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New device being developed at UT Austin to help spot problems on power grid
A new device being developed at the University of Texas at Austin could help spot problems on the power grid before they lead to outages or even wildfires....
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City of Austin discloses potential social services on $5M chopping block
Nonprofit leaders worry budget cuts could unravel Austin's social safety net.
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TX Senate committee holds hearing to discuss data center demand on ERCOT grid, actions
Texas lawmakers are again weighing how to manage the growing power demand from data centers and other large electricity users as questions mount about the long-...
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Austin ISD is one 'F' away from state intervention. Here's what it could look like.
Austin ISD will soon learn its state accountability grades for the 2025-26 school year from the Texas Education Agency, and a failing grade at just one of three...
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APD releases additional footage of shooting that killed a 17-year-old
Austin Police released additional surveillance footage on Wednesday showing a different view leading up to the moment officers shot and killed 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II....
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Austin officer-involved shooting: New video released by APD
The Austin Police Department has released new video in connection to the death of a teenager last week.
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Homeless man stabs another after fight at camp in Butler Metro Park: affidavit
A homeless man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing another after a fight at a camp in an Austin park. He claimed the stabbing was in self-defense, but his friend disputed his version of events....
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Austin motel shooting: Teen arrested and 2 people injured
The Austin Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old suspect after two people were shot at a South Austin motel.
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SWAT team responds to barricaded, armed suspect in South Austin
The Austin Police Department SWAT team responded to a barricaded suspect in South Austin after officers say a man armed with a rifle violated a protective order...
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Man armed with gun barricades himself inside South Austin home
The Austin Police Department responded to a SWAT incident in South Austin.
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Amber Alert canceled after missing children from Manor found safe
A statewide Amber Alert issued for a missing 14-year-old girl and a 2-month-old infant from Manor has been canceled after both children were found safe, accordi...
business
Austin whiskey distillery paying homage to city's creativity, music roots with new venue opening this fall
The distillery this week announced that it will open The Still Austin Quarter this fall. It's a four-room, 15,000-square-foot "hospitality destination" that aims to take visitors on a narrative journey through the company's recognizable bottle label musician....
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Man arrested after setting small fires, assaulting officer
An Austin man was arrested Wednesday after police said he broke into a building on East Cesar Chavez Street, set several small fires on the property and later assaulted an officer while being taken into custody....
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Austin Rainey Street shooting: New video released by police
Austin police have released new surveillance video of two people they said are involved in a shooting and robbery on Rainey Street over the weekend.
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How does the weather affect your allergies?
Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin among the cities with the worst allergies in the nation. It seems nearly everyone in the area is allergic to something at some time of the year....
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SAFE Alliance receives $1 million federal grant for housing community serving domestic violence survivors
The funding will go toward Sasha House, a planned 60-unit housing community in Austin that SAFE Alliance says will serve about 250 women, children and families experiencing homelessness after domestic violence....
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Two arrested on human trafficking, aggravated sexual assault charges after welfare call
SEGUIN, Texas — Two suspects were arrested by Seguin police early Wednesday in connection with a human trafficking investigation.Officers responded to a welfare...
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Where Are They Now: Shana Caro and Colin Morrison
The Where Are They Now series revisits students and researchers shaped by opportunities made possible through the What Starts Here campaign. The post Where Are They Now: Shana Caro and Colin Morrison appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on I-35
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on North I-35 on Saturday has died from his injuries, according to the Austin Police Department.Officers responded to a collisi...
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Six condominium units evacuated due to Cedar Park gas leak, repairs now complete
A gas leak that prompted evacuations at a Cedar Park condominium complex has been stopped, according to city officials.Cedar Park police and fire crews responde...
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Catching Silent Threats to the Power Grid
Innovative power line sensor spots previously unseen risks to the power grid and monitors new demands from data centers. The post Catching Silent Threats to the Power Grid appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin ....
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Community saves dog from porcupine quills
An Abilene resident thanks the community for helping her save a dog covered in porcupine quills.
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Austin Animal Services looking for fosters
Austin Animal Services is asking for the community's help as the shelter reaches capacity with an increasing number of cats, kittens and larger dogs in its care....
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Real estate group warns of cost burdens for Central Texas homeowners
Housing unaffordability is not only affecting people looking to buy homes here in Central Texas. It's also affecting those who are already homeowners. That's according to a new report from the Austin Board of Realtors and Unlock MLS....