Austin group pushes to decriminalize marijuana, ban no-knock warrants
The “Austin Freedom Act of 2021” would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession and ban no-knock police warrants.
The “Austin Freedom Act of 2021” would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession and ban no-knock police warrants.
Austin City Council takes first step toward I-35 'cap and stitch' project
The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.
The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.
Auditors: Austin was not prepared to handle February winter storm
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
Austin was disorganized, unprepared for winter storm, says city auditor
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Jose "Chito" Vela announces plans to run for Austin City Council
The current District 4 Council Member, Greg Casar, automatically resigned his seat when he announced his candidacy for Congress on November 4th.
The current District 4 Council Member, Greg Casar, automatically resigned his seat when he announced his candidacy for Congress on November 4th.
Austin Pets Alive! renews no-kill shelter contract with city
APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.
APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.
Greg Casar officially announces Texas Congressional run
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Austin City Council to take up Austin Pets Alive! resolution
City council members will be voting on whether to keep the animal shelter at its current location on Cesar Chavez in downtown Austin.
City council members will be voting on whether to keep the animal shelter at its current location on Cesar Chavez in downtown Austin.
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.