The scheme centered around an Austin-area tax preparation business where prosecutors said employees created fake businesses and claimed false expenses on client tax returns to reduce taxable income and increase refunds.
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A man who had 10 outstanding arrest warrants was arrested by the Austin Police Department.
Dittmar Pool will close for repairs next week, the City of Austin announced on Wednesday.
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Colorado State University lowered its Atlantic hurricane season forecast.
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