Texas man, 19, charged for plotting Amazon warehouse shooting, held on $50K bond

Authorities "quickly" located and detained Aceves without incident. Detectives also seized an AR-15 from the suspect's residence, according to police.

Florida man poses as Disney World cast member, steals $10K R2-D2 droid, deputies say

A Central Florida man was arrested after deputies said he posed as a Walt Disney World cast member and took a “Star Wars” R2-D2 droid, in the hopes that Disney's security would hire him. 

CapMetro to provide 'safe, convenient' service this Fourth of July weekend

The agency is offering free rides to customers after 5 p.m. on July 4. CapMetro will operate its standard Sunday-level bus service for the holiday. 

Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.

Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'

Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.

Walt Disney Co. tells employees it will pay for travel costs for their reproductive care

The Walt Disney Company told employees Friday that it recognizes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion – and that it remains committed to providing access to healthcare, including family planning and reproductive care, "no matter where they live."

California crews use 4,500 gallons of water to put out Tesla fire

Sacramento fire crews used about 4,500 gallons of water to fully extinguish a Tesla that kept re-igniting and then ended up submerging the high-tech car into a makeshift pond to fully quell the blaze. 

Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives

Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.

Man arrested at Disney Springs after being found with gun, knife, ammunition

A man was arrested at a Disney Springs parking garage last month after he was found to have a gun, two magazines, and ammunition in a backpack while going through security.

Capital Metro shares new details on proposed downtown Austin subway tunnel

The project is part of the billion-dollar Project Connect that will add light rail throughout the city. New renderings show how the multi-level subway will be laid out.

Southwest Airlines pilots picket, say they're tired of being understaffed and overworked

Southwest Airlines pilots say they are tired of saying 'sorry' on every flight. They're protesting current working conditions that have them understaffed and overworked as travel demand rebounds.

Apple employees at Maryland store vote to unionize

The Apple vote is the latest in a growing push across the U.S. in tech, retail and service industries to organize for greater workplace protection