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Abbott Signs 28-County Disaster Declaration as Texas Flood Rescue Tops 270
Gov. Greg Abbott signed an emergency disaster declaration covering 28 counties Monday, unlocking federal aid as state crews completed 270 rescues.
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Laredo Bridge Closure Threatens Central Texas Supply Chains
Federal buoys blocked the World Trade Bridge in Laredo Saturday, threatening freight flows that supply Austin businesses and consumers.
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Zilker Park Great Lawn Closes Monday: What Austin Visitors Need
Parts of Zilker Park's Great Lawn are off-limits starting this week. Austin Parks & Rec confirmed the closures Saturday.
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Flood Watch Covers Travis County Through Thursday Evening
A flood watch covering Travis and Williamson counties runs through Thursday evening, with life-threatening flash flooding possible across Central Texas....
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Austin First-Time Buyers Face 20-Year Down Payment Wait, Data Finds
A new analysis finds Austin-area first-time buyers saving 5% of income could spend more than two decades accumulating a down payment.
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AI Detection Tools Grow More Accurate, Prompting New Questions for Austin
As AI-detection software improves, Austin's education and tech communities face fresh questions about whether better tools are enough.
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UT Lineman Trevor Goosby Runs Heart Health Camp in Austin
University of Texas offensive lineman Trevor Goosby, a projected 2027 NFL Draft pick, hosted a youth camp in Austin tied to heart research funding.
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Round Rock Hospital Marks July 4th With Newborn Celebrations
A Round Rock hospital welcomed new babies on Independence Day, giving Central Texas families a personal milestone to mark America's 250th year. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock celebrated Independence Day by dressing newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit i...
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Austin weekend forecast: enjoy Saturday outside, brace for Sunday storms
Travis County residents looking to spend Saturday at Lady Bird Lake should make their plans count — Sunday evening's storm risk is real, per the latest KVUE forecast....
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Texas nonprofit connects veterans to faster help
A Texas-based nonprofit is using a live resource database and rapid-response assistance to help veterans access housing, health care, and emergency support more quickly. The model is built around a real veteran’s experience and a broader push to reduce delays that can leave forme...
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Privacy-focused AI tool challenges online ad surveillance
Everyday websites and apps often track user behavior across the internet, building profiles for advertising. Privacy experts warn that this “surveillance-based” model is pervasive. Now the Voidly project offers free tools to limit such tracking—including a VPN and an upcoming bro...
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Free, Community-Powered VPN Voidly AI Adapts in Real Time to Beat Blocks
Voidly AI is a free, community-run VPN that uses artificial intelligence to predict and avoid internet censorship, helping people stay connected without logging personal data. Visit the Voidly website to learn more and try it....
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Austin PBS Offers Creators $70K Grant and Premieres New Shows for 2025-2026
Austin PBS is investing in the next wave of local storytellers with a $70,000 grant program and unveiling new original series celebrating Central Texas culture, education, and music for its 2025-2026 lineup....
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Unvaccinated Infant Tests Positive for Measles in Austin
Austin Public Health has confirmed the first case of measles in Travis County since 2019, involving an unvaccinated infant exposed to the virus overseas. Officials urge residents to ensure they are protected with the MMR vaccine as measles is highly contagious and can cause sever...
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Mind Circuit Lands in Austin, Signaling a Fresh Wave of AI and Blockchain Innovation
Mind Circuit has officially landed in Austin, bringing advanced AI and cross-chain analytics to our thriving tech community. Local entrepreneurs welcome the fresh perspective and cutting-edge tools, fueling excitement for new collaborations. As the Live Music Capital meets Mind C...
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APD SWAT standoff underway in Northeast Austin after alleged assault
SWAT officers are in a standoff with a man suspected of assaulting a woman with a weapon in Northeast Austin Monday morning, according to police.Officers respon...
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Gov. Abbott brings CBS Austin along for Hill Country flood damage survey in Black Hawk
Gov. Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage across Kerr and Kendall counties from a Texas National Guard Black Hawk helicopter on Monday, saying the state was better...
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Texas Therapy Dog Competing for National Pet Award
A golden retriever from Amarillo who spends his days comforting hospital patients is now representing Texas in a national pet competition.Luke, a certified ther...
