Severe weather overnight causes storm damage in Luling
evere weather Thursday night into Friday morning caused damage in Luling, a town about 45 miles south of Austin.
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Severe weather overnight causes storm damage in Luling
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The Austin Independent School District building on March 26, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR THE AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260326_AISD_LS_02-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Austin school district ended the 2025-26 school year...
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