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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red paint was splashed on the front doors and messages had been spraypainted along the ramp and on the outside steps.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
It follows Austin Public Health’s request on March 13 for event organizers to strongly consider cancelling or postponing events of that size.