Austin firefighters union backs mental health rescue plan
Since 2017, four Austin firefighters have taken their own lives.
Since 2017, four Austin firefighters have taken their own lives.
Austin leaders react to naming of new police chief
Austin is moving forward with the hiring of its next police chief. Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax tapped Lisa Davis for the job.
Austin is moving forward with the hiring of its next police chief. Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax tapped Lisa Davis for the job.
Lisa Davis tapped to be new Austin Chief of Police
If approved, Lisa Davis will be the second woman in Austin's history to hold the permanent chief role.
If approved, Lisa Davis will be the second woman in Austin's history to hold the permanent chief role.
Former Austin City Council member Chris Riley dies
A former Austin City Council member has died. Chris Riley served on the city council between 2009-15.
A former Austin City Council member has died. Chris Riley served on the city council between 2009-15.
License plate readers helping Austin police catch criminals
License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology to catch criminals.
License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology to catch criminals.
Getting to know the 2 Austin police chief finalists
Two finalists remain in the search for the Chief of the Austin Police Department. Those candidates are Lisa Davis and Jeffrey Norman.
Two finalists remain in the search for the Chief of the Austin Police Department. Those candidates are Lisa Davis and Jeffrey Norman.
Joe Biden drops out, endorses Kamala Harris: Central Texas leaders react
Central Texas leaders are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden will not be seeking re-election in the fall.
Central Texas leaders are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden will not be seeking re-election in the fall.
Austin firefighters complete advanced wildfire training
As of this summer, every Austin firefighter has completed an advanced level of wildfire training.
As of this summer, every Austin firefighter has completed an advanced level of wildfire training.
Austin medical facilities now required to have safety barriers after deadly ER crash
A new Austin code has been passed to require safety barriers at medical facilities after a deadly emergency room crash in February.
A new Austin code has been passed to require safety barriers at medical facilities after a deadly emergency room crash in February.
City announces two finalists for Austin's chief of police
The City of Austin announced its two finalists for Austin's chief of police.
The City of Austin announced its two finalists for Austin's chief of police.
$5.9 billion city budget proposed to Austin mayor, council
The $5.9 billion budget prioritizes community-focused investments in critical areas as well as addressing long-term growth.
The $5.9 billion budget prioritizes community-focused investments in critical areas as well as addressing long-term growth.
New public safety center opens in Northwest Austin
A new public safety community engagement center has opened in Northwest Austin with the goal of deterring crime.
A new public safety community engagement center has opened in Northwest Austin with the goal of deterring crime.
Austin seeking to protect tree canopy following HOME initiative vote
The City of Austin is seeking ideas on how to promote tree preservation and increase tree planting under its new HOME Phase 1 initiative zoning rules.
The City of Austin is seeking ideas on how to promote tree preservation and increase tree planting under its new HOME Phase 1 initiative zoning rules.
Part of Shoal Creek Greenbelt renamed in honor of former city council member
It is not every day the mayor and council vote to dedicate a portion of a city landmark in someone’s honor, but that is exactly what was done at Thursday’s meeting.
It is not every day the mayor and council vote to dedicate a portion of a city landmark in someone’s honor, but that is exactly what was done at Thursday’s meeting.
'Yellowstone' spin-off show '1923' to begin filming in Austin
The show is called “1923", a Paramount Plus TV series that has chosen Austin as its base for filming operations and production.
The show is called “1923", a Paramount Plus TV series that has chosen Austin as its base for filming operations and production.
City of Austin continues to address homeless crisis
The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects.
The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects.
Protesters rally against phase two of HOME initiative
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
$4.5M in grants available through Austin Live Music Fund
The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.
The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.
Red River Cultural District continues effort to get funds from city council
The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.
The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.
I-35 expansion project: Austin City Council members' efforts to delay construction fail
Efforts by a few Austin City Council members failed to delay construction of the expansion of I-35.
Efforts by a few Austin City Council members failed to delay construction of the expansion of I-35.