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.
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.