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.
Austin-Travis County EMS starting pay could increase amid medic shortage
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Amazon announces agreement to purchase vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B
Amazon on Friday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion.
Amazon on Friday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion.
Facebook owner Meta trims efforts to thwart voting misinformation
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.
‘Andor’ trailer: A new ‘Star Wars’ series comes to Disney+ next month
“Andor,” Disney+'s next addition to its growing collection of "Star Wars" TV shows, is a prequel to 2016’s “Rogue One” (which was itself a prequel to the original trilogy). It follows dashing spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) during the formation of the Rebel Alliance. And while the series was originally supposed to premiere in late August, the show’s splashy new trailer reveals it’s now arriving in late September instead.
“Andor,” Disney+'s next addition to its growing collection of "Star Wars" TV shows, is a prequel to 2016’s “Rogue One” (which was itself a prequel to the original trilogy). It follows dashing spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) during the formation of the Rebel Alliance. And while the series was originally supposed to premiere in late August, the show’s splashy new trailer reveals it’s now arriving in late September instead.
Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Pat Carroll, iconic voice of 'The Little Mermaid' villain Ursula, dies at 95
She got the chance to reprise the role in several “Little Mermaid” sequels, spinoffs and even theme park rides.
She got the chance to reprise the role in several “Little Mermaid” sequels, spinoffs and even theme park rides.