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Morning Briefing Austin: 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower

Good morning, Austin. Here's what you need to know today. Happy first work week of June! We’re kicking things off with another hot one today. Expect a mix of sun and clouds, with highs soaring into the upper 90s. With the sticky, summer-like humidity, it’s going to feel closer to 100 this afternoon. As we head into...
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Woman Charged in 2020 Grisby Road Murder Arrested in Travis County

A suspect wanted in connection to the 2020 fatal shooting of a man in west
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Boil water notices in effect in west Travis, Hays counties

People living in parts of Travis and Hays Counties will need to boil their water following a notice by the West Travis County Public Utility Agency while its water system undergoes maintenance.
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A son of civil unrest finds equilibrium in the pool halls of Austin

The Grand is a deceptive place, more spacious on the inside than anyone imagines before entering. Open its doors in North Austin and the room rolls out for you, magically, like it didn’t exist before you crossed its threshold. A long hallway divides the room, and as you walk toward the bar at the end of the space...
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Midwest chocolate and ice cream shop Kilwins to open in Austin

A sweet new shop is coming to Austin: Kilwins, a Michigan-based chain famous for its chocolates and sweet treats, will open a location at 3500 E Parmer Ln. near Austin's northeast tech corridor, at a new mixed-use center called the East Village. According to a spokesperson, construction has just begun...
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Parents die in house fire, but adult son survives

Austin firefighters put out an east Austin house fire that killed two people Monday morning, according to the Austin Fire Department.
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Surprising Raises Now Coming To Texas Teachers

Austin, Texas has been a very busy place for the last couple of months as the 89th legislative session is introducing, debating, and cranking out passed bills that are landing on Governor Abbott's desk faster than a Central Texas hail storm blows through. As the child of a retired educator, offering better incentives...
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Legendary Lockhart barbecue families tell all in new documentary

However relaxing a day smoking meats sounds, the increasingly competitive nature of Lockhart's famous barbecue scene has generated enough drama for a 90-minute documentary. Family Beef, made by KXAN-TV, follows the Central Texas town's top barbecue families through hard-earned success and personal history. It'll...
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Williamson County district attorney sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over ‘unconstitutional’ rules

District attorneys in Williamson and Fort Bend counties are among the counties suing the Texas attorney general's office over new reporting requirements that the lawsuits say compromise sensitive case information. The Travis County and El Paso County district attorneys filed a similar lawsuit May 16 against the AG's...
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Section 8 housing waitlists open in more cities this June

Section 8 housing applications are opening in several cities this June as local housing authorities begin new intake periods for low-income renters seeking rental assistance. With rising demand and limited funding, eligible applicants are encouraged to apply early. Where Section 8 applications are opening this month...

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