Heavy rain prompts road closures in Austin, Central Texas
As of 2 p.m., there are 24 road closures in Central Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is asking travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
As of 2 p.m., there are 24 road closures in Central Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is asking travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Austin license plate reader program in its final stages
The Austin Police Department held a discussion on the license plate reader policy. The policy is now in its final stages
The Austin Police Department held a discussion on the license plate reader policy. The policy is now in its final stages
'Freaky Friday' sequel reportedly in the works with Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis
The stars of the 2003 comedy film, in which a teenage girl ends up magically swapping bodies with her mother, have both expressed their interest in a sequel.
The stars of the 2003 comedy film, in which a teenage girl ends up magically swapping bodies with her mother, have both expressed their interest in a sequel.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Disney to combine Hulu, Disney+ into 1 app; posts higher earnings on strong theme park performance
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
Jeffrey Epstein-related suit: Virgin Islands says it can’t find Google co-founder Larry Page
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Walt Disney World to loosen theme park reservation requirements in 2024: What you need to know
While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.
While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ draws $114M for opening weekend
Domestically, it’s both an impressive sum for any movie and slightly less than what we’ve come to expect from a Marvel opening.
Domestically, it’s both an impressive sum for any movie and slightly less than what we’ve come to expect from a Marvel opening.
‘Stranger Things’ production ‘not possible’ during writer’s strike, Duffer brothers say
A note from the Duffer brothers, the co-creators of Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” has fans preparing for the worst – a possible delay in the fifth and final season.
A note from the Duffer brothers, the co-creators of Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” has fans preparing for the worst – a possible delay in the fifth and final season.
Google launches no-password log in feature
The passkey feature gives users a new option over a password or two-step verification.
The passkey feature gives users a new option over a password or two-step verification.
Austin civil activists call on end of partnership with Austin police, Texas DPS
Chief Chacon said on May 2, APD and DPS will consider relocating troops to avoid any idea that they are targeting certain groups of people.
Chief Chacon said on May 2, APD and DPS will consider relocating troops to avoid any idea that they are targeting certain groups of people.
Council votes to end city-mandated parking minimums for new developments
If approved, Austin would join a growing list of U.S. cities that have eliminated or reduced municipal parking mandates, says Austin City Council member Zo Qadri.
If approved, Austin would join a growing list of U.S. cities that have eliminated or reduced municipal parking mandates, says Austin City Council member Zo Qadri.
Facebook failed to protect privacy of children using Messenger Kids app, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
Del Valle student accepted into Harvard with full ride, receives $60K in scholarships
In addition to the full-ride, Del Valle HS senior Noel Mendez also received a Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and a scholarship from Dell Technologies.
In addition to the full-ride, Del Valle HS senior Noel Mendez also received a Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and a scholarship from Dell Technologies.
Austin police, Texas DPS give update on partnership to Austin City Council
Austin City Council was briefed on the Austin Police Department and Texas DPS partnership. It's a partnership that was put in place a month ago to help with the police staffing shortage.
Austin City Council was briefed on the Austin Police Department and Texas DPS partnership. It's a partnership that was put in place a month ago to help with the police staffing shortage.
Apple, Google team up to stop creepy tracking tactics
The two companies submitted a proposal to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple’s AirTag trackers and similar devices.
The two companies submitted a proposal to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple’s AirTag trackers and similar devices.
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District files lawsuit against Disney in ongoing feud
Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s Parents Rights in Education law, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — authorized a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.
Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s Parents Rights in Education law, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — authorized a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.
Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company
Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.
Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.