Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Uber, Lyft riders see increased prices, wait times
Uber and Lyft drivers tell FOX 7 Austin that there is a higher demand and riders are using rideshares nonstop.
Uber and Lyft drivers tell FOX 7 Austin that there is a higher demand and riders are using rideshares nonstop.
Holiday air travel provides rebound to pre-pandemic traffic
Airport officials are seeing a big rebound in traffic, but say it's not yet a full recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Airport officials are seeing a big rebound in traffic, but say it's not yet a full recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to officially step down in July, Andy Jassy to become CEO
Andy Jassy, the incoming CEO, will take the helm on July 5, while Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.
Andy Jassy, the incoming CEO, will take the helm on July 5, while Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
‘Save Austin Now’ launches petition to address APD budget, staffing
Save Austin Now has crafted a petition in response to the Austin City Council's vote last year to take funds from APD's budget and reallocate them.
Save Austin Now has crafted a petition in response to the Austin City Council's vote last year to take funds from APD's budget and reallocate them.
City Hall campers set up their own armed security guards
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.
Disneyland Resort to reopen to out-of-state visitors beginning June 15
As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.
As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.
Amazon buying MGM with hopes of filling Prime video streaming service
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
Activists claim city camp map is example of Austin's racist policies
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich
The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.
The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.
Disney World offering discounts to teachers and first responders who stay here this summer
Hotels at Disney Springs have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14
Hotels at Disney Springs have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14
Internal document: Several APD specialized units dissolving amid budget cuts
An internal document shared confidentially with FOX 7 indicates several specialized units within the Austin Police Department could be dissolved as early as August 1.
An internal document shared confidentially with FOX 7 indicates several specialized units within the Austin Police Department could be dissolved as early as August 1.
Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
92-year-old veteran who works at Disney World honored with flag ceremony
Alex works in Magic Kingdom and is loved by his fellow cast members. His team honored him with a flag ceremony on Saturday, National Armed Forces Day.
Alex works in Magic Kingdom and is loved by his fellow cast members. His team honored him with a flag ceremony on Saturday, National Armed Forces Day.
City releases more details on proposed sanctioned homeless campsites
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
The resolution directs the city manager to provide information and analysis on the possibility of sanctioned encampments for the homeless in Austin.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
AJC urges city, county to use ARP money on housing homeless
The Austin Justice Coalition is calling on the city and Travis County to devote $200 million from the federal government to solve the homeless crisis in Austin.
The Austin Justice Coalition is calling on the city and Travis County to devote $200 million from the federal government to solve the homeless crisis in Austin.
Capital Metro bringing back Saturday MetroRail service on May 29
The agency says Saturday rail service returns because it has received increased interest from the community for weekend rail options.
The agency says Saturday rail service returns because it has received increased interest from the community for weekend rail options.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.