CapMetro to receive $1M grant from Biden-Harris Administration

CapMetro will receive nearly $1 million to plan for transit-oriented development along the proposed Orange and Blue light rail lines and the proposed regional rail Green Line.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup

On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.

Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores

The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.

Austin City Council weighs approval of second proposed Austin Energy rate increase

Austin Energy said the proposed base rate increase, of 7.6 percent, is expected to increase the electrical bill of a typical residential customer by about $15.

Walt Disney World annual passes are getting more expensive, but new passes still not on sale

The prices for Walt Disney World's annual passes are going up, though those wanting to purchase a new pass – and not renewing one – will still have to wait to buy one.

Google agrees to $392 million settlement over location tracking

Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations.

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report

Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ review: A superhero elegy

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” faces a challenge well beyond that of the Marvel blockbuster: Grappling with the real-world loss of star Chadwick Boseman. Film critic Caroline Siede reviews this elegiac superhero sequel.

CapMetro continues service in Lago Vista, Manor following midterm election

CapMetro services will continue in the City of Manor and the City of Lago Vista, after communities voted in favor of Proposition A, which were ballot measures to continue their partnerships with the agency.

2022 Midterm Elections: Austin City Council races

Five districts are electing a council person to the Austin City Council in the 2022 midterm elections.

Disabled people to receive equal access to city's Uber Kyle $3.14 program

An investigation uncovered significant disparities in UberX and UberWAV vehicles being available in Kyle, with UberWAV vehicles not available more than 40% of the time, says the US Attorney's Office.