UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Travis County property taxes will increase in 2025

Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.

Apple TV+ streaming free this weekend: How to watch

What to know about streaming Apple TV+ shows and movies free during special three-day promotion to start 2025.

Apple's $95M eavesdropping lawsuit settlement: What to know

What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.

Central Texas law enforcement prepares for New Year's Eve patrols

New Year's Eve is Tuesday night, and lots of people will be heading to bars or parties to ring in 2025. But, be warned, police departments across Central Texas are stepping up patrols, looking for impaired drivers.

City of Austin to begin lighting upgrades on 14 crash-prone areas in 2025

Austin City Council recently approved a $1.7 million contract to improve street lighting at 14 different locations that are prone to crashes.

Top Google searches of 2024

Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.

Austin Energy has new 10-year climate plan

Austin Energy has a new 10-year plan for climate protection due to the City of Austin's growth.

CapMetro app will retire in March 2025 after system update

The CapMetro app is going away and riders will soon have to use tap-to-pay. This is part of a sweeping system update by CapMetro.

A closer look at Tesla Cybertruck's design following death of 3 Piedmont students

Nearly a month after three college students died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, many questions still remain. We took a closer look at the car's design and talked to experts about the car's unique features.

Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities

Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.