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McConaughey, YETI team up on limited-edition cooler inspired by 'Dazed and Confused'
Matthew McConaughey, YETI team up on limited-edition cooler inspired by iconic 'Dazed and Confused' lineMore than 30 years after Dazed and Confused made "It'd...
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Motorcyclist dies after crash, falling from I-35 flyover in Austin
A motorcyclist has died after falling from the southbound Interstate 35 flyover onto Ben White Boulevard during a crash on Wednesday, according to Austin-Travis...
safety
Community members rally after fatal APD shooting of 17-year-old
The rally, held at Wooldridge Square, came four days after Williams was shot and killed by Austin police during an encounter on Friday.
safety
Homeless man shot by driver after breaking car window with pocketknife: APD
The Austin Police Department has released new details about a North Austin shooting last week that killed a man.
Local
City of Austin asking for feedback on potential César Chávez Street name change
The City of Austin is asking the community for their thoughts on a potential renaming of César Chavez Street.
Local
How a community summer music series is helping two dozen Austin nonprofits
Interplanetary is a nonprofit that started this year with the mission of fundraising for other Austin-area nonprofits through one of the city's greatest resources: music....
safety
Affidavit: Man accused of fatally stabbing another man claims he was 'attacked'
An unhoused Austin man accused of killing another man allegedly told police officers that he feared for his life prior to the stabbing.
safety
Hedge fund manager who evaded millions of dollars in federal taxes sentenced to 37 months
Earlier this year, hedge fund manager Justin Ryan Schmidt, who previously lived in Austin, was arrested and pleaded guilty to evading millions of dollars in federal taxes after concealing income and foreign bank accounts. This week, he was sentenced to serve 37 months in prison....
safety
Austin police identify 17-year-old fatally shot by officers
Police identified the 17-year-old fatally shot by officers in northeast Austin early Friday morning as Anthoneil Williams II.Williams was shot by Officers Jake...
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Austin police arrest 8, seize stolen property in "organized criminal enterprise" probe
Austin police have arrested eight people and recovered a large stash of stolen property after a months-long investigation dismantled what officials described as...
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Months-long Austin Police investigation leads to arrests, seizures of mail keys, drugs firearms
APD shared details on the investigation during a press conference Tuesday morning.
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Texas politicians react after judge orders key witness freed from DHS custody
A federal judge has ordered the release of a key witness in the fatal Houston ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a decision that drew swift reaction from T...
government
Georgetown ISD weighs tax rate election to raise $8.4M for teacher, staff pay
Georgetown ISD leaders say they have run out of room to cut costs without affecting classrooms, and they are weighing a tax rate election to help keep up with r...
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Caldwell County Judge responds to calls for his resignation amid investigation request
A grassroots organization is calling for Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden to resign, saying recent developments surrounding a potential data center land deal h...
Local
Austin light rail chooses manufacturer, transportation expert weighs in
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) announced that it has chosen Stadler to manufacture its CityLink rail vehicles for Austin's light rail.
safety
Hays County sheriff's deputy arrested on DWI charge while off duty
A Hays County sheriff's deputy has been arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated while off duty, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office....
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Texas lawmakers raise new concerns over sales tax exemption for data centers
The pressure is on Governor Greg Abbott as data center opponents push for a special legislative session focused on the massive artificial intelligence sites. A...
safety
Report: Violent crime down in Austin neighborhoods with violence intervention programs
According to a report released by national research group Scaling Safety, aggravated assaults dropped, on average, 27% across Austin from 2021 to 2025, and homicides dropped 12%....
government
Austin officer-involved shooting: City council members demand answers in teen's death
After a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting, some Austin City leaders are now demanding answers.
safety
Tesla in Autopilot among vehicles that struck rider after SH-130 motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday in a crash that shut down all northbound lanes of State Highway 130 near FM 969, according to the Texas Department of Pu...
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DNA breakthrough identifies teen missing since 2020 after human trafficking
Advanced DNA testing has identified remains found in 2020 as Kristen Galvan, a Houston-area teen who vanished after being trafficked.
government
Austin ISD superintendent shares details on 'disruptive' Paredes Middle School closure
On a board agenda for Tuesday, the district shared a 13-page turnaround plan modification for Paredes Middle School.
safety
Austin PD's monthslong investigation leads to 8 arrests, massive recovery of stolen property
The investigation included dismantling an organized criminal enterprise that was responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, and gun violations....
safety
Austin community questions police response in teen shooting
Flowers and candles were placed at a playground on Baden Lane after Austin police officers shot and killed a 17-year-old early Friday morning, an incident the A...
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Family identifies 17-year-old killed in APD shooting as community pressure grows for accountability
As the family mourns, community members and advocacy groups are calling for accountability in the shooting, while police leaders and the Austin Police Association urge the public not to rush to judgment....
business
Hill Country businesses face difficult rebuilding process without flood insurance
KERRVILLE, Texas — Hill Country homeowners and business owners are beginning another costly rebuilding process after floodwaters damaged properties that were st...