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Travis County ESD 1 responds to electrical fire at a home caused by suspected...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Crews with Travis County Emergency Services District 1 responded to an electrical fire during last nights storms that was likely caused by a lightning strike. Officials say crews responded to the fire at a home in Point Venture following "a suspected lightning strike." Investigators at...
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Elite Texas A&M pledge cancels Texas official visit

The Texas A&M Aggies boast the nation's top 2027 recruiting class, which continues to add pledges on a near-daily basis, but head coach Mike Elko and his staff also received some positive news on Friday when Waxahachie safety JayQuan Snell told Rivals that he's cancelled official visits with the Texas Longhorns and the
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Austin ISD athletes ask district to reconsider cutting water polo teams

AUSTIN, Texas — Some student athletes say they are being singled out as district leaders propose discontinuing water polo to save money as Austin ISD is working to save $181 million in budget cuts. The district is considering cutting the water polo program, a move that would save $89,000,...
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Austin police, TxDOT conclude Click It or Ticket campaign with 700 stops

Austin police and TxDOT wrapped up their Click It or Ticket campaign, making 700+ stops and stressing seat belt use to reduce deadly crash risks.
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Freddie Mac Auctions 20‑Acre East Riverside Site In Austin

A massive slice of Austin’s East Riverside corridor is officially up for grabs, and it comes with both prime development potential and a long list of headaches. Freddie Mac is auctioning off roughly 20.2 acres in southeast Austin, including the aging Mia Riverside apartment complex at 1601 Royal Crest Drive, a 562-unit
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Austin police: No charges after child ate THC lollipop at school

Austin police said no charges will be filed after a 4-year-old consumed a THC-infused lollipop at school last month. The boy showed signs of impairment on May 22 after eating a lollipop that had been passed out in a birthday celebration goodie bag at The Nest at Anderson Mill, a private Montessori school in Northwest A
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Texans Are Falling in Love With Drive-In Movies All Over Again

Something magical happens when you pull into a drive-in theater as the sun dips below the horizon. Families pile into cars with blankets and snacks, couples cuddle up in truck beds, and kids in pajamas bounce with excitement as the giant screen flickers to life. Drive-in theaters across Texas are experiencing a remarka
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Man sentenced related to 2024 SWAT call in Hays County

A man was sentenced to seven years deferred adjudication on February 9 in connection with a SWAT call that happened in Dripping Springs in 2024, according to Hays County court documents.
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Austin weather: Flash Flood Warnings in effect

AUSTIN, Texas - A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for two Central Texas counties. The warning covers northeastern Burnet County and western Williamson County until 10 p.m. tonight (June 5). What they're saying:. The National Weather Service says that at 5:40 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain..
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Oak Hill Parkway completion near, traffic woes persist

The Oak Hill Parkway construction project in Southwest Austin is expected to be completed in 2026, with newly opened lanes on US 290 and flyovers at SH 71, but traffic on the service road of SH 71 remains congested and the road connecting Oak Hill Plaza shopping center is closed until "substantial completion" is reache

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