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Texas Science Museum Hosts Dinosaur Day July 11 in Austin

Austin's Texas Science & Natural History Museum holds Dinosaur Day on Saturday, July 11, with fossil IDs and family activities.

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Lavelle White Turns 97, Austin Marks a Living Music Legend

Austin's music scene honored blues and soul singer Lavelle White at Antone's on July 5, marking her 97th birthday with a live celebration.

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Mustang Ridge K9 Gets Donated Armor, Boosting Central Texas Police Safety

A police dog serving a small Travis County-area community received donated protective gear Sunday, highlighting a nonprofit program active across Central Texas.

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