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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
City of Austin working to get Zilker Zephyr back on track
The sight of barren tracks in Zilker Park is heartbreaking to those who used to enjoy the train that once rode along them.
The sight of barren tracks in Zilker Park is heartbreaking to those who used to enjoy the train that once rode along them.
FOX 7 Discussion: Council member Alison Alter on land development code revisions
Austin City Council member Alison Alter joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the land development code revisions and the process.
Austin City Council member Alison Alter joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the land development code revisions and the process.
Austin City Council prepares for second vote on controversial land development rewrite
This code determines what can be built and where. Council already passed a first reading of it and have now made some revisions that will go up for a vote.
This code determines what can be built and where. Council already passed a first reading of it and have now made some revisions that will go up for a vote.
Austin City Council members propose Zilker Park train be run by nonprofit
Now a city council proposal directs the city manager to try and reach an agreement with the Austin Parks Foundation, which would be put in charge of finding a new vendor and overseeing operations.
Now a city council proposal directs the city manager to try and reach an agreement with the Austin Parks Foundation, which would be put in charge of finding a new vendor and overseeing operations.
FOX 7 Discussion: Tax credits to develop affordable housing
Rent prices keep going up, and the City of Austin is searching for ways to create more housing.
Rent prices keep going up, and the City of Austin is searching for ways to create more housing.
City council votes to bring in new homelessness consultant
Doherty will be paid no more than $95,000 and will come to Austin to develop a strategy to end homelessness. This comes just months after the city's first homeless strategy officer stepped down.
Doherty will be paid no more than $95,000 and will come to Austin to develop a strategy to end homelessness. This comes just months after the city's first homeless strategy officer stepped down.
Fox 7 Discussion: Guided Path Pilot Program expansion
The Guided Path Pilot Program is a way to connect people with the services they need immediately, including housing. The Salvation Army's Director of Communications Corey Leith joined FOX 7's Marcel Clarke to talk about how the funds from the program expansion is helping those in need around Austin.
The Guided Path Pilot Program is a way to connect people with the services they need immediately, including housing. The Salvation Army's Director of Communications Corey Leith joined FOX 7's Marcel Clarke to talk about how the funds from the program expansion is helping those in need around Austin.
Austin City Council split over using HealthSouth building as temporary homeless shelter
A few weeks ago, council asked for a cost estimate for renovating the site and using it as temporary shelter while waiting for proposals from developers.
A few weeks ago, council asked for a cost estimate for renovating the site and using it as temporary shelter while waiting for proposals from developers.
Land development code revision not sitting well with some property owners
Attorney Fred Lewis and author at Community Not Commodity said his website has collected more than 10,000 signatures of property owners, who want to protest the rezoning of their property.
Attorney Fred Lewis and author at Community Not Commodity said his website has collected more than 10,000 signatures of property owners, who want to protest the rezoning of their property.
Gov. Abbott issues statement on downtown Austin stabbing that injured at least three
Abbott says in the statement that city leaders have allowed "lawlessness throughout the capital city" resulting in violence against Austin residents/.
Abbott says in the statement that city leaders have allowed "lawlessness throughout the capital city" resulting in violence against Austin residents/.
City of Austin will no longer pursue low-level marijuana possession cases
The new resolution doesn't make marijuana legal in the city, it's still illegal in Texas.
The new resolution doesn't make marijuana legal in the city, it's still illegal in Texas.
Council will address illegal electric scooter, trash dumping in lakes and rivers
A resolution has passed that will direct the City of Austin to take a closer look at what is causing the waterways to become polluted.
A resolution has passed that will direct the City of Austin to take a closer look at what is causing the waterways to become polluted.