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Kelly: I think that people in the city of Austin didnt like, especially my district, didnt like the direction that the city was headed, which is what got me interested in running for office this time around. I think that homelessness, which was a big part of my campaign, and a lack of action on taking care of the people who are unsheltered, really resonated with my community. I think that we were headed in a poor direction with defunding the police. And, you know, theres always better ways to d...

City leaders vote in Austin election as Prop B debate continues This morning Mayor Adler and county officials cast their ballots in the City of Austin elections. AUSTIN, Texas - After becoming ill and living on the streets for years, Alvin Sanderson has seen a lot. "I’ve seen a lot of misery, a lot of things a normal person would be scared of," said Sanderson, who is voting against Proposition B for the city of Austin. Right now, people can camp anywhere, with certain exceptions. If passed, ...

Williamson County leaders to testify over bill regarding homeless hotel purchase Drew Knight Replay Video UP NEXT On Wednesday, Williamson County leaders plan to testify as the Texas House takes up House Bill 1803, relating to the requiring of county approval for the proposed purchase of a property to be converted into a space to house the homeless. This comes as the City of Austin has been in talks to purchase the Candlewood Suites, a hotel in the Williamson County area, in or...

Last month, the Austin City Council voted to buy the hotel for $9.5 million. The goal is to house people experiencing homelessness.

Williamson County and the city of Austin are in dispute over the decision to buy a hotel in Northwest Austin and convert it into a homeless shelter.

Williamson County commissioners on Tuesday approved hiring lawyers to explore legal options, including filing a lawsuit, to prevent the city of Austin from using a hotel to house homeless people. Last week, the Austin City Council approved spending $9.5 million to buy the Candlewood Suites at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd., an area of Austin that is in Williamson County. Commissioners had asked the Austin City Council last week to delay its decision to buy the hotel for six months because they had o...

Williamson County considering hiring law firm over homeless hotel Williamson County considering hiring law firm over hotel for homeless Williamson County commissioners are considering hiring a law firm for a potential courtroom showdown with the City of Austin. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - In the parking lot of Fredas Restaurant on Pecan Park, in Northwest Austin, is where a very informal gathering took place Monday. Security cameras recorded the early morning tour by Williamson County Judge Bill...

Williamson County wants 180-day pause on Austin’s homeless hotel plan Williamson County wants 180-day pause on Austin’s homeless hotel plan The goal is to convince the city to do an economic impact study, similar to what the city requires private developers to do. AUSTIN, Texas - Candlewood Suites is located in the Williamson County portion of NW Austin. The city wants to buy it and transform the property into a homeless shelter and resource center. Tuesday, members of the Williamson ...

Austin City Council is expected to discuss and possibly vote on purchasing two Austin hotels to use as housing for the homeless.