City of Austin looking to buy Rodeway Inn on I-35 to house homeless
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony
Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.
State opens up temporary campground for homeless community in Southeast Austin
Five acres of what was once a Texas Highway Depot has become a temporary home for the homeless community.
Two exonerated men travel to deliver letter to governor to stop Reed’s execution
Shujaa Graham and Juan Roberto Melendez traveled from Maryland and New Mexico to hand-deliver a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott's office, urging him to halt Reed's execution and allow time for new evidence that could prove his innocence to be reviewed.
As execution looms, Rodney Reed’s mother hopeful governor saves her son’s life
Sandra Reed's son Rodney has been locked up for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites, but with new witnesses and evidence that have appeared, many believe Reed is an innocent man and that Stites' former fiancé should be looked at.
FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. John Bucy on Rodney Reed case
State Rep. John H. Bucy III joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what prompted a group of bipartisan lawmakers to support Rodney Reed and if the support Reed has received will convince Gov. Greg Abbott to grant a reprieve.
Business coalition pitches new shelter as Abbott opens campground
A coalition called ATX Helps wants to raise $14 million to build and operate a new temporary shelter. Construction could start by early 2020, but first about an acre of land in downtown is needed.
State of Texas opens temporary homeless campsite near 183, Montopolis
The shelter will include portable restrooms, hand washing stations, and comes with commitments from local charities to deliver food multiple times during the day, according to the governor's office.
Rodney Reed murder case: Kim Kardashian, Rihanna among celebs urging Gov. Abbott to take inmate off death row
Other rappers — including T.I., LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes — have also tweeted encouragements to sign the petition for Reed.
Hazardous living conditions at homeless camp cleared by TxDOT Monday
At West Gate and SH 71, state troopers stood by as TxDOT crews began clearing the camp there.
Rally for Rodney Reed held in Bastrop County
Reed and his supporters believe Stites’ former fiance and ex-cop Jimmy Fennell is the real killer.
Abbott: TxDOT to start cleaning underpass homeless camps as soon as Monday
TxDOT will start clearing homeless encampments in the state right of way as soon as next Monday, November 4 and just three days after the November 1 deadline the Governor gave to Mayor Adler.
Rodney Reed supporters demand governor stop Nov. 20 execution
Supporters, including faith leaders, gathered Tuesday to demand Governor Greg Abbott stop his Nov. 20 execution. Reed's supporters say there is a massive amount of evidence that could exonerate him.
Governor Abbott announces TxDOT will clear homeless camps from underpasses in City of Austin
Abbott had mentioned that TxDOT could possibly become involved in the homeless crisis.
Recent changes to homeless ordinances go into effect
The City of Austin will begin enforcing its camping ban today after it was reinsttated following a record number of resident complaints.
Old viral video sparks "homeless-crisis" Twitter feud between Texas officials
In the video, a man throws signs at cars in Downtown Austin. The video got a lot of attention given the exposure to Austin’s homeless crisis and recent changes to the city’s ordinances impacting the homeless.
James Younger, 7, to have Texas judge decide fate amid parents' gender transition battle; Abbott wades in
Jeff Younger petitioned the court earlier this month for sole custody of his twin boys, James and Jude, in an effort to prevent their mother, Dr. Anne Georgulas, from allowing James to begin hormone replacement therapy.
Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for 16 counties following severe weather
Three confirmed tornadoes hit North Texas on Sunday night, with the strongest being an EF-3 that struck North Dallas.
Mayor Adler details homeless ordinance 'clarifications,' Governor Abbott responds
The most notable change: no camping on any sidewalk anywhere in the City of Austin.
Abbott says Austin has 'taken a meaningful step' with new homeless camping ordinances
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the City of Austin has 'taken a meaningful step.'