Council approves $10M in utility bill relief, other measures
Austin City Council approved a series of measures designed to avoid high utility bills as a result of last month’s extreme freezing temperatures.
Austin City Council approved a series of measures designed to avoid high utility bills as a result of last month’s extreme freezing temperatures.
Austin city leaders discuss Black Austin Restitution Resolution
If passed, the resolution would acknowledge the City of Austin's role in disenfranchising Black residents.
If passed, the resolution would acknowledge the City of Austin's role in disenfranchising Black residents.
Construction resumes on Universal Orlando's Epic Universe
Universal says the restart will result in hundreds of jobs within Universal and thousands of jobs across Central Florida.
Universal says the restart will result in hundreds of jobs within Universal and thousands of jobs across Central Florida.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
It was unclear how many Disney employees would be affected by the store closures.
It was unclear how many Disney employees would be affected by the store closures.
Austin Energy, Austin Water officials hold winter storm briefing
Officials with Austin Energy and Austin Water are speaking with Austin City Council members regarding the February winter storm.
Officials with Austin Energy and Austin Water are speaking with Austin City Council members regarding the February winter storm.
Save Austin Now PAC wins lawsuit over ballot language
The Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Save Austin Now PAC's lawsuit alleging that ballot language passed by the Austin City Council was unfair, prejudicial, and distorts the actual petition language
The Texas Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Save Austin Now PAC's lawsuit alleging that ballot language passed by the Austin City Council was unfair, prejudicial, and distorts the actual petition language
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Disney reveals photos of new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT
Disney shared new photos of its construction over the weekend, showing off its stage and five floating platforms positioned like a compass.
Disney shared new photos of its construction over the weekend, showing off its stage and five floating platforms positioned like a compass.
Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Council works to address lingering issues from winter storm
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Austin looking at all legal options to prevent future crisis
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
On Thursday, the Austin City Council will hold a special-called meeting to address immediate needs following the severe winter storm last week.
Facebook says it will soon lift ban on Australians sharing, viewing news on its platform
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Help still needed in Austin community as power, water returns
The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community.
The power is on and the water is back for most people in Austin, but there is still help needed throughout the community.
Austin: Public information requests delayed due to winter weather
The city says the suspension will allow departments involved in the response to the winter weather to continue to provide life-saving assistance.
The city says the suspension will allow departments involved in the response to the winter weather to continue to provide life-saving assistance.
Brothers bust out celebratory 'worm' after being surprised with trip to Disney World
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
A pair of brothers from Avoca, Pennsylvania, excitedly showed some impressive dance moves after they were surprised with a trip to Disney World.
4 councilmembers call on city manager for citywide food distribution
Four Austin City Councilmembers have co-signed a letter to the City Manager asking for a citywide food distribution operation.
Four Austin City Councilmembers have co-signed a letter to the City Manager asking for a citywide food distribution operation.
Walt Disney World unveils plans for 50th anniversary celebration
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.