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CBS, Telemundo Austin host 13th annual backpack giveaway
This yearly initiative aims to support local students and families by providing essential school supplies as they prepare for the upcoming academic year....
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Police: 17-year-old had water bottle, not gun, in fatal Austin officer shooting
Austin police officers believed they were responding to an armed teenager early Friday morning. Minutes later, the 17-year-old was dead.Investigators later dete...
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Waterway ban extended again until Saturday at 5 p.m.
The waterway ban for several lakes on the Highland Lakes system has been extended for a second time, set to expire Saturday, July 25 at 5 p.m.
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Viral TikTok helps Texas man find life-saving kidney donor
A Cedar Hill father in kidney failure received a life-saving transplant at Methodist Dallas Medical Center after a Houston woman saw his viral TikTok plea and stepped forward to become his living donor....
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Study: Waymo robotaxis had fewer crashes than human drivers across four cities
Driverless Waymo vehicles crashed less often than human-driven cars across four major U.S. cities, according to a new study, though Austin was an outlier where...
schools
'He didn't deserve this': Father of TXST student killed by deputy wants charges filed
Nearly two months after 18-year-old Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. was shot and killed by a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy in southeast Texa...
safety
Man charged with murder after fatal crash in Taylor hospital parking lot
A Spring man has been charged with murder after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in a hospital parking lot in Taylor on Friday and then fleeing the s...
safety
FOUND: 11-month-old was last seen in northwest Harris County
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 11-month-old boy who was last seen in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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More than 30 dogs removed from Northeast Side home amid animal cruelty probe
San Antonio Animal Care Services seized 30+ dogs from a Northeast Side home after complaints and reports of unsanitary conditions. The dogs are now at the city shelter for exams as criminal charges are pending....
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Oil tops $100 as Strait of Hormuz traffic slows; gas rises in Texas and nationwide
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated early this morning as Iran released video it claims shows drones being launched toward U.S. military targe...
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18,000 pounds of flood relief supplies flown into Austin for pets
Nearly 18,000 pounds of emergency supplies arrived in Austin on Thursday as part of a relief effort to help pets and families displaced by deadly flooding in Ce...
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Aftershock recorded following record earthquake in the Texas panhandle
A small aftershock was recorded Thursday night following the strongest earthquake measured in the Texas Panhandle since at least 1900.The magnitude 1.5 earthqua...
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Tropical Storm Bertha dissipates over Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha has come to an end after moving inland across the upper Texas coast, weakening into a trough — an elongated area of low pressure that no l...
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Triple-digit Texas heat drives electricity demand to apparent record, ERCOT says
Triple-digit Texas heat drives electricity demand to apparent record, ERCOT saysTriple-digit heat across Texas on Wednesday pushed electricity demand to what ap...
government
Austin City Council approves first step toward oversight of large water users
Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday aimed at increasing oversight of the city's largest water users as leaders continue a broader dis...
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How much has the City of Austin delivered on past bond projects?
As Austinites wait to see if they will be voting on another bond in November, we wanted to ask about the progress on the last few.
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Austin Police investigating after man killed in NE Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Northeast Austin Friday afternoon, the department stated around 5 p.m.Police stated thatALSO | Man...
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Unarmed teen fatally shot by Austin officers in suspected 'suicide by police'
A man fatally shot by police officers in northeast Austinearly Friday morning may have been trying to commit suicide-by-cop, according to police.Officers were...
government
Austin City Council approves key financing measures for massive Dog's Head development
A battle over the future of Southeast Austin took over City Hall on Thursday. Developers say the proposed Dog's Head project could bring much-needed jobs and cr...
government
Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler reflects on homelessness policy, long-term solutions
Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler is looking back at his tenure and some of the most contentious decisions of his time in office, including the city’s 2019 move t...
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Paredes Middle School may not reopen as Education Austin blames state funding cuts
Paredes Middle School is closed for summer break, but a proposal from Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura could keep it from reopening for the 2026-27 schoo...
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Travis County DA seeks to void juror compensation order in dismissed Chody, Nassour case
The Travis County District Attorney's Office filed a motion Thursday asking a judge to revoke a juror compensation order issued in the case against former Willi...
business
Tip leads game wardens to freezer full of protected wildlife
A Texas woman is facing multiple wildlife-related charges after game wardens say they discovered more than a dozen protected animals stored in freezers inside h...
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Summer heat causes rail 'sun kink' south of MLK Jr. Station, slowing CapMetro trains
CapMetro crews repaired a stretch of warped track south of the MLK Jr. Station this week after summer heat caused what the agency calls a "sun kink," forcing tr...
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Woman arrested after police pursuit, crash on Llano bridge
A 32-year-old Kansas woman was taken into custody after leading Llano police on a high-speed pursuit Wednesday evening that ended in a multi-vehicle crash on th...
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Texas Panhandle near Spearman
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Texas Panhandle on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The quake occurred at 4:21 a.m. CT, roughly 24 miles...
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Tropical Storm Bertha weakens as it heads toward Texas
Bertha is expected to continue on a generally westward to west-northwestward track through Friday before turning slightly west-southwest.
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Texas band honors Camp Mystic victim with song premiering at SA Film Festival on Thursday
Texas band honors Camp Mystic victim Eloise "Lulu" Peck with song premiering before Fox SA and News 4 Documentaty on the Floods of 2025 at the San Antonio Film...
