Early voting open for Austin City Council, AISD district runoffs

Four races are on the ballot: Council District 6, Council District 10, AISD District 5, and AISD District 8 at-large. 

Early voting begins, Flannigan, Kelly to face off in runoff election

District Six voters will have a contrasting choice to make as incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly go head to head in a runoff election on Dec. 15.

Black Austin Coalition demands economic justice from City of Austin

The Black Austin Coalition says now is the time for the city to take accountability in the form of restitution for economic brutality faced by the Austin Black community.

City of Austin names new Austin Code Director

José G. Roig will begin his new duties as the Austin Code Director on November 23. He has worked for the City of Austin since 2007 in several roles.

Harper-Madison to participate in virtual event at Texas State

Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison is set to participate in a free virtual event at Texas State University on November 19.

Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner

The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.