Manchaca Road officially renamed to Menchaca Road after year-long lawsuit is dismissed
The Austin City Council approved a resolution more than a year ago to change the street's name which said it was to correct a misspelling of the name of the man whom the street is named for, Jose Antonio Menchaca.
Council puts purchase of new hotel for homeless on hold
The Microtel acquisition would cost $7.8 million dollars and would house and take care of 71 people. The city has the money to buy it, but ECHO would have to raise money for the operational costs.
FOX 7 Discussion: Ending youth homelessness in Austin
LifeWorks executive director Susan McDowell joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the group's fundraising goal and what makes their plan different than what other groups and cities have tried.
Council begins review of land development code rewrite
Highlights from the city staff's recommendations include more housing density, housing diversity, and affordable housing.
Richard Overton's East Austin home receives historic landmark status from City Council
Since his death, Richard Overton’s East Austin home has been preserved, much like a time capsule with every pill, every post-it, remaining neatly in its place.
Complaint filed against second APD assistant police chief as council moves forward with investigation
The anonymous complaint claims that seven to eight years ago, Assistant Chief Jennifer Stephenson, who at the time was a sergeant, told a Hispanic detective, "Maybe now more of your people (Hispanics) can get a job since college is no longer a requirement."
Austin City Council passes resolution to support investigation into racism allegations at APD
The most controversial part of the resolution could delay the start of APD's June 2020 cadet class.
City council approves Dove Springs Rec Center name change, mutual aid agreement for first responders
Firefighters and members of the Dove Springs community showed up in droves to Thursday's City Council meeting to find out if certain items on the agenda would be passed.
Austin City Council to discuss resolution to investigate APD of racism
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison and her colleagues will be holding a press conference to discuss Item 66, a resolution that is calling for an investigation into APD.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Garza on land development code revisions
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza joins Marcel Clarke to discuss a plan that would overhaul the land development codes across the city.
Resolution could temporarily halt future cadet classes at Austin PD
The resolution comes after former Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom was accused of using racist language when speaking about African-Americans.
APD officer sues over Newsom allegations; peace officer groups talk Manley 'inaction'
An Austin police detective has filed suit against the city of Austin and recently retired Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom, claiming that discrimination played a part in his being denied transfers to highly-desired positions.
Red Bud Isle reopens to public, no visible signs of harmful algae
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department closed Red Bud Isle on August 7 due to the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Lady Bird Lake.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on hotel occupancy tax negotiations
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plans to expand the Austin Convention Center and the current offer on the table from the county.
Council postpones automatic aid agreement between Travis, Williamson counties
The Austin Fire Department is looking to add Williamson County to an automatic aid agreement for the sake of citizens' lives. This also applies to emergency medical care.
Neighbors share concerns as City Council approves hotel purchase for homeless
According to the Austin Police "crime viewer" tool, since July there have been three robberies, two aggravated assaults, five burglaries and 78 other crimes, near a hotel the city recently approved to purchase to house the homeless.
Mayor Adler calls hotel purchase 'right path' to address homelessness
The City says buying hotels is the new direction for providing support services, job training, substance abuse assistance and more.
Neighbors worry city council won't gather feedback before vote on new homeless shelter
City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 near Oltorf Street to start housing people.
City of Austin looking to buy Rodeway Inn on I-35 to house homeless
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza announces she won't seek re-election
Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza has announced she will not seek re-election.