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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....
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APD: Person dies two days after being hit by vehicle on I-35
Police were in east Austin on Saturday to investigate the city’s 45th fatal crash of 2026.
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Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Butler Park, called 911 on himself
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing at Butler Metro Park early Sunday, according to Aus...
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Kristen's Classroom: Field trip to the Austin Zoo
Meteorologist Kristen Currie shares stories behind how the animals at the Austin Zoo found their way to the zoo in this episode of Kristen's Classroom....
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Austin ISD trustees hear concerns over proposed Paredes Middle School closure
Austin ISD trustees heard from parents and community members Tuesday night about a proposal to permanently close Paredes Middle School just weeks before the sta...
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Austin police release video of teen suspects sought in Rainey Street shooting
Austin Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two teenage suspects after a man was robbed and shot multiple times on Rainey Street early Sunday mor...
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Austin ISD community express concerns about proposal to close Paredes Middle School
Just weeks before the start of the new school year, Austin ISD parents, students and staff are grappling with a proposal to shut down Paredes Middle School....
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Witness to Houston ICE shooting must be released from immigration detention, judge orders
A federal judge on Monday ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release from their custody one of the witnesses to a federal immigration agent’s f...
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APD identifies man killed in North Austin shooting; no charges filed
Austin police have identified the man who was fatally shot Friday in North Austin after investigators say he broke a vehicle window with a knife during an encou...
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Austin officer-involved shooting: Protesters calling for accountability after death of teen
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Austin to call for accountability in the death of a 17-year-old.
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Man killed in north Austin homicide identified
Police identified the man killed as 43-year-old Zachary Page
schools
How has SB 37 impacted higher education one year later?
The Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education met to evaluate the implementation of SB 37, which was passed into law last year.
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APD searching for two suspects involved in aggravated robbery on Rainey Street
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects accused of shooting and robbing a man on Rainey Street over the weekend.