Bus crash near Austin airport; 1 dead, 3 others hospitalized: ATCEMS

One person has died at the hospital following a bus crash involving six people near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

These 5 news stories topped Google search this year

Severe weather dominated what people were searching about most in the news cycle this year, but didn’t take the top two spots.

Amazon testing grocery subscription service in these cities

Amazon is piloting a grocery delivery subscription service that would give Prime members in select cities unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 a month.

Austin City Council approves phase one of HOME initiative

In a 9-2 vote, the Austin City Council approved phase one of the HOME initiative after 13 hours of public comment. Up to three homes will be allowed to be built on single-family lots in parts of Austin.

In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024

Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year. The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.

Austin City Council to vote on HOME initiative

Austin City Council will vote on phase one of the HOME Initiative, intended to help the city's affordable housing crisis. If passed, it will allow up to three homes to be built on a single property.

Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin

The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom Wednesday. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.

Disney's Storyliving eyes North Carolina for next residential community

Disney's Storyliving plans to expand its residential community venture with "Asteria" in Chatham County, North Carolina. Set amidst the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area, the 1,500-acre community will offer 4,000 homes, blending metropolitan amenities with small-town charm.

Disney and Pixar giving 3 pandemic-era films their turn on the big screen

And, in true Pixar fashion, we’ll see a Pixar animated short film ahead of each movie, which all have a run in theaters nationwide early next year.

Federal EV tax credit slashed in half for some Tesla Model 3s in 2024

Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January

City of Austin to vote on phase 1 of HOME initiative

The City of Austin is set to vote on phase one of HOME, Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment, on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Apple, Paramount reportedly eye streaming deal

The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks between Apple and Paramount were preliminary in nature.

Florida man arrested for terrorist threats targeting Tesla event

A Florida man is behind bars after police said he traveled to Austin to kill people. He’s accused of targeting Thursday’s Cybertruck release event at Tesla headquarters.