Discussions crumble at Austin City Hall over clarifying camp, sit, lie rules
Austin City Council was attempting to clarify changes they made to ordinances back in June that legalized camping, sitting and lying. As the morning rolled on, the whole conversation started to crumble.
Austin City Council was attempting to clarify changes they made to ordinances back in June that legalized camping, sitting and lying. As the morning rolled on, the whole conversation started to crumble.
Austin City Council postpones action on clarifying homeless camping rules
The Austin City Council has voted to postpone action on clarifying homeless camping rules at a special meeting.
The Austin City Council has voted to postpone action on clarifying homeless camping rules at a special meeting.
Man interrupts press conference, blames 'homeless' for South Austin fire
During the Austin Fire Department's press briefing, Division Chief Thayer Smith was asked about the cause. But Michaelree, who was there at the press conference, shouted "homeless people!"
During the Austin Fire Department's press briefing, Division Chief Thayer Smith was asked about the cause. But Michaelree, who was there at the press conference, shouted "homeless people!"
FOX 7 Discussion: Homeless camping restrictions
Criminal justice reform advocate Chris Harris and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss the Austin City Council's new proposal for the camping ordinances.
Criminal justice reform advocate Chris Harris and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss the Austin City Council's new proposal for the camping ordinances.
Austin City Council meeting held to clarify camp, sit, lie changes
It was a standing-room only turnout for the Austin City Council’s special-called meeting on clarifying Austin’s homeless ordinance changes.
It was a standing-room only turnout for the Austin City Council’s special-called meeting on clarifying Austin’s homeless ordinance changes.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin homeless policy
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the controversial changes the Austin city council made to homeless camping ordinances in June.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the controversial changes the Austin city council made to homeless camping ordinances in June.
Austin's ordinances that 'criminalize' the homeless officially changed Monday
After a controversial decision by the Austin City Council last month, camping, sitting and lying down is now only a violation if someone is blocking a pathway or putting themselves or others in some sort of danger.
After a controversial decision by the Austin City Council last month, camping, sitting and lying down is now only a violation if someone is blocking a pathway or putting themselves or others in some sort of danger.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin City Council homeless proposals
Austin City Council is planning on reviewing different proposals relating to the city's homeless ordinances on Thursday, September 19.
Austin City Council is planning on reviewing different proposals relating to the city's homeless ordinances on Thursday, September 19.
Former council member files lawsuit against Austin in effort to stop abortion access funding
Former Austin City Council member Don Zimmerman has filed a lawsuit against the city. He's hoping to stop $150,000 from being used for abortion access.
Former Austin City Council member Don Zimmerman has filed a lawsuit against the city. He's hoping to stop $150,000 from being used for abortion access.
An in depth look at Austin City Council's homeless camping proposals
Talking for years is now in plain text until a special public meeting September 18th. This week, the Austin City Council released two documents relating to camping in public areas.
Talking for years is now in plain text until a special public meeting September 18th. This week, the Austin City Council released two documents relating to camping in public areas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Housing Austin's homeless
Austin City Council recently approved the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts in October. It adds more funding for shelters, and some of that money will go towards several shelters ran by the Salvation Army. Joining us now to discuss this much-needed funding is Corey Leith, the director of communications for the Salvation Army.
Austin City Council recently approved the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts in October. It adds more funding for shelters, and some of that money will go towards several shelters ran by the Salvation Army. Joining us now to discuss this much-needed funding is Corey Leith, the director of communications for the Salvation Army.
Forum discusses location of proposed shelter, prohibitions on camping
A community forum on the proposed location of a South Austin homeless shelter was held Tuesday night.
A community forum on the proposed location of a South Austin homeless shelter was held Tuesday night.
Lawsuit filed against City of Austin over homeless shelter
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Austin for a lack of transparency and failing to supply public information about a property that was being purchased in South Austin for a new homeless shelter.
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Austin for a lack of transparency and failing to supply public information about a property that was being purchased in South Austin for a new homeless shelter.
Austin City Council changes ‘convention center' ballot language after Court ruling
The president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP took legal action against the city of Austin over an issue related to expanding the convention center.
The president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP took legal action against the city of Austin over an issue related to expanding the convention center.
Neighbors oppose proposed South Austin homeless shelter
Some South Austin residents are gearing up for a fight against the Austin City Council concerning a 2nd Homeless Shelter location.
Some South Austin residents are gearing up for a fight against the Austin City Council concerning a 2nd Homeless Shelter location.
Austin Police Association talks officer safety for working homeless camps
Brad Parker and Be Inthavong are partners who live downtown.
Brad Parker and Be Inthavong are partners who live downtown.
Austin Mayor Adler talks about United States Conference of Mayors
In 2020 the conference will be headed to Austin but this year it's in Hawaii. Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks more about it.
In 2020 the conference will be headed to Austin but this year it's in Hawaii. Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks more about it.
Human trafficking rally at Austin City Hall
Advocates from across Central Texas are rallying to raise awareness about child sex trafficking issues specifically how the crime disproportionately affects young girls of color. Brooke Crowder from The Refuge for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Organization and Roxann Chargois and Josie Daniels with The Links, Incorporated talk more about the rally.
Advocates from across Central Texas are rallying to raise awareness about child sex trafficking issues specifically how the crime disproportionately affects young girls of color. Brooke Crowder from The Refuge for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Organization and Roxann Chargois and Josie Daniels with The Links, Incorporated talk more about the rally.
Austin City Council to discuss small homeless shelter, possibly in South Austin
The City of Austin's annual "point in time" count of those experiencing homelessness in Austin continues to rise.
The City of Austin's annual "point in time" count of those experiencing homelessness in Austin continues to rise.
Hearing held on Austin tax deal with MLS team
A hearing was held at the State Capitol on a bill that could take a bite out of the deal to bring Major League Soccer to Austin.
A hearing was held at the State Capitol on a bill that could take a bite out of the deal to bring Major League Soccer to Austin.