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 Freda s 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 Gravell, Commissioner Cynthia Long as well as Austin council members Ann Kitchen and Mackenzie Kelly. The images are grainy but they clearly show a long-awaited discussion between the two governmental bodies apparently has started.
Williamson County wants 180-day pause on Austinâs homeless hotel plan
Williamson County wants 180-day pause on Austinâs 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 County Commissioners Court made a formal request for the city to hold off for 180 days. It’s because they learned about this project a few days ago.