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A rising Lake Travis inches closer to homes at flood-prone Graveyard Point
People living along Lake Travis are keeping a close eye on the forecast after Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf.It is still too early to know whether...
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Gov. Greg Abbott provides flood recovery update in Kerrville as cleanup begins
Texas flood cleanup begins as Gov. Greg Abbott visits Kerrville with an update. He signed an emergency disaster declaration for 28 counties, unlocking federal aid. State deployed 2,700 personnel and made 270 rescues....
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He told his students he’d be back Thursday. ICE kept him away for the entire school year.
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Tropical depression 2 impacts Gulf Coast
Tropical Depression 2 remains weak and disorganized this morning.
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Hundreds of federal border buoys break loose in Rio Grande floods, drift downriver
Floodwaters tore loose hundreds of federally funded Rio Grande border buoys, drifting past Eagle Pass and briefly closing international bridges. Rep. Cuellar called it “embarrassing,” saying contractors ignored warnings....
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Austin firefighters use open floodgates to train at Tom Miller Dam
AFD uses open floodgates to train for swift water rescues.
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Missing 5-year-old Katy boy found dead in lake
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office issued an AMBER Alert Sunday evening for 5-year-old Edward Hall. Hall is described as a black male, who was last seen wear...
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Why certain areas of Zilker Park will be closed this week
Austin Parks & Rec said sections of The Great Lawn at Zilker Park would be closed beginning Monday.
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Cleanup efforts continue after massive flooding in Uvalde continue
UVALDE, Texas — Massive flooding beginning Wednesday cut off the city from the rest of Texas, closing its major roads. Today, all of them are open except for FM...
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Lake Travis levels rise as waters turn into flood pool
Lake Travis reached full capacity for the first time in years after flooding over the last several days, but elevated water levels have also brought elevated ri...
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Joe Rogan-donated 'SHERP' vehicle helped rescue Camp Eagle campers following flooding
The access roads had reportedly been washed out and could not be repaired quickly enough to allow buses to reach the camp.
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Austin Pets Alive! rescues over 270 animals from flood conditions in four days
Austin Pets Alive! has taken in over 270 animals over the past four days as flood response efforts expand across Central Texas, with teams now on the ground in...
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LCRA cancels floodgate operations at Buchanan Dam Sunday
The Lower Colorado River Authority plans to open at least one floodgate at Buchanan Dam, the uppermost dam in the Highland Lakes, on Sunday at around 5 p.m.Aft...
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Travis County Judge Andy Brown limits recreational use of Pedernales River & Lake Travis
Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed a supplemental order Saturday to the disaster declaration signed on Tuesday.This supplemental order bans and prohibits al...
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Two arrested through license plate reader technology in Kyle following aggravated robbery
Two people were arrested following an aggravated robbery that took place Sunday in Kyle.At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, a victim reported what was descr...
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Austin police enforce temporary waterways ban as hazardous flooding conditions persist
The Austin Police Department is warning the public to stay off local lakes and rivers as residents continue to violate a mandatory temporary ban triggered by hazardous water conditions....
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East Austin pool back open after closing due to lightning strike damage
Austin Parks and Recreation said in a Friday press release that a lightning strike damaged equipment at Montopolis Pool, closing it over the weekend.
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"Please don't": Austin officials urge residents to stay off waterways due to flooding
Austin officials are pleading with residents and visitors to stay off area lakes and rivers, saying people continued to get out on the water Saturday despite a...
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LCRA opens floodgates at Tom Miller, Mansfield dams as Lake Travis rises
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates at Tom Miller Dam and one at Mansfield Dam on Saturday to pass floodwater downstream following days of...
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Austin airport begins transition to electronic flight strips
Air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are moving away from paper flight strips and switching to a new electronic system as part of a nationwide FAA modernization effort....
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City of Austin issues waterway ban after flooding
A temporary ban on water activities is now in effect on several Austin-area waterways following floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin Water....
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One man dead in south Austin apartment shooting
Austin Police were investigating a homicide at a south Austin apartment complex that left one man dead early Saturday morning.
