City announces two finalists for Austin's chief of police
The City of Austin announced its two finalists for Austin's chief of police.
$5.9 billion city budget proposed to Austin mayor, council
The $5.9 billion budget prioritizes community-focused investments in critical areas as well as addressing long-term growth.
New public safety center opens in Northwest Austin
A new public safety community engagement center has opened in Northwest Austin with the goal of deterring crime.
Austin seeking to protect tree canopy following HOME initiative vote
The City of Austin is seeking ideas on how to promote tree preservation and increase tree planting under its new HOME Phase 1 initiative zoning rules.
Part of Shoal Creek Greenbelt renamed in honor of former city council member
It is not every day the mayor and council vote to dedicate a portion of a city landmark in someone’s honor, but that is exactly what was done at Thursday’s meeting.
'Yellowstone' spin-off show '1923' to begin filming in Austin
The show is called “1923", a Paramount Plus TV series that has chosen Austin as its base for filming operations and production.
City of Austin continues to address homeless crisis
The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects.
Protesters rally against phase two of HOME initiative
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
$4.5M in grants available through Austin Live Music Fund
The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.
Red River Cultural District continues effort to get funds from city council
The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.
I-35 expansion project: Austin City Council members' efforts to delay construction fail
Efforts by a few Austin City Council members failed to delay construction of the expansion of I-35.
99-year-old Barton Springs Road bridge to be replaced, Austin City Council says
The bridge over Barton Creek on Barton Springs Road will be replaced in the coming years after the Austin City Council approved a $9 million contract to design a new bridge.
Austin City Council passes transgender protection resolution to combat SB 14
Austin City Council passed a transgender protection resolution, which hopes to offer some sort of protection to transgender children and their families following the passing of SB 14.
City launches 'Sip Safely' pilot program to protect bar-goers downtown
The City of Austin is trying to protect people from getting their drinks spiked in downtown bars. The city has launched a pilot program called “Sip Safely."
Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months
The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.
Austin homeless shelter has 20 percent positive outcome rate: city
The Marshalling Yard homeless shelter in Austin now has a positive outcome rate of 20 percent, according to the city's homeless strategy office.
Austin City Council discusses Phase 2 of HOME initiative
The Austin City Council discussed brief details on Phase two of the HOME initiative. Phase one allows three homes to be built on a single property.
Austin's new city manager to begin role on May 6
Austin's new city manager T.C. Broadnax, the current city manager of Dallas, will begin his new role on May 6.
Council agenda item proposes 'civilian enforcers' to tackle cars in bike lanes
Austin leaders want to crack down on drivers who utilize bike lanes as a temporary parking spot.
Austin implements new restrictions on e-scooters
In the downtown area, the city will reduce the number of scooters allowed from more than 4,000 to slightly more than 2,000.