Austin City Council member proposes controversial cuts to APD bomb squad
Leslie Pool lists eliminating unfilled police positions, cadets, closing the academy for a year, cutting the overtime budget by $10 million and eliminating mounted patrol as possibilities for cutting the police budget.
Leslie Pool lists eliminating unfilled police positions, cadets, closing the academy for a year, cutting the overtime budget by $10 million and eliminating mounted patrol as possibilities for cutting the police budget.
Austin City Auditor calls for more applicants, diversity for redistricting process
Austinites can apply to serve on one of two opportunities to redraw the City Council districts and shape Austin’s future.
Austinites can apply to serve on one of two opportunities to redraw the City Council districts and shape Austin’s future.
Poll: Majority of Austin voters oppose cutting APD police officers
On July 30, Austin City Council will hold its second public hearing on the proposed budget for next year. That budget eliminates 100 police positions.
On July 30, Austin City Council will hold its second public hearing on the proposed budget for next year. That budget eliminates 100 police positions.
Applicants sought for Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2019.
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2019.
FOX 7 Discussion: More funding options unveiled for Project Connect
City Council member Ann Kitchen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a more fiscally responsible option for Project Connect.
City Council member Ann Kitchen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss a more fiscally responsible option for Project Connect.
Austin City Council holds budget meeting for 2020-21 fiscal year
The biggest topic for the more than 400 speakers Thursday was the Austin Police Department's budget.
The biggest topic for the more than 400 speakers Thursday was the Austin Police Department's budget.
Austin City Council holds public hearing on proposed city budget
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk presented the budget to Austin City Council earlier this month which includes more than $11 million in cuts to the Austin Police Department.
Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk presented the budget to Austin City Council earlier this month which includes more than $11 million in cuts to the Austin Police Department.
City of Austin, CapMetro to co-manage Austin BCycle bikeshare program
According to Austin Transportation, the new agreement will negotiate rebranding the program as MetroBike and could lead to multiple service improvements,
According to Austin Transportation, the new agreement will negotiate rebranding the program as MetroBike and could lead to multiple service improvements,
Austin Justice Coalition, Austin Police Association react to proposed APD budget
According to the proposed budget, $11.3 million from the Austin Police Department's budget will then be reallocated to alternative public safety strategies and public health services, including mental health, first response, and family violence programs.
According to the proposed budget, $11.3 million from the Austin Police Department's budget will then be reallocated to alternative public safety strategies and public health services, including mental health, first response, and family violence programs.
Austin city manager proposes $4.2B budget, including reducing APD's budget by $11.3M
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
Fines for not wearing a mask in Austin could be up to $2K, says City Council
The council unanimously passed measures that will allow for citizens and/or businesses to be fined for violating any local health and safety rules, including the face covering requirement.
The council unanimously passed measures that will allow for citizens and/or businesses to be fined for violating any local health and safety rules, including the face covering requirement.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss COVID-19
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
Austin Police Association PAC asks council members to return campaign donations
On Friday, the PAC wrote to city leaders who took the pledge asking them to return any money they had received.
On Friday, the PAC wrote to city leaders who took the pledge asking them to return any money they had received.
Council member Casar donates campaign donations from APA to Austin Justice Coalition
Casar responded on Twitter that he will donate the funds he received from APA, as opposed to returning the money.
Casar responded on Twitter that he will donate the funds he received from APA, as opposed to returning the money.
How to Help: Austin launches campaign to connect volunteers, donors, organizations responding to COVID-19
Supported by Austin-based tech company GivePulse, the How to Help campaign acts as a one-stop-shop for safe and meaningful contributions to community
Supported by Austin-based tech company GivePulse, the How to Help campaign acts as a one-stop-shop for safe and meaningful contributions to community
Austin approves temporary bike lanes on Congress Avenue
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
Petition to reinstate camping ban in Austin receives 10,000 signatures
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
Former Travis County Sheriff asks state lawmakers to ‘rescue Austin and APD’ from city council
He said Austin police should no longer have to answer to City Council.
He said Austin police should no longer have to answer to City Council.
Austin City Council approves speed reductions on many streets
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
FOX 7 Discussion: Reforming Austin Police
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison joins FOX 7 Austin to speak on Austin City Council reshaping the police department after two weeks of protests.
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison joins FOX 7 Austin to speak on Austin City Council reshaping the police department after two weeks of protests.