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.
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.