Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act

Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act

Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”

Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”

Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS

Central Texas Transportation Consortium to host job fair at Del Valle HS

Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.

Del Valle ISD, CapMetro, Austin ISD, Austin Community College, Circuit of the Americas, and others will be participating in the event and conducting interviews.

Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act

Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act

The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.

The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.

Direct flight from London to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sparks concerns from travelers

Direct flight from London to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sparks concerns from travelers

One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.

One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.

MetroRail trains to operate at lower speeds due to triple-digit temperatures

MetroRail trains to operate at lower speeds due to triple-digit temperatures

CapMetro says all MetroRail trains will be running at lower speeds until 7 p.m. for the next few days due to high temperatures in the Austin area.

CapMetro says all MetroRail trains will be running at lower speeds until 7 p.m. for the next few days due to high temperatures in the Austin area.

Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021

Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021

Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.

Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.

Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers

Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers

Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.

Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.

Austin tops Uber Lost & Found Index as most 'forgetful' city

Austin tops Uber Lost & Found Index as most 'forgetful' city

The Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and unique lost items, as well as the cities that have been most forgetful, the times of day, and days of the week riders forget items most.

The Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and unique lost items, as well as the cities that have been most forgetful, the times of day, and days of the week riders forget items most.

Possible job cuts by Tesla could cut into deal with Travis County

Possible job cuts by Tesla could cut into deal with Travis County

Travis County officials are also keeping a close watch. The multi-million dollar incentive package that brought Tesla to Austin does not require a job cut notification.

Travis County officials are also keeping a close watch. The multi-million dollar incentive package that brought Tesla to Austin does not require a job cut notification.

CapMetro to receive $780K in American Rescue Plan funding

CapMetro to receive $780K in American Rescue Plan funding

The funding will be used to help strengthen frontline recruitment and retention efforts, staff training and career development services, says the transit agency.

The funding will be used to help strengthen frontline recruitment and retention efforts, staff training and career development services, says the transit agency.

Hundreds of Tesla owners say their cars stop for no reason; US investigating

Hundreds of Tesla owners say their cars stop for no reason; US investigating

Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.

Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.

HousingWorks Austin releases district-by-district affordable housing analysis

HousingWorks Austin releases district-by-district affordable housing analysis

The nonprofit HousingWorks said there isn't enough affordable housing in the city, specifically in high-cost areas like west of Mopac Expressway.

The nonprofit HousingWorks said there isn't enough affordable housing in the city, specifically in high-cost areas like west of Mopac Expressway.