Austin Signal
By Jerry Quijano
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Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topics important to the Austin area.
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Austin-San Antonio passenger rail, No Wrong Door program, Weekend arts events
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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City Council term limits, Big Bend border plan protest, Austin Sketch Fest
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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First day back for AISD, data center regulations, Longhorn Football preview
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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New city 911 office, Austin fire chief retiring, Goth culture in Texas
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Reaction to AISD school ratings, Giant Adirondack chair, Books set in Austin
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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UT curriculum changes, Cesar Chavez Street input, Restaurant inspection scores
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Two Austin schools receive fifth failing ratings, opening door to state takeover
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Could Austin land an NHL franchise?
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Summer rains replenished Jacob’s Well — for a few weeks
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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How to get the best view of the Perseid meteor shower in Austin this week
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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How Austin became obsessed with being weird
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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UT Austin officials say new mobility plan is coming as cyclists worry about potential bike ban
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Competing interests for the Dog’s Head development
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Austin’s Bikeshare program set to return
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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The origin story behind Austin’s ‘Master Pancake’
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Activists call for better mental health resources in wake of teen’s shooting by police
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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What to know as Delta-8 ban goes into effect Friday
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Activists call for Garza to prosecute officers in teen’s shooting death
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Delta-8 possession will soon be a state jail felony
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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“There is this sense of helplessness,” UT Professor talks about faculty fears following his tenure denial
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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UT president unexpectedly denies tenure for border surveillance scholar
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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City Council approves financial agreement for Dog’s Head development
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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Austin school district is closing another school
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Company behind fast-tracked Dog’s Head project revealed
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Austin elementary teacher released after nearly 300 days in ICE detention
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Climate scientists have predicted greater flooding in Texas for decades
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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The latest on flooding in the Hill Country
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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1 dead as flash flood emergencies issued in Texas Hill Country
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Sandy Creek residents find community after last July’s deadly flood
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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CapMetro workers authorize strike, say better training would improve bus service
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Austin vigil honors Houston man killed by ICE
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Taylor rejects citizens’ effort to temporarily ban data centers
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Austin Community College continues free tuition program and staff raises despite lower revenue
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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New homeless navigation center coming to North Austin
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Austin paves over street murals including ‘Black Artists Matter’ following state order
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Sandy Creek residents remember lives lost to 2025 flood
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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After floods devastated Sandy Creek, new nonprofit aims to provide relief faster
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Austin’s Lawn Chair Brigade brings unique spin to Fourth festivities
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Austin ISD postpones districtwide boundary changes
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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What is KUT’s relationship with UT Austin?
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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How to protect yourself during a rough mosquito season in Austin
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Special episode: “After the Flood” podcast
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Jun 27, 2026 |
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How many Austin city council votes happen in secret?
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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What you need to know about fire ants
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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A Central Texas city eyes desalination to help with water woes
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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New podcast explores aftermath of deadly 2025 flooding
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Water samples from Austin’s Colony exceed limits for heavy metals
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Juneteenth in Austin: Black History Bike Ride Documentary, Book Festival Preview and Reflections on Freedom
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer dies in plane crash
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Austin ISD improves STAAR scores as Spanish speakers fall behind
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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What next after UT Austin fires KUT head Debbie Hiott
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Floodgates opened amid heavy rain in Austin area
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Round Rock girls flag football team plays for state title
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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How to protect your pets from New World screwworm
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Local food influencer gives peek at new docuseries ‘David Eats Everywhere’
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Judge to decide whether Camp Mystic lawsuits can be settled out of court
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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A shunned GOP candidate could regulate Texas oil and gas
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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UT Austin begins removal of Cesar Chavez statue
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Austin ISD planning to cut hundreds of jobs
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Margaret Gómez, longest-serving Travis County commissioner, retires
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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After two months in ICE detention, father is reunited with his family
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Austin City Council moves to regulate e-motorcycles
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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State officials reject Austin ISD plan for failing middle schools
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May 29, 2026 |
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Court protection for Delta-8 sales is set to expire
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May 28, 2026 |
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Runoff election results show big changes for the Austin area
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May 27, 2026 |
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Once-supporters now suing to stop Project Connect
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May 26, 2026 |
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Program at state prison in Austin helps shelter dogs get adopted
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May 22, 2026 |
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Austin’s Pease Park troll burns down
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May 21, 2026 |
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Latino community divided on renaming Cesar Chavez Street
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May 20, 2026 |
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I-35 construction has narrowed a passage on Lady Bird Lake
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May 19, 2026 |
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Church gives out free burgers weekly near UT to combat food insecurity
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May 18, 2026 |
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Immigration in Central Texas — an Austin Signal special broadcast
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May 15, 2026 |
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A look at the Texas attorney general race, with runoffs around the corner
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May 14, 2026 |
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Austin birders compete in the Great Texas Birding Classic
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May 13, 2026 |
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Austin high school senior detained by ICE draws community support
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May 12, 2026 |
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Shorter waits for affordable childcare in Austin area
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May 11, 2026 |
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Facing deficit, Austin ISD to cut educator salaries
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May 08, 2026 |
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Austin considers new contract with Texas Gas Service
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May 07, 2026 |
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Austin Police response times ticking upward, even as calls go down
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May 06, 2026 |
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Infowars site shuts down amid tussle with The Onion
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May 05, 2026 |
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Texas businesses can keep selling smokable hemp for now
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May 04, 2026 |
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Georgetown voters to decide on selling part of water system
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May 01, 2026 |
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Mando Rayo shares some taco hot takes
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Questions about self-driving vehicles during emergencies
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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AISD under investigation for Pride Week celebration
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Kyle water bills skyrocket after rate hikes
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Highland Park archery club aiming for another national championship
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Flooding leads to evacuations in Williamson County
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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UT Austin announces $750 million gift for new Dell Medical Center
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Belongings lost in homeless camp sweeps, despite city resolution
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Gov. Abbott threatens Austin funding over ICE policy
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Camp Mystic ordered to preserve damaged cabins
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Parents of missing Camp Mystic girl push to prevent camp’s reopening
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How is Texas preparing for more data centers?
