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Some Austin musicians express disappointment in changing scene, feel 'Live Music Capital' is no more
When David Castro found out Valhalla would be closing this fall, he was disappointed, to say the least. But he's also worried that Austin's culture is slowly disappearing....
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Federal government examines safety of Tesla Cybercabs
Federal regulators are looking into Tesla’s new Cybercabs in Austin.
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Round Rock murder believed to be random act; man arrested: sheriff
Williamson County law enforcement has arrested a man in connection with a murder Monday in a Round Rock subdivision.
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Austin wage growth outpaced other Texas metros since last year
Workers in the Austin metro area saw wages increase at a higher rate in the last year than in three other large metro areas in Texas, according to research by ADP....
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High school football shoutouts for Week 2 in central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) - It was a week chock-full of high school football highlights from central Texas. Area squads earned some big wins behind some key plays from standout players. In KXAN's new Sunday night sports show More Than The Score, LeVon Whittaker and Noah Gross dish out some s...
safety
Lightning strike reportedly causes house fire in Pflugerville
A lightning strike was reportedly the cause of a house fire in Pflugerville on Friday, according to Hutto Fire Rescue.
safety
Man found safe after going missing on Friday
A 72-year-old man was found safe after last being seen in west Austin on Friday, according to Austin Police.
safety
Woman found safe after APD asks for help finding her
After asking the public for help locating a woman on Thursday, the Austin Police Department in an update on Friday said she was found and is safe.
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City of Austin strengthening e-moto regulations
The City of Austin is strengthening regulations on e-motos and educating people about the different types of electric transportation.
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Tesla launches Cybercab in Austin
The future of ridesharing just got a lot more noticeable in Austin. Tesla hosted a launch event for its new Cybercab.
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VIDEO: Probable landspout seen near Georgetown on Wednesday
Folks in Georgetown witnessed an incredible—and slightly terrifying—weather phenomena on Wednesday afternoon.
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Austin's oldest known Black cemetery finally gets landmark designation
Austin's oldest known Black cemetery was finally designated as a City of Austin Landmark last week, something preservationists say was decades overdue....
government
Austin City Council moves to make it easier to build fourplexes
Austin City Council approved a resolution to transition houseplex projects from the International Building Code to the International Residential Code to simplify and reduce costs for multi-unit developments....
safety
Security officer assaulted at Huston-Tillotson University; police look for suspect
The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to an assault of a security officer at Huston-Tillotson University.
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Raccoon breaks into Williamson County Sheriff's Office training center
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office made a funny social post about a trespasser at its training center.
government
Leander City Council debates fate of Flock camera contract
The city installed more than a dozen automatic license plate reader systems in mid-2025.
safety
Bastrop County woman sues Giddings, former cop who solicited sexual acts during traffic stop
A woman filed a lawsuit on Aug. 27 with the federal district court in Austin against the city of Giddings and a former Giddings police officer over the officer suggesting she could get out of a traffic ticket if she gave him sexual favors....
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Southwest Airlines to construct first-ever airport lounge at Austin airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was one of four airports selected for Southwest Airlines’ first-ever airport lounge network.
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140-year-old east Austin house receives historic designation, against owner's wishes
Last week, a more than 140-year-old house in east Austin was saved from demolition and instead received a historic designation. This happened against the owner's wishes....
safety
Emergency preparedness night at Dell Diamond aims to help Central Texans prepare for disasters
While the Round Rock Express take on the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond on Wednesday evening, attendees can also learn how to better prepare themselves and their families for disasters and emergencies....
safety
Major crash closes SH 95 at FM 1660 in Williamson County
A major crash has closed both directions of State Highway 95 at FM 1660 in Williamson County.
safety
2026 sees more emergency room visits from heat-related illness than in 2025
Emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses increased in 2026 from the year prior, alongside temperatures in Austin reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit 34 times as of Aug. 31....