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Austin’s fight against homelessness shows progress in ECHO’s new report

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s yearslong investment in housing and homelessness response efforts appears to be paying off, according to new data from the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO). The 2025 State of the System Report -which covers data from 2019-2024- shows measurable gains in both housing placements...
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Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total

Tesla reported three more crashes involving its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas – now bringing the total to 7 incidents despite low mileage and in-car supervisors preventing more accidents. Since the launch of the ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas, where Tesla moved the supervisor from the driver’s seat to the...
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Asian hot spot stuns Texans with sudden closure after 21 years

A customer called the closure, "a massive failure on our part as a community."
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Texas highway hits 85 mph making it fastest road in America

For those who crave a little excitement, Texas offers a highway experience that promises both speed and a sense of adventure.
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Don’t care to cook on Thanksgiving? These Texas restaurants will be open for the...

If you're worried about burning the turkey, don't feel like cooking or want to avoid certain family members, there are options to go to on Thanksgiving.
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Austin Police solve cold case 45 years after college student’s murder

UT student Susan Leigh Wolfe was 25 years old at the time of her murder.
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Austin city clerk rejects petition to block convention center expansion, cites a lack of...

AUSTIN, Texas — Citing a lack of signatures, the Austin city clerk has rejected an effort to block the expansion of the Austin Convention Center. According to the Austin Business Journal, the city clerk said the Austin United PAC didn’t receive enough signatures to halt the project. “The...
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Austin continues to see whooping cough cases amid statewide spike

Austin Public Health has continued to confirm cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, this fall as the Texas Department of State Health Services reports a surge in cases across the state. DSHS issued a health alert Nov. 3 announcing a significant increase in activity from the highly contagious bacterial disease,...
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Royal Blue Grocery employees robbed at gunpoint

AUSTIN, Texas — Two employees were robbed at gunpoint last week at Royal Blue Grocery in downtown Austin, police said. Austin Police Department officers responded to the robbery call at approximately 11:52 p.m. Tuesday at the store located at 360 Nueces Street, according to APD. An unknown suspect fled the scene...
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The Best Smoked Brisket In Texas Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills Barbecue Restaurant

In Austin, Texas, there’s a humble turquoise-trimmed building where people willingly wait hours in the sweltering heat for a taste of smoked meat nirvana. Franklin Barbecue isn’t just another spot on the crowded Texas barbecue landscape – it’s the holy grail, the meat mecca, the brisket promised land.

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