Austin Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
Austin City Council members discuss findings of Austin Police Department racism report
An outside firm conducted the report that looked into allegations of racism with the Austin Police Department.
Austin-Travis County launch hotline for restaurants
Restaurants with COVID-19 questions can now call 512-978-HART
Austin City Council votes on RISE relief funds, resources for those affected by COVID-19
The health crisis quickly turned into an economic crisis with the city projecting more than 260,000 potential job losses.
City of Austin develops surge plan in case hospitals are overwhelmed
The surge plan is designed to address additional patient care needs should COVID-19 infections result in an overcapacity of the hospital system.
Residents unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 are advised to talk to their landlords
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on people's health and also wallets.
Austin City Council passes 60-day eviction hold-off for renters
Renters will need to prove to their landlord that they were affected by the virus. Currently, evictions in Travis County are already halted until April, according to their website.
Officials with City of Austin want expanded eviction protections
The emergency ordinance would create a 60-day grace period for renters and small business owners, after rent is officially due, before eviction proceedings can begin due to nonpayment.
City of Austin highlights services being offered to community during COVID-19 pandemic
The article includes a summary of some of the services being offered by the City of Austin and Travis County.
Travis County bans gatherings of 10 people or more
The announcement came during a press conference held by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and city officials on Tuesday.
Austin closes several government run operations in effort to prevent potential coronavirus spread
Austin isn't the only one making these kinds of changes for COVID-19. Travis County is prohibiting gatherings with more than 250 people.
Austin officials ban gatherings of 250 or more
It follows Austin Public Health’s request on March 13 for event organizers to strongly consider cancelling or postponing events of that size.
Council extends COVID-19 disaster declaration, approves relocation for hotel residents
In line with the Travis County Commissioners Court, city council approved extending the city's disaster declaration over concerns about coronavirus. There is not yet a confirmed case in Travis County.
In court: Homeowners, city of Austin debate procedures used in land development code process
The hearing didn't debate what is in the code itself; instead, arguments were in regard to the policies council used while considering changes.
Capital Metro unveils transit system recommendations, including light rail, Austin Underground
On Monday, March 9, CapMetro will present its Project Connect system plan recommendation to its board of directors and the Austin City Council.
FOX 7 Discussion: Council member Ann Kitchen on land development code revisions
Austin City Council member Ann Kitchen joins Marcel Clarke to discuss her vote and what needs to be fixed in the land development code revisions.
APD: Small number of violent crimes downtown involve homeless people
Most of the reported crimes are not committed by the homeless but the homeless are a very small part of the population. Some in that population are responsible for several violent crimes in downtown Austin alone.
FOX 7 Discussion: Council member Jimmy Flannigan on land development code revisions
Austin city council member Jimmy Flannigan joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the land development code revisions.
Austin Resource Recovery updates council on homeless camp cleanups
Camp cleanups are happening at parks, watersheds, and underpasses and overpasses, but these advocates believe it is the group of resources that will yield the most results and get people off the streets.
Austin City Council to vote on second draft of controversial land code
One of the biggest changes from draft one to draft two has been the reduction of transition zones, especially on the Eastside, and areas prone to gentrification.