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Man arrested after crash into police car, shooting at Austin motel: affidavit
"After a verbal confrontation, the vehicle returned and gunfire erupted," police said.
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ACC police arrest suspect after swatting call near Eastview campus
Austin Community College (ACC) police arrested a person Tuesday after determining a report of an active threat near the college's Eastview campus was a "swattin...
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Buda mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap sample collected in Buda has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the fifth positive detection in Hays County this year.The sample was c...
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New Faculty, New Degrees Elevate UT as a National Security Leader
University-wide investment strengthens teaching, research and career pathways for the next generation of national security leaders. The post New Faculty, New Degrees Elevate UT as a National Security Leader appeared first on UT Austin News ....
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Woman charged in dog attack now accused of threatening city employees with AK-47
A woman charged after her dogs aggressively attacked a woman in March has been accused of threatening to shoot Austin Animal Shelter employees with an AK-47....
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From Austin to IMAX: Actor Jimmy Gonzales talks role in 'The Odyssey'
The Austin-born actor shares behind-the-scenes stories and what it's like to spend countless hours stuffed inside a Trojan Horse.
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Austin Police says officers will seize, send suspected delta 8, THCa products to labs for testing
Possession of more than 400 grams (about 14 ounces) of delta 8 is a first-degree felony in Texas.
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Austin City Council set to debate budget amendments ahead of upcoming votes
Austin City Council members are set to tackle final questions and possible changes to the city’s next budget as leaders work to close a $26 million shortfall.Co...
government
City Council, Mayor push to preserve Austin’s social safety net heading into final budget talks
Council members Zo Qadri and Mike Siegel confer during the first City Council meeting of the year on Jan. 22, 2026. Both council members have signaled support for a proposal to allocate $4.7 more in property taxes to restore social service funding. KAYLEE GREENLEE FOR AUSTIN CURR...
parks
Car break-ins at popular Austin trails caught on camera
City of Austin Park Rangers say they’ve noticed recent car break-ins at some of the city’s most popular trails.
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Protesters urge Travis County DA to charge officers in fatal shooting of 17-year-old
Demonstrators gathered outside the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, calling on District Attorney Jose Garza to bring criminal charges against the offic...
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City of Austin addresses emergency services spending
Overtime expenses for Austin’s emergency services have surpassed budgeted allocations by millions of dollars this fiscal year, driving municipal leaders to evaluate public safety spending ahead of upcoming budget decisions....
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Voter registration, databases take center stage at committee hearing on elections
Texas election officials faced questions from lawmakers Monday as concerns over voter database accuracy and voter registration technology resurfaced at the Texa...
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Google opens Austin's "Sail Tower" with free high-tech hub for nonprofits
Google has opened its 35-story "Sail Tower" in downtown Austin, filling a long-vacant landmark with employee workspaces and a free, high-tech hub for local non-...
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Fire extinguished after second-alarm blaze at downtown Austin high-rise
Firefighters extinguished a second-alarm apartment fire at a downtown Austin high-rise Monday evening after flames broke out on the building's 14th floor, accor...
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Apartment fire reported at SkyHouse high-rise on Rainey Street
Austin firefighters responded to a fire in a 14th-floor apartment at the SkyHouse high-rise on Rainey Street.
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Suspect fatally shot by Round Rock police after stabbing critically injured 2
One man is dead and two other people are hospitalized in critical condition after a Round Rock police officer shot a knife-wielding suspect
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US 183 reopens after crash near Lamar Boulevard exit
US 183 southbound lanes have reopened after a crash near the Lamar Boulevard exit Tuesday morning.The crash, reported just after 8 a.m., initially closed three...
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Man struck and killed by vehicle on I-35 frontage road in North Austin
Austin police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday in North Austin.
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Austin fire specialist talks about flood deployment
Matthew Zwolinski, a fire specialist with AFD, responded to both this and last year's catastrophic floods in central Texas as part of Texas A&M Task Force 1....
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Gov. Abbott orders audit of data center projects seeking connection to Texas power grid
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed Texas energy regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of all data center projects seeking to connect to the state's power grid...
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Austin ISD moves to 'hub' bus stops for secondary students
Austin ISD is changing bus routes this school year in an effort to cut back on operating costs.
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Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney reaches plea agreement in death of her boyfriend
Former OnlyFans model, Courtney Clenney, from Austin, has reached a plea agreement in the death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.
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Pedestrian killed in crash on I-35 in Austin, police say
An unidentified man was hit and killed by a vehicle on northbound I-35 in north Austin early Sunday.
