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Austin community steps up to read to newborn babies in Dell Children’s NICU

Newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit are getting an extra assist to help with their early brain development.
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Troubled man was devastated to give up cat. Texas shelter had heartwarming plan

Animal owners know something people without pets don’t: When you’re at your lowest, even the gentlest nose boop from a faithful canine or a tiny meow from a furry ball of love in your lap can mean the world. It can end up being your life support, your reason to keep on fighting in life. It’s a bond that can’t be...
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Man killed in East Austin shooting identified; suspect at large

AUSTIN, Texas - A man killed in East Austin has been identified by police. This case is Austin's 44th homicide investigation of 2025. Police said on Sept. 13, around 10:39 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting a shooting at 1430 Frontier Valley Drive. When officers arrived, they found a...
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‘It still doesn’t feel real’ | Woman shot near Zilker Park taken off life...

AUSTIN, Texas — A woman shot near Zilker Park last week has been taken off of life support, her family confirmed to KVUE on Monday. Kay Smith, known as "KC" to her loved ones, was allegedly shot by her boyfriend, 30-year-old Brandon Thompson near Azie Morton Road on Sept. 10. The Austin Police Department (APD) said...
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Austin launches free graffiti removal for private properties funded by utility fees

AUSTIN, Texas — Getting rid of graffiti in Austin is about to get easier and cheaper. Starting October 1, property owners can call 311 and get graffiti removed from private property for free. The Austin City Council came up with a creative way to make the pilot program work...
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Dejected Shih Tzu wandering Austin streets abandoned by his owners finds home with 75...

At an assisted living facility in Kyle, Texas called The Philomena, it had been the executive director, Priscilla Duran, who found a seven-year-old, mangy and neglected Shih Tzu wandering the streets in Austin. She wanted to help the little guy find his home; maybe he was lost?. Duran brought the...
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Austin police arrest four in West Campus burglary, victim taken to hospital

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police arrested four suspects over the weekend in connection with a West Campus burglary that led to the discovery of an alleged drug manufacturing operation and a sexual assault victim. Visitors from El Paso returned to their Airbnb rental in the 900 block of West...
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Austin dog handler ‘inexplicably’ detained by ICE during routine check-in

Austin dog handler 'inexplicably' detained by ICE during routine check-in.
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Austin assisted living facility executives indicted in 2021 winter storm hypothermia death

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A Travis County grand jury has indicted an Austin assisted living facility, along with its former Executive Director, Mendi Ramsay, and Wellness Director Rochelle Alvarado, for the offense of Injury to an Elderly Person during the 2021 winter storm. The indictment stems from an incident...
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Rabid bat found in Cedar Park

CEDAR PARK, Texas — A bat tested positive for rabies in Cedar Park, according to police. The live bat was discovered Sept. 12 in the 710 block of Discovery Blvd. and has since tested positive, the Cedar Park Police Department said. Authorities said it is unknown how long the...

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