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Smokable hemp products legal again in Texas — for now
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Federal court weighs decision over air conditioning in Texas prisons
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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SAFE Alliance cuts could shutter shelter, programs for abuse victims
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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From headliners to homegrown acts, Moontower Comedy Fest brings the laughs
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Bigger buildings on the way for industrial projects
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Hitting the trails at the new Karst Canyon Preserve
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Audit of Austin’s $25 million contract with the Long Center reveals gaps in billing, transparency, oversight
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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A federal trial underway in Austin could decide whether Texas must provide air conditioning to all prisons
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Smokable hemp is now banned in Texas, but what about by mail?
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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UT Austin researchers help discover new dinosaur species
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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AISD hands over control of middle schools in bid to avoid state takeover
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Why some Austin city staff are urging against plan for parks above I-35
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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What’s in store for Hole in the Wall after historic venue is sold
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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AISD campus transforms into affordable housing for teachers
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How traffic stops turn into ICE busts in Austin
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Williamson County Republicans reverse course on countywide voting
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Waterline breaks prompt Pflugerville officials to call for conservation measures
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Cesar Chavez Street, local march reassessed amid abuse allegations against labor leader
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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It’s been more than two weeks since the deadly shooting at Buford’s in downtown Austin that killed three, wounded more than a dozen, and affected countless others.
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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How liberal cities are navigating mandated ICE partnerships
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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SXSW, partial government shutdown impacting Austin-Bergstrom travel
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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New film ‘STAGES’ brings iconic Austin venues to the big screen
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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A special SXSW 2026 show from Scholz Garten
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Paxton targets Austin ISD over alleged ‘bathroom bill’ violation
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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New changes to smokeable hemp rules could be coming
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Buford’s reopens a week after deadly shooting
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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More background on Buford’s shooting suspect released
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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UT students hold vigil for victims of Buford’s shooting
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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How the primaries played out amid Williamson County confusion
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Central Texas voters head to the polls on primary Election Day
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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More details emerge following West Sixth Street shooting
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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A Central Texas voters’ guide as primary Election Day nears
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Austin Police may be handing out more speeding tickets
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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What’s driving Central Texas early voters to the polls
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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New Daniel Johnston exhibit celebrates Austin artist’s enduring impact
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Doula services growing, becoming accessible in Austin area
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Four accused of yogurt shop murders are officially exonerated
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Four accused in yogurt shop murders now exonerated
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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San Marcos residents sound off on proposed data center
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Early voting begins for the 2026 primaries
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Austin’s $25 million Long Center contract draws scrutiny
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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For couple affected by dementia, a love song keeps memories alive
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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UT Austin consolidates ethnic and gender studies departments
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Probe finds pregnant migrant girls lack adequate care in Texas shelter
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Travis Heights housing project scale draws some concerns
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Parents of missing Austinite file lawsuit against Camp Mystic
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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APD, councilmembers hear from public about ICE enforcement in tense meeting
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Some students and teachers see benefits from cell phone ban
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Texas GOP reexamines ICE messaging amid crackdown controversies
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Austin area students stage walkouts over ICE actions
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Austin warming shelter’s lack of nutritious food draws concern
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Nonprofit starts new Austin music industry fund
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Austin nurses hold vigil for Alex Pretti
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Gov. Abbott targets new H-1B visa applications at state universities, agencies
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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City of Austin paid out $143 million in overtime in 2025
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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How the Austin area fared amid arctic front
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The latest on the freeze heading towards Austin
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Arctic front bears down on Austin, Central Texas
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Why bats in Austin may be living rent-free in your apartment
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Alleged outside ties shut some area schools out of voucher program
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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ICE operations in Hays County lead to detainment, injury
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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New program aims to address complaints against Austin Police
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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APD changes ICE cooperation policy
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Texts show officials’ confusion amid Hill Country floods
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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New CDC childhood vaccine guidance raises questions
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Demonstrations against ICE continue in Austin
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Austinites join nationwide protests after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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New rules for hemp products proposed
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Austin-Bergstrom bringing big changes in the new year
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How Austinites may be affected with Affordable Care Act subsidies expired
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Crime statistics for Austin trended downward in 2025
