Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Austin Police Association PAC asks council members to return campaign donations
On Friday, the PAC wrote to city leaders who took the pledge asking them to return any money they had received.
On Friday, the PAC wrote to city leaders who took the pledge asking them to return any money they had received.
CapMetro to make Juneteenth a company holiday beginning next year
In a letter addressed to CapMetro employees, CEO Randy Clarke announced that Juneteenth will be a designated company holiday for all employees beginning in 2021.
In a letter addressed to CapMetro employees, CEO Randy Clarke announced that Juneteenth will be a designated company holiday for all employees beginning in 2021.
Council member Casar donates campaign donations from APA to Austin Justice Coalition
Casar responded on Twitter that he will donate the funds he received from APA, as opposed to returning the money.
Casar responded on Twitter that he will donate the funds he received from APA, as opposed to returning the money.
How to Help: Austin launches campaign to connect volunteers, donors, organizations responding to COVID-19
Supported by Austin-based tech company GivePulse, the How to Help campaign acts as a one-stop-shop for safe and meaningful contributions to community
Supported by Austin-based tech company GivePulse, the How to Help campaign acts as a one-stop-shop for safe and meaningful contributions to community
Hong Kong Disneyland reopens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
The park was able to reopen after a drop in coronavirus cases.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
Austin approves temporary bike lanes on Congress Avenue
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
The item further directs the city manager to provide recommendations to city council for scaling down and/or retaining the protected bike lanes when social distancing is no longer required.
Petition to reinstate camping ban in Austin receives 10,000 signatures
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
According to the nonprofit, if they receive 20,000 validated signatures from Austin residents by July 18, the ordinance will be placed on the November ballot.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
Former Travis County Sheriff asks state lawmakers to ‘rescue Austin and APD’ from city council
He said Austin police should no longer have to answer to City Council.
He said Austin police should no longer have to answer to City Council.
Austin City Council approves speed reductions on many streets
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
The changes are designed to improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets for all road users, including people riding bikes and walking, and those who are mobility impaired.
CapMetro opens Pinnacle Park & Ride at Austin Community College
CapMetro says the new location offers better connections for riders living in southwest Austin.
CapMetro says the new location offers better connections for riders living in southwest Austin.
Amazon considers removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report
Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.
Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.
FOX 7 Discussion: Reforming Austin Police
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison joins FOX 7 Austin to speak on Austin City Council reshaping the police department after two weeks of protests.
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison joins FOX 7 Austin to speak on Austin City Council reshaping the police department after two weeks of protests.
AJC praises council for police reform items; union questions speed of action
Police budget talks will begin in July, with a budget release happening in August.
Police budget talks will begin in July, with a budget release happening in August.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Amazon to open delivery station in Buda
According to the Buda EDC, the delivery station is expected to open in 2020.
According to the Buda EDC, the delivery station is expected to open in 2020.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.