FOX 7 Discussion: Summit to address unsheltered homelessness in Austin
Rebecca Thomas talks to Lynn Meredith, the summit chair, about the different recommendations Austin has been giving to change its approach to homelessness.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler speaks out against anti-Asian attacks
Austin Mayor Steve Adler is speaking out against the recent increase in crimes that target the country's Asian American Pacific Islander community.
Texas AG sues Austin, Travis County over mask mandate
The Texas AG’s office has officially filed suit in district court to ask for a temporary restraining order on the local mask rule until a hearing is held.
State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
‘We’ll see you in court’: State, City of Austin battle over mask mandate
In Austin and Travis County masks are still mandatory. The fear of a possible surge from the upcoming Spring Break is reason enough to go against the state according to County Judge Andy Brown.
Austin pushes back against Abbott’s decision to lift mask mandate
The City of Austin is pushing back against Governor Abbott's decision to lift the mask mandate on March 10.
‘Now is too soon to return to normal’: says Austin’s health authority
If things continue this way, Escott said he may recommend we drop down to stage three risk guidelines and possibly flirt with stage two in the late spring. But that doesn't mean letting down your guard.
TX State Rep. files bill to rename part of I-35 in Austin 'Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway'
Republican Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has filed a bill in the Texas House of Representatives asking that a portion of I-35 in Austin be renamed the Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway.
Austin looking at all legal options to prevent future crisis
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
City of Austin distributes cases of water to people in need
Cases and cases of water were unloaded from truck beds across Austin Sunday for those without access to safe drinking water.
Central Texas faces water shortage due to severe winter weather
County and City officials have been working around the clock to get water from all over the country and bring it to Austin.
Travis County judge prohibits car washing services until Feb. 25
County Judge Andy Brown is also calling for Travis County residents to conserve water as much as possible.
City’s decision to purchase hotel to house homeless upsets residents, businesses
Residents and business owners say they're all for housing Austin's homeless but they feel putting them in one NW Austin hotel will cause more problems.
Save Austin Now calls for audit of city's spending on homeless
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin
Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.
Officials working to open alternative care site at Austin Convention Center
Officials in Austin and Travis County are working to open space in the Austin Convention Center to care for COVID-19 patients as hospitalizations in Texas set a record high for the 13th consecutive day.
Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew
The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.
District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County
After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Steve Adler talks about vaccines in Austin
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marin Austin to talk about how distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will work in the City of Austin.