Man interrupts press conference, blames 'homeless' for South Austin fire
During the Austin Fire Department's press briefing, Division Chief Thayer Smith was asked about the cause. But Michaelree, who was there at the press conference, shouted "homeless people!"
During the Austin Fire Department's press briefing, Division Chief Thayer Smith was asked about the cause. But Michaelree, who was there at the press conference, shouted "homeless people!"
FOX 7 Discussion: Homeless camping restrictions
Criminal justice reform advocate Chris Harris and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss the Austin City Council's new proposal for the camping ordinances.
Criminal justice reform advocate Chris Harris and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss the Austin City Council's new proposal for the camping ordinances.
Austin City Council meeting held to clarify camp, sit, lie changes
It was a standing-room only turnout for the Austin City Council’s special-called meeting on clarifying Austin’s homeless ordinance changes.
It was a standing-room only turnout for the Austin City Council’s special-called meeting on clarifying Austin’s homeless ordinance changes.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin homeless policy
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the controversial changes the Austin city council made to homeless camping ordinances in June.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the controversial changes the Austin city council made to homeless camping ordinances in June.
Austin's ordinances that 'criminalize' the homeless officially changed Monday
After a controversial decision by the Austin City Council last month, camping, sitting and lying down is now only a violation if someone is blocking a pathway or putting themselves or others in some sort of danger.
After a controversial decision by the Austin City Council last month, camping, sitting and lying down is now only a violation if someone is blocking a pathway or putting themselves or others in some sort of danger.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin City Council homeless proposals
Austin City Council is planning on reviewing different proposals relating to the city's homeless ordinances on Thursday, September 19.
Austin City Council is planning on reviewing different proposals relating to the city's homeless ordinances on Thursday, September 19.
Former council member files lawsuit against Austin in effort to stop abortion access funding
Former Austin City Council member Don Zimmerman has filed a lawsuit against the city. He's hoping to stop $150,000 from being used for abortion access.
Former Austin City Council member Don Zimmerman has filed a lawsuit against the city. He's hoping to stop $150,000 from being used for abortion access.
Little boy's 'Up' birthday photoshoot with great-grandparents will melt your heart
Adventure is out there!
Adventure is out there!
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro is causing people with a phobia of small holes to freak out
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11 Pro on Tuesday, and some people couldn’t help but focus on the new rear-camera design boasting three lenses, claiming it triggers their “trypophobia.”
Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11 Pro on Tuesday, and some people couldn’t help but focus on the new rear-camera design boasting three lenses, claiming it triggers their “trypophobia.”
An in depth look at Austin City Council's homeless camping proposals
Talking for years is now in plain text until a special public meeting September 18th. This week, the Austin City Council released two documents relating to camping in public areas.
Talking for years is now in plain text until a special public meeting September 18th. This week, the Austin City Council released two documents relating to camping in public areas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Housing Austin's homeless
Austin City Council recently approved the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts in October. It adds more funding for shelters, and some of that money will go towards several shelters ran by the Salvation Army. Joining us now to discuss this much-needed funding is Corey Leith, the director of communications for the Salvation Army.
Austin City Council recently approved the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts in October. It adds more funding for shelters, and some of that money will go towards several shelters ran by the Salvation Army. Joining us now to discuss this much-needed funding is Corey Leith, the director of communications for the Salvation Army.
Forum discusses location of proposed shelter, prohibitions on camping
A community forum on the proposed location of a South Austin homeless shelter was held Tuesday night.
A community forum on the proposed location of a South Austin homeless shelter was held Tuesday night.
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.
Amazon looking to hire 30,000 people in cities across the country
Amazon is looking to fill 30,000 full and part-time jobs in locations across the country, ranging from roles at the company’s headquarters to entry-level positions at fulfillment centers.
Amazon is looking to fill 30,000 full and part-time jobs in locations across the country, ranging from roles at the company’s headquarters to entry-level positions at fulfillment centers.
Boy surprised with free Disney trip after donating savings to feed Hurricane Dorian evacuees
A young boy who opted out of a birthday trip to Disney World to instead help evacuees of Hurricane Dorian was surprised Sunday with a free vacation to “The Most Magical Place on Earth.”
A young boy who opted out of a birthday trip to Disney World to instead help evacuees of Hurricane Dorian was surprised Sunday with a free vacation to “The Most Magical Place on Earth.”
As feds loom, states hit Facebook, Google with new probes
Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.
Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.
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.
Leander reconsiders vote to drop CapMetro services
Leander City Council was expected to make a decision about whether to move forward with plans to leave the future of CapMetro services up to voters. However, council members decided only to hold a public comment period on the matter instead of proceeding with that plan.
Leander City Council was expected to make a decision about whether to move forward with plans to leave the future of CapMetro services up to voters. However, council members decided only to hold a public comment period on the matter instead of proceeding with that plan.
Leander considers CapMetro exit despite expansion promise
The bus service into Leander, as well as Metro Rail trips, are geared toward the work week commuter.
The bus service into Leander, as well as Metro Rail trips, are geared toward the work week commuter.
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.