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Katz's begins construction at original West Sixth Street location after 15 years
Katz’s is officially one step closer to returning to Austin, with construction now underway at the restaurant’s original Sixth Street location.
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Weekend Check: 3 things to do in Central Texas this weekend
Looking for weekend plans?With the last weekend of summer break upon us, here are three family-friendly events happening across Central Texas this weekend.Zilke...
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Police release bodycam video, 911 call in NE Austin shootout with suspect
Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a police officer exchanged gunfire with a man accused of pistol-whipping a stranger in northeast Austin on W...
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Police seek man accused of robbing East Austin business in July
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of robbing a business in East Austin last month.The robbery occurred about 2:56 p.m. Tuesday...
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Brush fire burns 26 acres in Bastrop County, 98% contained
A 26-acre brush fire in Bastrop County is 98% contained, according to county and state officials.Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 said the fire...
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Texas releases 2026 A-F school ratings; Central Texas school districts see mixed results
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released its 2026 A-F accountability ratings for public school districts and campuses statewide.The agency rated 1,202 dist...
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Austin Gamblers bring 3-day PBR Gambler Days to Moody Center, tickets from $34
The Austin Gamblers are transforming Moody Center into the epicenter of Western entertainment on August 21-23. The Gamblers are serving up their fifth annual ho...
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Hays CISD parents weigh new athletics fees as district cites budget pressures
For the first time, some Hays Consolidated Independent School District parents are factoring athletics fees into what it will cost for their middle or high scho...
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Fort Hood identifies two pilots killed in Apache helicopter crash near Salado
Fort Hood officials have identified the two pilots killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado during a maintenance test flight, sparking...
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Questions remain after stolen ambulance chase ends in fatal I-35 shooting
Questions remain Friday morning about the identity of the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance, how the ambulance was stolen and what happened in th...
schools
Eanes ISD superintendent discusses strategic planning, school funding challenges for new school year
As students return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, Eanes ISD is beginning its first full academic year under Superintendent Kirk Koennecke....
safety
Woman pulled from wreckage after crash onto H-E-B warehouse property
SAN ANTONIO - A woman had to be rescued from a mangled car after an overnight crash sent the vehicle through a fence and onto H-E-B warehouse property on the Northeast Side.Emergency crews were called out shortly after 1...
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Segura says AISD will scrutinize data and pursue appeals on "F" ratings if possible
The Austin Independent School District released its school accountability ratings a day before the Texas Education Agency’s official release, with the results s...
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Police arrest alleged repeat shoplifter accused of stealing more than $2K from Manor H-E-B
A Del Valle man is facing multiple theft charges after Manor police say he stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise during five shoplifting incidents at a lo...
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Round Rock ISD police chief leaves district, interim chief named
Round Rock ISD is searching for a new police chief following the departure of Police Chief Latriesha Grandy, the district confirmed Thursday.
schools
AISD parents react: state takeover possibility triggered by failing ratings at 2 schools
Two Austin ISD schools received their fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating from the state today, opening the possibility of a state takeover.
schools
Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
safety
Deadly Apache Helicopter crash highlights growing Central Texas fire risk
A deadly helicopter crash near Salado sparked a wildfire Wednesday as crews across Central Texas continued battling elevated fire danger and multiple blazes....
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Pilot injured in small plane crash in Caldwell County
A pilot suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed near FM 671, northwest of Luling, Thursday afternoon, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said.The...
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Delta to launch Austin's first nonstop service to Paris
Delta Air Lines will begin its first-ever transatlantic route from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport next year, launching daily nonstop service to Paris.Th...
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Hays County confirms first human West Nile case of 2026
Hays County has recorded its first human case of West Nile virus this year, health officials announced.The Hays County Health Department said it was notified of...
schools
AISD reports 5th failing accountability grade at two schools, opening takeover pathway
Austin ISD announced Thursday it received a fifth consecutive "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency at both Webb and Burnet Middle Schools. Pending any app...
safety
Lake Travis High School senior dies days after collapsing at football practice
Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has died from complications related to a medical emergency he suffered during football practice earlier this week, t...
parks
Big Bend border wall: Could construction require blasting through mountains?
Heavy equipment is moving through Big Bend National Park as conservation advocates raise new questions about how much of the protected landscape could be distur...
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Boil water notice remains in effect for parts of Manor as testing continues
A boil water notice remains in effect for several areas of Manor Wednesday night as the city waits for water quality testing results.
schools
"A lot of uncertainty": Austin ISD community members await accountability grade release
The countdown is on for the release of school accountability reports from the Texas Education Agency, with parents and educators in Austin bracing for what the...
safety
Austin council split over shifting $676K from police raises to new 911 office
Austin City Council members are split over a budget amendment that would shift $676,000 away from proposed Austin Police Department increases to help create a n...
safety
Trooper fatally shoots driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance after I-35 chase
A TxDPS trooper fatally shot the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance Thursday morning after the driver led law enforcement on a chase down I-35 and...
government
Austin utility bills could rise by $137 a year under proposed city budget
Austin utility customers could see higher monthly bills beginning this fall as the Austin City Council considers rate and fee increases for nearly all city-prov...
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Texas AG seeks court's protection for surrogate, unborn baby with heart defect
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking protection from a court for a surrogate and an unborn baby with a heart defect to ensure the child receives help....
