Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update operating system immediately
Apple issued a new warning on Tuesday urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their device software to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.
Apple issued a new warning on Tuesday urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their device software to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.
Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for homeless housing
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Council selects Natasha Harper-Madison as next Austin Mayor Pro Tem
The Austin City Council has selected District 1 council member Natasha Harper-Madison to be the next Mayor Pro Tem.
The Austin City Council has selected District 1 council member Natasha Harper-Madison to be the next Mayor Pro Tem.
Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update devices to fix 'actively exploited' security bugs
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Community reacts to council's plan to buy hotels for homeless
The city’s plan is to buy the hotel and turn it into housing for the homeless as part of the city’s hotel strategy.
The city’s plan is to buy the hotel and turn it into housing for the homeless as part of the city’s hotel strategy.
FOX 7 Discussion: How to get Austin’s homeless off the streets
'Save Austin Now' co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on what can be done to address the homeless.
'Save Austin Now' co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on what can be done to address the homeless.
Disney to change Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' of indigenous peoples
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
City Council looking at hotels to house homeless in Austin
Council Member Kelly says she plans to delay that vote so she can get feedback from those who live near the northwest site before making a decision.
Council Member Kelly says she plans to delay that vote so she can get feedback from those who live near the northwest site before making a decision.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
City Auditor selects first 8 members of Redistricting Commission
The selections were made by random drawing, says the City Auditor's Office.
The selections were made by random drawing, says the City Auditor's Office.
Amazon offers assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Walt Disney World call center employee alerts police to domestic violence victim, report says
An intuitive Walt Disney World Resort employee realized a Pennsylvania woman who called under the guise of buying theme park tickets was actually in need of help from a dangerous situation.
An intuitive Walt Disney World Resort employee realized a Pennsylvania woman who called under the guise of buying theme park tickets was actually in need of help from a dangerous situation.
APD cooperating with investigators in FBI Capitol insurrection probe
In an email chain with Austin City Council member Alison Alter, Chief Manley said he has spoken with the special agent in charge of the investigation.
In an email chain with Austin City Council member Alison Alter, Chief Manley said he has spoken with the special agent in charge of the investigation.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Carole Baskin says Netflix 'betrayed' her over 'Tiger King' portrayal, claims Joe Exotic feud was overblown
Carole Baskin became a household name in 2020 thanks to Netflix's release of "Tiger King." But the big cat enthusiast still claims the streamer delivered a portrayal of her that wasn't genuine.
Carole Baskin became a household name in 2020 thanks to Netflix's release of "Tiger King." But the big cat enthusiast still claims the streamer delivered a portrayal of her that wasn't genuine.
How do you sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine in Central Texas?
County leaders are hoping residents can be patient as the federal government allocates more doses for the most at-risk groups first.
County leaders are hoping residents can be patient as the federal government allocates more doses for the most at-risk groups first.
Abbott says Texas will reinstate ban on homeless camping if Austin doesn't
"Contrary to what Austin leaders think no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want," Abbott said on Twitter.
"Contrary to what Austin leaders think no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want," Abbott said on Twitter.
Austin’s homeless camping ban could be back on May 2021 ballot
The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.
The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.



















