FBI, Austin ISD Track Online Threat Targeting Three Local Schools

Federal investigators and Austin ISD police are continuing to monitor a social media threat naming three Austin elementary schools after new information suggested it was sent from abroad.

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Austin Recreation Centers Face Financial Scrutiny Following Audit Findings

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Willie Nelson Mural in Downtown Austin Demolished Amid Surprise High-Rise Development

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Flu hospitalizations rise across Texas as holidays near

Texas health officials are urging residents to take precautions as flu-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits climb statewide, with medical providers warning that cases are likely to spike further after the holiday season.

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Longhorns Miss Playoff Berth; Aggies, Red Raiders Carry Texas Forward

Texas Longhorns, the preseason favorite, did not make it to the college football playoffs after losing early in the season and collapsing late in the season. Texas A&M and Texas Tech, on the other hand, made it to the playoffs.

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New Texas Laws Take Effect in December, From Redistricting to STAAR Test Replacement

Dozens of new Texas laws take effect beginning in December, including the end of the STAAR test, over-the-counter access to ivermectin, and a law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers who ship abortion pills.

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Texas Awarded $1.3 Billion for Broadband—One-Third of What Rural Communities Anticipated

Texas will receive $1.3 billion in federal broadband funds—far below the $3.3 billion previously expected—disappointing rural leaders who say the reduced allocation falls short of the state’s massive connectivity needs.

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Austin Weekend Guide: Garden Glam, Comedy Gold, and Festive Fun Await

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Austin Slips Out of Top 50 in Global City Rankings Amid Housing Challenges

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Texas Longhorn Jahdae Barron Wins 2024 Jim Thorpe Award

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