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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.
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Round Rock man killed after crashing into Leander building
One person was killed in a single-vehicle collision in Leander involving a 2008 Chevrolet pickup truck Friday morning.The Leander Police Department, Leander Fi...
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'It’s constantly with you': UT Tower shooting witness reflects on 60th anniversary
Jim Bryce, a University of Texas at Austin alumnus who witnessed the 1966 UT Tower shooting, described the tragedy moment to moment, reflecting on the events 60 years later....
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One person dead following crash in East Austin
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in the area of
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Pan African Film Festival returns to Austin, bringing global Black stories to the big screen
Film lovers in Austin have a chance to experience stories from around the world this weekend as the Pan African Film Festival returns to AFS Cinema.
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Doggett, Hutchinson reflect on UT Austin Tower shooting 60 years later
Aug. 1, 2026, marks the 60th anniversary of the University of Texas at Austin tower shooting that killed 15 people and left many more injured. KXAN caught up with Congressman Lloyd Doggett and former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who were both on campus at the time of the s...
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'You could see the shots': 60 years since the UT Austin Tower shooting
"Maybe research can prevent further tragedies of this type," the shooter had written.
business
The AI That Cheated and Why Experts Are Concerned
Artificial intelligence just delivered one of its biggest warning signs yet.During a recent OpenAI safety evaluation, one of the company's advanced AI models...
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Austin neighborhood left without alerts during double SWAT standoffs
An Austin man is in custody after the Austin Police Department’s SWAT team responded to the same South Austin address twice in less than 24 hours. The officers...
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Advocacy group presses City of Austin to protect funding for pregnancy care
Alongside similar community organizations, the abortion advocacy group signed onto 2026's CIB memo intended for the city.
government
Austin ISD parents speak out after board votes to close Paredes Middle School
Despite opposition from the Paredes Middle School community, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted to shut down the school weeks before the start of the new school year....
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City of Austin seeks public input on possible César Chávez Street name change
The City of Austin is asking residents to weigh in on whether César Chávez Street should be renamed following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor le...
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Austin Police Oversight 'Know Your Rights' campaign emphasized after deadly shooting of teen
The Austin Police Oversight (APO) emphasized the importance of knowing your rights to help people navigate encounters with police, through an updated initiative....
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Fourth mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Hays County
Hays County officials have confirmed a fourth mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus this year.
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Kyle teen charged in connection with June shooting, police say
A 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a shooting that occurred in Kyle last month, according to the Kyl...
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Protesters disrupt Austin City Council meeting, demanding justice for teen shot by police
Protesters interrupted an Austin City Council meeting Thursday, chanting "Justice for Anthoneil Williams" and temporarily halting proceedings as they demanded a...
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Austin ISD superintendent seeks to reassure parents amid Paredes Middle closure
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura is seeking to reassure families at Paredes Middle School after the district’s board of trustees approved his recommendat...
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Williamson County deputies investigating shooting involving juvenile in Taylor
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Taylor that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Man arrested after APD SWAT responds to same home twice in less than 24 hours
A man is in custody after a SWAT incident at a South Austin home on Friday. Police said this was the second SWAT call at the same home in less than 24 hours....
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Fatal two-vehicle crash closes Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Williamson County
A fatal two-vehicle collision at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Elizabeth Park Boulevard prompted road closures Friday, according to the Williamson County Sheriff'...