Lewis Conway Jr, known for fighting for criminal justice reform, dies
Lewis Conway Jr was the first formerly incarcerated person in Texas to have their name on an electoral ballot when he ran for Austin City Council in 2018.
Lewis Conway Jr was the first formerly incarcerated person in Texas to have their name on an electoral ballot when he ran for Austin City Council in 2018.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Austin City Council members approve 40 percent pay raise
As part of the city's budget for the next fiscal year, they also boosted the minimum wage for city employees from $15 to $20 an hour.
As part of the city's budget for the next fiscal year, they also boosted the minimum wage for city employees from $15 to $20 an hour.
Family's puppy taken by Amazon driver returned after 4 days
"I know how valuable these dogs are, I have seen multiple situations where they've turned up missing or people have taken them," he said. "I just didn't know it was at this high of a level. How people have taken them - but I didn't think it was at this level at all."
"I know how valuable these dogs are, I have seen multiple situations where they've turned up missing or people have taken them," he said. "I just didn't know it was at this high of a level. How people have taken them - but I didn't think it was at this level at all."
US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
Stars Coffee, a rebranded Starbucks chain, opens in Russia
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Austin City Council member opposes raising council member salaries
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
Apple’s iOS 15.6.1 software update fixes 2 security vulnerabilities
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
Amazon worker drives off with family's puppy on video in Center Line
The driver stands there for a few seconds with Mauria in his arms, then walks out of frame to the loading side of the delivery van – and drives off.
The driver stands there for a few seconds with Mauria in his arms, then walks out of frame to the loading side of the delivery van – and drives off.
Tesla planning to launch electricity retail business in Texas
A new job posting on Tesla's website shows that the company is looking to move forward with Tesla Energy Ventures
A new job posting on Tesla's website shows that the company is looking to move forward with Tesla Energy Ventures
Austin City Council members consider raising own salaries by 40%
Austin City council is considering raising pay for themselves as city workers ask for a higher minimum wage. The last pay increase for council members was in 2006.
Austin City council is considering raising pay for themselves as city workers ask for a higher minimum wage. The last pay increase for council members was in 2006.
CapMetro awarded $20M through FTA’s Bus and Bus Facilities Grant
Federal funds will help CapMetro build a new Demand Response Operations and Maintenance Facility.
Federal funds will help CapMetro build a new Demand Response Operations and Maintenance Facility.
DoorDash to deliver Facebook Marketplace purchases in US
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
CapMetro service changes to go into effect August 14
The new changes will go into effect on routes that serve area schools as the new school year is set to begin this week.
The new changes will go into effect on routes that serve area schools as the new school year is set to begin this week.
'America's Funniest Doorbell Cam Videos'? Amazon to launch Ring TV show
Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" using viral footage from Ring’s doorbell and smart-home cameras.
Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of "America’s Funniest Home Videos" using viral footage from Ring’s doorbell and smart-home cameras.
Disney+ to increase prices with new ad-supported subscription
The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.
The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.
Austin airport's air tanker base critical in Texas' fire fight
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
Nebraska mother charged with helping daughter have abortion after police obtain Facebook DMs
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Evacuation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to fire alarm
Officials say that a water flow issue outside near an aircraft triggered the fire alarm. Passengers and staff were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
Officials say that a water flow issue outside near an aircraft triggered the fire alarm. Passengers and staff were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.