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Austin weather: Cold front to bring heavy rain, flood risks, and cooler weather
Summer heat is making a final push across Central Texas before a strong cold front arrives later this week, bringing much-needed rainfall, a drop in humidity, and temperatures well below average for the first time in months....
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Hutto hangs 61 on East View in dominant district-opening win
Hutto scored at least 50 points for the fifth straight game, rolling past East View 61-7 to open District 24-6A play.
Local
Boom Ball comes to Dell Diamond during 2027 season tour
Boom Ball will make its way to Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas for its upcoming season.
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Austin ICE shooting spotlights shifts in immigration policy under Trump administration
The shooting of a Venezuelan man by federal immigration agents in Austin has intensified the national debate about immigration enforcement tactics and policies under the Trump administration....
government
Austin city council expanding places required to carry life-saving medical device
A new measure focuses on bringing more automated external defibrillators to those who may need it.
Local
Lake Austin drawdown canceled following pushback
After much debate, the City of Austin will not move forward with a planned drawdown of Lake Austin.
Local
Insanity defense official for suspect accused of killing 6 in 2023
Attorneys for Shane James, who faces multiple capital murder charges in connection with a string of shootings in 2023 in Austin and Bexar County, have officially filed a "notice of intent to raise insanity defense," meaning they'll argue he was not guilty by reason of insanity....
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Will Simmons, Smothers play for Texas against Volunteers?
AUSTIN (KXAN) - As Texas football gets set for their SEC opener against Tennessee, they hope to head into Knoxville at full health. The Longhorns got a bit of a scare in their final non-conference game against UTSA when defensive standout Colin Simmons exited and was seen in a wa...
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Austin lawmakers question ICE body camera use after shooting of Wilber Garces Perez
Calls for transparency grow as lawmakers seek footage from Sunday's ICE shooting that left Wilber Garces Perez wounded.
government
Williamson County begins design for future medical examiner's office
Williamson County commissioners approved moving forward with the planning and design of the future medical examiner's office.
safety
APD: Homicide investigation underway in south Austin
Austin Police said officers were investigating a homicide in south Austin on Wednesday morning.
safety
Council members discuss, question 911 call center feasibility report
During a council work session on Tuesday, Austin's mayor and city council members spent a little over three hours listening to public input and a third-party public safety consultant's presentation of a study on whether the city should establish a joint emergency communications c...
schools
Hays CISD, Pflugerville students walk out of class following ICE shooting in Austin
Students at schools in Hays County and Pflugerville walked out of class Tuesday following the shooting of a 28-year-old man by an ICE agent in North Austin over the weekend....
safety
Reported ICE 'surge' in Austin addressed at shooting press conference
As Austin's mayor, police chief and EMS chief addressed the public about Sunday afternoon's ICE shooting of DoorDash driver Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the city leaders addressed what they understood to be a recent increase in ICE activity in the north central Austin area....
Local
Austin ICE shooting one of at least 28 since last year
At least 28 people have been shot at by federal immigration agents since last year, including Sunday's ICE shooting in Austin.
Local
Central Texas tracks 48 triple-digit days as cold front brings rain relief to Austin
Central Texas is wrapping up a scorching and unusually dry September, but relief may finally be on the horizon as scattered showers and storms approach the Hill Country....
Local
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in southeast Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS said the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the 3800 block of Todd Lane.
government
ATP votes to drop relocation plan, expand existing light rail headquarters
The group working to bring Austin's first light rail to life prepares to vote on millions in funding and where to call homebase.
business
Lake Austin drawdown could cost jobs, cancel holiday events
Several Lake Austin businesses say a planned drawdown this fall could shut down operations for weeks, resulting in lost revenue, layoffs and potentially the cancellation of a holiday light tour....