City of Austin closing all nonessential operations Thursday, Feb. 3
All nonessential City of Austin operations will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted freezing temperatures.
All nonessential City of Austin operations will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to forecasted freezing temperatures.
Tenants’ rights resolutions will be heard at Austin City Council this week
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.
Relocating the Austin Community Court sparks concern
City officials want to relocate the Community Court to the lower floor of the Municipal Building, but some are saying the process is moving too quickly.
City officials want to relocate the Community Court to the lower floor of the Municipal Building, but some are saying the process is moving too quickly.
Jose "Chito" Vela wins Austin City Council District 4 seat
"I am so grateful and humbled by the results. Thanks to the voters who put their faith and trust in me," Jose 'Chito' Vela said after he won.
"I am so grateful and humbled by the results. Thanks to the voters who put their faith and trust in me," Jose 'Chito' Vela said after he won.
Election results for special election for Austin City Council District Four
Voters in Austin’s District 4 are voting today in a special election. The election will decide on the next representative to join Austin City Council.
Voters in Austin’s District 4 are voting today in a special election. The election will decide on the next representative to join Austin City Council.
A look at the candidates ahead of Austin’s District 4 special election
Seven candidates are hoping to take over Austin City Council Member Greg Casar’s vacated seat.
Seven candidates are hoping to take over Austin City Council Member Greg Casar’s vacated seat.
A look at Isa Boonto, who is running for Austin City Council
The teacher and mother has seen the city change and developed a desire for community and government service. She is one of the seven running for the District Four seat.
The teacher and mother has seen the city change and developed a desire for community and government service. She is one of the seven running for the District Four seat.
A look at Jose "Chito" Vela, who is running for Austin City Council
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
Early voting runs from Jan. 10-Jan 21. Election Day is on Jan. 25.
Veronica Briseño named Assistant City Manager for City of Austin
Briseño most recently served as the Chief Economic Recovery Officer, where she provided leadership to the city's COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery.
Briseño most recently served as the Chief Economic Recovery Officer, where she provided leadership to the city's COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery.
City of Austin, activists respond to possible design changes for I-35
A memo released late last week indicates some design modifications are being considered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
A memo released late last week indicates some design modifications are being considered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Austin City Council District 4 candidates speak at forum
The City of Austin's Ethics Review Commission and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will be hosting a City Council Candidate Forum starting at 6 p.m.
The City of Austin's Ethics Review Commission and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will be hosting a City Council Candidate Forum starting at 6 p.m.
Greg Casar endorses Jose "Chito" Vela for his City Council seat
Austin City Council member Greg Casar announces his endorsement of Jose "Chito" Vela for the Jan. 25 District 4 special election.
Austin City Council member Greg Casar announces his endorsement of Jose "Chito" Vela for the Jan. 25 District 4 special election.
Austin-Travis County extends ordinance allowing enforcement of COVID-19 rules
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
City of Austin aims to create more green jobs for residents
The city is teaming up with local organizations to create sustainable job opportunities for Austin residents.
The city is teaming up with local organizations to create sustainable job opportunities for Austin residents.
FOX 7 Discussion: Musicians struggling with rising housing prices
The City of Austin recently determined that there is a need to build at least 135,000 additional housing units over the next decade. Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper Madison joins Mike Warren to explain.
The City of Austin recently determined that there is a need to build at least 135,000 additional housing units over the next decade. Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper Madison joins Mike Warren to explain.
Austin Energy's communication system to receive much-needed updates
Austin City Council voted "yes" on an item that will provide much-needed updates to Austin Energy's communication system following February's deadly winter storm.
Austin City Council voted "yes" on an item that will provide much-needed updates to Austin Energy's communication system following February's deadly winter storm.
Austin replacing over 2,000 water service lines to improve reliability
Water service lines are smaller pipelines that run from the water main, typically located in the street, to customers’ meters connecting to their private plumbing lines.
Water service lines are smaller pipelines that run from the water main, typically located in the street, to customers’ meters connecting to their private plumbing lines.
Austin City Council to purchase hotel for new family violence shelter
SAFE’s current family violence shelter has only 30 rooms and operates with a constant waitlist. On average, about 37 people are on that waitlist on any given day.
SAFE’s current family violence shelter has only 30 rooms and operates with a constant waitlist. On average, about 37 people are on that waitlist on any given day.
Austin “is facing an unprecedented housing crisis,” city council says
The City of Austin needs at least 135,000 additional housing units in the city over the next decade to meet housing needs, according to a resolution.
The City of Austin needs at least 135,000 additional housing units in the city over the next decade to meet housing needs, according to a resolution.
Safehorns creates petition for more safety measures at UT Austin
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.
SafeHorns now has a petition demanding the Austin City Council to implement several safety measures outlined in an earlier, approved resolution.