FOX 7 Discussion: Land development code proposal
The Land Development Code determines how land can be used throughout the city, including what can be built, where it can be built, and how much can (or cannot) be built.
The Land Development Code determines how land can be used throughout the city, including what can be built, where it can be built, and how much can (or cannot) be built.
Austin City Council attempts to clarify changes to homeless ordinances
This Thursday, Council Members Ann Kitchen, Kathie Tovo, Alison Alter and Leslie Pool are proposing some ordinance clarifications.
This Thursday, Council Members Ann Kitchen, Kathie Tovo, Alison Alter and Leslie Pool are proposing some ordinance clarifications.
Sheriff Robert Chody tweets at Mayor Adler, Governor Abbott about homeless crisis
Sheriff Chody is alleging that the homeless ordinances in Austin are starting to affect the surrounding areas.
Sheriff Chody is alleging that the homeless ordinances in Austin are starting to affect the surrounding areas.
Council Member Casar responds to Governor Abbott's ultimatum
Council Member Casar, who spearheaded legalizing camping, sitting and lying, says it would be great to have the state's help.
Council Member Casar, who spearheaded legalizing camping, sitting and lying, says it would be great to have the state's help.
Clock is ticking for Austin City Council
This week, Governor Greg Abbott delivered an ultimatum and a deadline for Austin Mayor Steve Adler to 'fix' the city's homeless crisis.
This week, Governor Greg Abbott delivered an ultimatum and a deadline for Austin Mayor Steve Adler to 'fix' the city's homeless crisis.
Governor Abbott pens open letter, demands Austin City Council address the homeless crisis
The governor is demanding the council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019.
The governor is demanding the council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019.
Texas Representative pens letter to Mayor Adler about homeless
In the open letter to the mayor, Congressman Roy states that he believed the new ordinance 'undermines security, harms private property of our citizens, hurts commerce, and endangers those it purports to help - the homeless.'
In the open letter to the mayor, Congressman Roy states that he believed the new ordinance 'undermines security, harms private property of our citizens, hurts commerce, and endangers those it purports to help - the homeless.'
Homeless family speaks out about the struggles they face in the current system
Harper, who said she's been homeless for seven years, reached out to FOX 7 because she wanted to tell her story.
Harper, who said she's been homeless for seven years, reached out to FOX 7 because she wanted to tell her story.
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.