City of Austin moves to phase 2 of implementing camping ban
For the past 30 days, the city has been in phase 1. During that month, APD has visited dozens of encampments to meet with people experiencing homelessness.
For the past 30 days, the city has been in phase 1. During that month, APD has visited dozens of encampments to meet with people experiencing homelessness.
Winter Storm Task Force holding meetings to hear from the public
City of Austin Winter Storm Task Force asks the public to share suggestions on how to prepare for future disasters at their listening sessions.
City of Austin Winter Storm Task Force asks the public to share suggestions on how to prepare for future disasters at their listening sessions.
No vote taken on Candlewood Suites ahead of six-week recess
The Austin City Council did not take a vote to move forward with the purchase of the Candlewood Suites in Northwest Austin.
The Austin City Council did not take a vote to move forward with the purchase of the Candlewood Suites in Northwest Austin.
Austin authorizes nearly $1.5M contract to manage, treat toxic algae
The Austin City Council has authorized a five-year, nearly $1.5 million contract to manage and treat toxic blue-green algae in Austin's lakes.
The Austin City Council has authorized a five-year, nearly $1.5 million contract to manage and treat toxic blue-green algae in Austin's lakes.
144th reimagined APD cadet class now underway
One hundred recruits started their journey toward becoming police officers Monday as the Austin Police Department kicked off its 144th cadet class.
One hundred recruits started their journey toward becoming police officers Monday as the Austin Police Department kicked off its 144th cadet class.
Residents group names ABIA Hilton as better site for city homeless
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.
The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.
Austin police restarts police academy, first class in over a year
These cadets are set to graduate in February, and then after three months of field training, they’ll be ready to join the department as officers.
These cadets are set to graduate in February, and then after three months of field training, they’ll be ready to join the department as officers.
‘Save Austin Now’ launches petition to address APD budget, staffing
Save Austin Now has crafted a petition in response to the Austin City Council's vote last year to take funds from APD's budget and reallocate them.
Save Austin Now has crafted a petition in response to the Austin City Council's vote last year to take funds from APD's budget and reallocate them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.