Mayor Steve Adler: Austin could end homelessness in 3 years

"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.

NFL expansion team in Austin? Mayor Adler responds to Dallas mayor's tweets

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he thinks Dallas should have a second NFL team if the league were to expand but Austin Mayor Steve Adler says, "wouldn't Austin be a lot cooler if it happened?"

Austin Mayor Steve Adler cleared by doctor after catching COVID

Austin Mayor Steve Adler had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, according to the city. He has now been cleared by his doctor and Austin Public Health.

Mayor Steve Adler tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.

Local disaster declaration in place for Austin-Travis County

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have issued a local state of disaster in response to severe winter weather conditions.

O'Rourke, Abbott both speak with Texas mayors on the campaign trail

Both Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke recently held meetings with groups of Texas mayors to discuss current issues.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler appointed to new cybersecurity advisory committee

“One of the scariest, silent challenges Austin faces is ensuring cyber security for our infrastructure and operations," Adler said. "It is an honor to be appointed by the Biden Administration to serve on the first CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee.”

Austin Public Health stays with Stage 3, concerned about Omicron variant

A lack of confidence, in a way, is being used to justify keeping the Austin area at Stage 3. That recommendation was made despite trigger points, involving COVID cases and hospitalizations, being at the Stage 2 level.

Austin city leaders to look over safety plans after Astroworld tragedy

Austin city leaders are evaluating event safety plans after eight people died and hundreds were injured at Astroworld Music Fest in Houston.

Austin-Travis County eviction protection orders extended through 2021

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have extended orders protecting residents and commercial properties from eviction through Dec. 31, 2021.

Joseph Chacon confirmed as Austin's new police chief

Austin City Council worked late into the evening and confirmed Joseph Chacon to lead the Austin Police Department.

LIVE: Mayor Steve Adler
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin's Casey Claiborne this morning to talk about COVID-19 and "misinformation" happening in the community.

Pelosi, Doggett in Austin to discuss Build Back Better health care progress

The two highlighted Democrats' priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act which aims to strengthen health care access for Texas families.

FOX 7 Discussion: Judge Brown on new mask mandate

Travis County Judge Andy Brown joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the new mask mandates ordered for public schools and city and county buildings.

City, county leaders sign order requiring masks in public schools

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have signed orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.

Mayor Adler requests COVID vaccines be mandatory for city employees

With the city on the verge of going to Stage 5 COVID guidelines and cases rising, Mayor Adler discusses the need for more people to get vaccinated.