Austin mayor wants to begin police cadet classes this spring
The mayor and council members said they left the option of one or two cadet classes on the table in 2021, as long as the training academy materials were revised and approved prior to the classes beginning.
Mayor Adler pens open letter to apologize for trip to Cabo San Lucas
In the letter, Adler says he will work to earn back the public's trust and says that the trip set a "bad example."
Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
Mayor Adler faces more backlash from Austin community after Cabo trip
Austinites are reacting to the news that Mayor Adler recently took a trip to Mexico last month despite telling community members to stay home.
Austin Mayor Adler apologizes for traveling internationally against own COVID guidance
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
Black Austin Coalition demands economic justice from City of Austin
The Black Austin Coalition says now is the time for the city to take accountability in the form of restitution for economic brutality faced by the Austin Black community.
Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin police still searching for suspect in shooting of 16-year-old
This is the 36th homicide in Austin in 2020 with three months still to go. Last year, there were 36 homicides for the entire year, 28 by this time, an increase of eight or just under 29 percent.
Evictions suspended in Austin-Travis County through December
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe signed updated orders Wednesday which extended and updated the restrictions related to eviction notices through December 31.
"Your Minute is Up" pushing to recall Mayor Adler, 3 council members
In order for a recall to take place, the group would need 10% of registered voters in Austin, as well as 10% of voters in each of the council member's districts to sign a petition.
TMPA launches billboard campaign denouncing defunding of APD
Two outdoor billboards have been placed on I-35 by TMPA condemning the Austin City Council's actions to defund APD.
Austin leaders respond to proposal discouraging Texas cities from defunding police
Adler responded to the state's proposal by outlining the Austin City Council's actions last week regarding the Austin Police Department budget.
FOX 7 Discussion: Talking about defunding APD with Austin Mayor Steve Adler
Amind calls to defund the Austin Police Department, the Austin City Council will vote on the city's budget this week - and consider cuts to APD's funding. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how this could change Austin's response to public safety.
Austin Mayor Adler delivers State of the City address
Mayor Adler addressed topics surrounding COVID-19 in Austin, homelessness, and the ongoing debate over Austin Police Department funding and policing issues.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler extends moratorium on residential evictions
Effectively immediately, the order prohibits issuing notices to vacate and removing a tenant's property by a property owner.
KOKE FM host Bob Cole shares warning for Austinites to wear a mask
Cole told Adler he has mainly been cautious, wearing a mask and taking vitamins. Still, he admits he has let his guard down.
Gov. Abbott pens letter to Mayor Adler on city considering additional enforcement of mask order
Abbott says in the letter that the city's consideration of additional enforcement to ensure compliance is an "important step toward reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)."
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler talks latest COVID19 numbers before July 4th holiday
Mayor Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest COVID19 numbers just before the July 4th holiday weekend.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss COVID-19
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on Abbott's scaling back reopening plans
Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to scale back reopening plans in Texas due to high COVID-19 numbers.