City prepares for 2025 ACL Music Festival
Austin's biggest music event is back, and the city is gearing up to welcome 75,000 people a day. Whether you're going or not, there are things you'll want to know ahead of the packed two weekends ahead.
Austin's biggest music event is back, and the city is gearing up to welcome 75,000 people a day. Whether you're going or not, there are things you'll want to know ahead of the packed two weekends ahead.
Austin firefighters' new contract touts higher pay
The four-year tentative agreement between the City of Austin and the Firefighters Association includes immediate pay raises and a move to a reduced work week, pending ratification and City Council approval.
The four-year tentative agreement between the City of Austin and the Firefighters Association includes immediate pay raises and a move to a reduced work week, pending ratification and City Council approval.
How customers can check eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
City of Austin in its final stages of relocating controversial homeless center
The City of Austin is in its final stages of relocating its Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, which has long been under scrutiny from the community. However, the proposed new location is also facing some pushback.
The City of Austin is in its final stages of relocating its Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, which has long been under scrutiny from the community. However, the proposed new location is also facing some pushback.
Austin Animal Center no longer required to notify APA! before spaying pregnant animals
Austin City Council voted to allow the Austin Animal Center to spay pregnant animals without contacting a rescue organization first. This is to help with overcrowding and budget issues.
Austin City Council voted to allow the Austin Animal Center to spay pregnant animals without contacting a rescue organization first. This is to help with overcrowding and budget issues.
Amazon to pay $2.5B for tricking customers into Prime memberships, FTC alleges
Millions of Amazon customers may be eligible for refunds following a historic settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Millions of Amazon customers may be eligible for refunds following a historic settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Controversial Austin homeless center is moving locations
The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.
The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! pulled by ABC stations over host's Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah.
Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah.
Amazon spending $1B on employee raises, health care
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
1 dead, several injured after pickup truck crashes into CapMetro bus
One person is dead and several others were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a CapMetro bus on Wednesday.
One person is dead and several others were injured after a pickup truck crashed into a CapMetro bus on Wednesday.
Apple rolls out iOS 26 update with new design and features — what to know
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Paddlefish at Disney Springs robbed by goggles-wearing, masked man: Deputies
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported robbery overnight at Paddlefish, a popular restaurant at Disney Springs.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported robbery overnight at Paddlefish, a popular restaurant at Disney Springs.
Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
Uber accused of denying service to people with disabilities, DOJ lawsuit claims
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.
Apple unveils new iPhone 17 series lineup
Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.
Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.