City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Watch: Couple ‘very surprised’ after they both propose at the exact same moment at Disneyland
In the heartwarming video, Samuel Bishop Macias and Javier López present each other with engagement rings outside Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland in California.
In the heartwarming video, Samuel Bishop Macias and Javier López present each other with engagement rings outside Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland in California.
CapMetro to end complimentary fares to cooling centers
The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.
The transit agency says it will continue to monitor evolving weather conditions in the Austin area.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple to fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Central Texas veterans honored in 86th annual Austin Honor Flight
An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.
An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.
Modern phone etiquette: Can Apple save the voicemail? Do we even want them to?
To call or not to call? When to text? Our new smartphone-obsessed lives have led to an entirely new bunch of rules for proper phone etiquette.
To call or not to call? When to text? Our new smartphone-obsessed lives have led to an entirely new bunch of rules for proper phone etiquette.
'Abhorrent, sickening': City Council reacts to Austin Animal Center audit
Austin City Council members say they are disgusted after an audit revealed disturbing and unsanitary conditions at the Austin Animal Center, the city's municipal animal shelter.
Austin City Council members say they are disgusted after an audit revealed disturbing and unsanitary conditions at the Austin Animal Center, the city's municipal animal shelter.
Amazon faces lawsuit over allegations of price inflation, anti-competitive practices
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.
Austin City Council member Harper-Madison to take medical leave for 60 days
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.
Council member Natasha Harper-Madison shared she will be seeking focused care for her depression and anxiety.
Amazon investing billions in AI startup Anthropic
Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.
Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.
Ground stop lifted for arriving flights at Austin airport
The FAA has lifted a ground stop for all arriving flights at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
The FAA has lifted a ground stop for all arriving flights at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Austin leaders meet with community to keep public support going for Project Connect
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
The Austin Transit Partnership is trying to move ahead with public support. A group gathered at Plaza Saltillo to hear from community leaders about what the future of Austin transit might look like.
Austin City Council addresses public safety, police oversight and homeless crisis
Public safety was top of mind in Austin during this week's city council meetings. Agenda items were focused on creating solutions to problems affecting the city. Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Public safety was top of mind in Austin during this week's city council meetings. Agenda items were focused on creating solutions to problems affecting the city. Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Amazon Prime Video will have ads in 2024, or users can pay $2.99 monthly to avoid them
Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Austin City Council approves APD's Police Reserve Force
APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.
APD has faced a shortage of officers for years, prompting the city of Austin to try different methods to ensure there are enough officers on the streets.
Austin council member Jose Velasquez proud of Hispanic representation
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.
CapMetro launches new app, fare system
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
CapMetro ambassadors will be available at several different stops and routes through the end of October to help transition riders and answer questions.
Austin to require composting collection at all multifamily communities beginning Oct 2024
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.
Multifamily properties in Austin will be required to provide tenants and employees convenient access to commercial composting services starting next October.



