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Silver Alert discontinued for 87-year-old man out of Aransas Pass
A Silver Alert has been issued for an 87-year-old man who went missing from Aransas Pass Friday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Leroy...
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Man fatally shot at SE Austin apartment complex
Police are investigating the city's 35th homicide of the year after a man was fatally shot at a Southeast Austin apartment complex early Saturday morning.Office...
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Kerrville couple rescued as creek flooding traps them in their home.
A Kerrville homeowner is thankful to be alive after being rescued from her home as floodwaters rushed in Thursday morning.Valerie Fox and her husband have lived...
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Hays County inmate charged with murder in June suspicious death in Elgin
A man previously identified as a person of interest in the suspicious death of an Elgin woman has now been charged with murder, police said.Christopher Vargas,...
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Preview Week gives Fredericksburg visitors an early taste of Food and Wine Festival
Preview Week is coming up in Fredericksburg, giving visitors an early taste of the Texas Hill Country’s growing food and wine scene.As the grape harvest approac...
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"We're watching the water," leaders urge caution as Llano River remains above flood stage
Even though the rain has ended across much of Central Texas, officials in Llano say the flooding threat is not over.Runoff from heavy rainfall upstream continue...
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Recent rain forcing massive amounts of water through Starcke Dam
Floodwaters rushing into Central Texas’ Highland Lakes system have prompted multiple dams to open floodgates, including at Starcke Dam, where the volume of wate...
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Texas women's hoops visits children's hospital
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The growth of women's basketball has been impressive to see over the last decade. That goes for much of the country, including here in central Texas. The average game seven or eight years ago at Erwin Center compared to now at Moody Center is night and day. The fa...
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Texas flooding: Austin issues waterway ban due to recent floods
The City of Austin has issued a waterway ban starting Friday, July 17. This comes after the Texas Hill Country experienced historic flooding this week....
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Base Power Launches Austin Energy Partnership to Provide Home Battery Backup During Outage
Heavy rains triggered dangerous flooding across Central Texas this week, leaving some neighborhoods without electricity. As severe weather becomes more common,...
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Kids, Screens and the Meta Verdict: Why One Austin Dad Built a Modern Landline
A landmark jury verdict against Meta and YouTube has reignited a national conversation about children, social media, and mental health.A California jury recentl...
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Local officials, water experts caution against swimming in flood-impacted waters
Water is moving down the Highland Lakes system as floodgates at Wirtz, Starcke, and Tom Miller dams have been opened by the Lower Colorado River Authority....
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Lake Travis undergoes dramatic changes as it reaches full capacity
The immediate threat from this week's heavy rains and flooding is moving downstream on Friday as floodwaters pour into the Highland Lakes.Lake Travis has risen...
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How the Hill Country flooded two years in a row
Historic rainfall has fallen in the Hill Country this week, causing catastrophic flooding. For the second year in a row, we’ve recorded a once in a generation f...
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Texas Game Wardens rescue 153, evacuate 92 amid heavy rain and flooding across 15 counties
Texas Game Wardens expand flood response in 10 counties; aviation drops supplies to stranded Kerr County camps, while boats and helicopters conduct rescues/evacuations. As of July 17, 3 p.m.: 147 rescues, 89 evacuations....
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Eanes ISD community mourns death of Westlake High graduate in Hill Country flooding
Eanes ISD community mourns death of Westlake High graduate in Hill Country floodingThe Eanes ISD community is mourning the loss of a longtime Westlake High Scho...
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Community Foundation expands flood relief efforts across Texas Hill Country
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launched a Flood Relief Fund for its 10-county region after recent flooding. Grants await damage assessments; donations are open for food, shelter and housing needs....
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LIVE: Kerr County officials to update flood response, recovery efforts
LIVE: Kerr County officials to update flood response, recovery efforts
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Where to find flooding resources and how to help impacted Texans
Hours of heavy rainfall have set off flash flooding, emergency rescues and warnings across southwest Texas and the Hill Country on July 16. Two people have died...
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Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas' top election official
Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas' top election official
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Flood surge expected on Llano River after heavy rain
A new round of heavy rain over an already-saturated watershed is expected to send a moderate to major flood surge down the Llano River Friday, according to CBS...
