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Austin Symphony Marks 49th July 4th Concert at Lady Bird Lake

The Austin Symphony Orchestra returns to Auditorium Shores Friday for its 49th Independence Day concert, co-hosted with the City of Austin.

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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.

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Austin Faces Relentless July Heat With No Rain Relief

Austin's Fourth of July brings more of the same: intense heat and nearly zero rain chances across Travis County and Central Texas.

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One Year On, Central Texas Flood Survivors Still Rebuilding and Demanding Answer

A year after catastrophic flooding struck Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, communities from Bastrop to Travis County remain in grief and recovery.

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