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More recess, less screen time: Central Texas schools rebalance the classroom
Since the pandemic, laptops and tablets have become a normal part of school. But this school year, some Central Texas school districts are cutting back on devic...
government
Austin City Council to vote on $6.6B budget, max property tax hike without election
Austin City Council members are set to make final decisions on a $6.6 billion city budget that could affect what residents pay in property taxes, utility rates...
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Buc-ee's opens new San Marcos location as fans line up before dawn
Buc-ee's officially opened the doors of its newest Texas travel center Wednesday morning, drawing crowds of fans who lined up before dawn for the chance to be a...
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Pflugerville lifts Stage 1 restrictions, restoring twice-weekly lawn watering schedule
Pflugerville water customers can once again water their lawns twice a week after the city lifted its Stage 1 water restrictions and returned to its year-round c...
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Pflugerville City Council delays Flock camera contract vote amid privacy concerns
Pflugerville city leaders are reconsidering whether to continue using license plate reading cameras from Flock Safety, postponing a vote on a new contract after...
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Former Marine freed from Russian prison arrives in San Antonio
A U.S. Marine behind bars in Russia has been freed — and is now back on American soil.
safety
Hays County reinstates burn ban as wildfire risk increases
Hays County has reinstated a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning as officials work to reduce the risk of wildfires.
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Austin police identify pedestrian killed on North Lamar Blvd in North Austin
Austin police have identified a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night on North Lamar Boulevard.
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Austin asks for public input on possible César Chávez Street name change
The City of Austin is asking residents to weigh in on whether one of the city’s most recognizable streets should get a new name. It is a change that could cost...
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2 soldiers killed in Fort Hood-based helicopter crash near Salado; fire 100% contained
The wildfire sparked by a deadly Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash near Salado has burned approximately 155 acres and is now 100% contained, the Bell County She...
safety
Suspect in custody after shootout with police in NE Austin
A suspect has been taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting inthe 800 block of Camino La Costa in Northeast Austin Wednesday morning. A shelter-in...
safety
CapMetro Bikeshare gradually resuming service after fire at facility
CapMetro Bikeshare is returning in phases starting Tuesday, nearly three months after a fire at the agency's operations facility knocked the system offline.The...
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Big Tech claims it will comply with Abbott's data center rules
The fight over how Texas should regulate the rapid growth of data centers is intensifying at the Capitol, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying some of the biggest tech...
safety
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker to retire; Tom Vocke named acting chief
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker will retire effective Aug. 31, capping a 40-year career in public safety, according to a city memo.Baker will be out of the office...
safety
Motorcyclist dead after SE Austin crash on Sunday
A man died after a single-motorcycle crash in Southeast Austin Sunday night, according to the police department.Officers responded at about 8:50 p.m. to the 470...
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Man arrested after leading Austin police on chase in stolen vehicle
A 29-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle, according to the Austin Police Department.Officers re...
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LIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump administration officials to tour Toyota’s San Antonio plant
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. Ted Cruz and acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will tour Toyota’s San Antonio plant Tuesday, spotlighting a $3.6B investment and teasing a news conference with Texas leaders....
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Former deputy arrested, charged in fatal shooting of Texas State freshman
The former Brazoria County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot 18-year-old Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. has been arrested and charged with agg...
safety
Travis County issues burn ban amid dry, hot conditions
Travis County has issued a burn ban for its unincorporated areas as dry, hot weather continues to raise wildfire risk across Central Texas.The ban took effect i...
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Fire spreads to multiple homes in Pflugerville, no injuries reported
Firefighters battled a house fire Monday afternoon that spread from one home to several neighboring properties in a Pflugerville neighborhood, leaving three hom...
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Austin to begin community meetings on renaming Cesar Chavez Street
Austin residents will get their first chance to weigh in on whether one of the city’s main roadways should be renamed as city leaders begin a series of communit...
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Alamo Drafthouse Mueller renamed 'Matthew McConaughey Cinema'
Alamo Drafthouse honored Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey Monday night, renaming its Mueller location the "Matthew McConaughey Cinema" during a d...
safety
Man shot in the groin during fight on West Side
San Antonio police are investigating after a man in his 30s was shot in the groin during an apparent fight on the West Side. He’s stable, but officers can’t find a crime scene and say his story has gaps....
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East Austinites question proposed police budget increase ahead of City Council vote
With Austin City Council expected to begin adopting the city’s proposed $6.6 billion budget Wednesday, residents in East Austin are raising concerns about how m...
government
New UT rules for electric bikes, scooters and boards released before new school year
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) released new mobility rules for personal electric vehicles (PEVs), including electric bicycles, electric scooters, electr...
safety
Flat Rock Fire burns 8.6 acres in Burnet County, forward progression stopped
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of the Flat Rock Fire, an 8.6-acre grass and brush fire in southern Burnet County, officials said Tuesday even...
safety
Suspect arrested in SE Austin December hit-and-run crash that injured two
UPDATE:On Tuesday, Austin police officers arrestedKevin Eduardo Aguilar Yac without incident.PREVIOUS STORY:Police are asking for the public's help locating a...
government
Manor ISD calls for $400 million bond election in November, superintendent weighs in
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a bond election for Nov. 3, asking voters to approve $400 million in funding for facility upgrades....