City launches 'Sip Safely' pilot program to protect bar-goers downtown

The City of Austin is trying to protect people from getting their drinks spiked in downtown bars. The city has launched a pilot program called “Sip Safely."

Tesla announces price cut for certain models

Elon Musk's Tesla slashed the U.S. prices of some models on Friday after first-quarter deliveries came up short of expectations.

Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months

The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedals

After Tesla announced it was cutting its workforce, owners of Cybertrucks are learning their vehicles are under a federal safety recall.

Tesla recall on Cybertrucks: What you need to know

Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pedal can get stuck.

Google fires 28 workers after anti-Israel protests at company offices

The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.

Austin homeless shelter has 20 percent positive outcome rate: city

The Marshalling Yard homeless shelter in Austin now has a positive outcome rate of 20 percent, according to the city's homeless strategy office.

Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email

Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.

Vietnam, Cold War veterans honored at Austin airport in 90th Honor Flight

46 Texas veterans who fought in the Vietnam and Cold Wars were honored at the Austin airport on Saturday morning as they participated in the 90th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Austin City Council discusses Phase 2 of HOME initiative

The Austin City Council discussed brief details on Phase two of the HOME initiative. Phase one allows three homes to be built on a single property.

Solar eclipse travel: Austin airport expecting busy day

Solar eclipse travel is expected to result in a busy day at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Disney to tighten disability access service rules to prevent line skipping at its theme parks

Disney said the service is intended for those with a developmental disability like Autism. Theme park experts said the goal of the changes to the accessibility service is to cut down on abuse.

Tesla settles lawsuit over autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer in Mountain View

Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 crash after his Model X vehicle was operating in autopilot mode and smashed into a concrete barrier in Mountain View.