Austin’s new homeless strategy officer talks hotels, HEAL Initiative
Dianna Grey held her first news conference Friday since assuming the role which helps coordinates the city's homeless response activities.
Dianna Grey held her first news conference Friday since assuming the role which helps coordinates the city's homeless response activities.
Austin City Council voted on several new plans to help homeless community
People in Austin will get the chance to take a vote of their own on the city's controversial homeless policies this coming May.
People in Austin will get the chance to take a vote of their own on the city's controversial homeless policies this coming May.
Austin City Council denounces violent extremism at U.S. Capitol
The Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution denouncing the Jan. 6 riots at the United States Capitol.
The Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution denouncing the Jan. 6 riots at the United States Capitol.
Austin City Council set to take up proposal to buy second hotel to house homeless
Austin City Council is set to take up a proposal Thursday to buy a second hotel to house the homeless, and another that would effectively ban camping in certain areas.
Austin City Council is set to take up a proposal Thursday to buy a second hotel to house the homeless, and another that would effectively ban camping in certain areas.
Group pushes for ‘strong-mayor’ government system in Austin
Lining up the mayoral election with the presidential, eliminating runoffs, and increasing the power of the mayor are some examples of what the change would include.
Lining up the mayoral election with the presidential, eliminating runoffs, and increasing the power of the mayor are some examples of what the change would include.
Texas senator joins debate about converting hotel into homeless shelter
The group that gathered along Pecan Park is protesting a plan by the city of Austin to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel near Lakeline Mall.
The group that gathered along Pecan Park is protesting a plan by the city of Austin to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel near Lakeline Mall.
Austin City Council to vote on reinstating homeless camping ban
The resolution, led by Ann Kitchen, would bring back the homeless camping ban to areas deemed unsafe.
The resolution, led by Ann Kitchen, would bring back the homeless camping ban to areas deemed unsafe.
Williamson County wants 180-day pause on Austin’s homeless hotel plan
The goal is to convince the city to do an economic impact study; similar to what the city requires private developers to do.
The goal is to convince the city to do an economic impact study; similar to what the city requires private developers to do.
Save Austin Now calls for audit of city's spending on homeless
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Dozens protest proposed purchase of hotel to house the homeless
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Austin City Council to vote to separate forensics lab from APD
The funds to create a new Forensic Science Department will come from the $150 million cut from APD as part of the city's budget approved last year.
The funds to create a new Forensic Science Department will come from the $150 million cut from APD as part of the city's budget approved last year.
City of Austin names Carol Johnson as first Civil Rights Officer
Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
Austin buys hotel to transform into supportive housing for homeless
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for homeless housing
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
Council selects Natasha Harper-Madison as next Austin Mayor Pro Tem
The Austin City Council has selected District 1 council member Natasha Harper-Madison to be the next Mayor Pro Tem.
The Austin City Council has selected District 1 council member Natasha Harper-Madison to be the next Mayor Pro Tem.
Community reacts to council's plan to buy hotels for homeless
The city’s plan is to buy the hotel and turn it into housing for the homeless as part of the city’s hotel strategy.
The city’s plan is to buy the hotel and turn it into housing for the homeless as part of the city’s hotel strategy.
FOX 7 Discussion: How to get Austin’s homeless off the streets
'Save Austin Now' co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on what can be done to address the homeless.
'Save Austin Now' co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on what can be done to address the homeless.
City Council looking at hotels to house homeless in Austin
Council Member Kelly says she plans to delay that vote so she can get feedback from those who live near the northwest site before making a decision.
Council Member Kelly says she plans to delay that vote so she can get feedback from those who live near the northwest site before making a decision.
City Auditor selects first 8 members of Redistricting Commission
The selections were made by random drawing, says the City Auditor's Office.
The selections were made by random drawing, says the City Auditor's Office.