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Transcript details 911 call before 17-year-old was shot by Austin police
Police released the 911 call that preceded the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II in Northeast Austin last month.Austin 911 received the call a...
business
July flooding prompts Gov. Abbott, Texas HHSC to extend SNAP replacement benefits deadline
Texas extends SNAP replacement benefits for July flood losses: deadline now Aug. 12, 2026. USDA adds Sutton and Zavala counties, joining nine others. Funds hit Lone Star Cards within 2 business days....
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Austin pavement-marking removal has cost nearly $28,000 so far, city says
The removal of non-compliant pavement markings, including Austin's rainbow crosswalks, has cost the city $27,959 in completed work, according to the Austin Tran...
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Boil water notice expands in Buda after major water line break
The City of Buda has expanded a boil water notice to additional neighborhoods after a major water line break Sunday.The break occurred along FM 1626 near the Oy...
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Alamo Drafthouse to 'rename' Austin Mueller location after Matthew McConaughey
The Uvalde-born actor played a supporting role in 1993's "Dazed and Confused," which was set in Austin. He's likely better known for his lead roles in "Interstellar" (2014) and "Dallas Buyer's Club" (2013)....
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Alamo Drafthouse Mueller to be renamed Matthew McConaughey Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will rename its Mueller location the Matthew McConaughey Cinema next week.A plaque will be unveiled at the theater Monday, Aug. 10, foll...
safety
Rainey Street shooting: Austin police arrest suspect
The Austin Police Department has arrested one of the suspects it was searching for after a shooting on Rainey Street on July 26.
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UT Launches New Materials Science Bachelor’s Program
From alternative fuels to the next quantum computer, it starts with materials science. The post UT Launches New Materials Science Bachelor’s Program appeared first on UT Austin News ....
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Austin police arrest, charge 20-year-old in Rainey Street shooting
APD previously said that a man was robbed and shot multiple times, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.
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Suspect arrested in connection with Rainey Street shooting
Austin police have arrested a suspect in the July 26 aggravated robbery and shooting on Rainey Street that left a man seriously injured.Members of the APD Robb...
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Austin Police, Fire surpass overtime budgets by $6.7 million; EMS stays under budget
The Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department both report exceeding their overtime budgets by several million dollars this fiscal year.
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Parents of teens fatally shot by Austin police speak out after 17-year-old's death
Grief and anger are resurfacing for families in Austin after 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was shot and killed by police late last month, prompting parents...
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Austin leaders get report on residents' priorities for AI governance
Austin city leaders are set to get a new look at what residents want as the city weighs how to govern artificial intelligence.A new “AI Accountability Report” w...
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Travis County Fire Rescue responds to brush fire near Mendoza
Travis County Fire Rescue responded to a approximately 2-acre brush fire near Homannville Trail and SH 130 Sunday afternoon near Mendoza.Firefighters stated th...
parks
Austin Park Rangers warn against break-ins around trail parking spots
City of Austin Park Rangers stated Sunday that they have noticed break-ins in areas including Bull Creek, Mt. Bonnell, St. Edwards Greenbelt, and other popular...
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One person injured after stabbing in Southeast Austin
One person was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at 2200 Woodland Ave. Saturday night.The Austin Police Department stated that they received reports ab...
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Hemp groups sue to block Texas health agency’s delta-8 THC ban, citing harm
A new lawsuit is seeking to halt Texas’ newly implemented THC rules, as hemp industry groups warn the changes could force popular Delta-8 products off shelves a...
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Driver safe after giant sinkhole swallows pickup truck in west Beaumont
A driver managed to free himself from his pickup truck after a giant sinkhole opened up while he was traveling across the intersection of Central at East Drive, swallowing the truck while he was inside with several feet...
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Central Texas Custom Bicycle Festival returns to Austin
The 2nd Annual Central Texas Custom Bicycle Festival returned to South Austin on Saturday, showcasing one-of-a-kind bicycles and the craftsmanship behind them....
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Community mourns as investigator tragically drowns on the Nueces River in Uvalde County
An environmental crimes investigator with the Caldwell County Constable’s Office has died after a drowning accident in Uvalde County, according to the agency.The Caldwell County Constable’s Office, Precinct 2, said in a...
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Activist faces federal charges after protest clash outside planned East Side ICE site
SAN ANTONIO — An activist is facing federal charges after a protest turned chaotic in front of the planned ICE processing center on the city's East Side.We are...
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UT Austin Police, APD honor those lost on 60th anniversary of UT Tower shooting
Saturday marks 60 years since 17 people were killed in a shooting at the University of Texas Austin Tower.