Austin City Council members call for Chief Manley’s resignation
As part of an immediate change, the department will no longer deploy bean bag rounds in crowds. Council expressed their dismay with leadership, hoping for better and safer tactics.
APD Chief Manley: Police will no longer use bean bag rounds for crowd control after two critically injured
In two separate incidents, two people were critically injured because of the tactics used by police.
Austin City Council discussing APD's handling of demonstrations for second day
Hundreds of people have lined up to address city leaders, including Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, at the special meeting.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss protests and APD's response
Several incidents during last weekend's protests have led to an investigation and a discussion over the use of force by Austin police officers.
Brother of 16-year-old shot in the head with bean bag by APD speaks during City Council special meeting
"We just didn't know...they started the surgery at 11, we didn't know, we thought he was going to die," Edwin said, crying. "... I was there with my mom, and we prayed all night."
FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing public safety in Austin
Meghan Hollis, public safety commission chair for the city of Austin, joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss what can be done moving forward to make changes at the Austin Police Department.
Austin Police Association invites local leaders to planned protest at APD headquarters
APA's president Ken Casaday has invited Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Council Members, City of Austin Public Safety Commissioners, and Director of Office of Police Oversight to join him and other officers.
Audit: APD's community policing efforts have mixed results including with racism and sexism within department
While APD has seen some positive results, the report says more time is needed to determine if the department's efforts have been effective.
Austin City Council working out how to spend federal coronavirus relief money
In a work session Tuesday, the council began to hash out where this money will be allocated, with a vote to follow soon.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact of extension for renter protections
Renee Zahn with the Austin Apartment Association joins Marcel Clarke to speak on Austin City Council's extension on the moratorium for evictions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin’s response to COVID-19 crisis
Council member Jimmy Flannigan joins Marcel Clarke to speak on what the City of Austin is currently doing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
City of Austin names new Chief Information Security Officer
Shirley Erp will take over the position starting June 1.
Austin City Council voting on plan to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19
Councilmembers are voting on a resolution that calls for immediate action and funding to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities.
Austin’s economy takes a multi-million dollar hit, after losing tax revenue
The city of Austin is facing budget issues due to the COVID-19 outbreak, issues that city leaders are working to rebound from.
Austin City Council member Greg Casar to run again for District 4
Casar said in a statement that he came to the decision "after rigorous conversations with family, friends and colleagues."
Council member launches pilot program to help equip East Austin with COVID-19 resources
Natasha Harper-Madison, a Lupus survivor, said little access to healthcare, transportation access, and even pre-existing conditions often plague her constituents.
Infrastructure report recommends projects to increase Austin-area student's safety
According to the city, Safe Routes has completed over 50 projects and has over 25 more projects currently in development.
Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
Austin City Council discusses plans after state stay-at-home order expires
The council's work session is set to begin at 9 a.m. and they will be joined by a panel of experts to talk about COVID-19 related issues directly affecting Austin.
Austin City Hall vandalized with paint, spraypainted messages
Red paint was splashed on the front doors and messages had been spraypainted along the ramp and on the outside steps.