Judge rules against City of Austin in zoning lawsuit
A judge has put a stop to some of the housing affordability crisis measures passed by Austin City Council. Attorney Doug Becker sits down with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Austin City Council approves phase one of HOME initiative
In a 9-2 vote, the Austin City Council approved phase one of the HOME initiative after 13 hours of public comment. Up to three homes will be allowed to be built on single-family lots in parts of Austin.
Austin City Council to vote on HOME initiative
Austin City Council will vote on phase one of the HOME Initiative, intended to help the city's affordable housing crisis. If passed, it will allow up to three homes to be built on a single property.
City of Austin to vote on phase 1 of HOME initiative
The City of Austin is set to vote on phase one of HOME, Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Austin mayor expresses city's preparedness for possible extreme winter conditions
Mayor Watson expressed Austin’s preparedness for the possibility of extreme winter conditions and storms this season.
Austin City Council spends another $2.7 million to open controversial homeless shelter
The Austin City Council is providing another $2.7 million in an attempt to get a controversial homeless shelter up and running.
Austin City Council approves items on safety, charity auction; hears comment on housing
While housing remains the focus at Austin City Hall, the City Council has approved other items involving public safety and a future auction to help officers who are struggling financially.
City of Austin prepares for winter weather
Winter is just a few short weeks away, and, in the wake of devastating ice storms in recent years, Austin officials gave an update Tuesday on what the city is doing to prepare for winter weather.
Newly elected Austin police union president speaks about outlook on contract negotiations
The new Austin Police Association president is speaking out about the outlook on contract negotiations.
Austin City Council approves purchase of former Salvation Army downtown shelter
The purchase includes the shelter at 501 E. 8th Street, a retail storefront property at 718 Red River Street and a surface parking lot at 700 Red River Street.
Austin first Texas city to advance 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care providers
The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.
City council gives update on I-35 cap and stitch project in Downtown Austin
Austin City Council gave a breakdown and timeline on the multi-million dollar I-35 cap and stitch project in Downtown Austin.
Hundreds rally in East Austin calling for stop to I-35 expansion plan
The I-35 expansion plan has already broke ground, but Austinites continue to rally, asking for TxDOT to rethink the plan.
Austin City Council removes minimum parking requirements for new development
The Austin City Council is removing minimum parking requirements for new development in the city.
Austinites, both for and against HOME Initiative, speak out on proposal
The city of Austin is considering changes to the land development code. These changes could affect how your property or properties near you may be developed or used in the future.
Austin residents speak out against HOME initiative
Austin residents and homeowners protested against the initiative called Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment, or HOME.
Austin City Council takes on housing market, I-35 expansion
District Six council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the Austin housing market.
I-35 expansion through Austin could be put on pause by city council
The Austin City Council passed an agenda item that could pause construction on the upcoming I-35 expansion project.
City of Austin's search for next city manager moves forward
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the search for the next city manager is moving forward.
Austin Energy customers to see rate hike beginning in November
The Austin City Council approved a new set of charges for Austin Energy customers, the rate hike going into effect on Nov. 1.