Austin City Council voted on several new plans to help homeless community
People in Austin will get the chance to take a vote of their own on the city's controversial homeless policies this coming May.
People in Austin will get the chance to take a vote of their own on the city's controversial homeless policies this coming May.
Austin City Council denounces violent extremism at U.S. Capitol
The Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution denouncing the Jan. 6 riots at the United States Capitol.
The Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution denouncing the Jan. 6 riots at the United States Capitol.
Austin City Council set to take up proposal to buy second hotel to house homeless
Austin City Council is set to take up a proposal Thursday to buy a second hotel to house the homeless, and another that would effectively ban camping in certain areas.
Austin City Council is set to take up a proposal Thursday to buy a second hotel to house the homeless, and another that would effectively ban camping in certain areas.
Group pushes for ‘strong-mayor’ government system in Austin
Lining up the mayoral election with the presidential, eliminating runoffs, and increasing the power of the mayor are some examples of what the change would include.
Lining up the mayoral election with the presidential, eliminating runoffs, and increasing the power of the mayor are some examples of what the change would include.
Texas senator joins debate about converting hotel into homeless shelter
The group that gathered along Pecan Park is protesting a plan by the city of Austin to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel near Lakeline Mall.
The group that gathered along Pecan Park is protesting a plan by the city of Austin to purchase the Candlewood Suites hotel near Lakeline Mall.
Austin City Council to vote on reinstating homeless camping ban
The resolution, led by Ann Kitchen, would bring back the homeless camping ban to areas deemed unsafe.
The resolution, led by Ann Kitchen, would bring back the homeless camping ban to areas deemed unsafe.
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.
The goal is to convince the city to do an economic impact study; similar to what the city requires private developers to do.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
New federal regulations bolster Cap Metro's face mask requirement
Bandanas and other single-ply fabric coverings now do not meet the new federal requirement and will be prohibited.
Bandanas and other single-ply fabric coverings now do not meet the new federal requirement and will be prohibited.
Find out what Amazon’s Arlington HQ2 is expected to look like
Amazon is revealing its designs for its upcoming "HQ2" facility in Arlington on Tuesday.
Amazon is revealing its designs for its upcoming "HQ2" facility in Arlington on Tuesday.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
TSA to enforce mask requirements in all airports, including ABIA
Travelers under the age of 2 and those with a disability will not be affected by this new rule.
Travelers under the age of 2 and those with a disability will not be affected by this new rule.
Save Austin Now calls for audit of city's spending on homeless
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Save Austin Now wants the audit to especially focus on housing facilities purchased since July 2019.
Dozens protest proposed purchase of hotel to house the homeless
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Dozens gathered to protest the proposed purchase with community members audibly voicing with chants of “no to Candlewood” filling the sidewalk.
Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Austin City Council to vote to separate forensics lab from APD
The funds to create a new Forensic Science Department will come from the $150 million cut from APD as part of the city's budget approved last year.
The funds to create a new Forensic Science Department will come from the $150 million cut from APD as part of the city's budget approved last year.
City of Austin names Carol Johnson as first Civil Rights Officer
Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
Austin buys hotel to transform into supportive housing for homeless
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
The Texas Bungalows Hotel and Suites will soon be transformed into supportive housing for Austin's homeless.
Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasts tech rivals ahead of user privacy update
Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.
Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.