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Publishing in a Leading Journal as Undergraduates
3 undergraduate researchers published with a team in Nature, shedding new light on a microbe and its host. The post Publishing in a Leading Journal as Undergraduates appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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FM 481 bridge collapses in flooded Uvalde County as DPS urges drivers to avoid area
Texas DPS warns drivers to avoid parts of Uvalde County after flooding collapsed the FM 481 bridge. Officials urge obeying closures as washed-out roads and bridges may be unstable. No timeline yet for reopening....
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More than 30 rescued in Gillespie County as Pedernales River floods Texas Hill Country
Emergency crews carried out more than 30 rescues in Gillespie County on Thursday as floodwaters from the Pedernales River swept through the Texas Hill Country,...
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Flood warning sirens credited with saving lives during catastrophic floods
The warning system marked a major change from a year ago, when a lack of flood sirens was partly blamed for a death toll of 119 people.
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Texas expands flood response as Abbott warns of more life-threatening rain
Gov. Greg Abbott said protecting lives remains the state’s top priority as life-threatening flooding continues.
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Tax hikes, employee raises, park improvements: Austin City Council weighs in on $6.6B proposed budget
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Austin Pets Alive! in need of help as shelters overwhelmed due to severe weather
In a release, APA! said as of 10 a.m. Thursday, more than 104 pets from affected areas are on their way to the rescue: 54 dogs and 50 cats.
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A Century of Questions: UT’s Mark Raizen on Quantum Mechanics and the Future of Medicine
Researchers at Raizen's UT lab are searching for new possibilities in health and medicine linked to quantum mechanics. The post A Century of Questions: UT’s Mark Raizen on Quantum Mechanics and the Future of Medicine appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at A...
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The American Experiment, Exhibit 2
The second exhibit of defining national documents by the LBJ Presidential Library and UT’s Briscoe Center for American History highlights forks in the road. The post The American Experiment, Exhibit 2 appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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The Longhorn on the World Cup Stage
Ismail Elfath, who is officiating today’s World Cup semifinal, began his journey as a referee while on the Forty Acres 20 years ago. The post The Longhorn on the World Cup Stage appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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Austin ISD approved $205M in cuts. Here’s what changes for schools this fall
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Charter amendment or ordinance? Comparing Austin’s two similar independent audit plans ahead of the election
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Friends, family hold emotional vigil for missing 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros
Dozens of people gathered at Vigil at Concepcion Park, praying for the safe return of Ozana Cisneros. The 7-month-old baby was last seen Jun. 10 at a home on Ro...
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UT Austin Villa Finishes Strong at RoboCup 2026
Students travelled to South Korea to compete in the world’s largest and most prestigious robotics competition. The post UT Austin Villa Finishes Strong at RoboCup 2026 appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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What is Dog’s Head? A guide to Austin’s biggest proposed development
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With a CapMetro strike on the table, workers say better training would improve bus service
Brenda Jackson is a second-generation CapMetro bus driver. Her mom drove a bus. So did her aunt. She followed in their footsteps, maneuvering a hulking vehicle through Austin’s streets for 25 years. “CapMetro has been a constant in my life,” Jackson said. Two years ago, she...
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Austin Police SWAT responds to scene in northeast Austin
After an hours-long investigation which led to a SWAT response Monday morning in northeast Austin, police have not apprehended a suspect, the agency said during a media briefing....
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Man drowns after trying to cross Milam County pond on horseback
A 31-year-old man drowned over the weekend after trying to cross a pond near Rockdale on horseback, according to the Milam County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's...
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City of Austin paying nonprofits for work that's 'not fully delivered', audit finds
A new audit from the city of Austin's auditor's office found the city is often paying nonprofits for "services that were not fully delivered."
