Austin Mayor Adler talks about United States Conference of Mayors

In 2020 the conference will be headed to Austin but this year it's in Hawaii. Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks more about it.

Human trafficking rally at Austin City Hall

Advocates from across Central Texas are rallying to raise awareness about child sex trafficking issues specifically how the crime disproportionately affects young girls of color. Brooke Crowder from The Refuge for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Organization and Roxann Chargois and Josie Daniels with The Links, Incorporated talk more about the rally.

Hearing held on Austin tax deal with MLS team

A hearing was held at the State Capitol on a bill that could take a bite out of the deal to bring Major League Soccer to Austin.

Austin City Council fights against proposed 2.5 percent property tax revenue cap

Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Delia Garza along with Mayor Steve Adler and several councilmembers held a press conference at City Hall on Thursday about the State Legislature's proposed 2.5 percent cap on the amount of property tax revenue cities can collect each year.

Coalition says Austin City Council not doing enough to tackle gentrification

"A lot of people in this building, when approached by citizens sometimes say 'Oh they're just complaining, they're just whiners. Let them put a plan on the table.' Well we did that!" said East Austin advocate Dr. Fred McGhee on Thursday.

MetroRail service between Leander and Lakeline restored following accident

Capital Metro has restored MetroRail service between Lakeline and Leander after a semitruck crashed on the tracks on Friday. CapMetro was not involved in the crash.

Council approves affordable housing program, decides to call election on 'soccer' petition

This past November, voters approved $250 million in bond money for affordable housing. On Thursday, council passed an item intended to help make the most out of that money. Anyone in Austin whose ever tried to build anything will know, there's a lot of red tape to get through -- a thick rulebook.

Austinites celebrate the life and work of Former Mayor Gus Garcia's

The memorial of former Austin Mayor Gustavo (Gus) Garcia wasn't a somber one it was a celebration of his life. Garcia was first elected into office in 2001 as the first Mexican American mayor in Austin.

City says May vote for 'Friends of McKalla Place' petition is against Austin City Charter

There was much rejoicing from Austin soccer fans last summer when City Council voted to negotiate and execute an agreement that would bring a Major League Soccer stadium to town.

New location for rideshare/taxi passengers at ABIA
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People flying into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will have to walk a little farther to catch a rideshare or taxi.

Election security
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This week, Facebook announced it uncovered new accounts trying to meddle in U.S. politics.

Auto-Ped Collisions remain a problem for Austin
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On board cameras from a CapMetro bus show how quickly an auto-pedestrian collision can happen.

Facebook data leak
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Facebook's privacy practices are being questioned sparking an investigation by the federal trade commission.

Savings and special offers from Amazon
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has the inside scoop on the free programs Amazon Prime members should be using but probably aren't.

Austin Eastciders
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Austin Eastciders is now distributed to consumers across 15 states and it all started right here in Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Tania Ortega got a look at where the magic happens.