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.

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.

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.

Eanes ISD's proposal for Tesla fleet as district police vehicles receives backlash

Eanes ISD has proposed buying a fleet of Teslas to be used as police vehicles. Now, parents and a state lawmaker are voicing their concerns about how the district is spending taxpayer money.

New details revealed on Austin's plan to cover I-35 through downtown

Nearly a month after the eight-mile-long Capital Express Central project got federal approval, Austin City Council members were briefed on TxDOT’s $4.5 billion revamp of I-36 through Austin, as well as the city-funded plan to make the most of it.

District 2 council member Vanessa Fuentes works to be a voice for Austin

Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'fruitless' drinks as judge allows case to proceed

A U.S. District judge in New York has given the green light for a lawsuit against Starbucks to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Starbucks engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to its Starbucks Refresher beverages, which are promoted as fruit-based beverages available at Starbucks outlets.

VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest

An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Google introduces AI chatbot Bard into inner circle, opening door for Gmail, Maps, YouTube

Bard’s expanded capabilities will be available in an English-only extension, and users can mine information in their Gmail accounts, and get directions from Google Maps and find videos on YouTube.

Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October

Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.

iOS 17 releasing Monday: What it includes and who can get it

From the release date to the much anticipated new Journals app, here’s the key things to know about Apple's latest operating system, iOS 17.

Austin City Council resolution hopes to improve APD transparency

Amid growing concerns that Austin police are being overwhelmed due to ongoing staffing shortages, a new resolution from the Austin City Council hopes to make the department's statistics available to the public. Council member Chito Vela joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss.

Gmail could add emoji reactions to emails: report

Google hasn’t publicly confirmed the feature, but a code reportedly was found during recent Gmail updates mentioning emojis.

How an auto worker's strike would impact central Texas

The clock is ticking for Detroit's big three auto companies to strike a deal with the United Auto Workers. FOX 7's Kelly Saberi breaks down how electric vehicles are driving some of this change, and the impact a strike would have on central Texas.