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UT Austin's plans for 'dismount zones' drive debate over campus safety
New "mobility expectations" from UT plan to address campus safety.
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Tarrant County tables plan to cut 140 polling places after pushback ahead of midterms
Texas counties have until Sept. 4 to finalize the number and location of polling places for the midterm election, as some local officials consider major reducti...
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Road expansion to Pflugerville industrial corridor sets stage for future development
Helios Way is open in one of Pflugerville's busiest industrial corridors, a new road isetting the stage for future development.
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Public hearing held after APD fatally shot 17-year-old; civil rights investigation pending
Calls for accountability against Austin police intensified during a public hearing held after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II at a South...
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New Braunfels woman arrested on child pornography, bestiality charges
An Illinois child porn probe led New Braunfels police to arrest Michelle Nicole Johnson, 35. Investigators allege possession and distribution of child pornography or bestiality. She was booked into Comal County Jail....
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Austin officials urge residents to be prepared for wildfires
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
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One dead, one critically injured after shooting near Pflugerville
One person is dead and another is critically injured after a shooting at a home in Travis County near Pflugerville Wednesday evening.Travis County Sheriff's Off...
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4 detained by ICE outside Austin City Hall after DPS traffic stop
The arrests happened outside City Hall while council members were inside discussing the city's budget.
business
Pflugerville barbecue restaurant plans to close as beef prices expected to keep climbing
A barbecue fixture in Pflugerville is preparing to shut down as rising beef prices and broader economic pressures are expected to continue to squeeze local rest...
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Austin wildfire experts urge homeowners to prepare now as August fire danger peaks
Another day of triple-digit heat has Austin preparing for what is typically the hottest, driest month of the year. Fire experts are warning that now is the time...
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Clear the Shelters: Austin Animal Services
The shelter's Clear the Shelters event will take place on August 29. There will be staff and volunteers on site all day helping match pets with the right homes....
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UT-Led Study Finds Dormant Cancer Cells Block Immune Cells To Disarm Immunotherapy
Targeting a signal released by dormant cancer cells could help overcome resistance to immunotherapy and improve cellular therapies for pancreatic cancer. The post UT-Led Study Finds Dormant Cancer Cells Block Immune Cells To Disarm Immunotherapy appeared first on UT Austin News ....
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Experimental Drug Turns Cancer’s Favorite Fuel — Sugar — Against It
Researchers have developed a compound that delivers a one-two punch to cancer cells, exploiting their appetite for sugar while cutting off their backup fuel supply The post Experimental Drug Turns Cancer’s Favorite Fuel — Sugar — Against It appeared first on UT Austin News ....
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'The world was robbed of her'; Austin creative showcasing mother's art 40 years after her untimely death
Maggie Cook Polacheck is described as an "influential yet largely unseen figure of Austin’s 1970s psychedelic creative scene." Maggie's life was cut short by uterine cancer at the age of 38, but now, 40 years later, her daughter Angeliska is putting Maggie's work in the spotlight...
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Austin firefighters battle house fire on Bennett Avenue in east Austin
Austin firefighters initially fought a house fire defensively before moving inside the home.
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APD reviewing 'internal processes' after stolen truck owner hit with $700 bill
The Austin Police Department confirmed it is reviewing its "internal processes" after a Central Texas man let police hold his truck to gather evidence, and ended up with a roughly $700 bill after the truck was released to a tow yard without him being notified....
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Crews knock down fire at NE Austin home
The Austin Fire Department responded to a house fire at 7213 Bennett Ave. Wednesday afternoon.Officials stated at around 2:45 p. m. that the fire was first rep...
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Judge denies motions in APD protest case, pushes for January trial date
A judge on Wednesday denied defense requests for an evidentiary hearing and to dismiss charges against an Austin police officer accused of actions during the 2020 racial justice protests....
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Austin city manager proposes raises for non-sworn employees
As part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, the city of Austin is proposing pay raises for "regular, non-sworn" employees.
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'My boys were strong': Father remembers sons killed in neighborhood shooting
San Antonio dad mourns 11-year-old Maliki Perales and 20-year-old Drayden Quiroz after investigators say a neighbor opened fire in an unprovoked attack. Suspect Daniel Antonio Perez faces capital murder charges....
