City launches 'Sip Safely' pilot program to protect bar-goers downtown
The City of Austin is trying to protect people from getting their drinks spiked in downtown bars. The city has launched a pilot program called “Sip Safely."
Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees at Gigafactory Texas: notice
According to a WARN notice, starting June 14, 2,688 Texas Tesla employees will be laid off.
Starbucks' case goes before Supreme Court: Here's what it's about
Starbucks’ case against the National Labor Relations Board is going before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Tesla announces price cut for certain models
Elon Musk's Tesla slashed the U.S. prices of some models on Friday after first-quarter deliveries came up short of expectations.
Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months
The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedals
After Tesla announced it was cutting its workforce, owners of Cybertrucks are learning their vehicles are under a federal safety recall.
Tesla recall on Cybertrucks: What you need to know
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pedal can get stuck.
Google fires 28 workers after anti-Israel protests at company offices
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
Austin homeless shelter has 20 percent positive outcome rate: city
The Marshalling Yard homeless shelter in Austin now has a positive outcome rate of 20 percent, according to the city's homeless strategy office.
Austin airport to receive new system aimed at reducing runway incidents
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will be provided with new technology following several near misses.
Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email
Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.
Samsung overtakes Apple for top phonemaker spot: report
Apple shipped 5 million less iPhones compared to first quarter last year, data shows.
Disney parks will issue lifetime bans for people who lie about disabilities
Disney is cracking down against theme park guests who allegedly lie about their disabilities.
Vietnam, Cold War veterans honored at Austin airport in 90th Honor Flight
46 Texas veterans who fought in the Vietnam and Cold Wars were honored at the Austin airport on Saturday morning as they participated in the 90th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Austin City Council discusses Phase 2 of HOME initiative
The Austin City Council discussed brief details on Phase two of the HOME initiative. Phase one allows three homes to be built on a single property.
Solar eclipse travel: Austin airport expecting busy day
Solar eclipse travel is expected to result in a busy day at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Disney to tighten disability access service rules to prevent line skipping at its theme parks
Disney said the service is intended for those with a developmental disability like Autism. Theme park experts said the goal of the changes to the accessibility service is to cut down on abuse.
Google Flights reveals top summer travel destinations of 2024
From London to New York and more, see the hottest summer 2024 flight destinations.
Tesla settles lawsuit over autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer in Mountain View
Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 crash after his Model X vehicle was operating in autopilot mode and smashed into a concrete barrier in Mountain View.