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CBS, Telemundo Austin host 13th annual backpack giveaway
This yearly initiative aims to support local students and families by providing essential school supplies as they prepare for the upcoming academic year....
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Police: 17-year-old had water bottle, not gun, in fatal Austin officer shooting
Austin police officers believed they were responding to an armed teenager early Friday morning. Minutes later, the 17-year-old was dead.Investigators later dete...
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Waterway ban extended again until Saturday at 5 p.m.
The waterway ban for several lakes on the Highland Lakes system has been extended for a second time, set to expire Saturday, July 25 at 5 p.m.
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Southbound I-35 closures, lane reductions planned in Austin
TxDOT will fully close southbound I-35 near Riverside Drive Sunday night and reduce traffic to one lane on multiple nights next week as part of the Capital Express Central project....
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Electrical fire near downtown Austin leaves company in dark on rebuilding
Austin Energy told KXAN the incident impacted seven buildings, including One Texas Center, Town Lake Center, Long Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel.
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After fatal APD shooting, expert discusses how officers are trained to respond
As Austin police continue investigating Friday's fatal officer-involved shooting of a 17-year-old who was later found to be unarmed, a law enforcement training expert says incidents like these underscore the split-second decisions officers are often forced to make in rapidly evol...
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Austin Metcalf’s father launches foundation following Karmelo Anthony murder verdict
Following the 35-year murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony for the fatal 2025 stabbing of high school track athlete Austin Metcalf, Metcalf's father has established a foundation dedicated to youth conflict resolution....
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Officials search for missing swimmer in lake in Leander
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to reports of a missing swimmer in a Lago Vista lake Saturday afternoon.ATCEMS responded to the incident at around noon, alo...
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ATCEMS: Recovery efforts underway for missing Lake Travis swimmer
Recovery efforts are underway after a Lake Travis swimmer failed to resurface, according to a social media post from Austin-Travis County EMS.
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FOUND: 11-month-old was last seen in northwest Harris County
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 11-month-old boy who was last seen in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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UT’s Lab that Engineers the Hidden Technologies Behind National Security and Everyday Life
From high-tech submarine sonar to GPS, UT’s Applied Research Laboratories has been powering the systems that protect and connect the world for 80 years and counting. The post UT’s Lab that Engineers the Hidden Technologies Behind National Security and Everyday Life appeared first...
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Austin City Council could vote tonight on massive Dog's Head development
A battle over the future of Southeast Austin took over City Hall on Thursday. Developers say the proposed Dog's Head project could bring much-needed jobs and cr...
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How much has the City of Austin delivered on past bond projects?
As Austinites wait to see if they will be voting on another bond in November, we wanted to ask about the progress on the last few.
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Austin hands down key approval for Dog's Head development
The path is paved for Amazon robotics factory and much more in east Austin.
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Austin's power grid weathers unprecedented demand amid Texas heat wave
The Energy Reliability Council of Texas reports the state's power demand reached 91,000 megawatts July 22 — an "unofficial" peak.
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Triple-digit Texas heat drives electricity demand to apparent record, ERCOT says
Triple-digit Texas heat drives electricity demand to apparent record, ERCOT saysTriple-digit heat across Texas on Wednesday pushed electricity demand to what ap...
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Austin City Council approves first step toward oversight of large water users
Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday aimed at increasing oversight of the city's largest water users as leaders continue a broader dis...
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APD: 1 dead following police shooting in northeast Austin
Austin Police were in northeast Austin early Friday morning investigating a fatal shooting involving police.
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Suspect fatally shot by officer in Northeast Austin
Police are investigating after an officer fatally shot a suspect in Northeast Austin early Friday morning.The Austin Police Department said the shooting occurre...
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Officer-involved shooting in northeast Austin leaves 1 person dead
The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting.
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What is the tallest building in Texas? Austin takes the crown
Austin's new Waterline tower has become the tallest building in Texas at 1,025 feet, ending Houston's decades-long reign. Here's how the state's five tallest skyscrapers rank nationally....
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Austin startup uses AI-powered toilet camera to track gut health, hydration
An Austin startup is betting that some of the most valuable health information people produce every day is literally being flushed away. Its AI-powered toilet device tracks bowel habits, hydration and urinary function by analyzing what ends up in the toilet bowl....
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Tropical Storm Bertha dissipates over Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha has come to an end after moving inland across the upper Texas coast, weakening into a trough — an elongated area of low pressure that no l...
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Mold discovered in Austin Airport lounge
Mold was discovered on the premises of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during maintenance work at the United Club. AUS confirmed the details Wednesday....
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Oil tops $100 as Strait of Hormuz traffic slows; gas rises in Texas and nationwide
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated early this morning as Iran released video it claims shows drones being launched toward U.S. military targe...
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18,000 pounds of flood relief supplies flown into Austin for pets
Nearly 18,000 pounds of emergency supplies arrived in Austin on Thursday as part of a relief effort to help pets and families displaced by deadly flooding in Ce...
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More than 30 dogs removed from Northeast Side home amid animal cruelty probe
San Antonio Animal Care Services seized 30+ dogs from a Northeast Side home after complaints and reports of unsanitary conditions. The dogs are now at the city shelter for exams as criminal charges are pending....