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"When you hear the phone ring for 15 minutes and you can't get to anybody to help you is the worst nightmare that you could have."

An Austin, Texas, woman says her husband died of a heart attack as she sat on hold with 911 for more than 15 minutes as staffing shortages continue to cause issues in the city.

Republicans and Democrats in the county will decide who their party's nominees will be in the November general election.

Incumbent Margaret Gómez takes narrow victory in Democratic primary, but only 219 votes separates her from Susanna Ledesma-Woody.

Two incumbent Travis County commissioner face primary challenges, while newcomers square off in county clerk race.

The Airport Hilton was presented as a better site for Austin's homeless versus the currently proposed Candlewood Suites hotel in Northwest Austin.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler defends controversial homeless policy. Homelessness and homeless camping remain a major issue in Austin despite the city’s voters’ overwhelming rejection of the permissive camping policy Mayor Steve Adler and the city council approved in 2019. That policy allowed nearly unfettered camping citywide, leading very quickly to tent cities popping up in medians, under overpasses, and on sidewalks in front of businesses all over the city. The city council has approved the ...

Activists claim city camp map is example of Austins racist policies Activists claim city camp map is example of Austins racist policies Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - The historic Evergreen Cemetery in East Austin has been named one of 45 locations on a map released by the city of Austin that identifies possible locations for homeless encampments. "Some of these places aren�...

Tovo's resolution outlines an approach with a proposal to create campsites with security, lighting, restrooms, and storage.

Stop Candlewood group to deliver community letters to Austin City Council advising against hotel purchase Homeowners and businesses in the area have said that the decision to purchase the hotel was made without any warning to them. Author: KVUE News Staff Updated: 12:08 PM CDT May 4, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — With the Austin City Council set to discuss the purchase of the Candlewood Suites in Williamson County this week, opponents of the idea are rallying once again...