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.
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.