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UT Austin’s newest Longhorns 'Mooov-In'

Thousands of new and returning University of Texas at Austin students are moving into campus residence halls this weekend as they prepare for the start of the f

CBS AustinAug 21schools

Person dies after being hit by vehicle while crossing Highway 183

A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while they were crossing the highway in North Austin.

FOX 7 AustinAug 21Local

Austin Weekend: Gambler Days, Pride Parade, ColossalCon

Several local events are scheduled for the weekend of August 21-23, including the opening of the musical Come from Away, PBR Gambler Days, Rock the Block, ColossalCon Texas, Summer Sundays Mini Market, and the Austin Pride Festival and Parade.

KXAN-NBCAug 21Local

One dead after pedestrian hit by vehicle in SE Austin Thursday night

One person is dead after a crash involving a pedestrian in southeast Austin on Thursday night.Austin-Travis County EMS says that the crash happened on the ramp

CBS AustinAug 21safety

Austin leaders push for displacement funding amid record eviction filings

Nonprofits say they're struggling to handle a rise in evictions without extra support from the City of Austin.

KXAN-NBCAug 21Local

Austin races to regulate AI data centers before they strain city’s water and power

Construction of the CyrusOne DFW-10 data center in Whitney, Texas on May 25, 2026. JUSTIN HAMEL/ WACO BRIDGE " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/260525_JH_Whitney-Data-Center_03-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The recent surge in water- and energy-...

Austin CurrentAug 21Local

Abbott orders investigation into Texas school district finances

Governor Greg Abbott has requested an investigation into how Texas public school districts are spending their money.

CBS AustinAug 20schools

Casar draws parallels in arrest of 5-year-old Austin boy sent to Dilley detention center

An Austin-area lawmaker is drawing national attention to the arrest and detention of a 5-year-old boy in Austin, saying the child was taken into custody on the

CBS AustinAug 20safety

Study maps out Austin-to-San Antonio rail line

Study maps out Austin-to-San Antonio rail line KVUE

KVUEAug 20Local

Here’s Where You Can Still Find Austin City Limits Tickets

Here’s Where You Can Still Find Austin City Limits Tickets Rolling Stone

Rolling StoneAug 20Local

Austin ISD superintendent answers questions on state intervention, school closures

Austin ISD is starting a new school year after one of the most consequential years the district has faced.School consolidations, a $200-million-dollar budget sh

CBS AustinAug 20schools

Detroit Chevy ad depicting Austin skyline not a mistake, company says

Detroit Chevy ad depicting Austin skyline not a mistake, company says Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free PressAug 20business

Austin weather: Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Texas; residents urged to stay safe

A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.

FOX 7 AustinAug 20Local

Austin heat wave gets stronger this weekend

Austin heat wave gets stronger this weekend FOX 7 Austin

FOX 7 AustinAug 20Local

Studies say Austin-San Antonio passenger rail requires $13 billion or a route Union Pacific resists

Studies say Austin-San Antonio passenger rail requires $13 billion or a route Union Pacific resists KUT

KUTAug 20Local

Colin Simmons on the Will Muschamp effect at Texas

Colin Simmons on the Will Muschamp effect at Texas KXAN Austin

KXAN AustinAug 20Local

Austin police: Panhandling is legal, but threats and violence can make it a crime

Austin police: Panhandling is legal, but threats and violence can make it a crime KVUE

KVUEAug 20safety

New Elks Lodge to serve North Austin area

New Elks Lodge to serve North Austin area Community Impact

Community ImpactAug 20Local

Blast from the past, Tex-Mex expansion: Check out these 6 Austin metro dining updates | San Marcos - Buda - Kyle

Blast from the past, Tex-Mex expansion: Check out these 6 Austin metro dining updates | San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Community Impact

Community ImpactAug 20Local

Meet the new Longhorn at the UT football complex. It's a bronze statue

Meet the new Longhorn at the UT football complex. It's a bronze statue Houston Chronicle

Houston ChronicleAug 20News

How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade

Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times.

KXAN-NBCAug 20parks

Paige Ellis seeks a third term on Austin City Council. It’s rare, but not unprecedented

Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis submitted a petition to seek a third term on the council. If approved, she will be the third and final candidate in the District 8 race. MANOO SIRIVELU FOR KUT NEWS " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/download-34...

Austin CurrentAug 20government

West Nile in Texas: Travis County see first human case of 2026

Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026.

FOX 7 AustinAug 20Local

Lake Austin to drawdown for maintenance and repairs

Lake Austin to drawdown for maintenance and repairs KVUE

KVUEAug 20Local

EXCLUSIVE: How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt

EXCLUSIVE: How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt Reuters

ReutersAug 20schools

Traffic blocked on SH 71 west of Austin following collision

Traffic blocked on SH 71 west of Austin following collision KVUE

KVUEAug 20Local

Rider's ed? Aceable offers free e-bike, e-scooter safety course for kids

As more children climb onto e-bikes and e-scooters, an Austin-based education platform is rolling out new traffic training to help keep them safe on the roads.

KXAN-NBCAug 20schools

City of Austin Celebrates 36th Annual Austin Pride Parade

City of Austin Celebrates 36th Annual Austin Pride Parade City of Austin (.gov)

City of Austin (.gov)Aug 20Local

News | Pair of deals bolsters occupancy at one of Austin's tallest office towers

News | Pair of deals bolsters occupancy at one of Austin's tallest office towers CoStar

CoStarAug 20Local

Band’s car broken into in Oakland before Bay Area tour stop

Band’s car broken into in Oakland before Bay Area tour stop KRON4

KRON4Aug 20News

Texas Bans Delta-8 & Delta-10 THC Products

Texas Bans Delta-8 & Delta-10 THC Products KXAN Austin

KXAN AustinAug 20Local

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas presents Night Under the Stars

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas presents Night Under the Stars CultureMap Austin

CultureMap AustinAug 20Local

Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria

Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria KXAN Austin

KXAN AustinAug 20business

See photos of the Big Bend border wall protest in Austin

See photos of the Big Bend border wall protest in Austin Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-StatesmanAug 20Local

Man sentenced to 40 years in fatal shooting of teen at Austin sleepover

A man convicted in the 2025 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy during a sleepover at a southeast Austin home has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, according to Travis County court records.

KXAN LocalAug 20Local

Lake Austin to be lowered 10 feet this fall after hydrilla debate

Lake Austin will be drawn down about 10 feet this fall after property owners and businesses pushed for action amid a resurgence of invasive hydrilla. The lake's water level will begin dropping Oct. 12 and return to normal by the end of November.

KXAN-NBCAug 20business

Patsy Reece Galloway - North Texas e-News

Patsy Reece Galloway North Texas e-News

North Texas e-NewsAug 20News

City of Austin and LCRA Announce Planned Lake Austin Drawdown this Fall

City of Austin and LCRA Announce Planned Lake Austin Drawdown this Fall City of Austin (.gov)

City of Austin (.gov)Aug 20Local

Paramount eyeing Austin as landing spot after potential California split

Paramount eyeing Austin as landing spot after potential California split Chron

ChronAug 20Local

"COMING IN HOT": Pride is just beginning in Austin as city preps for parade & festival this weekend

"COMING IN HOT": Pride is just beginning in Austin as city preps for parade & festival this weekend GayCities

GayCitiesAug 20Local

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