any longer, due to Austin's constant growth.
Austin city leaders taking key steps when it comes to wildfire mitigation
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport still struggling with long TSA lines
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport linked the problem to the high number of flights heading in and out of Austin as well as staffing issues.