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Baker Fire burns 14 acres in Burnet County, 55% contained
Fire crews are battling the Baker Fire in Burnet County Monday night, with the wildfire now 55% contained as of the latest update by the Texas A&M Forest Servic
8013 Philbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78744
8013 Philbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78744 Realtor.com
Family raises reward as search continues for answers in Austin woman’s death
Family raises reward as search continues for answers in Austin woman’s death KVUE
Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention
Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention Community Impact
As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education
As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education Community Impact
One injured in shooting near Pecan Street in Pflugerville
One person was rushed to the hospital following a shooting in Pflugerville monday night.Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Monday
Froth is blowing off in Texas housing markets—and it's changing the risk picture
Froth is blowing off in Texas housing markets—and it's changing the risk picture ResiClub
One of Austin's most unique H-E-Bs is getting a refresh.
One of Austin's most unique H-E-Bs is getting a refresh. MySA
Austin ISD prepares 103 bus hubs, but staffing at every location isn’t guaranteed
Classes start on Tuesday for Austin ISD and on Monday district staff were still putting the final pieces of its new bus hub system in place.The centralized hub
Jalapeño recall hits Central Texas grocery stores, no confirmed cases in Austin yet
Jalapeño recall hits Central Texas grocery stores, no confirmed cases in Austin yet KEYE
20% vs. 80%: What do we mean by a “percent chance of rain?”
20% vs. 80%: What do we mean by a “percent chance of rain?” KXAN Austin
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
Back to school for Austin ISD
Back to school for Austin ISD FOX 7 Austin
Central Texas classrooms begin new year; look back at Austin’s first days of school in the ’80s
Central Texas classrooms begin new year; look back at Austin’s first days of school in the ’80s KVUE
Texas school districts still face challenges meeting armed officer requirement
Texas school districts still face challenges meeting armed officer requirement KXAN Austin
Austin ISD rolls out new bus hub system as students return to class
Austin ISD rolls out new bus hub system as students return to class KVUE
Why are cities often hotter than the surrounding countryside?
Ever noticed that the temperature in downtown Austin is often higher than in more rural places just outside the city? There's a reason for it: the urban heat island effect.
Police searching for woman accused of crash involving injury in south Austin
Austin Police are searching for a woman accused of a collision involving injury that occurred on West Slaughter Lane.
'I need you to get the f--- out!'; Affidavit reveals what led up to Austin officer involved shooting
Gregory Lane, 36, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
71st Theater Information Operations Group conducts Combat Fitness Test [Image 8 of 11]
71st Theater Information Operations Group conducts Combat Fitness Test [Image 8 of 11] DVIDS
TSLA Stock In Focus As Tesla Reportedly Preps Cybercab Public Launch In Austin This Month
TSLA Stock In Focus As Tesla Reportedly Preps Cybercab Public Launch In Austin This Month TradingView
Fort Worth stolen ambulance chase: Police identify man shot, killed by DPS
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Stolen ambulance ends in chase in Austin
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Stolen ambulance ends in chase in Austin FOX 7 Austin
Last Week on Give Em the Business: Screwworm, Elon Musk, Katz’s Deli, Project Connect, and more!
Last Week on Give Em the Business: Screwworm, Elon Musk, Katz’s Deli, Project Connect, and more! KLBJ-AM
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said Monday he was "pausing all construction activity" in the West Texas park ahead of a visit to the region this week. Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing la...
Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction
Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction The Business Journals
Decades of friendship for Austin High graduates
A group of Austin High School alumni from various graduating classes met for their weekly Tuesday dinner at Westminster Senior Living. These retirees continue to honor the school's "Loyal Forever" motto through lifelong friendship and community connection. This gathering highlights the importance...
City of Austin launches initiative aimed at reducing cycle of homelessness, emergency room visits and arrests
City of Austin launches initiative aimed at reducing cycle of homelessness, emergency room visits and arrests KVUE
House-sized artwork from Vietnam Veterans Memorial designer to be installed at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin will get a piece of art with the footprint of a house within the next year, according to a Monday press release from Landmarks, the school's public art program.
Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice
Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice Texas Border Business
Authorities identify driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance, who was killed by DPS
Authorities identify driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance, who was killed by DPS KXAN Austin
Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas’ Big Bend National Park KXAN Austin
Hillwood Looking to Offload 150 Acres in Austin
Hillwood Looking to Offload 150 Acres in Austin The Real Deal
Hook ’Em Here 2026: Interns Work, Learn and Grow
This summer, College of Education students interned with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The post Hook ’Em Here 2026: Interns Work, Learn and Grow appeared first on UT Austin News .
Free Austin Workshop Helps Veterans Turn Ideas into Working Software Prototypes
Free Austin Workshop Helps Veterans Turn Ideas into Working Software Prototypes San Saba News & Star
Book Days: Texas Aims to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Reading Across the Lone Star State
Book Days: Texas Aims to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Reading Across the Lone Star State KXAN Austin
South Austin auto theft: Police looking for suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.
Dave Marsh, famed music critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer, dies at CT home
Dave Marsh, famed music critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer, dies at CT home New Haven Register
Army doctor pleads not guilty to 272 counts of sexual abuse
An Army doctor accused of sexually abusing dozens of patients over several years pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 272 charges during his arraignment at Fort Hood