Guatemalan man to be sentenced for role in deadly 2022 human-smuggling tragedy
Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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Austin restaurants unite for Food for Thought fundraiser at ACL Live on Oct. 29, 2026
Some of Austin's favorite restaurants are coming together for a night of food, fundraising and community impact, all to help Central Texas students succeed.Comm...
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Austin driver stuck with $300+ bill after rock strikes car near Loop 360 project
A west Austin driver said he's been left paying hundreds of dollars after a "softball-sized" rock hit and damaged his car on a busy highway.
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Eanes ISD board to discuss changes to transfer student policy
The Eanes ISD Board of Trustees is set to discuss potential changes to the district's policy governing out of district transfer students.
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Warm, sunny afternoons and cool, clear nights
Although we could use the rain, we're in for a pleasant and sunny stretch of weather for the next several days. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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What is democratic socialism and what do members believe?
Supporters argue capitalism is incompatible with true freedom, and the economy should be collectively controlled.
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Richard Riehle of 'Office Space,' over 400 more shows and movies, dies: Reports
The Wisconsin native's career spans roughly five decades.
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Austin startup looks to move chip data at the speed of light
As artificial intelligence and data centers drive up demand for electricity, an Austin startup is working on a new way to help computers handle information: wit...
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Austin voters split on Proposition I city audit requirement as early voting begins
Austin voters heading to the polls on the first day of early voting found themselves divided over Proposition I, a charter amendment that would require regular...
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San Marcos CISD outlines plans to improve student performance
San Marcos CISD is outlining new strategies to improve student performance at Mendez Elementary School and San Marcos High School.
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Alligator kills 71-year-old fisherman in Florida
A man died Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a pond near a Florida lake.
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Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes
President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride....
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Austin police seek woman accused of stealing truck, fleeing injury crash on bicycle
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman suspected of stealing a pickup truck and later fleeing the scene of a crash that left another...