Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.
Austin looking to ban or limit semi-automatic weapon sales to those under 21
Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.
Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.
City of Austin votes to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour for city employees
Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.
Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.
City of Austin implementing new way to deter Zebra Mussels from water treatment plants
A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.
A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.
City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
Austin looks to raise AR-15, semiautomatic gun purchase age to 21
Austin City Council is set to vote on whether or not to begin the process of raising the age limit to 21 for buying AR-15’s and other semiautomatic weapons.
Austin City Council is set to vote on whether or not to begin the process of raising the age limit to 21 for buying AR-15’s and other semiautomatic weapons.
Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
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.