City Council says recent assaults not related to ordinance changes

City Council said there is no data that shows violent crime increased following ordinance changes made in June, but the victims of a violent attack on the Congress Avenue bridge think otherwise.

FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing Austin's homeless crisis

Fox 7 Austin's Casey Claiborne joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the city council's work session and what could happen during Thursday's meeting.

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.

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.

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.

Clock is ticking for Austin City Council
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This week, Governor Greg Abbott delivered an ultimatum and a deadline for Austin Mayor Steve Adler to 'fix' the city's homeless crisis.

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.' 

Disney theme parks to begin offering more vegan food options

Vegan guests visiting Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels will soon have more food options to choose from.

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.