Austin City Council forecasts rising budget deficits
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
Austin City Council to decide whether city can fund I-35 cap and stitch project
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Urinal, divorce papers, bucket of beans: Uber shares its 2025 Lost & Found index
Sometimes you just forget your 5-gallon bucket of beans.
Sometimes you just forget your 5-gallon bucket of beans.
Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Amazon sending fleet of satellites to space in step to provide internet for customers
Amazon said its Project Kuiper will provide high-speed, low-latency internet to almost any location on Earth.
Amazon said its Project Kuiper will provide high-speed, low-latency internet to almost any location on Earth.
Thieves reportedly confess to stealing from Whole Foods out of spite for Jeff Bezos
'If a billionaire can steal from me, I can scrape a little off the top, too,' one man confessing to theft said.
'If a billionaire can steal from me, I can scrape a little off the top, too,' one man confessing to theft said.
TikTok bidding war: Amazon reportedly casts last-minute offer
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Amazon planning to extend Prime Day 2025 to a four-day shopping event
Prime Day has been limited to two days since 2015.
Prime Day has been limited to two days since 2015.
Austin City Council approves strategic plan for Austin Animal Center
The Austin City Council passed a five-year strategic plan for improving the Austin Animal Center. There is also a change in leadership.
The Austin City Council passed a five-year strategic plan for improving the Austin Animal Center. There is also a change in leadership.
Austin City Council votes to extend license plate reader pilot program
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
Disney World in Florida unveils summer deals, including half-price tickets, new shows, parade
Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.
Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.
Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility to keep up with demand
Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility. Officials say the facility is aging and needs to keep up with demand.
Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility. Officials say the facility is aging and needs to keep up with demand.
FBI reportedly launching task force to crack down on Tesla vandals
The FBI has launched a national task force to investigate arsons and vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations across the country. Officials are treating the coordinated acts as domestic terrorism.
The FBI has launched a national task force to investigate arsons and vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations across the country. Officials are treating the coordinated acts as domestic terrorism.
Austin Tesla dealership bomb investigation; suspicious devices found
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating after suspicious devices were found at a Tesla dealership in North Austin.
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating after suspicious devices were found at a Tesla dealership in North Austin.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Protesters gather outside North Austin Tesla for the second week in a row
Protesters gathered outside a Tesla store in North Austin Saturday.
Protesters gathered outside a Tesla store in North Austin Saturday.
Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say
Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.
Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.
Trump official said 'buy Tesla' on TV—did it violate ethics laws?
A Trump official urged Americans to “buy Tesla” on live TV. Experts say that could violate federal ethics laws. Here’s what the rules say—and why this time, there may be no consequences.
A Trump official urged Americans to “buy Tesla” on live TV. Experts say that could violate federal ethics laws. Here’s what the rules say—and why this time, there may be no consequences.
Nearly all Tesla Cybertrucks recalled due to exterior panel that could become detached
An exterior panel could become detached while driving and create a potential road hazard or increase the crash risk.
An exterior panel could become detached while driving and create a potential road hazard or increase the crash risk.
Tesla booted from Vancouver International Auto Show over 'safety of attendees'
Vancouver International Auto Show officials said its "primary concern" was the "safety of attendees, exhibitors and staff."
Vancouver International Auto Show officials said its "primary concern" was the "safety of attendees, exhibitors and staff."