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As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice

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Austin CurrentJul 21schools

Austin City Council debates $390M bond for November ballot or delay to 2028

Austin City Council members are weighing whether to ask voters this fall to approve a $390 million bond package that would fund major investments in parks, tran

CBS AustinJul 21government

Texas flood response shifts to cleanup and rebuilding as crews begin damage assessments

Communities across flood-impacted parts of Texas are beginning the long road to recovery after last week’s catastrophic flooding, with crews assessing damaged r

CBS AustinJul 21local

Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers

Austin Pets Alive! is helping prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources in Cotulla as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.

KXAN-NBCJul 21local

Abbott says flood warning systems saved lives, signals more investment next legislation

Abbott said state lawmakers will continue working to strengthen flood preparedness across Texas.

CBS AustinJul 21local

Lake Travis flooding leaves debris, damaged docks and water concerns

Lake Travis is beginning to return to normal after damaging floods, but a new danger is emerging. Floating debris, damaged docks, and contaminated water are cre

CBS AustinJul 21local

Austin man charged with first-degree murder in 2025 Manor homicide case

Authorities have arrested 23-year-old Afamefula Bishop Egwu on a first-degree murder charge following a 10-month investigation into the September 2025 killing of Donald McVade in Manor, Texas.

FOX 7 AustinJul 21safety

Officials watching closely as tropical system could bring more rain to Texas

As floodwaters continue to move through Central Texas waterways, state and local officials are closely watching a tropical system moving toward the U.S. Gulf Co

CBS AustinJul 21local

Shelter-in-place lifted in San Marcos after armed suspect taken into custody

An armed suspect wanted on an aggravated assault charge was taken into custody Monday evening after prompting a shelter-in-place order in a San Marcos neighborh

CBS AustinJul 20local

MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?

KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.

KXAN-NBCJul 20local

Texas man charged with murder after Southeast Austin apartment shooting

An Austin man has been charged with murder after police say physical evidence contradicts his claim that he shot a man in self-defense following an apartment fight.

FOX 7 AustinJul 20safety

APD identifies victim, arrests suspect in SE Austin homicide off Montopolis Drive

Austin police have identified the victim in a deadly Southeast Austin shooting in the Montopolis neighborhood and the suspect arrested on a murder charge over t

CBS AustinJul 20safety

Man accused of murder in deadly south Austin apartment shooting

A 29-year-old man was charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a south Austin apartment complex early Saturday morning, according to an arrest affidavit.

KXAN-NBCJul 20safety

Austin ISD ends turnaround partnership for three troubled schools as state takeover threat looms

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Austin CurrentJul 20schools

Austin ISD ends partnership with nonprofit in turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools

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KVUEJul 20schools

Man charged with murder after deadly shooting at southeast Austin apartment complex

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KVUEJul 20local

Austin suburb selects Griffin Swinerton to revamp downtown

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The Real DealJul 20local

News | CIM Group adds net lease executive; JLL brings back retail vice president; Foundry principal chases deals in North Texas

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CoStarJul 20local

Gas prices climb above $3.50 in Austin and San Antonio

Gas prices climb a...

San Antonio Express-NewsJul 20local

Texas Trio Round up: The 713, Couples, Roky Erickson, Drinks, and Death Songs

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KLBJ FMJul 20local

Body recovered from a pond in Milam County

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KXAN AustinJul 20local

Austin ISD, TCIS end planned partnership aimed at improving failing schools

On Monday, AISD and the Texas Council for International Studies announced that they mutually agreed to end their partnership aimed at improving 3 failing AISD middle schools.

KXAN-NBCJul 20schools

Whataburger is casting a paid commercial, seeking kids with football experience

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San Antonio Express-NewsJul 20local

Abbott provides update on flooding situation in Texas

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FOX 7 AustinJul 20local

James Avery donating $1 million to severe weather relief efforts

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KXAN AustinJul 20local

New pedestrian hybrid beacon installed in east Austin

A new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) was built at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Chalmers Avenue on Monday. It stops traffic so that people can safely cross busy roads with higher speed limits.

KXAN LocalJul 20local

‘Queen of game day style’: Loreal Sarkisian joins viral Netflix trend

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Austin American-StatesmanJul 20local

Westlake student bikes 24 straight hours for Venezuelan earthquake aid

A high schooler is raising money for Venezuelans in crisis by riding a stationary bike at Amy's Ice Cream—for 24 consecutive hours.

CBS AustinJul 20schools

South Austin apartment complex shooting leaves 1 man dead

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex that left one man dead.

FOX 7 AustinJul 20safety

Texas YES Project raffle helps drive education across Central Texas

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KEYEJul 20schools

Should Texas be on alert? Tropical depression in Gulf set to become Bertha

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Austin American-StatesmanJul 20safety

Beloved Texas lake hits 100% capacity for first time in 7 years

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MySAJul 20local

Japan’s Renesas Electronics triples Texas presence

Japan’s Renesas Elec...

The Real DealJul 20local

New "Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon" at Cesar Chavez and Chalmers

New "Pedestrian ...

KXAN AustinJul 20local

Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon

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FOX 7 AustinJul 20local

Delta-8 to vanish from Texas shelves on under new THC ban. Here's when

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USA TodayJul 20local

Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats

McCombs’ new dean on listening first, learning always and why he’s happy to be home. The post Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin .

UT Austin NewsJul 20schools

When does school start in Texas? See 2026 dates for major districts

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USA TodayJul 20schools

Austin Gets a New Delivery Driver and it’s Tso Good: Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Autolane, and Nash Bring Autonomous Delivery to Texas

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01netJul 20local

Texas' quality-of-life rank, WFAA reporter leaving, JCPenney closing | Top service stories

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Fort Worth Star-TelegramJul 20local