New Starbucks CEO plans to work in stores monthly
Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to the company’s culture and customers.
Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to the company’s culture and customers.
City Council adopts new strategic and facilities plan for Austin Public Library
The new plan lays out strategic goals for the library system, as well as recommendations for the construction and expansion of new and existing libraries.
The new plan lays out strategic goals for the library system, as well as recommendations for the construction and expansion of new and existing libraries.
Council wants power lines buried to help reduce outages during natural disasters
The Austin City Council has approved two resolutions to start the process of putting more power lines underground.
The Austin City Council has approved two resolutions to start the process of putting more power lines underground.
Happy World Meteorological Day! Meteorologists recognized at City Hall
FOX 7 Austin's own Adaleigh Rowe was among the weather experts recognized Thursday, which was proclaimed Meteorological Day in Austin.
FOX 7 Austin's own Adaleigh Rowe was among the weather experts recognized Thursday, which was proclaimed Meteorological Day in Austin.
Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Disney managers told to identify layoff candidates, with 4K job cuts expected by April: report
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
Donald Trump posts on Facebook for 1st time since Jan. 6 riot
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Disney park price hikes 'too aggressive,' CEO Bob Iger admits
Bob Iger vows to be "smarter" about pricing as Disney moves forward, in order to maintain brand "accessibility."
Bob Iger vows to be "smarter" about pricing as Disney moves forward, in order to maintain brand "accessibility."
Residents can take part in new CapMetro Project Connect survey
Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.
Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.
Apple introduces new bright yellow iPhone 14 lineup
Apple said these phones will have the longest battery life ever.
Apple said these phones will have the longest battery life ever.
CapMetro receives $65 million in federal funding for new rapid lines
CapMetro will put the federal funding towards construction of the Pleasant Valley and Expo Center Rapid transit lines.
CapMetro will put the federal funding towards construction of the Pleasant Valley and Expo Center Rapid transit lines.
Salvation Army extends downtown homeless shelter operations for up to 30 days
The extension, funded by the City of Austin, will allow homeless residents time to seek safe relocation.
The extension, funded by the City of Austin, will allow homeless residents time to seek safe relocation.
Apple launching new streaming app for classical music lovers
Apple subscribers can enjoy more than five million classical songs on the new app starting March 28.
Apple subscribers can enjoy more than five million classical songs on the new app starting March 28.
Council approves expanding public charging stations in Austin for electric vehicles
District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool's resolution aligns with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which calls for reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool's resolution aligns with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which calls for reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
City to install temporary solar lighting on trail near Rainey Street before start of SXSW
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
Disney’s iconic Dole Whip treat coming to a grocery store near you
Imagine you’re walking around the Magic Kingdom on a hot summer day devouring a delicious Dole Whip. Well, you can now do that at home.
Imagine you’re walking around the Magic Kingdom on a hot summer day devouring a delicious Dole Whip. Well, you can now do that at home.
US investigates Tesla after complaints of steering wheels that can fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
Feds suspect Tesla that hit fire truck in deadly I-680 crash was on autopilot
A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.
A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.