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Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats
McCombs’ new dean on listening first, learning always and why he’s happy to be home. The post Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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Texas YES Project raffle helps drive education across Central Texas
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Beloved Texas lake hits 100% capacity for first time in 7 years
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Japan’s Renesas Electronics triples Texas presence
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Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon
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Austin Gets a New Delivery Driver and it’s Tso Good: Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Autolane, and Nash Bring Autonomous Delivery to Texas
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When does school start in Texas? See 2026 dates for major districts
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Texas' quality-of-life rank, WFAA reporter leaving, JCPenney closing | Top service stories
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APD SWAT team responding to incident in Northeast Austin
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Austin removes rainbow crosswalk downtown after state order
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Police responding to SWAT situation Monday in northeast Austin
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Outdoor Lighting Concepts Expands Premium Landscape Lighting Design Services Across Austin Texas
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CBS Austin reporter accompanies Abbott on helicopter tour of flood-damaged Hill Country
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University of Austin, GOP power players and a $1 million fraud trial
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Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Award for Sixth Consecutive Year of Environmental Stewardship
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Dozens of dogs were stranded by Texas floods. Austin rescuers answered the call
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This East Austin hangout was among America's favorite World Cup watch spots
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State officials to hold flood response briefing in Kerrville
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Professional Basketball Shooting Coach BriAnna Garza Expands Shooters Shoot Training Platform to Austin, Texas
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Steve Sarkisian Compares Jermaine Bishop to Heisman Winner DeVonta Smith
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Jurors in high-profile Travis County case to receive $27K after hearing three days of evidence
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Great Lawn to close during part of this week at Zilker Park
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Texas rescuers rushed in after iconic Austin owl's last owlet was presumed dead, and found it alive
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Oil, electric cash fuels Texas GOP campaigns
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How the Texas data center boom is pushing Austin to new limits on development
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This viral East Coast bagel shop is finally coming to Central Texas
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Seasonable heat and humidity all week
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New faces headline Texas’ running back room in 2026
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Author Jack Friday investigates Austin in new queer mystery ‘Killer Vibes’
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Roundabouts, repaving: 6 Austin metro transportation updates
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Drapery Cleaning Austin Residents Trust Since 1983
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Texas alum’s path to officiating World Cup semifinal traces back to Austin
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H-E-B, Costco among hottest new Central Texas stores in 2026
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James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to 3 televised Texas Senate debates
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Austin Pets Alive! seeks more foster families as flood rescue effort tops 270 animals
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Tropical Depression 2 strengthening in Gulf as it heads toward Texas
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Professional boxer Hannah Rapp killed in crash while a riding bicycle in Texas
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Austin weather: July 19 morning forecast
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After chatty offseason, Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns take aim at SEC title
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PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2: Best photos
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Local animal shelter rescues 17 pets from Texas flooding
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Trump approves Texas flood emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA relief
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The rain is ending, but Austin says it's still too dangerous to get on the water
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Another massive housing development is taking shape outside Austin
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Austin bans activity on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake as floodwaters flow through
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Lake Travis officially ‘full’ as floodgate operations continue
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Boxing News: PFL Weights From Austin, TX » July 18, 2026
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Police investigating deadly shooting at southeast Austin apartment complex
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Austin, Travis County ban activity on lakes and rivers after severe flooding
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Texas floods: Llano River floodwaters help fill Lake Travis
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City Issues Waterways Ban Until Tuesday
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Montopolis Pool Closed for Electrical Repairs
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safety
South Austin apartment complex shooting leaves 1 man dead
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex that left one man dead.
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New pedestrian hybrid beacon installed in east Austin
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Westlake student bikes 24 straight hours for Venezuelan earthquake aid
A high schooler is raising money for Venezuelans in crisis by riding a stationary bike at Amy's Ice Cream—for 24 consecutive hours.
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Austin ISD, TCIS end planned partnership aimed at improving failing schools
On Monday, AISD and the Texas Council for International Studies announced that they mutually agreed to end their partnership aimed at improving 3 failing AISD middle schools....
