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Unofficial SXSW show raises money for UT prison education program

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Nicholas Reyes, an assistant math professor at UT Austin, organizes a fundraiser for the Texas Prison Education Initiative every year. The program helps students land on their feet when they get out of prison.

Monday, Mar 9

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Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

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While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.

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Austin's on-demand bulk trash collection saved more than $180,000, city says

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In January 2025, the City of Austin moved to on-demand collection for bulk and brush pick up. The city hoped the move would save some money and be a better experience for its customers.

Saturday, Mar 7

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As Buford's reopens a week after shooting, supporters say they're 'not going to be afraid'

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The decision to reopen the West Sixth Street bar Friday was controversial. But inside, people said they were eager to return to a sense of normalcy.

Friday, Mar 6

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Blanton show reimagines American modernism through private collection of H-E-B chairman Charles Butt

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Starting this month, around 80 pieces of art that have spent decades hanging in Butt's homes — including works by Ellsworth Kelly, Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keeffe — will be presented in one room.

Austin is ending its rental assistance program and shifting to eviction prevention

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Rental assistance was among the many cuts the city made in the fall following the failure of Proposition Q.

Thursday, Mar 5

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Austin Police release new rules that could reduce officer calls to ICE

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The new rules come after protests against APD reporting people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police Chief Lisa Davis said the changes may reduce the number of immigration detentions connected to interactions with APD officers.

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Artist Robin Frohardt brings a cardboard world inspired by Home Depot to Austin

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Frohardt's new show at the McCullough Theatre reimagines the ordinary strip mall as a complex ecosystem — every patron, every car as a part of nature.

Wednesday, Mar 4

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Brigid Shea wins Travis County commissioner Precinct 2; Precinct 4 heads to runoff

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In an election night interview with KUT, Shea said she wants to continue making progress on water conservation and clean-energy initiatives — and wants to push other government leaders to do the same.

Austin Democrats Goodwin, Eckhardt lead in race for lieutenant governor and state comptroller

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Sarah Eckhardt was named the winner in her race on Tuesday, with Vikki Goodwin heading to a runoff.

Tuesday, Mar 3

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Tyler Reddick makes history in Austin with third consecutive win to start NASCAR Cup Series season

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Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to start a season with three consecutive wins with his victory at Circuit of the Americas.

Monday, Mar 2

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Travis County early voting reaches highest level for a primary election in almost two decades

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A voter turnout of just under 19% may seem small, but it’s a big win for a county in Texas, which routinely trails behind the rest of the nation in voter turnout, according to the Texas Policy Project.

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Here's what we know about the West Sixth Street shooting victims

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A shooting over the weekend on West Sixth Street resulted in four deaths and more than a dozen additional people injured. Here's what we know about those who lost their lives.

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As health care costs balloon, Travis County asks department heads to cut spending by 5%

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Travis County Budget Director Travis Gatlin said the county isn’t considering a hiring freeze or laying off employees as part of the cuts, and there will be “minimal to no impact” on county services.

Sunday, Mar 1

3 dead, 14 hospitalized in potential act of terrorism in downtown Austin, FBI says

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The shooting happened at Buford's, a bar on West Sixth and Rio Grande streets, early Sunday morning. The suspect was among the dead; he was shot by Austin police officers, Police Chief Lisa Davis said.

Friday, Feb 27

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Feds challenge effort to return Austin-raised college student who was wrongfully deported

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The Trump administration said it was wrong to deport Any López Belloza earlier this month, teeing up her court-ordered return. Now, her attorney says the government is stalling.

Drivers could be fined for loud cars under a new Austin ordinance

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It's now a Class C misdemeanor for Austin drivers to rev their engines above 85 decibels.

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Austin ISD projected deficit balloons to $49 million, worse than expected

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District leaders say lower enrollment, property values and missed property sales are driving the shortfall, despite cost cuts.

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Please don't vote for Mickey Mouse for U.S. Senate. It'll slow down Travis County election staff

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Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado said these votes are the most frequent issue that comes up for her office during elections. She says it slows down the process of counting early voting ballots.

Thursday, Feb 26

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Why Austin’s Live Music Fund grants left musicians confused and angry

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An Austin Current review shows equity scoring shaped who won, prompting a reset and promised transparency.

Tuesday, Feb 24

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Early voting turnout in Travis County is the highest it has been for a primary election since 2008

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Nearly 9% of Travis County’s more than 920,000 registered voters cast a ballot in the first week of early voting, marking a high turnout for primary elections.

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Austin Police doubled the number of speeding tickets after a lag in enforcement

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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis set out to make roads safer when she started the job in 2024. Since then, she has focused on increasing traffic enforcement, a trend people are beginning to notice while driving on Austin roads.

Monday, Feb 23

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'Lone Star Three' shows how UT Austin undergrads played key roles in Roe v. Wade

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The documentary, which will be screened Tuesday in Austin, tells the story of three women who helped spur an abortion rights movement in the late 1960s.

Friday, Feb 20

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Travis County commissioner candidates vow to keep ICE out, protect the environment and add housing

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The candidate field for the Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2 race includes incumbent Brigid Shea, and three challengers: Rick Astray-Caneda, Amanda Marzullo and Reese Ricci Armstrong.

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Judge orders Boone, dog in viral animal abuse video, to be released from owner

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Judge Tanisa Jeffers also ordered Boone’s owner, John Kaschak, to pay $898 to the Austin Animal Center to cover treatment and boarding expenses. That cost could increase up to $1,350 depending on how long Boone remains at the shelter.

Wednesday, Feb 18

Butch Prom offers a 'home base' for queer masculinity and joy in Austin

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The VORTEX hosted three sold-out shows over the weekend that combined improv, drag kings and a dating competition featuring Kermit the Frog.

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Late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson rallied in Austin for affirmative action, voting rights

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Jackson frequently carried out his work in Austin, delivering speeches to thousands at Waterloo Park, Huston-Tillotson University and Austin-area high schools.

Tuesday, Feb 17

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Early voting ends Friday. See what's on your ballot and how to vote in Travis County

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Several key state and local races are on the ballot, including governor, attorney general, U.S. senator and more. Here's what you need to know before casting your ballot.

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Photos: Austin's Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year

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Families rely on community events like the festival at the Austin Great Wall Chinese School to experience a piece of their heritage.

Friday, Feb 13

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Austin Police Department makes arrest in viral animal abuse case

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John Kaschak, 35, was charged with cruelty to animals after an investigation found probable cause he was involved in a viral video showing a man repeatedly striking a dog.