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Escaped Hays County inmate caught after posing as another inmate set for release
An inmate who escaped from the Hays County Jail by posing as another inmate with the same first name was captured earlier this afternoon, according to the Hays...
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Austin City Council hears public comment on proposed $6.6B budget, tax hike
With Austin City Council just three weeks away from voting on a new city budget that takes effect Oct. 1, residents urged leaders to protect funding for nonprof...
business
'It's killing us:' Austin's watercraft ban spells trouble for local businesses
The City of Austin extended its ban on watercraft, and lakefront businesses say it's affecting their margins.
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Texas’ Sid Miller, James Talarico back data center regulations as Texans issue
As communities across Central Texas continue debating the growth and impact of data centers, two Texas politicians from opposite parties are calling for regulat...
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Arthur and Bertha’s Strange Behavior: What it means for the rest of the hurricane season
As we close out the first two months of the 2026 Hurricane Season, we have seen two storms so far, which isn’t unusual, but these storms have been anything but...
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Owl foster mom Eddison has helped release 38+ great horned owls since 2021
Eddison can't fly, but every year she helps dozens of young owls do exactly that.The great horned owl has become one of Austin Wildlife Rescue's most valuable v...
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$5 Million burglary spree targets affluent neighborhood, now there's a $25,000 reward
A guarded entrance, security cameras, and household safes.
safety
Parking garage vault fire causes power outages at downtown Austin office buildings, hotel
A fire in an electrical vault Wednesday evening caused power outages at several prominent downtown Austin buildings, including One Texas Center, the Long Center...
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Austin FC delays Wednesday kickoff against Seattle due to forecasted heat
Austin FC's home match against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday will begin one hour later than originally scheduled because of forecasted high temperatures, Ma...
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Temperatures and electric bills spike during extreme heat warning
Central Texans sweated through the hottest day so far this year. Temperatures peaked at around 103 degrees on Wednesday and heat index values reached as high as...
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Gov. Abbott extends deadline for flood victims to request SNAP replacement benefits
Texans who lost food because of the devastating July flooding now have more time to apply for replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benef...
safety
Emergency meeting in Kerrville extends Kerr County disaster declaration after flooding
KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr County Commissioners voted to extend a local disaster declaration in an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon.In a 4-0 vote, the court...
safety
Police searching for suspect who rear-ended vehicle, fled on foot
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman who allegedly walked away from a crash in Southeast Austin earlier this year that left the other dri...
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Hays County inmate escaped by posing as another inmate scheduled for release
A Hays County Jail inmate escaped custody last week by impersonating another inmate who was scheduled for release, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office...
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UT Austin graduate helps bring George Washington's early years to the big screen
From the University of Texas at Austin to the national spotlight, Tom Provost helped bring the story of one of America's most recognizable historical figures to...
parks
San Marcos Public Library installs security camera to address litter, property damage
The San Marcos Public Library has installed a new security camera in its parking lot to help address ongoing issues with litter and property damage, city offici...
safety
Mold found in air-conditioning unit at APD headquarters, city says
Mold has been identified in an air-conditioning unit in a portion of the Austin Police Department's Main Headquarters, according to the city's Facilities Manage...
parks
Austin Parks and Recreation partners with MLS GO for new youth soccer program
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with MLS GO to launch a co-ed youth soccer program for children ages 4 to 12, the department announced....
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Texas faith leaders to rally at Capitol, urge action after Houston ICE shooting
Members of the Texas faith community gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott and legislative leaders to take action against what th...
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Tropical Storm Bertha weakens and tracks west along northern Gulf Coast
Although Bertha is expected to steadily lose strength, gusty winds, rough surf and periods of heavy rain will continue along portions of the northern Gulf Coast...
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"It was heartbreaking," Austin community gathers after rainbow crosswalk removal
Dozens of people gathered at W 4th St and Colorado St Tuesday night after Austin’s rainbow crosswalks were removed, saying the event was about more than painted...
government
Austin's aging park infrastructure fuels debate ahead of Thursday bond vote
Austin City Council is expected to vote Thursday on a proposed bond package that includes a major investment in city parks and recreation, a plan supporters say...
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Amazon is the first major prospective tenant at Austin's Dog's Head development
Amazon Robotics was named as the first major prospective tenant at Austin's Dog's Head development project.Tuesday’s announcement from city leaders as council m...
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Austin audit finds some nonprofits not delivering services under contracts
A new City of Austin audit found that some nonprofits under contract with the city are not consistently delivering the services they agreed to provide, raising...
schools
Austin ISD considers closing Paredes Middle School weeks before start of school year
Austin ISD is proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School before the start of the 2026-27 school year, saying the move is intended to accelerate ac...
safety
Missing 1-year-old boy found safe, according to Austin police
Austin police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 1-year-old who was last seen in North Austin
schools
Austin ISD ends nonprofit contract for 3 middle schools as state takeover looms
Austin ISD has ended a planned partnership with a nonprofit that was set to help manage three middle schools next year, a move that comes as the district faces...
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Adapting to extreme heat ahead of triple-digit days this week
Austin just hit its second triple-digit day of 2026 so far, but data suggests that days in the city are reaching hotter temperatures more frequently over time....
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Texas School for the Deaf mourns death of senior, 'Godzilla' actress Kaylee Hottle
The Texas School for the Deaf is mourning the loss of one of its students after actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise,...