Over half a million meals served to Austin's homeless community
A program launched by the City of Austin in response to food shortages experienced due to COVID-19 has served more than 500,000 meals.
Council lifts public drinking ban in East, Southeast Austin
Austin City Council has unanimously passed a resolution that lifts public alcohol consumption bans in areas in the east and southeast parts of town.
Evictions suspended in Austin-Travis County through December
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe signed updated orders Wednesday which extended and updated the restrictions related to eviction notices through December 31.
Austin City Council to vote on proposal to help fund struggling music venues
Owners of iconic music venues say time is running out to save the majority of clubs from shutting down for good.
"Your Minute is Up" pushing to recall Mayor Adler, 3 council members
In order for a recall to take place, the group would need 10% of registered voters in Austin, as well as 10% of voters in each of the council member's districts to sign a petition.
Deadline for 2020 Census is approaching, leaders encourage participation
The Census results determine where money for food assistance, healthcare, housing, and education goes.
SAVES resolution to help businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 approved
The Austin City Council voted to approve the SAVES resolution that could identify ways to support businesses hit hardest by the pandemic so they don't close for good.
Rally to support SAVES resolution held at City Hall
People who came out to the rally say it's so important that the council passes this because Austin would be nothing without those businesses and the people who work for them.
Protected bike lanes coming to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin
Permanent protected bicycle lanes are coming to Congress Avenue in downtown Austin.
Gov. Abbott to consider moving Austin police under state oversight
This is the governor's most recent plan to fight back against Austin City Council's decision to cut millions from the police budget.
Austin, Travis County issue disaster declarations in response to Laura
The City of Austin and Travis County have issued disaster declarations in response to Hurricane Laura.
Austin joins U.S. Plastics Pact, national effort to reduce waste
Austin has announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact.
City audit highlights inefficiencies at several city cultural centers
A recent city audit is highlighting some inefficiencies at several city recreation and cultural centers.
Austin launches program to provide storage for homeless community
The program provides storage to people experiencing homelessness.
Gov. Abbott on proposed legislation against cities who defund their police departments
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his proposed legislation punishing any city in the state that defunds police departments by freezing property tax rates at their current level.
Texas judge thanks Abbott for punishing cities that defund police
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo invites officers unhappy with city of Austin's move to defund APD
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, the former top cop in Austin, is actively poaching police officers who are unhappy with the city and the council's move to defund them.
Texas officials announce proposal that would punish cities for defunding police departments
The proposal comes a week after Austin City Council announced that it would be cutting $150 million from APD's budget.
Austin leaders respond to proposal discouraging Texas cities from defunding police
Adler responded to the state's proposal by outlining the Austin City Council's actions last week regarding the Austin Police Department budget.
Former ATX Council member: “They are playing politics with the safety of our community”
“They are playing politics with the safety of our community.”