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Austin family spends time restoring historical markers around Central Texas
Camargo says he's happy to give back to the community, but it's also nice to spend time with family and learn a little about Texas and Austin history.
safety
APD increases patrols after vehicle burglaries at Austin trails
Austin police are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries at some of the city's most popular parks and trailheads, including Mount Bonnell, Bull Creek and the St. Edward's Greenbelt....
Local
Four-vehicle collision results in diesel spill near Pflugerville
The Travis County Sheriff's Office responded to a four-vehicle collision Saturday evening that resulted in a large diesel spill in Northeast Austin near Pfluger...
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Trump criticizes Abbott moratorium on Texas data centers connecting to power grid
Gov. Greg Abbott has moved to temporarily halt new data centers from connecting to Texas’ power grid unless companies first provide the state with detailed info...
Local
Austin woman who faced 13 counts of animal cruelty given probation
A woman originally charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty was given deferred adjudication July 23 for only one count. All others were dismissed.
Local
Deadly hit-and-run spurs call for action from Austin family, cyclist community
Chaw-Long Shih's family hope his death inspires bike safety improvements and closure.
parks
TCSO: Lanes reopen after diesel spill shut down northbound I-35 in north Austin
Northbound lanes at I-35 in north Austin, just south of Grand Avenue Parkway, have closed after a collision led to a diesel spill, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
safety
Bertram brush fire burns 300 acres; no homes lost, one barn destroyed
A brush fire occurred burning approximately 100 acres in Burnet County Sunday afternoon.The Horseshoe Bay Fire Department stated that
safety
Several agencies respond to brush fire in Southwest Gillespie County
Gillespie County Emergency Management stated Saturday afternoon that fire crews were responding to a brush fire in Fredericksburg. The fire occurred near the 80...
Local
Renowned Austin music producer says Sonic Guild grant reminded him community is everything
Stuart Sullivan has decades of experience producing and recording music with legends like Willie Nelson, Sublime, the Butthole Surfers, Meat Puppets, and many others. Through all his success, though, he remembers the community that helped him get there and continues giving back t...
safety
Leander ISD Police Chief placed on administrative leave
The Leander ISD Chief Communications Officer confirmed Saturday that the Leander ISD Police Chief Sha Rogers has been placed on administrative leave pending fur...
safety
University of Texas police investigating reports of person looking in windows
UT Austin police are investigating reports of a person looking in windows and trying to make contact with people.
safety
UTPD searching for suspect accused of 'peering' into windows
Austin Police responded to five reports accusing an individual of “peering” into windows and attempting to make contact with residents in West Campus.
Local
Austin Public Health offering 3 vaccine clinics during August
Austin Public Health will hold vaccine clinics in August for National Immunization Awareness Month.
business
Oklo's Groves One Achieves Criticality; And the Race for Medical Isotopes Begins
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart has reached criticality, a key step for the advanced nuclear company as it works toward building future domestic...
safety
ICE arrests in downtown Austin sparks protests outside City Hall
An immigration enforcement operation unfolded directly outside Austin City Hall on Thursday morning, interrupting a city budget meeting and drawing sharp condemnation from local officials and community advocates....
business
Seafood restaurant shutters as downtown Austin evolves post-pandemic
An Austin restaurant owner feels a changing downtown dried up business for his seafood spot.
schools
AISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after community feedback
Austin ISD is reversing part of its new transportation plan and will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students following feedback from fam...
business
East Austin business owner impacted by construction
One East Austin business owner says construction near her restaurant is making it harder for customers to get to her business and its hurting sales.
government
East Braker Lane extension complete, improving community access and connectivity
An extension to E. Braker Ln. is complete, improving connectivity in Pioneer Crossing, a neighborhood in Austin's City Council District 1.
schools
Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after feedback
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students for the 2026-27 school year after community feedback. High school transportation hubs will remain in place....
government
Caldwell County weighs closing four polling sites, citing equipment shortage ahead of Nov.
With the November elections approaching, Caldwell County officials are weighing a plan that could reduce the number of polling locations from 16 to 12, a move d...
schools
Accountability scores are on their way. Here's how the state grades Texas schools.
The Texas Education Agency is expected to release its annual A-F accountability grades for Texas schools next week, with districts like Austin ISD awaiting scor...
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Austin family honoring teen lost to suicide with music festival benefitting mental health orgs
In August of 2023, Greg and Lulu Goodman lost their 15-year-old daughter, Meadow, to suicide -- a tragedy Greg said his family would never move on from. But they are moving forward, and they've found a way to honor Meadow while trying to help others who struggle with their mental...
News
Buc-ee's to open new 74,000-square-foot travel center in San Marcos August 12
Buc-ee's is set to open its newest Texas travel center next week, bringing more than 200 jobs and a new stop along the Interstate 35 corridor.