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Austin Police continue to look for person after SWAT call at north Austin hotel
Austin Police and SWAT were at a Super 8 location in north Austin in response to a person barricaded in one of the rooms.
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West Nile in Texas: Travis County sees first human case of 2026
Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026.
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Casar draws parallels in arrest of 5-year-old Austin boy sent to Dilley detention center
An Austin-area lawmaker is drawing national attention to the arrest and detention of a 5-year-old boy in Austin, saying the child was taken into custody on the...
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Missing Austin juveniles and the man connected to search are found safe, police say
Two juveniles who were reported missing in Austin have been safely located along with a man police had been searching for, according to the Austin Police Depart...
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Big Bend border wall debate heads to Austin as advocates urge protection of land
Texans from across the state traveled to Austin on Wednesday to urge Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners to protect public land in the Big Bend region as the...
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Affidavit: Suspect admits assaulting stranger before opening fire on Austin officer
A man accused of opening fire on an Austin police officer in northeast Austin told investigators he had been angry before allegedly assaulting a stranger at gun...
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Man dies following motorcycle crash in east Austin
On Aug. 5, Austin Police officers responded to a single motorcycle crash around 11:15 p.m. in the 3500 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd.
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Affidavit: Detainee climbs through bathroom ceiling to escape N Austin hospital
An arrest affidavit obtained by CBS Austin reveals new details about how a man in police custody escaped from a North Austin hospital Monday, including that he...
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The Gold Rush Ended, But Its Entrepreneurial Legacy Didn’t, Study Finds
The post The Gold Rush Ended, But Its Entrepreneurial Legacy Didn’t, Study Finds appeared first on UT News .
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ZZ Top's Austin shows will go on, serve as tribute to Frank Beard following his death
Legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top lost one of its members this week. The band announced that drummer Frank Beard, who'd been part of the band for nearly 60 years, died at the age of 77 on Monday....
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Travis County DA responds to allegations in APD protest case, files motion
On Tuesday, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement regarding allegations of violations in the case against an Austin Police officer related to 2020 racial justice protests....
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3 injured in overnight house fire in Cedar Park
Three people were injured in an overnight structure fire in a Cedar Park subdivision, according to city officials.The fire broke out in the 3000 block of Paseo...
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Round Rock ISD students return to new upgrades, buses and ID system
Round Rock ISD students are headed back to class Wednesday, and many families may notice upgrades or improvements underway or completed at their child's school....
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2 Texas financial advisers found guilty in $80 million Ponzi scheme
SAN ANTONIO — Federal officials are expected to announce the verdict this morning in the trial of two Lubbock men accused of helping run a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.Joshua Allen and Michael Cox were charged alongs...
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More than 126,000 home permits are expired in Austin. Are you affected?
As of mid-2026, Austin had nearly 127,000 expired residential permits scattered across town dating back to the late 1970s. Any of those could become an expensive hassle for a homeowner trying to repair or update their house....
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Ben Philpott named Morning Edition host on KUT News
KUT News has named award-winning journalist and longtime managing editor Ben Philpott as the new local host of NPR’s Morning Edition. Philpott, a KUT News journalist since 2002 and former political reporter, succeeds Jennifer Stayton, who has hosted the program for 22 years....
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Austin-Area Site Could Become Texas’ Next Quantum Hub
A new quantum technology campus is planned near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with backers pitching it as a place where researchers, students and star...
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Taylor Planning Commission tables data center proposal for 90 days after pushback
A proposed data center development near Taylor has been put on hold for 90 days after residents packed City Hall and urged city leaders to stop what they see as...
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Special election set to replace Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell, who resigned for Pentagon post
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday set a special election to replace former Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for Election Day after the five-term Granbury Republican resigned...
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Reassigned Austin ISD families meet challenges, success during first day
A Bailey Middle School family worries the district has yet to support reassigned students.
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Parents want accountability, data and next steps from Austin ISD
Austin ISD kicked off the new school year today, but many parents are uncertain about what is ahead pending potential state intervention.
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Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man
Minnesota leaders on Tuesday sued Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who is accused of injuring a V...
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1 dead, 3 injured in crash involving dump truck near Round Rock
One person is dead, and three others are injured following a crash involving a dump truck and three passenger vehicles near Round Rock Tuesday evening....
government
Meet Austin's city council candidates for the November election
There are 10 council districts in Austin. Council members serve four-year terms. Every two years, half of the council seats are up for election.
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How a man escaped Austin Police custody through the ceiling
A man in Austin Police custody escaped from St. David’s North Austin Medical Center on Monday by climbing through the ceiling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KXAN....
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Austin Water responds to sludge spill in east Austin
Austin Water said it happened at the intersection of Decker Lane and FM 969 after crews found a leak on the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's sludge transfer line....
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'Dog's Head' in Austin: Developer gives inside look at controversial project
We're getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called "Dog's Head."
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COTALAND gearing up for grand opening near Austin
Circuit of The Americas announced COTALAND is gearing up for its grand opening celebration on September 26-27, 2026.
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Kyle mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus
A mosquito trap in Kyle has tested positive for West Nile virus as health officials continue to detect the virus across Hays County.