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Friday, Dec 20

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Ken Paxton blocks death row inmate Robert Roberson from testifying at Texas Capitol

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Friday marked the second attempt to get Roberson to give testimony in Austin before the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.

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Defensores de menores temen que Texas no reciba millones para prevenir el hambre infantil por segundo año consecutivo

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Texas fue uno de los 13 estados que el año pasado no participó en un nuevo programa federal que proporciona a las familias elegibles con 120 dólares por niño durante el verano para ayudar a pagar los comestibles, mientras no tienen clases.…

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Kyle is seeing an increase in feral hog sightings. Here's what to do if you encounter one.

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City officials recommend staying a safe distance away and avoiding confrontations. The feral hogs are an invasive species that can damage the local environment.

Tens of thousands of Travis County homeowners will need to verify property tax breaks

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A law that went into effect last year requires central appraisal districts to periodically review exemptions homeowners have claimed.

What nonstop flights are coming and going from Austin in 2025

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Four new nonstop routes, including Jacksonville and Milwaukee, arrive in the new year as other service is trimmed back.

As Austin's 24-hour spaces disappear, Bennu Coffee preserves a glimpse of the city at all hours

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The number of 24-hour restaurants in Austin has dropped about 38% over the past five years, according to data from Yelp. Bennu Coffee is one of the few that remain — offering a look at this increasingly rare slice of city life.

Thursday, Dec 19

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An increasing number of Austin-area renters are spending more income on housing, new data finds

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Just over half of renters in the Austin area spent more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, according to a new analysis of census data by Harvard University.

'A particularly productive year': Flatbed Press presents their year-end 'Finale'

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Flatbed Press is currently show 'Finale,' a year-end retrospective of their busy 2024.

Some longtime fans think things have changed at Whataburger

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Since the iconic Texas fast food chain was purchased by a Chicago venture firm, rumors about changes to food and service have lit up social media.

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Advocates worry Texas will miss out on millions to prevent child hunger for second year in a row

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Texas was one of 13 states last year that did not participate in a new federal program providing eligible families with $120 per child over the summer to help pay for groceries while school is out. The state must say whether it plans to…

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Así es como ISD de Austin ha reducido su tasa de ausentismo crónico, tras duplicarse durante la pandemia

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El ausentismo crónico conduce a peores resultados en los estudiantes y menos dólares estatales para los distritos escolares de Texas. El ISD de Austin y sus campus están haciendo un esfuerzo concertado para mejorar la asistencia,…

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‘Like ‘Giant’ with cursing’: Billy Bob Thornton talks fixer role in oil drama ‘Landman’

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The actor, who’s had a penchant for playing iconic Texas characters, was nominated for his seventh Golden Globe for his role in the new Paramount+ show.

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Austin establishes separate fund for emerging musicians in response to criticisms

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More than a thousand people applied to Austin's Live Music Fund grant program in 2024. More than $4.5 million was doled out to nearly 140 recipients. But many longtime artists were denied assistance.

Starting in 2025 you'll have to schedule your bulk pickup in Austin

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Austin Resource Recovery is making changes to its bulk, brush and hazardous waste programs. All three will be available as scheduled, on-demand services going forward.

Wednesday, Dec 18

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Texas Republicans divided: Conservative factions battle for House speaker role

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As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party.

Para las personas sin techo es difícil acceder a servicios de salud asequible. Estudiantes de la UT quieren ayudar.

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Estudiantes de la Facultad de Medicina Dell de la UT dirigen la Clínica C.D. Doyle en la Comunidad Esperanza, en el sureste de Austin, ofreciendo atención médica gratuita a personas necesitadas.

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Lake Travis ISD places superintendent on leave following misconduct allegations

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Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to place Paul Norton on paid administrative leave while allegations of misconduct are investigated. Norton has been the district's superintendent for more than four years.

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Austin birders are flocking outdoors for their annual Christmas Bird Count — and you can join them

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The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 as an alternative to bird hunts. Data gathered from the counts has proven valuable in monitoring bird populations.

Beloved businesses Austin said goodbye to in 2024

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So long Oat Willie's, Giddy Ups and Irene's. We won't forget you.

Tuesday, Dec 17

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A Conversation with Destin G. Bell

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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Destin George Bell, co-founder and CEO of Card.io.

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'Get that joy into the show': 'The Mutt-Cracker' returns to the VORTEX

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The Mutt-cracker (SWEET!), a Nutcracker retelling with song, dance, circus acts, and dog tricks, returns to the VORTEX for the holiday season.

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How Austin ISD is lowering its chronic absenteeism rate which more than doubled during the pandemic

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Chronic absenteeism leads to worse student outcomes and fewer state dollars for Texas school districts. Austin ISD and its campuses are making a concerted effort to improve attendance, especially among students who are at the highest risk…

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Austin se lanzó a la compra de terrenos en 2020. Hasta ahora, poco se ha construido allí.

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Con millones de dólares procedentes de un bono aprobado por los votantes, la ciudad compró unos 60 acres de terreno con el objetivo de construir viviendas asequibles. ¿A qué se debe el retraso?

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This Is My Thing: Barbershop Quartet!

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In this episode of This Is My Thing, we talk with Chuck Loesch about falling in love with barbershop singing — twice!

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For homeless Austinites, affordable health care is hard to find. UT med students want to help.

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Students at UT's Dell Medical School run the C.D. Doyle Clinic at the Esperanza Community in Southeast Austin, offering free medical care to people in need.

Monday, Dec 16

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Texas State's class of 2020 finally walks the stage and plunges into the San Marcos River

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Nearly 300 former students from the class of 2020 got a traditional in-person commencement after many were canceled and others were held virtually or socially distanced.

Texas demanda a doctora en Nueva York por prescribir un aborto por telemedicina

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El fiscal general de Texas, Ken Paxton, alega que la médica recetó fármacos para abortar a una mujer en Texas, violando las leyes del estado.

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Austin went on a land-buying spree in 2020. So far, little has been built on it.

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Using millions of dollars from a voter-approved bond, the city bought roughly 60 acres of land with the goal of putting affordable housing on it. What's the hold up?

Saturday, Dec 14

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Travis County runoff election: Mike Siegel wins Austin City Council D7; AISD board seat, Manor mayor decided

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Travis County voters returned to the polls Saturday (and in early voting) to settle a few races that didn't get called last month.

Friday, Dec 13

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Texas sues New York abortion provider in the first test of conflicting state laws

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges that the doctor prescribed abortion-inducing medication to a woman in Texas in violation of the state's laws.