City of Austin making efforts to improve the city’s response to hate
Last week. a series of antisemitic banners were seen hanging from an Austin overpass and a small fire was lit outside of an Austin synagogue.
Last week. a series of antisemitic banners were seen hanging from an Austin overpass and a small fire was lit outside of an Austin synagogue.
Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon officially sworn into office
Chacon was confirmed by Austin City Council to be the next APD Chief in September and has a career with the department spanning more than 20 years.
Chacon was confirmed by Austin City Council to be the next APD Chief in September and has a career with the department spanning more than 20 years.
Austin leaders say the way to end homelessness is to provide housing
City of Austin leaders and Travis County Judge Andy Brown provided an update on the effort to build permanent supportive housing units across the city.
City of Austin leaders and Travis County Judge Andy Brown provided an update on the effort to build permanent supportive housing units across the city.
Push for Austin City Council to create a Living Streets program
The idea behind the program is to turn streets into more than just uses for cars by encouraging neighbors and kids to get outside and enjoy their community safely.
The idea behind the program is to turn streets into more than just uses for cars by encouraging neighbors and kids to get outside and enjoy their community safely.
Austin homeless strategy officer to present housing plan to council
Stakeholders initially estimated over $500 million will be needed and the city’s Homeless Strategy Officer is expected to outline the cost more clearly.
Stakeholders initially estimated over $500 million will be needed and the city’s Homeless Strategy Officer is expected to outline the cost more clearly.
Efforts underway to improve safety on Sixth Street
City councilmembers recently refocused efforts to improve safety measures on Sixth Street after a June shooting left one dead and 14 injured.
City councilmembers recently refocused efforts to improve safety measures on Sixth Street after a June shooting left one dead and 14 injured.
Joseph Chacon confirmed as Austin's new police chief
Austin City Council worked late into the evening and confirmed Joseph Chacon to lead the Austin Police Department.
Austin City Council worked late into the evening and confirmed Joseph Chacon to lead the Austin Police Department.
Austin City Council announces legal fight against ‘Heartbeat Law’ at local level
The heartbeat law took effect September 1, banning abortions as soon as a heartbeat can be detected.
The heartbeat law took effect September 1, banning abortions as soon as a heartbeat can be detected.
FOX 7 Discussion: TxDOT wants to expand I-35 in downtown Austin
Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper-Madison joins Mike Warren to talk about the proposed plan to widen I-35 in downtown Austin.
Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper-Madison joins Mike Warren to talk about the proposed plan to widen I-35 in downtown Austin.
Joseph Chacon is now Austin’s police chief
Chief Joseph Chacon will be confirmed by the Austin City Council on Sept. 30.
Chief Joseph Chacon will be confirmed by the Austin City Council on Sept. 30.
New preliminary Austin City Council district map approved
The ICRC will be hosting five public forums to show visualizations of the approved district map and to receive public input.
The ICRC will be hosting five public forums to show visualizations of the approved district map and to receive public input.
Travis County allocates $110 million to house the homeless
The funds are in addition to Austin City Council’s allocation of $100 million of American Recovery Plan Act money for supportive housing.
The funds are in addition to Austin City Council’s allocation of $100 million of American Recovery Plan Act money for supportive housing.
Applications open for City of Austin's Community Navigator Program
The City of Austin is seeking vendors to administer the Community Navigator Program which will support local organizations impacted by COVID-19.
The City of Austin is seeking vendors to administer the Community Navigator Program which will support local organizations impacted by COVID-19.
FOX 7 Discussion: New programs to combat Austin's violent crime wave
Austin City Council member Alison Alter joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about recent efforts to prevent gun violence in Austin.
Austin City Council member Alison Alter joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about recent efforts to prevent gun violence in Austin.
Austin City Council directs staff to develop COVID-19 booster strategy
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Councilmember Fuentes addresses low vax rates in new resolution
The resolution also aims to make the city develop a citywide comprehensive plan for the COVID-19 booster shot.
The resolution also aims to make the city develop a citywide comprehensive plan for the COVID-19 booster shot.
Woman shot with bean bag during 2020 protest sues City of Austin
An attorney for the victim says while attending a BLM protest in 2020, an APD officer shot her in the head with a beanbag shotgun round while she was running away from officers.
An attorney for the victim says while attending a BLM protest in 2020, an APD officer shot her in the head with a beanbag shotgun round while she was running away from officers.
Leaked phone call highlights battle between Mackowiak, Kelly
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly said she was threatened and bullied by chairman Matt Mackowiak and she thinks the party should consider changing leadership.
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly said she was threatened and bullied by chairman Matt Mackowiak and she thinks the party should consider changing leadership.
Williamson County files lawsuit against City of Austin over hotel for homeless
Austin City Council recently voted to purchase the Candlewood Suites, located at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd. in Northwest Austin, for around $9 million.
Austin City Council recently voted to purchase the Candlewood Suites, located at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd. in Northwest Austin, for around $9 million.
Most of Austin City Council's approved budget going to public safety
The largest portion of the budget is being allocated to public safety with the rest going to departments like Parks and Recreation and Austin Public Health.
The largest portion of the budget is being allocated to public safety with the rest going to departments like Parks and Recreation and Austin Public Health.