Kirk Watson, former Texas State Senator, to run for Austin mayor

Kirk Watson, former Texas State Senator, to run for Austin mayor

Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.

Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.

Confederate Street in Austin to be renamed after Black educator

Confederate Street in Austin to be renamed after Black educator

A street in West Austin will be named after Maggie Mayes, a Black educator living in the freedman community of Clarksville, after a petition gathered support from the Austin City Council.

A street in West Austin will be named after Maggie Mayes, a Black educator living in the freedman community of Clarksville, after a petition gathered support from the Austin City Council.

Amazon workers in NYC to vote on whether to form union

Amazon workers in NYC to vote on whether to form union

The battle to unionize Amazon workers is intensifying after labor officials officially set a date for a union election in a Staten Island facility next month.

The battle to unionize Amazon workers is intensifying after labor officials officially set a date for a union election in a Staten Island facility next month.

Austin City Council approves external audit for city’s water utility

Austin City Council approves external audit for city’s water utility

Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.

Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.

City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court

City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court

Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.

Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.

Austin City Council votes to rename Confederate Avenue to honor Maggie Mayes

Austin City Council votes to rename Confederate Avenue to honor Maggie Mayes

The Austin City Council voted to rename Confederate Avenue in Old West Austin to honor Maggie Mayes, who founded the freedmen community's first school.

The Austin City Council voted to rename Confederate Avenue in Old West Austin to honor Maggie Mayes, who founded the freedmen community's first school.

Austin Public Library to eliminate overdue fines following council vote

Austin Public Library to eliminate overdue fines following council vote

The Austin Public Libary says already existing fines will not be retroactively eliminated but it is investigating equitable ways to help those with existing fines so that they may continue using their library cards.

The Austin Public Libary says already existing fines will not be retroactively eliminated but it is investigating equitable ways to help those with existing fines so that they may continue using their library cards.

'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California

'Storyliving': Disney to develop US residential communities, starting in California

Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”

Disney plans to develop “Storyliving” residential communities across the U.S., including the first in Rancho Mirage, California, called “Cotino.”

Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit

Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit

Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.

Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.

APD body, dashboard camera feedback from community requested

APD body, dashboard camera feedback from community requested

Austin officials are asking the public's opinion on APD's rules related to how and when police officers use their body, dashboard camera equipment.

Austin officials are asking the public's opinion on APD's rules related to how and when police officers use their body, dashboard camera equipment.

Austin Water director explains what led up to latest boil water notice

Austin Water director explains what led up to latest boil water notice

Austin City Council held a special-called meeting in regards to the latest boil water notice. It was an operations failure, not an infrastructure issue that led to the days-long boil water notice issued by Austin Water back on Feb. 5.

Austin City Council held a special-called meeting in regards to the latest boil water notice. It was an operations failure, not an infrastructure issue that led to the days-long boil water notice issued by Austin Water back on Feb. 5.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

Austin City Council holds special Austin Water meeting

Austin City Council holds special Austin Water meeting

City officials held a special meeting in an attempt to rebuild trust with the city's water utility. It comes after a recent boil water notice.

City officials held a special meeting in an attempt to rebuild trust with the city's water utility. It comes after a recent boil water notice.

Storage units burglarized across Central Texas, suspect arrested

Storage units burglarized across Central Texas, suspect arrested

The Austin Police Department arrested a man for stealing items from several storage units across Central Texas between March and December 2021.

The Austin Police Department arrested a man for stealing items from several storage units across Central Texas between March and December 2021.

Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition

Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition

The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.

The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.

Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition

Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition

The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.

The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.

AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking

While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.

While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.