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Photos: H-E-B opens new South Congress storefront after years-long revamp project
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The new location, which sits on the corner of South Congress Avenue and Oltorf Street, celebrated its grand opening at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
on Dec 4
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Texas vehicle safety inspections going away, but you’ll still have to pay
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Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, most Texas vehicles will no longer be required to have an annual safety inspection, but drivers should expect to still be charged.
on Dec 3
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Texas attorney general files lawsuit against homeless navigation center in south Austin
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against a south Austin homeless navigation center “for operating as a common nuisance in violation of Texas law.”
on Nov 27
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City, Austin Police Association reach tentative labor agreement
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The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association have reached a tentative labor agreement, according to sources involved in the negotiations.
on Sep 24
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Cybertruck catches fire in front of Bass Pro Shops in Harlingen
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Fire crews were at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Harlingen where a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire Tuesday.
on Aug 29
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Dusty skies ahead: First Saharan dust plume for Central Texas arrives
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It helps to create some picturesque sunrises and sunsets in our Central Texas sky. But it also can make breathing difficult for some people.
on Jul 1
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Florida school district bans book called ‘Ban This Book’
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“They don’t want a book on the shelves that calls them out,” the author said.
on Jun 29
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Texas Supreme Court upholds law banning transition-related care for transgender minors
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The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday morning upholding a law banning transgender minors from receiving certain health care options, handing a legal defeat to families and doctors who sued…
on Jun 28
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Why are scorpions invading more homes this summer?
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Scorpions are invading homes in Central Texas. According to ABC Home and Commercial Services, their pest control team is seeing a rise in calls for scorpion removals this summer.
on Jun 28
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Top Voices in Science Fiction and Fantasy Hail from Australia and New Zealand
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 40 book, eBook, audiobook L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40 new release Twenty Australia and New Zealand winners have been published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volumes since the inception of the Contests....
on Jun 28
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Richard ‘Kinky’ Friedman dies at 79
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Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman, a musician, writer and University of Texas at Austin alumni, has died, according to a post made on his official X page. Friedman was 79 years old.
on Jun 28
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Researchers claim Texas leads country in ‘rape-related pregnancies’ after Dobbs decision
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A study published Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine claims that Texas leads in rapes and rape-related pregnancies when compared to states with total abortion bans.
on Jun 28
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Workers frustrated with South Congress paid parking
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In March, the Austin City Council approved a measure that would convert over 100 parking spaces on and near South Congress into paid spots. More recently, new paid parking signs have popped up as a…
on Jun 26
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Travis County celebrating marriage equality with free wedding ceremonies all week
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The Travis County Clerk’s Office is holding free wedding ceremonies throughout this week to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage.
on Jun 25
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LGBTQ+ Pride flags fly for first time outside Austin police headquarters, other city facilities
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Police are flying the rainbow LGBTQ+ pride flag in front of their red-brick building along the southbound Interstate 35 frontage road near East Eighth Street. A spokesperson confirmed Wednesday thi…
on Jun 25
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Travis County judge dismisses AG Paxton lawsuit over Austin marijuana ordinance
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A Travis County judge dismissed a lawsuit this week from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the City of Austin’s voter-approved marijuana ordinance, according to Ground Game Texas and cou…
on Jun 25
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Texas law sets new data security rules for businesses, expands privacy protections
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Texas businesses will need to be more careful with how they handle consumer data or face fines under a law that takes effect in July.
on Jun 23
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Harriet Tubman sculpture to be on display in Bastrop to honor Juneteenth
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As part of the City of Bastrop’s Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, a nine-foot tall sculpture of Harriet Tubman will be on display in Texas for the first time since its creation.
on Jun 23