FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler responds to pause on reopening Texas
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's latest decision to pause the reopening of Texas as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the state.
Austin businesses now ordered to require face masks
Mayor Steve Adler has issued a new order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on June 22 and lasts until August 15.
Mayor Adler issues new supplemental order requiring face coverings effective immediately
The order says that the plan must require at a minimum for all employees and visitors to wear face coverings while in the business, except in certain circumstances.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins 8 other Texas mayors in asking Abbott for face-covering regulations
The letter says when it comes to face coverings “A one-size-fits-all approach is not the best option. And we should trust local officials to make informed choices about health policy.”
Austin enters stage four of COVID-19 response, stay home order extended
The key indicator was an increase in the seven-day average in hospital admissions.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss protests and APD's response
Several incidents during last weekend's protests have led to an investigation and a discussion over the use of force by Austin police officers.
Austin Police Association invites local leaders to planned protest at APD headquarters
APA's president Ken Casaday has invited Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Council Members, City of Austin Public Safety Commissioners, and Director of Office of Police Oversight to join him and other officers.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin Mayor Steve Adler on weekend protests, violence
Austin Mayor Steve Adler discusses the recent protests and violence over the weekend and Austin's continued response to COVID-19.
City of Austin extends Stay Home, Work Safe order to June 15
The order extension continues most all the provisions from the prior city order, including the mandates to stay at home except as specifically allowed, avoid gatherings, observe social distancing, and wear face coverings.
Mayor Adler, local leaders announce guidelines to reopen economy amid COVID-19
Local leaders are stressing the importance of keeping new COVID-19 hospitalizations to under 20 admissions a day.
City officials shocked by crowds in bars, clubs, other places over Memorial Day weekend
Dr. Escott says for the next year we are going to have to be very careful when we are outside our homes, and that message has not changed.
Texas bars open their doors to customers for the first time in almost two months
Mayor Steve Adler says it might be too soon to be opening bars back up, but says the best thing to do is keep an eye on the COVID-19 case numbers.
Austin City Council approves relief for live music venues
The resolution also directs staff to consider strategies such as adjusting fees and permitting requirements for music venues and considering using the Live Music Fund for payroll assistance.
New risk-based guidelines released to help community stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic
Officials plan to hold a 10 a.m. news conference to provide more information about the color-coded chart.
Texas AG’s office calls Austin-Travis County public health orders unlawful
The letter alleges current orders restrict essential businesses, like houses of worship. Adler said the city’s Stay Home and Work Safe order has consistently changed to complement the changes the governor’s office made.
Public urged to continue to follow guidelines as confirmed COVID-19 cases increase in Travis County
More than 55 new cases have been reported and it brings the total number of cases in Travis County to more than 2,000.
Stay-at-home order extended for Travis County
"Really the only change is that we have now included the reopen businesses that the Governor had included as exceptions to the general stay-at-home orders," Adler said.
Mayor: Masks will remain "mandatory" in Austin, but there will be no civil or criminal penalty for not wearing them
Monday, Governor Greg Abbott, issued an executive order, saying local officials cannot impose penalties on residents who don’t wear masks.
Austin City Council discusses plans after state stay-at-home order expires
The council's work session is set to begin at 9 a.m. and they will be joined by a panel of experts to talk about COVID-19 related issues directly affecting Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what the governor's plan to reopen Texas means for Austin.