City Council hears hours of public comment ahead of police contract vote
Austin City Council members listened to hours of public comment on the tentative police contract as hundreds signed up to speak ahead of Thursday's vote.
Austin City Council members listened to hours of public comment on the tentative police contract as hundreds signed up to speak ahead of Thursday's vote.
2024 Election: What's on ballot in Austin
Austin's mayor and five city council districts are up for the General Election on November 5 and there in Austin ISD, there is a prop and Board of Trustees seats up as well.
Austin's mayor and five city council districts are up for the General Election on November 5 and there in Austin ISD, there is a prop and Board of Trustees seats up as well.
Austin mayoral election 2024: A look at Kirk Watson and Carmen Llanes Pulido
FOX 7 Austin News sat down with all the prospects, and split their messages to voters into two parts so we could dive into the issues they want to address as they make their final case before the elections.
FOX 7 Austin News sat down with all the prospects, and split their messages to voters into two parts so we could dive into the issues they want to address as they make their final case before the elections.
Austin mayoral election 2024: A look at 3 of the candidates
Five people are vying to be Austin City Mayor. In a two-part series, FOX 7 Austin will be profiling all five candidates and diving into the issues they want to address.
Five people are vying to be Austin City Mayor. In a two-part series, FOX 7 Austin will be profiling all five candidates and diving into the issues they want to address.
Austin police chief Lisa Davis officially sworn in
Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis has officially been sworn in.
Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis has officially been sworn in.
Austin nears $107M deal to buy new public safety headquarters
The City of Austin is nearing a $107 million deal to buy a new public safety building near Zilker Park in Southwest Austin.
The City of Austin is nearing a $107 million deal to buy a new public safety building near Zilker Park in Southwest Austin.
Torchy's Tacos on South Congress can't sell alcohol, city council says
Austin City Council has denied a request from Torchy's Tacos on South Congress to waive a distance requirement that doesn't allow them to serve alcohol because they are within 300 feet of a school.
Austin City Council has denied a request from Torchy's Tacos on South Congress to waive a distance requirement that doesn't allow them to serve alcohol because they are within 300 feet of a school.
Austin City Council briefed on tentative police contract
The Austin City Council was briefed Tuesday on the tentative police contract with the Austin Police Association. Council also heard from community members about the contract for the first time in a work session.
The Austin City Council was briefed Tuesday on the tentative police contract with the Austin Police Association. Council also heard from community members about the contract for the first time in a work session.
New Austin police contract worries some city council members
Austin City Council members have concerns regarding the tentative Austin police contract, including about transparency and money.
Austin City Council members have concerns regarding the tentative Austin police contract, including about transparency and money.
Austin fights against rate increase proposed by Texas Gas Service
The City of Austin is a part of more than a dozen cities fighting against a rate increase proposed by Texas Gas Service.
The City of Austin is a part of more than a dozen cities fighting against a rate increase proposed by Texas Gas Service.
City of Austin, Austin Police Association reach tentative deal
After months of back-and-forth negotiation, the City of Austin and Austin Police Association appear to have reached a deal.
After months of back-and-forth negotiation, the City of Austin and Austin Police Association appear to have reached a deal.
Dallas police chief to become Austin's new assistant city manager
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will be taking on a new role as the Assistant City Manager of the City of Austin.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will be taking on a new role as the Assistant City Manager of the City of Austin.
Austin City Council votes to phase out firefighting gear containing dangerous chemicals
Austin City Council has voted to phase out harmful chemicals found in firefighting gear.
Austin City Council has voted to phase out harmful chemicals found in firefighting gear.
Torchy's Tacos on South Congress wants to serve alcohol; asks permission from city
Torchy's Tacos wants to start serving alcohol at its location on South Congress, and it's urging the city of Austin to allow that to happen.
Torchy's Tacos wants to start serving alcohol at its location on South Congress, and it's urging the city of Austin to allow that to happen.
Texas Gas Service proposes residential rate hike for Austinites
Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction.
Texas Gas Service has proposed a rate hike for residents, while businesses could get a reduction.
Austin Firefighters Association raises awareness about 'forever chemicals' in equipment
The Austin Firefighters Association is raising awareness about PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," and they want them banned from their equipment.
The Austin Firefighters Association is raising awareness about PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," and they want them banned from their equipment.
Austin City Council approves $5.9B budget for 2024-25
Austin City Council has approved a budget of $5.9 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Austin City Council has approved a budget of $5.9 billion for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Austin Fire Department adds 32 new firefighters from cadet class
There are 32 new firefighters in Austin to answer the alarm when it rings and provide some much-needed relief for a department that has been running thin.
There are 32 new firefighters in Austin to answer the alarm when it rings and provide some much-needed relief for a department that has been running thin.
Austin city councilmember recovering after being rushed to hospital during budget meeting
District 6 councilwoman Mackenzie Kelly was evaluated and treated after a "medical event" at City Hall.
District 6 councilwoman Mackenzie Kelly was evaluated and treated after a "medical event" at City Hall.
Lisa Davis becomes new Austin Chief of Police
Austin City Council has convened a special meeting and voted to confirm Lisa Davis as the new APD chief.
Austin City Council has convened a special meeting and voted to confirm Lisa Davis as the new APD chief.