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City of San Marcos seeks input on new City Hall plans
San Marcos residents will have several opportunities to weigh in on plans for a new City Hall and possible improvements along Hopkins Street...
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Austin city leaders consider zoning laws to keep tobacco away from schools
Austin city leaders are considering new rules that would ban new vape and smoke shops from opening near schools and daycares.
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Man charged with murder after library assault victim dies months later, affidavit says
A man faces a murder charge after a 62-year-old victim died months after a March assault at the Austin Central Library, according to police.
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Austin shooting: Man shoots, kills his roommate after argument over rent money
A man was arrested for murder after Austin police said he shot and killed his roommate after an argument about rent money.
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Where Are They Now: Kevin Lopez
The “Where Are They Now” series revisits students whose careers were shaped by the generosity of What Starts Here campaign donors. The post Where Are They Now: Kevin Lopez appeared first on UT News .
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Prediction markets show Talarico leading Paxton in Texas Senate race
As attention intensifies on Texas’ U.S. Senate race, prediction markets are offering a fast-moving look at what traders think could happen — but researchers and
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COTA unveils 'World's Largest Cowboy Hat' ahead of US Grand Prix
Circuit of The Americas now has a Texas-sized welcome for race fans: a cowboy hat Guinness World Records has certified as the world’s largest.The track and Aust
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The Brain You Deserve
What science can tell us about aging well. The post The Brain You Deserve appeared first on UT News .
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Abbott raked in $9 million from data center-related donors as he called for regulations
In June, as public opinion on data centers soured, Gov. Greg Abbott took his first big swing at reining in the industry, issuing a round of regulatory recommend
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Manor police investigating 2 'swatting' calls in one day
Manor police are investigating two false emergency calls made Sunday that the department says were "swatting" incidents.Officers were first called at 5:31 a.m.
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U.S. 290 toll plan may change Manor and Elgin for drivers and businesses: The Receipts
A proposed toll road extension could bring major changes to the U.S. 290 corridor through Manor and Elgin, impacting local businesses and drivers who deal with
