City Hall campers set up their own armed security guards
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.
Activists claim city camp map is example of Austin's racist policies
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
Internal document: Several APD specialized units dissolving amid budget cuts
An internal document shared confidentially with FOX 7 indicates several specialized units within the Austin Police Department could be dissolved as early as August 1.
City releases more details on proposed sanctioned homeless campsites
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
AJC urges city, county to use ARP money on housing homeless
The Austin Justice Coalition is calling on the city and Travis County to devote $200 million from the federal government to solve the homeless crisis in Austin.
City to enact four-phase plan to reinstate camping ban
The City of Austin voted loud and clear in favor of Prop B to reinstate the camping ban. Austin leaders introduced a 4-phase plan to do just that.
City of Austin to implement phased enforcement of Prop B ordinances
Earlier this month, Austinites voted in favor of Prop B, which reinstates the camping ban downtown and in areas near downtown.
Council approves pilot cadet class for reimagined APD curriculum
The Austin City Council has approved moving forward with a reimagined APD training academy, with the 144th cadet class serving as a pilot class.
Austin City Council addresses what’s next after camping ban reinstated
Austinites have voted to reinstate the camping ban but the question remains, where will everyone currently living in those camps go?
Austin City Council to vote on resuming APD cadet classes
Last summer, the Austin City Council voted to temporarily stop cadet classes until the Austin Police Department examined its training curriculum.
Councilmember Tovo introduces resolution for designated encampments
Tovo's resolution outlines an approach with a proposal to create campsites with security, lighting, restrooms, and storage.
Voters reporting ‘aggressive’ tactics at some polling locations
The voter said the messages said things like ‘Prop B criminalizes the homeless.’ The Travis County Clerk said this is legal, as long as the electioneers are more than 100 feet away.
City leaders, Walmart host South Austin COVID-19 vaccine clinic
To further eliminate barriers to accessing the vaccine, the clinic only requires a phone call to receive a time slot for Sunday.
Understanding Austin’s ballot: Prop G
Proposition G is asking if Austinites would like another council district.
Understanding Austin’s ballot: Prop F
Right now the city has a city manager who controls how the city is run basically. Prop F is asking if voters want to put the mayor in that role.
Travis County Clerk surprised by low voter turnout in May election
As of Thursday, less than 5 percent of registered voters in Travis County had cast their ballot.
City leaders vote in Austin election as Prop B debate continues
If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Council approves mid-year budget amendments concerning public safety
The changes include the creation of a new Emergency Communications Department to handle emergency calls, says the city of Austin.
Austin City Council approves resolution to address gun violence
Councilmember Alison Alter authored the resolution after the shooting deaths of Amanda Broderick, Alyssa Broderick, and Willie Simmons III.
Local leaders respond to verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Austin-area and Texas leaders are responding to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.