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Cora Neas

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Cora Neas is a journalist whose original reporting has been cited by The Austin. We aggregate Cora Neas's work from trusted local sources with full attribution, linking back to the original publisher. To learn more about how we select and review stories, see our editorial standards.

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Murder suspect told Austin Police detective that victim had 'bad vibes,' affidavit says

The affidavit notes that the suspect allegedly said he "believed the man wanted him dead" and that he "suffers from schizophrenia and paranoia, but he said he was responsible for what he did."

KXAN Local · Sep 1, 2026 · safety

Preservation Austin names featured businesses for upcoming Legacy Business Month

The oldest featured business is The Tavern, which opened nearly a century ago in 1933.

KXAN Local · Aug 28, 2026 · business

How the Austin Public Library picks books

"Ideally, we would love to have an unlimited number of copies of essentially every book that's ever been published."

KXAN Local · Aug 27, 2026 · library

City council designates Austin Public Library a 'Book Safe Harbor'

It comes a week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference calling for the removal of certain books from public schools.

KXAN Local · Aug 26, 2026 · government

LGBTQ+ cultural center feasibility study released; nonprofit seeks land for community centers

While the city of Austin looks at a proposal for a LGBTQ+ cultural center downtown, a local nonprofit said it's treading water on a privately funded plan that would build multiple LGBTQ+ community cen

KXAN Local · Aug 26, 2026 · library

Austin Police arrests man suspected of 2021 murder; 4-year delay in cellphone warrant

Charles Wayne Roberts, 67, died at the scene from gunshot wounds

KXAN Local · Aug 25, 2026 · safety

Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion

A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears sound from an engineer

KXAN Local · Aug 20, 2026 · government

House-sized artwork from Vietnam Veterans Memorial designer to be installed at UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin will get a piece of art with the footprint of a house within the next year, according to a Monday press release from Landmarks, the school's public art program.

KXAN Local · Aug 17, 2026 · schools

Lawsuits over Project Connect bonds paused after Paxton appeals denied jurisdictional plea

The legal fight over voter-approved bonds for a light rail system in Austin was paused on Thursday, due to an appeal from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a district court judge's denial of his

KXAN Local · Aug 13, 2026 · government

Austin city council approves $6.6B budget for fiscal year 2026-27

Austin City Council voted during its Wednesday budget meeting to approve a $6.6 billion budget, first proposed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax in June.

KXAN Local · Aug 13, 2026 · government

Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect

The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.

KXAN Local · Aug 11, 2026 · safety

Former Austin ISD tutor convicted in Lee County for indecency with child

Isaiah Xavier Smith will serve 10 years in prison, with 614 days of jail credit against that time, according to court records.

KXAN-NBC · Aug 11, 2026 · local

Activists push for charges against officers in 17-year-old's death; APD investigation ongoing

A group of local activists organizing around the death of Anthoneil Williams II, a 17-year-old shot and killed by Austin police officers, say that they and the Williams family want prosecution of the

KXAN Local · Aug 7, 2026 · safety

Man arrested after crash into police car, shooting at Austin motel: affidavit

"After a verbal confrontation, the vehicle returned and gunfire erupted," police said.

KXAN-NBC · Aug 4, 2026 · safety

Alamo Drafthouse to 'rename' Austin Mueller location after Matthew McConaughey

The Uvalde-born actor played a supporting role in 1993's "Dazed and Confused," which was set in Austin. He's likely better known for his lead roles in "Interstellar" (2014) and "Dallas Buyer's Club" (

KXAN Local · Aug 3, 2026 · local

Austin police arrest, charge 20-year-old in Rainey Street shooting

APD previously said that a man was robbed and shot multiple times, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.

KXAN Local · Aug 3, 2026 · safety

Austin Police says officers will seize, send suspected delta 8, THCa products to labs for testing

Possession of more than 400 grams (about 14 ounces) of delta 8 is a first-degree felony in Texas.

KXAN-NBC · Aug 4, 2026 · safety

'You could see the shots': 60 years since the UT Austin Tower shooting

"Maybe research can prevent further tragedies of this type," the shooter had written.

KXAN Local · Aug 1, 2026 · local

Austin, Central Texas under Extreme Heat Warning

Austin and much of Central Texas is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the heat index for today expected to reach 115 degrees.

KXAN Local · Jul 22, 2026 · local

Austin city workers remove rainbow crosswalks early Monday morning

While state and federal officials argue that removal makes roads safer, neither released data to support the claim.

KXAN-NBC · Jul 21, 2026 · local

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