schools
Austin ISD ends partnership with nonprofit in turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools
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Man charged with murder after deadly shooting at southeast Austin apartment complex
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Austin suburb selects Griffin Swinerton to revamp downtown
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News | CIM Group adds net lease executive; JLL brings back retail vice president; Foundry principal chases deals in North Texas
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Gas prices climb above $3.50 in Austin and San Antonio
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Texas Trio Round up: The 713, Couples, Roky Erickson, Drinks, and Death Songs
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Body recovered from a pond in Milam County
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Whataburger is casting a paid commercial, seeking kids with football experience
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Abbott provides update on flooding situation in Texas
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James Avery donating $1 million to severe weather relief efforts
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‘Queen of game day style’: Loreal Sarkisian joins viral Netflix trend
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safety
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New "Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon" at Cesar Chavez and Chalmers
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local
Delta-8 to vanish from Texas shelves on under new THC ban. Here's when
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Dozens of dogs were stranded by Texas floods. Austin rescuers answered the call
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local
Professional Basketball Shooting Coach BriAnna Garza Expands Shooters Shoot Training Platform to Austin, Texas
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safety
Professional boxer, Yorktown native Hannah Rapp killed in crash while riding bicycle in Texas
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President Trump authorizes federal relief assistance for Texas
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safety
Man accused of murder in deadly south Austin apartment shooting
A 29-year-old man was charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a south Austin apartment complex early Saturday morning, according to an arrest affidavit....
schools
Austin ISD ends turnaround partnership for three troubled schools as state takeover threat looms
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safety
APD identifies victim, arrests suspect in SE Austin homicide off Montopolis Drive
Austin police have identified the victim in a deadly Southeast Austin shooting in the Montopolis neighborhood and the suspect arrested on a murder charge over t...
schools
Austin ISD, TCIS end planned partnership aimed at improving failing schools
On Monday, AISD and the Texas Council for International Studies announced that they mutually agreed to end their partnership aimed at improving 3 failing AISD middle schools....
safety
Texas man charged with murder after Southeast Austin apartment shooting
An Austin man has been charged with murder after police say physical evidence contradicts his claim that he shot a man in self-defense following an apartment fight....
local
MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
local
Shelter-in-place lifted in San Marcos after armed suspect taken into custody
An armed suspect wanted on an aggravated assault charge was taken into custody Monday evening after prompting a shelter-in-place order in a San Marcos neighborh...
local
Officials watching closely as tropical system could bring more rain to Texas
As floodwaters continue to move through Central Texas waterways, state and local officials are closely watching a tropical system moving toward the U.S. Gulf Co...
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Abbott says flood warning systems saved lives, signals more investment next legislation
Abbott said state lawmakers will continue working to strengthen flood preparedness across Texas.
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Lake Travis flooding leaves debris, damaged docks and water concerns
Lake Travis is beginning to return to normal after damaging floods, but a new danger is emerging. Floating debris, damaged docks, and contaminated water are cre...
safety
Austin man charged with first-degree murder in 2025 Manor homicide case
Authorities have arrested 23-year-old Afamefula Bishop Egwu on a first-degree murder charge following a 10-month investigation into the September 2025 killing of Donald McVade in Manor, Texas....
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Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers
Austin Pets Alive! is helping prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources in Cotulla as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers....
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Texas flood response shifts to cleanup and rebuilding as crews begin damage assessments
Communities across flood-impacted parts of Texas are beginning the long road to recovery after last week’s catastrophic flooding, with crews assessing damaged r...
government
Austin City Council debates $390M bond for November ballot or delay to 2028
Austin City Council members are weighing whether to ask voters this fall to approve a $390 million bond package that would fund major investments in parks, tran...
schools
As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice
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parks
Friends and leaders honor fallen Texas soldier as Iran conflict sparks political divide
A 19-year-old Army private from North Texas is among two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military air base in Jordan, according to the Pentagon.A...
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Boerne families begin rebuilding after floodwaters destroy homes and cherished belongings
Boerne residents are cleaning up after heavy rain flooded homes. One family says water rose 6 inches in 3 minutes, destroying most belongings. Neighbors got out safely and now face mold, dumpsters, and rebuilding....
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Tropical Storm Bertha impacting the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move very slowly NW 5 mph through the NE Gulf of Mexico. Top winds are 50 mph.
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Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with 2025 death of Manor man
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 75-year-old Manor man whose body was discovered in his home in September, police said.Afameful...
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ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children
**Headline shortened due to character contraintsOn an early April morning, two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents approached Y.R. in the parking lo...
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