State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
Austin Officials: City is first in Texas to ban the declawing of cats
The procedure, performed for aesthetic reasons, is now punishable with a fine. Still, veterinarians are able to perform the procedure if it is medically necessary.
The procedure, performed for aesthetic reasons, is now punishable with a fine. Still, veterinarians are able to perform the procedure if it is medically necessary.
City of Austin apologizes for role in disenfranchising Black people
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
Council approved funding release for 2020 mobility bond
The funds are in addition to the $160 million in funds approved in November 2018 and $720 million voters approved in November 2016.
The funds are in addition to the $160 million in funds approved in November 2018 and $720 million voters approved in November 2016.
Council approves $10M in utility bill relief, other measures
Austin City Council approved a series of measures designed to avoid high utility bills as a result of last month’s extreme freezing temperatures.
Austin City Council approved a series of measures designed to avoid high utility bills as a result of last month’s extreme freezing temperatures.
Austin city leaders discuss Black Austin Restitution Resolution
If passed, the resolution would acknowledge the City of Austin's role in disenfranchising Black residents.
If passed, the resolution would acknowledge the City of Austin's role in disenfranchising Black residents.
Austin Energy, Austin Water officials hold winter storm briefing
Officials with Austin Energy and Austin Water are speaking with Austin City Council members regarding the February winter storm.
Officials with Austin Energy and Austin Water are speaking with Austin City Council members regarding the February winter storm.
Save Austin Now PAC wins lawsuit over ballot language
The Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Save Austin Now PAC's lawsuit alleging that ballot language passed by the Austin City Council was unfair, prejudicial, and distorts the actual petition language
The Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Save Austin Now PAC's lawsuit alleging that ballot language passed by the Austin City Council was unfair, prejudicial, and distorts the actual petition language
Council works to address lingering issues from winter storm
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Austin looking at all legal options to prevent future crisis
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
Help still needed in Austin community as power, water returns
The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community.
The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community.
Austin: Public information requests delayed due to winter weather
The city says the suspension will allow departments involved in the response to the winter weather to continue to provide life-saving assistance.
The city says the suspension will allow departments involved in the response to the winter weather to continue to provide life-saving assistance.
4 councilmembers call on city manager for citywide food distribution
Four Austin City Councilmembers have co-signed a letter to the City Manager asking for a citywide food distribution operation.
Four Austin City Councilmembers have co-signed a letter to the City Manager asking for a citywide food distribution operation.
Austin City Council orders special May elections for 8 propositions
On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.
On Tuesday, the Austin City Council called a special election for eight propositions, including the homeless camping ban.
FOX 7 Discussion: Casar on police oversight ballot measure
Austin City Councilmember Greg Casar joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot measure to make the Office of Police Oversight more independent.
Austin City Councilmember Greg Casar joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot measure to make the Office of Police Oversight more independent.
FOX 7 Discussion: Firefighters union seeking binding arbitration option
AFA president Bob Nicks joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the proposal for a city charter amendment regarding arbitration and collective bargaining.
AFA president Bob Nicks joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about the proposal for a city charter amendment regarding arbitration and collective bargaining.
City of Austin Utilities plan additional financial relief
Nearly a year from the city's first reported case of COVID-19 City of Austin Utilities plan to add another $10 million to the city's relief effort.
Nearly a year from the city's first reported case of COVID-19 City of Austin Utilities plan to add another $10 million to the city's relief effort.
Council leaves strong mayor, camping ban up to Austin voters in May
In a special-called meeting, the Austin City Council approved for voters to decide if the city should operate under a strong-mayor form of government.
In a special-called meeting, the Austin City Council approved for voters to decide if the city should operate under a strong-mayor form of government.
Council to vote on reinstating camping ban or letting Austin voters decide
Austin City Council will decide whether to adopt a new petition to reinstate the camping ban or send it to voters in May.
Austin City Council will decide whether to adopt a new petition to reinstate the camping ban or send it to voters in May.
City’s decision to purchase hotel to house homeless upsets residents, businesses
Residents and business owners say they're all for housing Austin's homeless but they feel putting them in one NW Austin hotel will cause more problems.
Residents and business owners say they're all for housing Austin's homeless but they feel putting them in one NW Austin hotel will cause more problems.