Council to vote on securing APD pay, benefits without long-term union contract
Austin City Council will vote Thursday on an ordinance securing Austin police pay and benefits, including an incentive to bring the police union to the negotiation table for a new long-term contract.
Dogs with bite history should be euthanized, Austin city staffers say
The City of Austin wants to euthanize more dogs with bite histories, and other unlawful animals.
City breaks ground on newest joint fire, EMS station in Northwest Austin
The City of Austin broke ground on a new joint AFD and EMS station in Northwest Austin.
Art Acevedo withdraws from new role with city: What's next?
With former police chief Art Acevedo out of his position with the city, what are next steps that Austin will take moving forward? We speak with city council member Mackenzie Kelly for more.
Austin police pay, benefits guaranteed by City Council
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
Austin police pay, benefits to be voted on by city council
Austin police pay and benefits will be voted on during the first 2024 Austin City Council meeting.
Austin homeless strategy could get 'comprehensive review' from city council
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
Texas weather: Austin city officials prepared for arctic blast
Freezing cold temperatures are forecasted in Central Texas this holiday weekend, and city and county officials want the public to know: they’re ready to respond.
Austin man falls victim to affordable housing crisis
A new report shows the City of Austin is not on track to meet the housing development goals that were set in 2017.
Austin city manager applications to open soon
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council are eager to welcome a new city manager in 2024.
Austin City Council reviews APD funding, Montopolis pool replacement
The Austin City Council reviewed over 100 agenda items in Thursday's meeting, many addressing some of the council's top priorities for the year.
Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Judge rules against City of Austin in zoning lawsuit
A judge has put a stop to some of the housing affordability crisis measures passed by Austin City Council. Attorney Doug Becker sits down with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Austin City Council approves phase one of HOME initiative
In a 9-2 vote, the Austin City Council approved phase one of the HOME initiative after 13 hours of public comment. Up to three homes will be allowed to be built on single-family lots in parts of Austin.
Austin City Council to vote on HOME initiative
Austin City Council will vote on phase one of the HOME Initiative, intended to help the city's affordable housing crisis. If passed, it will allow up to three homes to be built on a single property.
City of Austin to vote on phase 1 of HOME initiative
The City of Austin is set to vote on phase one of HOME, Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Austin mayor expresses city's preparedness for possible extreme winter conditions
Mayor Watson expressed Austin’s preparedness for the possibility of extreme winter conditions and storms this season.
Austin City Council spends another $2.7 million to open controversial homeless shelter
The Austin City Council is providing another $2.7 million in an attempt to get a controversial homeless shelter up and running.
Austin City Council approves items on safety, charity auction; hears comment on housing
While housing remains the focus at Austin City Hall, the City Council has approved other items involving public safety and a future auction to help officers who are struggling financially.
City of Austin prepares for winter weather
Winter is just a few short weeks away, and, in the wake of devastating ice storms in recent years, Austin officials gave an update Tuesday on what the city is doing to prepare for winter weather.