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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin-area and Texas leaders are responding to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Early voting begins: 8 propositions, including camping ban on ballot
Early voting began on Monday, and as expected no long lines, but this election is an important one where people are voting on a large spectrum of issues.
Early voting began on Monday, and as expected no long lines, but this election is an important one where people are voting on a large spectrum of issues.
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan makes progress after 2 years
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.
Residents at Mueller Flats Apartments protest over living conditions
Residents at the Muller Flats Apartments in East Austin are fed up and frustrated. The winter storm left many with damage and unlivable living situations.
Residents at the Muller Flats Apartments in East Austin are fed up and frustrated. The winter storm left many with damage and unlivable living situations.
Homeless strategy officer says HEAL Initiative to begin this summer
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
Dianna Grey took the homeless strategy officer job three months ago in Austin. She said a lot has already begun to transpire since day one.
Homeless strategy officer outlines blueprint for HEAL Initiative
The wheels are now beginning to turn on an Austin City Council-approved plan to address the homeless camping issue.
The wheels are now beginning to turn on an Austin City Council-approved plan to address the homeless camping issue.
Buford Tower fire ruled incendiary, cause still under investigation
A fire at the Buford Tower in downtown Austin has been ruled incendiary and its exact cause is still under investigation.
A fire at the Buford Tower in downtown Austin has been ruled incendiary and its exact cause is still under investigation.
Austin's interim police chief lays out goals for department's future
After more than 20 years serving in the Austin Police Department, Joseph Chacon takes the reins, following former chief Brian Manley's retirement.
After more than 20 years serving in the Austin Police Department, Joseph Chacon takes the reins, following former chief Brian Manley's retirement.
Austin City Council approves reimagined APD Cadet Academy blueprint
If the blueprints criteria are met, a pilot cadet class could begin in June, says the city of Austin.
If the blueprints criteria are met, a pilot cadet class could begin in June, says the city of Austin.
Majority of Council opposes "strong mayor" proposition on May ballot
Supporters of Proposition F said it gives voters more control of their government, while opponents say it removes community input.
Supporters of Proposition F said it gives voters more control of their government, while opponents say it removes community input.
Austin City Council to vote Thursday on re-instating police academy
The Austin City Council will vote on Item 37 Thursday, which would reinstate the city's police academy by June.
The Austin City Council will vote on Item 37 Thursday, which would reinstate the city's police academy by June.
City of Austin to provide training, education on co-op businesses
The City of Austin is offering a series of six courses designed and taught by experts on the cooperative business model.
The City of Austin is offering a series of six courses designed and taught by experts on the cooperative business model.
City of Austin asks residents for feedback on the Hancock Golf Course
There is a short online survey on the city's website where residents can share their opinions.
There is a short online survey on the city's website where residents can share their opinions.