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People experiencing homelessness graduate from ACC job certification program

A job training program that helps people experiencing homelessness gain a certification in a high-demand job field just graduated a new class of HVAC professionals.
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Warrant out for man accused of assaulting Austin peach vendor

Police are working to arrest a man seen on video attacking a fruit vendor in northwest Austin.
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Pflugerville police chief retires amid administrative investigation

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - The chief of the Pflugerville Police Department abruptly retired this week and now, the city says he is under investigation. The City of Pflugerville tells FOX 7 that Jason O'Malley retired from his role as police chief on Thursday, May 29. The city says there is an...
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‘We are hurting deeply’ | Austin 8th grader dies after incident at end-of-year celebration

AUSTIN, Texas — An eighth grade student at Covington Middle School has died following an incident at an end-of-year celebration, according to the school's principal. In a letter sent to parents, Principal Cedric Maddox confirmed that Vadir Gonzalez-Arias died due to "complications related to the incident at the...
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Austin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial...

Austin has paid out nearly $30 million to settle lawsuits over police conduct during protests following George Floyd’s murder five years ago. Most of the settlements were related to injuries caused by police using shotguns to fire lead-pellet bags at demonstrators outside the department’s headquarters in May 2020.
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Austin residents tackle storm debris cleanup with city support

AUSTIN, Texas — In the aftermath of recent storms, Austin residents are banding together to clear debris from their properties, with city officials providing guidance on proper disposal methods. Homeowners Steven and Sandra Perry spent their Friday afternoon clearing their yard, which was littered with debris from...
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Tesla reportedly targeting June 12 for robotaxi launch in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-based auto manufacturer Tesla could soon launch its robotaxi service in Austin. According to a report from Bloomberg, the Elon Musk-owned company could launch the service as soon as June 12. Musk said the company had already started testing self-driving cars around the city this week.
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Adult falls from cliffs at McKinney Falls State Park, officials say

AUSTIN - The Austin Fire Department was called to McKinney Falls State Park after an adult fell from one of the cliffs. The incident was reported by the Austin Fire Department just after noon on Friday. AFD says the adult fell from the cliffs at the lower falls. Fire crews...
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Democracy Clothing Is Giving Away 1,000 Free Pairs of Jeans in Austin This Weekend

This is not a drill! If you’ve been looking to refresh your wardrobe—and support a great cause—Democracy Clothing is hosting a unique pop-up this Saturday and Sunday where you can do both. While many a pop-up has lured us into their space with misleading claims of free...
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Surveillance video captures crash as stolen truck hits CapMetro bus during police chase

AUSTIN, Texas — Surveillance video from inside a CapMetro bus shows the moment a stolen pickup truck slammed into the vehicle during a police chase May 1. The video, obtained by CBS Austin through a public records request, shows the bus stopping at a stop sign at East 54th Street and Duval Street before proceeding...

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