Former ATX Council member: “They are playing politics with the safety of our community”
“They are playing politics with the safety of our community.”
“They are playing politics with the safety of our community.”
Future cadets who moved for Austin police academy feel 'lied to'
The Austin Police Association said that class would've been the department's most diverse.
The Austin Police Association said that class would've been the department's most diverse.
Amazon cuts delivery contract jobs with 7 companies
1,205 drivers will lose their jobs over the next few months.
1,205 drivers will lose their jobs over the next few months.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Austin City Council cuts millions of dollars from APD budget, approves fiscal year budget
$150 million will be cut from the Austin Police Department.
$150 million will be cut from the Austin Police Department.
Austin city council takes up budget, defunding police department
This week council will vote on a budget adoption but will $100 million be taken from APD? Many are hoping yes.
This week council will vote on a budget adoption but will $100 million be taken from APD? Many are hoping yes.
FOX 7 Discussion: Talking about defunding APD with Austin Mayor Steve Adler
Amind calls to defund the Austin Police Department, the Austin City Council will vote on the city's budget this week - and consider cuts to APD's funding. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how this could change Austin's response to public safety.
Amind calls to defund the Austin Police Department, the Austin City Council will vote on the city's budget this week - and consider cuts to APD's funding. Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how this could change Austin's response to public safety.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Man arrested for threatening CapMetro bus driver during argument about facemask
The driver says Degay was threatening to kill him, saying "I paid my fare," and pointed the scissor at him with a jabbing motion.
The driver says Degay was threatening to kill him, saying "I paid my fare," and pointed the scissor at him with a jabbing motion.
Google announces earthquake alert system for California Android devices
Google announced t will send earthquake alerts to Android devices in California with a new technology.
Google announced t will send earthquake alerts to Android devices in California with a new technology.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Scam alert: Viral Facebook post promoting 3 free Little Caesars pizzas is fake
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
Starbucks providing $55,000 grant to Central Texas Food Bank
The food bank says that the money will support its mobile pantries and enable it to sustain the program across its 21-county service territory.
The food bank says that the money will support its mobile pantries and enable it to sustain the program across its 21-county service territory.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Austin Justice Coalition releases 'No Confidence' video about APD Chief Manley
AJC is also asking people to sign a petition asking for Chief Manley's resignation.
AJC is also asking people to sign a petition asking for Chief Manley's resignation.
Austin City Council, CapMetro create Austin Transit Partnership to implement Project Connect
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
In the coming weeks, Austin City Council is anticipated to order an election to approve the Project Connect tax rate.
Save Austin Now's petition to reinstate city's camping ban ruled invalid
The petition was ruled invalid after signatures were removed during the validation process.
The petition was ruled invalid after signatures were removed during the validation process.
City Council proposes eliminating mounted patrol from APD
Council members said eliminating mounted patrol would result in cuts of about $2 million to APD.
Council members said eliminating mounted patrol would result in cuts of about $2 million to APD.