Austin's homeless dilemma moves back to front burner
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
The homeless dilemma essentially went unchecked for several months and was put on the back burner because of the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic.
In Austin City Council races, three winners, two runoffs ahead
The runoff for Alison Alter vs Jennifer Virden and Jimmy Flannigan vs. Mackenzie Kelly will happen on Dec.15.
The runoff for Alison Alter vs Jennifer Virden and Jimmy Flannigan vs. Mackenzie Kelly will happen on Dec.15.
Prop A passes, allowing CapMetro to move forward with Project Connect
The results Tuesday night showed 58 percent of Austin voters for Proposition A, 41 percent against.
The results Tuesday night showed 58 percent of Austin voters for Proposition A, 41 percent against.
Manley: Austin police on tactical alert, ready to deploy if needed
Details were sparse, as Manley explained he could not disclose the departments plans regarding potential unrest surrounding the elections.
Details were sparse, as Manley explained he could not disclose the departments plans regarding potential unrest surrounding the elections.
Austin voters approve Prop A, or Project Connect, and Prop B
Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.
Austin voters decided to approve Proposition A or Project Connect, a potential solution for traffic, mobility, and climate change.
Candidates running for Austin City Council in 2020 election
Five Austin City Council seats are up for election this year with four incumbents hoping to be re-elected. Issues the candidates say are important to address in the city include the COVID-19 pandemic, health and economic disparities, and police reform.
Five Austin City Council seats are up for election this year with four incumbents hoping to be re-elected. Issues the candidates say are important to address in the city include the COVID-19 pandemic, health and economic disparities, and police reform.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Seven
District Seven is nestled in the West and Northwest parts of town. Council member Leslie Pool and political newcomer Morgan Witt are both vying for the seat.
District Seven is nestled in the West and Northwest parts of town. Council member Leslie Pool and political newcomer Morgan Witt are both vying for the seat.
CapMetro offering free rides all day on Election Day
CapMetro has provided a list online of polling locations matched with transit options to help riders find which route will best help them vote.
CapMetro has provided a list online of polling locations matched with transit options to help riders find which route will best help them vote.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Two
Austin City Council District Two encompasses the south and southeast portions of Austin south of downtown. With mayor pro-tem Delia Garza leaving her seat for the county attorney spot, this is the only seat with no incumbent.
Austin City Council District Two encompasses the south and southeast portions of Austin south of downtown. With mayor pro-tem Delia Garza leaving her seat for the county attorney spot, this is the only seat with no incumbent.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Four
A look at where the candidates stand, from the smaller issues to the controversial ones like the pandemic.
A look at where the candidates stand, from the smaller issues to the controversial ones like the pandemic.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Ten
There are six people vying for Austin City Council's District 10 seat including councilmember Alison Alter.
There are six people vying for Austin City Council's District 10 seat including councilmember Alison Alter.
Netflix is raising its subscription prices
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.
While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.
Meet the candidates running for Austin City Council District Six
Voters in this area of Austin have a highly contested decision to make: keep incumbent Flannigan, or go an entirely different direction with either Harrison, Mushtaler, or Kelly.
Voters in this area of Austin have a highly contested decision to make: keep incumbent Flannigan, or go an entirely different direction with either Harrison, Mushtaler, or Kelly.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Tampa woman made 42,000 fraudulent Amazon returns in past 5 years, detectives say
Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.
Over the course of five years, detectives said the Tampa woman received over $100,000 in reimbursements for 42,000 fraudulent returns to Amazon through 31 different accounts.
Disney unveils its holiday merchandise, has a unique 2020 item included
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Free Chick-fil-A gift basket offer circulating on Facebook is a hoax
A fake Chick-fil-A Facebook post claiming to be giving away free gift baskets has been circulating on Facebook.
A fake Chick-fil-A Facebook post claiming to be giving away free gift baskets has been circulating on Facebook.
Facebook demands shut down of ad-targeting data collection tool
Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.
Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.
FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.