Manley: Austin police on tactical alert, ready to deploy if needed
Details were sparse, as Manley explained he could not disclose the departments plans regarding potential unrest surrounding the elections.
Details were sparse, as Manley explained he could not disclose the departments plans regarding potential unrest surrounding the elections.
Candidates running for Austin City Council in 2020 election
Five Austin City Council seats are up for election this year with four incumbents hoping to be re-elected. Issues the candidates say are important to address in the city include the COVID-19 pandemic, health and economic disparities, and police reform.
Five Austin City Council seats are up for election this year with four incumbents hoping to be re-elected. Issues the candidates say are important to address in the city include the COVID-19 pandemic, health and economic disparities, and police reform.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Seven
District Seven is nestled in the West and Northwest parts of town. Council member Leslie Pool and political newcomer Morgan Witt are both vying for the seat.
District Seven is nestled in the West and Northwest parts of town. Council member Leslie Pool and political newcomer Morgan Witt are both vying for the seat.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Two
Austin City Council District Two encompasses the south and southeast portions of Austin south of downtown. With mayor pro-tem Delia Garza leaving her seat for the county attorney spot, this is the only seat with no incumbent.
Austin City Council District Two encompasses the south and southeast portions of Austin south of downtown. With mayor pro-tem Delia Garza leaving her seat for the county attorney spot, this is the only seat with no incumbent.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Four
A look at where the candidates stand, from the smaller issues to the controversial ones like the pandemic.
A look at where the candidates stand, from the smaller issues to the controversial ones like the pandemic.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Ten
There are six people vying for Austin City Council's District 10 seat including councilmember Alison Alter.
There are six people vying for Austin City Council's District 10 seat including councilmember Alison Alter.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Six
Voters in this area of Austin have a highly contested decision to make: keep incumbent Flannigan, or go an entirely different direction with either Harrison, Mushtaler, or Kelly.
Voters in this area of Austin have a highly contested decision to make: keep incumbent Flannigan, or go an entirely different direction with either Harrison, Mushtaler, or Kelly.
FOX 7 Discussion: Musicians call on Austin leaders to save music venues
Musicians are calling on leaders to do everything they can to save music venues. Austin musicians, Ginger Leigh and John Pointer, explain why.
Musicians are calling on leaders to do everything they can to save music venues. Austin musicians, Ginger Leigh and John Pointer, explain why.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin has announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact.