CapMetro seeking visual artists to create original artwork for MetroArt program

Artists living and working in the Austin Metro service area are eligible to apply for the MetroArt artist pool to create original artwork on CapMetro vehicles, at transit centers and in neighborhoods.

CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.

Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.

Austin-Travis County medics, city employees struggle to make ends meet

In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.

Tesla pledges to cover travel costs for workers seeking out-of-state abortions

The company said Friday in its 2021 “Impact Report” that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings last year to include “travel and lodging support for those who may need to seek health care services that are unavailable in their home state.”

The end of iPods: What you should know as Apple discontinues the iconic line of music players

It was a product that some say helped revive Apple's fortunes, and now, over 20 years since its launch, officials with Apple have discontinued the last product that carries the 'iPod' moniker. Here's what you should know about the once-iconic music player.

Break-ins caught on camera at Northwest Austin homeless hotel site

The property is in the Williamson County part of Austin. Tuesday morning during the commissioners court meeting, County Judge Bill Gravell had stern words for Austin’s leaders.

Randy Clarke named new WMATA general manager and CEO

Randy Clarke has been named the new CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Leander voters vote to keep CapMetro

Leander voters, on Saturday, approved a proposition to provide a one cent sales tax to CapMetro. The vote not only keeps the trains arriving, but also the commuter buses as well as a pickup van service. 

Facebook's parent company Meta opens first retail store in Bay Area

Facebook parent Meta has opened its first physical store — in Burlingame, California — to showcase its hardware products like virtual and augmented reality goggles and glasses.

Apple, Google, Microsoft announce support for passwordless sign-ins

Forget passwords. A new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.