Mayor Adler calls for "quick and complete assessment" of deadly officer-involved shooting in SE Austin
The mayor released a statement over the weekend about the shooting which happened on Friday, April 24.
Austin Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
City developing emergency plan to deal with likely surge in COVID-19 cases
It's going to take even more social distancing to truly allow more capacity at hospitals. That is why just in case, the city created a surge plan, and even closed parks Easter weekend to be safe, rather than sorry, come May and June.
New Austin-Travis County campaign urges college students to stay home, stay safe
The latest city-county campaign is urging young adults, especially college students to stay home except for essential activities and to maintain a six-foot radius from everyone if needing to go outside.
Mayor Adler urges social distancing at parks and trails, it’s the law
Adler issued a stay at home order in March. Governor Greg Abbott later made a statewide order. Mayor Adler says people in Austin can still leave for essential reasons, or go jogging, however, he said he has begun to notice too many people gathering at parks and trails.
Austin Mayor Adler releasing online video series to keep public informed on COVID-19
The series is called "Got A Minute" and in the first video, Mayor Adler emphasizes the need for everyone to do their part in helping to stop the spread of the virus and save lives.
Mayor Adler signs new order, requires businesses to take further action on COVID-19
According to the Order, “Controls may include, but are not limited to, requiring each person to take a shopping cart or placing markers on the floor.” The goal is to keep people from being too close together.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on SXSW cancellation
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the unprecedented move, the local disaster declaration and what this means for the Austin economy.
Volunteers gather across Austin to count homeless population
Following ordinance changes that effectively decriminalized, camping, sitting and lying on Austin’s streets this year, Mayor Adler, is hoping that number will be higher.
Gov. Abbott responds to Mayor Adler's call for more funding for homeless
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted to Mayor Steve Adler saying "Give me one day to cut the outrageous spending of taxpayer money and devote it to homeless issues."
Austin Mayor Steve Adler looks to Gov. Abbott to provide funding to aid homelessness in Texas
A proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that the state spend more than a billion to tackle the homeless crisis has Austin Mayor Steve Adler calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to do the same.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on hotel occupancy tax negotiations
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plans to expand the Austin Convention Center and the current offer on the table from the county.
Mayor Adler calls hotel purchase 'right path' to address homelessness
The City says buying hotels is the new direction for providing support services, job training, substance abuse assistance and more.
Programs in SF, NYC help relocate homeless to Texas and other states
Mayor Steve Adler claims the majority of homeless people in Austin became homeless while living here, but members of the homeless community say otherwise.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on Project Connect
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas and Mike Warren to discuss Project Connect, a long-term vision for transportation in Austin
Austin's 'clarified' homeless camping restrictions in effect today
New rules clarifying the homeless camping restrictions went into effect Monday.
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.
Mayor Adler details homeless ordinance 'clarifications,' Governor Abbott responds
The most notable change: no camping on any sidewalk anywhere in the City of Austin.
City setbacks: Homeless Strategy Officer changes roles, Abbott sends new ultimatum
The city's Homeless Strategy Officer is transitioning to a consultant role due to "family obligations."