Kolan recalls children’s sandals sold on Amazon over lead levels
The recall affects the Otter MOMO children’s sandals in sizes 6 to 12.
The recall affects the Otter MOMO children’s sandals in sizes 6 to 12.
MetroRail suspended Labor Day weekend, says CapMetro
The suspension is to allow construction crews to work on the future McKalla Station.
The suspension is to allow construction crews to work on the future McKalla Station.
Amazon loses attempt to scrap historic union win
Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.
Amazon says it will appeal the decision with the company and labor union allowed to file exceptions to the report by September 16.
License plate readers, development at former Statesman location discussed at Austin City Council meeting
Austin City Council worked through a 141-item agenda.
Austin City Council worked through a 141-item agenda.
Florida mom’s post about how toddler's creepy doll scored them perks at Disney World goes viral
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.
Amazon driver helps save puppies from burning Florida home
An Amazon driver was delivering a package in a Florida neighborhood when she noticed smoke coming from a home and called 911. Firefighters rescued three tiny puppies from the house, saying they would have died if the driver hadn't called for help.
An Amazon driver was delivering a package in a Florida neighborhood when she noticed smoke coming from a home and called 911. Firefighters rescued three tiny puppies from the house, saying they would have died if the driver hadn't called for help.
Austin Uber driver arrested for allegedly pulling gun out on passenger
An Austin Uber driver was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun out on a passenger.
An Austin Uber driver was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun out on a passenger.
Travelers flying out of AUS for Labor Day Weekend should plan ahead, arrive early
Starting Thursday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 5, the airport expects an increase in passengers and says travelers should plan ahead, arrive early, and expect a busy airport in the coming days.
Starting Thursday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 5, the airport expects an increase in passengers and says travelers should plan ahead, arrive early, and expect a busy airport in the coming days.
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Free rides for homeless: CapMetro urged to provide free bus fare for unhoused Austinites
Dozens of Austinites filed into the CapMetro meeting to urge the board to enact free fares for the homeless community.
Dozens of Austinites filed into the CapMetro meeting to urge the board to enact free fares for the homeless community.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes return Tuesday
The coffee chain's popular fall menu will be available at stores starting August 30.
The coffee chain's popular fall menu will be available at stores starting August 30.
Labor complaint says Starbucks withheld pay hikes from stores that voted to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.
The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.
Guns at Austin airport: TSA prevents 100th gun from getting on plane this year
The Transportation Security Administration is warning about the frequency of guns carried in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport security checkpoints.It says most of the guns are loaded.
The Transportation Security Administration is warning about the frequency of guns carried in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport security checkpoints.It says most of the guns are loaded.
As Amazon grows, so does its eye on consumers
From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere.
From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere.
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.