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Round Rock police identify suspect fatally shot by officer, say he stabbed parents
Round Rock police have identified the man fatally shot by an officer during a domestic violence call Tuesday as 20-year-old Reece Ababao, of Round Rock, and sai...
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What is Austin asking about? These are the most common 311 requests in 2026
Whether reporting a broken traffic light or complaining about a nagging alarm, Austinites have a lot to say when submitting a service request through 311....
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Austin police arrest six, recover stolen property in mail theft, fraud investigation
Austin police have arrested six people and dismantled what they described as an "organized criminal operation" responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, narco...
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Duck rescue: Austin police round up ducklings stranded on I-35
The Austin Police Association posted about a “major incident” on August 4 involving “12 suspects, all wearing black and yellow, refusing to leave the lower deck of I-35.”...
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Burnet County removes license plate reader cameras after vandalism incidents
The Burnet County Sheriff's Office has removed all fixed automated license plate reader cameras deployed in the county following two vandalism incidents, accord...
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$8M Texas Energy Fund grant to improve reliability in Parmer, Castro counties
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Bailey County Electric Cooperative Association will receive more than $8 million from the Texas Energy...
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$200,000 Texas Lottery ticket sold in Floresville nearing expiration
A Texas Two Step ticket bought at Floresville’s H-E-B (909 10th St.) hit the $200,000 jackpot on March 9, but it’s still unclaimed. Deadline is Sept. 5, with in-person claims due by 5 p.m. Sept. 4....
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One taken to hospital after rollover crash on US 183
One person was taken to a hospital Wednesday morning after a vehicle rolled over on the southbound lanes of US 183 near Braker Lane, according to Austin-Travis...
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 families and small businesses."...
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The hidden role your electric vehicle could play in Texas' power future
Electric vehicles are becoming a bigger part of daily life in Texas, but as more drivers plug in, there are growing questions about what that means for the stat...
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Civil rights groups opening investigation into Austin police after teen's killing
Several civil-rights groups say they are opening a formal human and civil-rights investigation into the Austin Police Department and other Central Texas law enf...
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Austin ISD parents concerned over bus route changes announced two weeks before new school year
Austin ISD is making changes to student transportation this school year as the district works to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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New polls show Talarico leads Paxton in Texas Senate race
Josh Blank, Research Director for the Texas Politics Project, said the polling underscores how tight the contest appears to be.
safety
Llano police officer fired, arrested after domestic violence investigation
A Llano police officer has been fired and arrested following an investigation into an alleged off-duty domestic violence incident, according to the Llano Police...
schools
New UIL heat rules take effect for outdoor athletics, marching band activities
The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) has mandated all member schools to follow new heat safety rules.
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Texas comptroller touts record school voucher rollout, but critics cite missing details
The billion-dollar Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program has now funded more than 85,000 school choice accounts, according to a demographic report rele...
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Data infrastructure experts agree with Abbott decision to audit data centers
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, directing state regulators and ERCOT to verif...
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APD lists lost and found items on station website
The Austin Police Department is spreading the word to get lost items back to their rightful owners.
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20-year-old dies hours after 11-year-old brother in unprovoked shooting
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in West Bexar CountyThe shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. in the 9800...
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70-year-old Austin woman dies following water rescue at San Marcos park
A 70-year-old Austin woman died Wednesday after she was pulled from the San Marcos River during a water rescue at Rio Vista Park, according to a city spokespers...
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Teen sought for July murder after he allegedly shot ‘friend’, dumped body near Colorado River
Austin police have issued arrest warrants for first-degree murder and tampering with evidence against an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting “a friend” more than a dozen times before allegedly dumping the victim's body and attempting to destroy evidence, court records sta...
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Georgetown opens $272 million water treatment plant, doubling system capacity
The City of Georgetown has completed its new South Lake Water Treatment Plant, a $272.4 million project that city leaders say will double the community's water...
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Austin City Council moves forward on $390M bond for November election
Council voted 8-3 directing the city manager to prepare an ordinance that could order a November bond election.
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Austin City Council moves forward on $295M bond for November election
Council voted 8-3 directing the city manager to prepare an ordinance that could order a November bond election.
schools
Newly Renamed School of Health and Human Sciences Looks to its Future
What was the School of Human Ecology has a new name and new leadership. The post Newly Renamed School of Health and Human Sciences Looks to its Future appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....