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Strengthening U.S. Industrial Independence
UT’s vibrant startup pipeline supports manufacturing at home. The post Strengthening U.S. Industrial Independence appeared first on UT News .
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Austin City Council to weigh data center regulations, possible ban in work session
Austin City Council members are preparing to begin a formal push to regulate — and potentially prohibit — large-scale data centers within the city limits, with...
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Congress Avenue upgrade triggers new traffic impacts for Austin drivers
Austin drivers will notice a traffic change downtown between Second and Third streets on Congress Avenue.
schools
State audit of TEA finds management-to-staff ratio, grant monitoring issues
The State Auditor's Office released the findings of its audit of the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
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Austin Animal Services goes 10 days without AC; temporary measures in place
Austin Animal Services is asking for urgent help fostering or adopting its animals after the shelter went without air conditioning for 10 days.
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Man sentenced to 40 years for 2025 murder of 15-year-old in SE Austin
A man accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old following an altercation at a southeast Austin home last year has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 y...
safety
Owner: Austin Country Flea Market may not reopen after fire
A major fire at the Austin Country Flea Market in East Austin forced thousands of people to evacuate Sunday evening, damaged several structures and may keep th...
safety
Austin Country Flea Market fire: Property owner voices concerns as investigation continues
An investigation is underway into the fire at the Austin Country Flea Market that left two people injured over the weekend.
government
Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas....
parks
SCHEELS opens 300,000-square-foot Cedar Park store Aug. 29 with prizes and skydivers
SCHEELS is set to open its new Cedar Park location to the public Saturday, August 29.The employee-owned sporting goods retailer says the more than 300,000-squar...
safety
Federal crackdown on violent crimes in greater Austin area
Federal prosecutors filed about 40 federal cases involving gun-related crimes in Austin in “recent months.”
government
Council Member Paige Ellis falls short of signatures needed to secure place on ballot
Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis' petition to run for a third term was rejected by the City Clerk.
government
Austin City Council to discuss data center regulations
Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.
government
Francesca Ortiz case: Family of woman killed in South Austin speak out, want answers
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
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Welcome Back, Longhorns!
Celebrating the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year. The post Welcome Back, Longhorns! appeared first on UT News .
safety
Austin flea market vendors begin recovery after devastating fire; cause still under investigation
For many vendors, the loss goes beyond damaged merchandise and storefronts.