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City audit finds Austin did not consistently monitor if contractors get living wage
An Austin city audit found that officials failed to consistently monitor whether contractors complied with the Living Wage Program, leading to recommendations for improved training and oversight....
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North Austin shooting at The Domain leaves one hospitalized
Police are investigating a shooting at The Domain that sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon.Austin police said the shooting happened at 3:20 p.m. in...
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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research ...
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Halloween costume swaps: Reducing the night's spooky environmental impact
Every Halloween, costumes get their big moment. But every year, millions end up in a landfill after a single use, and many are made from synthetic plastics that don't easily break down, contributing to environmental pollution....
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Dolly Parton's sister claims Tennessee voting machine changed her vote to Republican
"Don't let them rig this election."
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Family of toddler found alive in hospital morgue to file lawsuit: 'I just want justice for my son'
Vincent Fiordilino was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool. A worker later observed him moving and breathing in a hospital morgue....
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'Glee' is getting a reboot, and it's not alone
At this point, perhaps we should assume that every once-popular TV show is going to come back from the grave.
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Gas, groceries, electricity: Where prices stand as midterms approach
Prices have risen throughout the Iran war, after annual inflation was 2.4 percent in February. The U.S. and Israel launched the conflict on the final day of that month....
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Man shot near The Domain in Austin, suspect vehicle flees
A man was shot Sunday afternoon near The Domain in Austin, police said.
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Rain chances this week, seasonable temps
Rain chances return this week, with slightly cooler temperatures. — Meteorologist Tommy House
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Austin home seen in documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes up for sale
An Austin broker featured a Zilker home seen in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, “You Can See Everything,” in a private property showing on Friday....
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Could this be the best time to buy a home? Sellers cut prices and offer cash to close deals
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as a stagnant housing market leaves sellers cutting prices and offering money toward closing costs.