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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New year, new Texas laws on the books
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Reflecting on the year in Austin as 2025 winds down
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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What Austin called 311 about in 2025
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Reflecting on the year of news in Austin
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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What it’s like to work as a Paramount usher
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Austin doctor spins vinyl to bring music therapy to patients
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Caldwell library expands adult education classes
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Records in Ken Paxton divorce case are unsealed
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Austin reaches labor contract deal with city’s firefighters
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Austin faces a high-stakes choice on funding parks over I-35
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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State making list of trans Texans using driver’s license data
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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How Austin is preparing to keep outages minimal this winter
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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A look at the public health landscape in Austin
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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‘Bathroom bill’ in effect, but enforcement is unclear
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Austin’s light-rail poised to clear major hurdle
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Austin Energy employee paid nearly $1 million to fake vendors before resigning, audit says
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Blue Cross policyholders could lose in-network care at Ascension
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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LifeWorks program helps youth avoid homelessness
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Travis County medics work to respond to emergencies amid budget challenges
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Medical experts have said this flu season will be an active one
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Student deported after boarding a flight to Austin
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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‘Bathroom bill’ targeting trans Texans goes into effect this week
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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HOPE Outdoor Gallery reopens at new location
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Longhorns vs. Aggies football returns to Austin
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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As holidays arrive, Sandy Creek flood survivors still rebuilding
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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New site under consideration for UT Austin medical campus
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Austin ISD approves plan to close 10 schools
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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After Prop Q fallout, Austin cuts $95 million from budget
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Texans consider ACA enrollment options amid rising premiums
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Texas appeals as its redistricting map is temporarily blocked
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Austin City Council works to finalize budget after Prop Q failure
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Whooping cough cases rise in Austin
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Shutdown is over, but airport delays are still expected
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Want to avoid traffic in Austin? Try commuting on Mondays
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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After Prop Q fails, city leaders propose budget cuts
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Camp Mystic faces lawsuit from parents of flood victims
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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How the Digital Equity Act helped before funding was cut
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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AISD updates consolidation plan, now only closing 10 schools
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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KUT announces community festival in May
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Austin voters reject Prop Q property tax rate increase
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Central Texas Food Bank braces for increased demand
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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How state Prop 14 could help fund Texas dementia research
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Coffee shop Mercado Sin Nombre recognized by Michelin Guide
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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What is Latin music? Carrie Rodriguez explores with ‘Laboratorio’ series
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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ICE enforcement is ramped up at county jails
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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How much would Prop Q cost homeowners in Austin?
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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3.5 million Texans could lose their SNAP benefits
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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What Travis County voters need to know this election
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Austin will be getting a new $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Williamson County voters to weigh in on proposed tax rate increases
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Anti-Prop Q website raises ethics questions
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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‘No Kings’ rally draws 20,000 protesters in Austin
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Downtown Austin’s Hideout Theatre moves after 26 years
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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What to look for on your ballot as early voting starts next week
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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ICE lets certain jurisdictions know about their raids, but Austin isn’t one of them
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Parents ask for more time as AISD plans November vote on school closures
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Austin’s rainbow crosswalks, street lettering could soon be gone
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Live from ACL Fest a special Austin Signal broadcast
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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A massive data center in Taylor is moving forward
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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34 years later, Austin reflects on the impact of the yogurt shop murders
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How Austin leaders hope to fund nonprofits’ efforts to ease homelessness with Prop Q
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Austin ISD proposes 13 school closures to curb $20 million budget deficit
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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How the Safe Haven law allows the safe and legal surrender of babies in Texas
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Bastrop asks Elon Musk for tunnels to connect city trails
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Texas starts taxing seller fees on sites like eBay, Etsy
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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What is Proposition Q on Austin’s ballot this November?
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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34 years later, police identify suspect in yogurt shop murders
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Levitation Fest hits Austin this weekend
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Fantastic Fest celebrates 20 years of Horror and Sci-fi in Austin
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Austin fire union, city at standstill over contract days before deadline
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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HAAM Day takes over Austin and Central Texas
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Williamson County deals with the ramifications of a proposed data center in Taylor
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Introducing: Austin Signal
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Sep 19, 2025 |