Project Connect receives $900K grant for anti-displacement efforts
The grant comes only one month after Austinites voted to fund Project Connect, and it is the first example of federal funding Capital Metro says it expects to secure to support the program.
The grant comes only one month after Austinites voted to fund Project Connect, and it is the first example of federal funding Capital Metro says it expects to secure to support the program.
California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.
Alter, Virden to face-off in Dec. 15 runoff for District 10 seat
In the general election, incumbent Alison Alter won 34 percent of the vote, challenger Jennifer Virden won 25 percent, bringing them to a runoff.
In the general election, incumbent Alison Alter won 34 percent of the vote, challenger Jennifer Virden won 25 percent, bringing them to a runoff.
‘Black Panther 2’ will not recast T’Challa in honor of Chadwick Boseman
The announcement comes as The Walt Disney Co. announced a hefty lineup of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.
The announcement comes as The Walt Disney Co. announced a hefty lineup of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.
Council approves more COVID relief funds for musicians, extends eviction moratorium
Austin City Council has established a fund to help local live music venues financially until it is safe for them to reopen.
Austin City Council has established a fund to help local live music venues financially until it is safe for them to reopen.
Austin-Bergstrom to soon offer direct flights to Hawaii
Starting in April, people will be able to fly nonstop from Austin to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines.
Starting in April, people will be able to fly nonstop from Austin to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines.
Austin mayor wants to begin police cadet classes this spring
The mayor and council members said they left the option of one or two cadet classes on the table in 2021, as long as the training academy materials were revised and approved prior to the classes beginning.
The mayor and council members said they left the option of one or two cadet classes on the table in 2021, as long as the training academy materials were revised and approved prior to the classes beginning.
Salvation Army of Austin to receive $2.5M grant from Jeff Bezos fund
The Salvation Army of Austin is the only nonprofit in Texas to receive the third annual grant.
The Salvation Army of Austin is the only nonprofit in Texas to receive the third annual grant.
48 states, federal regulators bring antitrust action against Facebook
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Apple unveils AirPods Max headphones with $549 price tag
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
City of Austin names Ed Van Eenoo as new Chief Financial Officer
The City of Austin has named Ed Van Eenoo as the new Chief Financial Officer.
The City of Austin has named Ed Van Eenoo as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
How phones can alert you to COVID-19 exposure
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.
Early voting open for Austin City Council, AISD district runoffs
Four races are on the ballot: Council District 6, Council District 10, AISD District 5, and AISD District 8 at-large.
Four races are on the ballot: Council District 6, Council District 10, AISD District 5, and AISD District 8 at-large.
Early voting begins, Flannigan, Kelly to face off in runoff election
District Six voters will have a contrasting choice to make as incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly go head to head in a runoff election on Dec. 15.
District Six voters will have a contrasting choice to make as incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly go head to head in a runoff election on Dec. 15.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Amazon hiring spree adds 1,400 workers per day
Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Disney donates fountains' coins to Central Florida homeless shelter
Disney reportedly collects and sorts the coins periodically before donating them to a local charity.
Disney reportedly collects and sorts the coins periodically before donating them to a local charity.