APD identifies victim, arrests suspect in SE Austin homicide off Montopolis Drive
Austin police have identified the victim in a deadly Southeast Austin shooting in the Montopolis neighborhood and the suspect arrested on a murder charge over t
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Travis County leaders weigh in as early voting approaches
Early voting for the November election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and election officials across Travis County are preparing polling locations as candidates and voter advocacy groups make their final push before Election Day....
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Travis County receives more backlogged voter records following state issue
County election officials must process about a thousand more registration documents before voters hit the polls.
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Can an executive principal improve student outcomes at Webb?
After receiving a fifth consecutive failing rating from the Texas Education Agency, Webb Middle School now has an executive principal, Elizabeth Hodges, on its...
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'Stowaway kittens' found under hood of TCSO patrol vehicle
Earlier this week, a Travis County Sheriff's Office deputy discovered two kittens under the hood of her patrol vehicle.
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2026 midterm elections: Travis County gives behind-the-scenes look ahead of early voting
Early voting starts Oct. 19, and the Travis County Clerk is preparing for what could be a historic turnout of voters this election cycle.
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UT celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a feast, stories, and cultural activities
UT Austin’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration brought students and community members together for food, storytelling and cultural activities...
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Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists
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 Isaias continues to strengthen overnight
Hurricane Hunter aircraft confirmed that Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.