Capital Metro offering FREE rides after 5 pm on New Year's Eve

CapMetro is offering free rides on New Year's Eve night through its Night Owl service, which runs between popular late-night locations.

Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021

From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.

Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping

The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.

Hundreds of flights get canceled in third day of mass cancellations

FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl talks with travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about their post-Christmas travel.

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership

Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site

Amazon adds 2,000 new jobs through Austin Tech Hub expansion

Amazon is leasing a fourth building at The Domain to accommodate the addition of 2,000 new jobs in its Austin Tech Hub.

Art installation adds 'fantastical destinations' to Austin-Bergstrom

Brooklyn-based artist Janet Zweig created the interactive artwork that takes the form of a regular gate at the airport but is much more mysterious than meets the eye.

Are you flying out of AUS this week? What travelers should know

Airport officials recommend arriving at least two hours early for domestic flights, and three hours early for international.

YouTube TV, Disney reach deal to resume channels

YouTube TV subscribers should see Disney-owned channels trickle back into their lineup now that the two sides have agreed on a new contract.

YouTube TV drops channels owned by Disney from its lineup

YouTube TV subscribers will be without channels owned by Disney for the foreseeable future after the two sides failed to reach an agreement by Friday’s deadline.

CapMetro's "Art on the Bus" contest chooses participating schools

Four schools have been chosen to participate in CapMetro's "Art on the Bus", contest in which the winning school's art gets displays on transit vehicles.

AUS advises travelers to gear up for a busy holiday travel season

The Austin Bergstrom International Airport wants travelers to know what's coming– which is a busier than usual holiday season.

Greg Casar endorses Jose "Chito" Vela for his City Council seat

Austin City Council member Greg Casar announces his endorsement of Jose "Chito" Vela for the Jan. 25 District 4 special election.

CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route

This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.

Google memo lays out plan to fire employees who don't comply with vaccine mandate: report

Unvaccinated employees at Google may soon have to use the search engine to find job openings. A new company memo shows the company putting its workers on notice to comply with their vaccine policies or lose their jobs.

Austin-Travis County extends ordinance allowing enforcement of COVID-19 rules

Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.

CapMetro transit tunnel will bring rebuild of 4th Street

Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.