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Two charged with animal cruelty after dog found dead in Mustang Ridge backyard
A Mustang Ridge man and woman turned themselves in after a dead dog was found in their backyard two months ago, police said.Officers were dispatched to the 10,0...
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Water main break in Hutto causes discolored water
Public Works crews are working to repair a water main break in Hutto that is causing discolored water in the area, city officials said Wednesday evening....
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Man arrested again after alleged window peeping in Austin's West Campus
A man previously arrested for allegedly peeping into windows in Austin's West Campus was arrested Tuesday night again for similar conduct, according to the Univ...
government
Mayor proposes parent-led school closures to avoid Austin ISD state takeover
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is urging parents at two struggling Austin ISD middle schools to consider a difficult option: petitioning to close their campuses in an...
safety
Jarrell recycling plant fire burns about 85 acres, injures one person
Jarrell recycling plant fire contained, evacuation orders canceledJARRELL, Texas — A fire at a recycling plant in Jarrell that prompted evacuations and spread t...
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UT Makes Major Investment in Campus Police Officers
The University of Texas at Austin has made a significant financial investment in its police department that will boost salaries to be among the most competitive in the region. The post UT Makes Major Investment in Campus Police Officers appeared first on UT News ....
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SeatGeek listing tops $42,000 as Texas-Ohio State tickets soar ahead of Saturday
Tickets for a coveted seat in DKR this Saturday won't come cheap as Texas prepares to host Ohio State.As of today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, ticket prices on SeatGeek...
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San Marcos Police Department promotes Duwayne Poorboy to Assistant Chief
The San Marcos Police Department has promoted Commander Duwayne Poorboy to assistant chief of police, the department said Wednesday.Poorboy succeeds Assistant C...
government
As heat lingers, homeless pet owners face 'limited options' for relief
After KXAN Investigators received a tip from a woman experiencing homelessness, we learned that people living on the streets with animals have "limited options", despite a 2024 recommendation from the Austin Animal Advisory Commission urging the city to allow companion animals at...
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Two of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders captured in south Texas and near Fort Worth
Two of Texas' most wanted sex offenders are in DPS custody following their arrests last week.Law enforcement officials arrested 40-year-old Elliott Thomas Reed...
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Pickup driver seriously injured in crash with construction vehicle near Tesla Gigafactory
A driver was extricated and flown to a hospital Wednesday morning after a pickup truck collided with a large construction vehicle near Tesla Road and FM 973, Au...
schools
Nonprofits step in to support Austin ISD teachers and students amid financial crisis
Educator Elizabeth Vreeland accepts a $4600 grant from the Austin Ed Fund on Sept. 2, 2026, at Zilker Elementary School for the project Roots of Resilience: Transforming Outdoor Space into Nature-Based Learning Space. The project focuses on both literacy and student wellness. PHO...
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Second former Manor ISD employee arrested on injury to a child charge
Manor ISD confirmed Tuesday that a second former employee at Presidential Meadows Elementary has been arrested on a charge of injury to a child, in a case the d...
government
Bastrop City Council votes unanimously to decommission Flock camera system
The Bastrop City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to decommission the city's Flock Safety automated license plate reader camera system, one week after or...
parks
Austin airport's parking site goes offline for large chunk of Tuesday
An estimate of when the website would be available again was not available, and neither was the cause for the outage.
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Fans call for more heat resources at Texas Football games
Fans braved triple-digit heat to watch Texas Football's home opener against Texas State last Saturday, but conditions became dangerous for some.
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Kurk Fire grows to 1,000 acres in San Saba County, 30% contained
Crews are battling a large wildfire in San Saba County that has grown to an estimated 1,500 acres on Tuesday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service....
schools
Texas Comptroller seeks more school voucher funding as skeptics question who benefits
The debate over whether to expand Texas’ new school voucher program is already underway, with the state comptroller asking lawmakers for over $2 billion more ov...
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Man dead, woman critically injured after boat collision on Lake Buchanan
A man is dead and a woman is critically injured after a boat crash on Lake Buchanan Monday night, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.Texas Game Wa...
schools
Lamar Middle School students released early Tuesday due to HVAC issues
Students and staff at Lamar Middle School were released early on Tuesday after the building's HVAC chiller needed "immediate repair."In a letter sent to familie...
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Suspect arrested in Williamson County homicide, believed to be random attack
A suspect is in custody in connection with a homicide in the Chandler Creek subdivision, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office announced.Deputies responded to...
