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Eric Henrikson

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Eric Henrikson is a journalist whose original reporting has been cited by The Austin. We aggregate Eric Henrikson'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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Austin's bat bridge gets upgrade with new educational experience

Thousands of people visit Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge each year to watch the nightly bat emergence. A new educational experience aims to teach visitors more about the colony while they wait.

KXAN Local · Aug 24, 2026 · schools

Lake Austin to be lowered 10 feet this fall after hydrilla debate

Lake Austin will be drawn down about 10 feet this fall after property owners and businesses pushed for action amid a resurgence of invasive hydrilla. The lake's water level will begin dropping Oct. 12

KXAN Local · Aug 20, 2026 · business

This new UT Austin device spots power grid problems before disasters strike

A new sensor developed at UT Austin may help utilities identify power line problems before they lead to outages or wildfires. Researchers say the technology can pinpoint trouble spots, reduce inspecti

KXAN Local · Aug 14, 2026 · safety

Austin residents weigh future of Cesar Chavez Street name at first public meeting

The City of Austin has launched a public engagement process on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street. Community members can attend meetings, submit feedback online and suggest new names for the roadwa

KXAN Local · Aug 11, 2026 · local

Qualcomm plans $16M expansion of north Austin research and office facility

Semiconductor and wireless technology company Qualcomm is planning a nearly 70,000-square-foot expansion of its North Austin facility, according to newly filed state records. The $16.2 million project

KXAN Local · Aug 10, 2026 · business

Austin homeowner sues city over $8,800 tree-trimming fee, citing constitutional rights

An Austin homeowner has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the city's tree ordinance after officials determined two cedar elms were over-pruned. The city required him to pay $8,800 in mitigation fees

KXAN Local · Aug 7, 2026 · government

Governor Abbott proposes ending Austin Energy's 'monopoly' as power provider

Gov. Greg Abbott proposed legislation that would open Austin and San Antonio's municipally owned electric utilities to retail competition, "ending utility monopolies that drive up costs for Texas fami

KXAN Local · Aug 5, 2026 · government

UT Austin creates brain-like material from billions of tiny water droplets

A team at UT Austin developed a new 3D-printed material built from billions of tiny water droplets that behaves like human tissue. Researchers say it could help advance brain-inspired computing, tissu

KXAN Local · Jul 31, 2026 · local

Austin startup uses AI-powered toilet camera to track gut health, hydration

An Austin startup is betting that some of the most valuable health information people produce every day is literally being flushed away. Its AI-powered toilet device tracks bowel habits, hydration and

KXAN Local · Jul 24, 2026 · local

Austin homeowner signs up for backup battery after years of outages, severe weather

After years of power outages and recent severe weather, an Austin homeowner became one of the first residents to install a new backup battery through Austin Energy's partnership with Base Power.

KXAN Local · Jul 22, 2026 · local

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