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government
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists....
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Hurricane Hunter aircraft confirmed that Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Severe weather moving across Texas brought flooding to multiple areas Tuesday morning, including a water rescue in Abilene and reports of water on roadways from...
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The threat of flooding is increasing across Central Texas Thursday evening as a stalling cold front brings repeated rounds of heavy rain, while runoff from earl...
Local
Travis County and much of Texas are bracing for heavy rain starting Wednesday night and continuing until Friday.
Local
Texas lawmakers let out frustration against the Travis County District Attorney Office in a tense committee hearing on Wednesday afternoon.
parks
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again....
parks
CapMetro is encouraging Austin City Limits Music Festival attendees to take transit to Zilker Park, with bus, rail and bikeshare options running during both wee...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The top-ranked Texas Longhorns knew just how to celebrate their latest win over Tennessee after their first visit to Neyland Stadium.Bre...
safety
What initially appeared to be a case of a murder-suicide in the Wells Branch area earlier this week was reappraised by investigators and established as a double homicide investigation....
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COTALAND will celebrate its grand opening Saturday with a full day of festivities.The event at Circuit of the Americas kicks off with a 4 p.m. ribbon cutting,...
safety
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a Manor police officer's patrol vehicle early Friday on U.S. 290, police said.The officer was patrolling westbound U.S....
safety
A 40-year-old Georgetown man died Wednesday after his vehicle left an I-35 frontage road and struck a utility pole, police said.Police and firefighters responde...
safety
Austin police are investigating the deaths of two men killed less than an hour apart early Wednesday, but they say the cases are not connected.Officers responde...
government
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Monday to stop issuing new permits for data centers, strengthening his moratorium on t...
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Under President Donald Trump’s second administration, encounters with federal immigration agents have resulted in several shootings and more than a dozen people dying while in custody.An adult man in north Austin was th...
Local
Starting Monday, Travis County will begin construction at the intersection of Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road near the Hays County line. Crews will add a new westbound to northbound right turn lane and widen the southwest corner to improve safety. Officials warn that the in...
safety
One person was injured Thursday in a brush fire between Creedmoor and Mustang Ridge, according to Travis County Fire Rescue.
Local
Austin-Travis County EMS treated five adults who appeared to be overdosing on an opioid near Shakespeare's Pub early Wednesday, as Sixth Street bars were closin...
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CapMetro is proposing its first systemwide fare increase since 2015, with fares set to rise beginning in 2027. Riders had a chance to weigh in Wednesday before...
Local
In the Courtyard neighborhood of west Austin, residents say they’re living with near‑constant drilling, dust and vibrations from construction happening just feet from their homes....
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More than 1,000 original works of art will fill Austin’s Blue Genie Art Bazaar this October, giving you a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece while direct...
Local
If you live in Travis County, you are part of the Central Health Hospital District, which makes up part of your property tax bill.
business
Airbnb is investing $6.4 million to help move forward a long-stalled affordable housing development in Northeast Austin as part of the company’s new Housing Acc...
safety
A social media post from Saturday’s University of Texas football game has sparked a political firestorm in Texas, drawing condemnation from top Republicans and...
safety
A motorcyclist died Sept. 4 after crashing into a guardrail in southwest Austin, according to Austin Police.
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The Texas-Ohio State football game is officially completely sold out, but fans do not need a ticket to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium to experience the biggest spor...
government
Travis County Commissioners Court discussed budget mark-up proposals on Thursday, ahead of its upcoming approval of the county's fiscal year 2027 budget....
Local
While Austin is famous for its presence of live music and festivals, it's also home to plenty of spaces that house the production and creation side of music. Another space like that is coming to west Austin and celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday....
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Over a year after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new congressional district map into law, uncertainty is growing about how much of an advantage it will actually prov...
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Local leaders are weighing the future of automated license plate readers as more Central Texas cities end or pause their use of Flock cameras.The debate over th...
safety
A well-known local restaurant has closed its doors for now.Perla's on South Congress is temporarily shut down after a fire, according to the restaurant's Instag...
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SAN MARCOS, Texas (CBS Austin) — Hays County is moving forward with a major upgrade at a busy railroad crossing in San Marcos thanks to a federal grant of more...
Local
New revenue may benefit care for those in crisis, but some local leaders worry about an impact on taxpayers.
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Leander has become the latest Central Texas city to discontinue its use of Flock license plate reader cameras, taking down all of its cameras after a City Counc...
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For a second day in a row, the Austin airport is asking departing passengers to arrive early, AUS expecting over 35,000 travelers to fly out of the Texas capita...
Local
On Thursday, a Travis County jury unanimously found Aaron Freeman not guilty of the charge of indecency of a child by sexual contact.
Local
A Travis County jury on Friday sentenced Brian Davis, 43, to 60 years in prison after convicting him of murder in the 2023 killing of a man with a "battleaxe-st...
safety
Williamson County officials are providing new details about what happened hours before 37-year-old Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was fatally shot by a Georgetown police...
safety
Businesses along West Seventh Street in Georgetown felt an immediate impact after a police shooting in the Georgetown Square area, with some closing in the afte...
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A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after a vehicle pursuit in Mustang Ridge Sunday evening.At around 5:49 p.m. Sunday, officers with the Mustang Ridge Poli...
safety
The Pflugerville Fire Department stated Sunday morning
safety
A man is dead after being shot by police in Georgetown Saturday afternoon.
safety
Leander police are investigating a collision involving a CapMetro commuter train and a Jeep early Saturday morning.According to Leander police, officers respond...
safety
A suspect has been taken into custody following a hours-long police incident near two Marble Falls schools Friday, authorities said.
business
A Travis County judge is set to hear arguments today that could temporarily change what hemp products Texas stores can sell and what consumers can buy, as hemp...
safety
A three-vehicle crash involving a school bus has led to traffic delays and no reported injuries, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
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We made it to Friday! What are you up to this weekend?If you're not sure, here's a few things you can add to the agenda.Superhero Night at Dell DiamondCalling a...
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Tonight, a little after 11 PM, our moon will look a little different. A partial lunar eclipse is coming on Thursday night, August 27, 2026. The moon will begin...
safety
Austin police have identified the man killed while riding a scooter on Mopac early Wednesday morning.The crash shut down northbound Mopac in central Austin for...
government
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority recently updated its toll pricing and traffic trends during a board meeting. While MOPAC Express Lane tolls could reach $18 for a ten-mile trip, prices are projected to be as low as $1.46 by 2026. Additionally, officials announced pla...
safety
The Austin Police Department has released new details in the deadly e-scooter crash on MoPac.
