Austin homeless strategy officer recommends city consolidate homeless contracts
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Austin's homeless strategy officer says the city needs to consolidate its homeless-related contracts. There are more than 100 contracts related to homeless issues worth millions, all managed by different departments.
Uber stolen by California woman on way to Austin airport: affidavit
A California woman with multiple traffic violations was arrested after police said she stole her Uber driver's car on the way to the Austin airport.
A California woman with multiple traffic violations was arrested after police said she stole her Uber driver's car on the way to the Austin airport.
Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Amazon brings back its delivery driver thank-you program
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Apple makes security changes to protect users from iPhone thefts
Stolen Device Protection can prevent criminals from using your passcode to change your Apple account.
Stolen Device Protection can prevent criminals from using your passcode to change your Apple account.
Netflix shares its viewer data on top TV shows, movies for the first time ever
After years of resisting, Netflix has released a report on its most popular TV shows and movies from the first half of 2023. Here’s what made the list.
After years of resisting, Netflix has released a report on its most popular TV shows and movies from the first half of 2023. Here’s what made the list.
Tesla autopilot recall: Over 2M vehicles need software fix of defective system
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Judge rules against City of Austin in zoning lawsuit
A judge has put a stop to some of the housing affordability crisis measures passed by Austin City Council. Attorney Doug Becker sits down with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
A judge has put a stop to some of the housing affordability crisis measures passed by Austin City Council. Attorney Doug Becker sits down with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
25 years of Google: The most searched people, places and things of all time
Know what the most searched haircut of all time is? Or the most searched athlete? Google’s letting us know in celebration of their 25th birthday.
Know what the most searched haircut of all time is? Or the most searched athlete? Google’s letting us know in celebration of their 25th birthday.
Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Starbucks drinks are half off on Thursdays in December – here's how it works
Starbucks is celebrating “Festive Thurs-Yays” in December with 50% off any drink, but the deal is only good during a certain time of day.
Starbucks is celebrating “Festive Thurs-Yays” in December with 50% off any drink, but the deal is only good during a certain time of day.
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.
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.
Dave Chappelle returning to Netflix with new special on New Year's Eve
The upcoming special will arrive three years after his controversial last set “The Closer."
The upcoming special will arrive three years after his controversial last set “The Closer."
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'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.