Austin City Council fights against proposed 2.5 percent property tax revenue cap
Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Delia Garza along with Mayor Steve Adler and several councilmembers held a press conference at City Hall on Thursday about the State Legislature's proposed 2.5 percent cap on the amount of property tax revenue cities can collect each year.
Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Delia Garza along with Mayor Steve Adler and several councilmembers held a press conference at City Hall on Thursday about the State Legislature's proposed 2.5 percent cap on the amount of property tax revenue cities can collect each year.
Coalition says Austin City Council not doing enough to tackle gentrification
"A lot of people in this building, when approached by citizens sometimes say 'Oh they're just complaining, they're just whiners. Let them put a plan on the table.' Well we did that!" said East Austin advocate Dr. Fred McGhee on Thursday.
"A lot of people in this building, when approached by citizens sometimes say 'Oh they're just complaining, they're just whiners. Let them put a plan on the table.' Well we did that!" said East Austin advocate Dr. Fred McGhee on Thursday.
Council approves affordable housing program, decides to call election on 'soccer' petition
This past November, voters approved $250 million in bond money for affordable housing. On Thursday, council passed an item intended to help make the most out of that money. Anyone in Austin whose ever tried to build anything will know, there's a lot of red tape to get through -- a thick rulebook.
This past November, voters approved $250 million in bond money for affordable housing. On Thursday, council passed an item intended to help make the most out of that money. Anyone in Austin whose ever tried to build anything will know, there's a lot of red tape to get through -- a thick rulebook.
Austinites celebrate the life and work of Former Mayor Gus Garcia's
The memorial of former Austin Mayor Gustavo (Gus) Garcia wasn't a somber one it was a celebration of his life. Garcia was first elected into office in 2001 as the first Mexican American mayor in Austin.
The memorial of former Austin Mayor Gustavo (Gus) Garcia wasn't a somber one it was a celebration of his life. Garcia was first elected into office in 2001 as the first Mexican American mayor in Austin.
City says May vote for 'Friends of McKalla Place' petition is against Austin City Charter
There was much rejoicing from Austin soccer fans last summer when City Council voted to negotiate and execute an agreement that would bring a Major League Soccer stadium to town.
There was much rejoicing from Austin soccer fans last summer when City Council voted to negotiate and execute an agreement that would bring a Major League Soccer stadium to town.
Interview with Austin Mayor Steve Adler - 12/26
A look back at 2018 and some of the issues the city faced.
A look back at 2018 and some of the issues the city faced.
City Council sends police contract back for more negotiations
Just before midnight, Austin City Council voted to send the city's police association contract back for more negotiations. FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has the details.
Just before midnight, Austin City Council voted to send the city's police association contract back for more negotiations. FOX 7's Jacqueline Sarkissian has the details.
City council meeting ends in 'Climate Change' debate
Austin City Council member Don Zimmerman could be seen having a passionate debate on climate change in the back of the city council chambers Monday morning.
Austin City Council member Don Zimmerman could be seen having a passionate debate on climate change in the back of the city council chambers Monday morning.
Austin-area home prices set all-time record
Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.
Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.
Council passes barbecue resolution starting stakeholder process
The Austin City Council votes to take a closer look at the impact of barbecue smoke emissions from restaurants near residential areas after some neighbors voiced concerns.
The Austin City Council votes to take a closer look at the impact of barbecue smoke emissions from restaurants near residential areas after some neighbors voiced concerns.
BBQ owners warn Austin City Council's beef with BBQ could ruin business
Austin is quickly becoming the barbeque capital. With a growing festival and lines out the door, it's hard to deny that the food is drawing tourists from all over the world.
Austin is quickly becoming the barbeque capital. With a growing festival and lines out the door, it's hard to deny that the food is drawing tourists from all over the world.
Councilmembers back bill encouraging truck drivers to get off I-35, use SH-130
Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.
Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.
Austin City Council passes resolution to prevent adult businesses from moving in downtown
A proposed strip club in downtown Austin will have new challenges to overcome before moving in on Congress Avenue thanks to a resolution passed by City Council Thursday.
A proposed strip club in downtown Austin will have new challenges to overcome before moving in on Congress Avenue thanks to a resolution passed by City Council Thursday.
A proposed concrete batch plant is causing controversy in Dripping Springs
Residents in Dripping Springs are expressing concerns over a proposed concrete batch.
Residents in Dripping Springs are expressing concerns over a proposed concrete batch.
Austin City Council to consider adding 32 bike sensors at stop lights around town
The Austin City Council is expected to vote on accepting a Texas Department of Public Safety grant to add bike sensors at stop lights around town.
The Austin City Council is expected to vote on accepting a Texas Department of Public Safety grant to add bike sensors at stop lights around town.
Transportation execs meet with City Council to discuss traffic woes
It's the day-to-day grind of driving through Austin.
It's the day-to-day grind of driving through Austin.
New 10-1 Austin City Council meets for first time
The new 10-1 Austin City Council is officially meeting for the first time today.
The new 10-1 Austin City Council is officially meeting for the first time today.
City Council tables discussion about pay reduction, listens to ideas
At Thursday night's public forum at City Hall, you didn't even have to be present to participate.
At Thursday night's public forum at City Hall, you didn't even have to be present to participate.
Council hears from Austin Firefighters Association on hiring policies
The new Austin City Council listened to concerns from the Austin Firefighters Association during a specially called meeting Thursday.
The new Austin City Council listened to concerns from the Austin Firefighters Association during a specially called meeting Thursday.
Austin Mayor, Council propose changes to meetings at City Hall
Austin mayor Steve Adler and the new city council are already getting to work.Just days into their new positions, they are proposing big changes to the way City Hall does business.
Austin mayor Steve Adler and the new city council are already getting to work.Just days into their new positions, they are proposing big changes to the way City Hall does business.