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Austin SNAP recipients fear losing benefits as new federal work rules tighten

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expressing concern as a new set of federal work requirements approaches its enforcement deadline. Following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, updated federal regulations mandate that certain SNAP...
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Travis County grand jury declines to indict four Austin officers in 2024 fatal shooting

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A Travis County grand jury declined to indict four Austin police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man who led authorities on a hours-long crime spree in 2024, according to the district attorney's office. The grand jury cleared Officers Javier Rodriguez, Joseph Kephart,...
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Man allegedly started fire at H-E-B Riverside to steal alcohol: Austin Fire

After a fire Tuesday at a local H-E-B store, Austin Fire (AFD) arrested a man whom one of its detectives alleges intentionally started the fire as cover for the theft of alcohol, according to an arrest affidavit obtained Thursday by KXAN.
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Texas Restaurants Where the Décor Is Just as Wild as the Food

When I first started exploring Texas restaurants, I expected big flavors and generous portions, but what caught me off guard was how many dining spots turned the atmosphere into part of the experience. Across the state, certain restaurants don’t just serve memorable meals. They build entire worlds around them,...
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LBJ High School placed on ‘secure’ Thursday after nearby stabbing

One person was taken to the hospital Thursday after being stabbed near a bus stop in east Austin, according to the CapMetro Transit Police Department.
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Toasted Yolk livening up breakfast in Round Rock

With the exception of a few spots at the bar, nary an empty seat could be found at the restaurant. Round Rock has quickly gotten to know The Toasted Yolk, a new breakfast, brunch and lunch hangout in Suite 300 of the H-E-B shopping center at 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd. The restaurant opened Jan. 27, becoming the 52nd...
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Puppy Bowl hosted by Austin Humane Society

The beloved event is back for its 19th annual edition and Tierra Neubaum gets all the details.
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Texas Bankruptcy Filings Surge as Cases Jump in 2025

Texas is getting hit with a bankruptcy wave, with filings in 2025 swelling past 38,000 and making the state responsible for roughly one out of every 15 cases in the country. The surge is showing up on court dockets from San Antonio to Austin and marks the sharpest rise in filings the state has seen in several years.
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Austin program helps first responders afford housing, strengthen community ties

AUSTIN, Texas — As Austin’s housing costs continue to climb, a new program is stepping in to help the city’s first responders stay closer to the neighborhoods they protect. The Austin Apartment Association has teamed up with local police, fire, and EMS unions to launch the “Apartner...
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Uvalde CISD superintendent announces resignation from district, will join Pflugerville ISD

UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will be looking for a new leader by the end of the current academic year. In a letter to parents Friday morning, Superintendent Ashley Chohlis announced her resignation. KSAT Investigates obtained a copy of Chohlis’ letter. Her departure will go into...

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