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Thursday, Oct 22

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Austin's SAFE Alliance to bring back forensic exams for sexual assault survivors

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A new partnership will allow the nonprofit to restore services after it faced funding challenges.

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Austin 'embarrassment artist' explores girlhood and poop in one-person show

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The main character in GERL GURL GORL! enters the world in an unconventional way. Through a combination of absurdist comedy and theatrical storytelling, Andie Flores uses her birth to show just how weird being a woman is.

Austin Democrat Vikki Goodwin sees hope in 'unprecedented' race against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

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Polls show the West Austin Democrat is neck-and-neck with the incumbent Republican.

Wednesday, Oct 21

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People in Austin are sharing their juiciest gossip at this ‘spill the tea’ event

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Your neighbors are on stage telling raunchy stories about affairs, worst dates, toxic bosses and more. Could they be talking about you?

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Welcome to 'Uncanny Valley,' an otherworldly exhibit at the Blanton inhabited by whimsical creatures

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Twin brothers Simon and Nikolai Haas are showing off the fictional world they've spent 15 years creating.

Tuesday, Oct 20

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Webb PTA asks TEA to investigate disputed petition to close school

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Hundreds of Burnet and Webb parents signed petitions to close their children’s schools to avoid a district takeover, but some parents say they were pressured

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Travis County breaks first-day early voting turnout record for every midterm election this century

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About 4.3% of the county’s 952,713 registered voters cast a ballot Monday, compared to just 2.8% on the first day of early voting in the 2022 midterm election, and 4.14% of voters in 2018.

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Rep. Greg Casar faces first-time Republican candidate Lauren Peña in U.S. House District 37 race

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The seat, which has been long-held by Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, will now be handed off to either Democratic Congressman Greg Casar or first-time Republican candidate Lauren Peña.

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What are the biggest Austin races in the November election? And other common voter questions

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Where do I find polling places? When is early voting? What’s on my ballot? We’ve got answers for the Austin area.

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Garbage gets glamorous at Austin Creative Reuse fashion show

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Models showed off nearly 70 outfits made from recycled materials at the Reuse on the Runway show Saturday. Here's a look at some of them.

Monday, Oct 19

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Antone's partners with new hotel to expand brand and support Austin musicians

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The deal is a way to package Austin music for visitors staying at a high-end hotel. It also illustrates the financial realities necessary for a longtime music venue to survive in a part of Austin that has become increasingly expensive.

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Candidates for Austin City Council District 9 discuss affordability, public safety and homelessness

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Current City Council member Zo Qadri will face off with four challengers on the ballot in November.

Friday, Oct 16

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First Light Books will open second location next fall in Clarksville

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The bookstore and café will take over a former United Methodist church. And, no, the name will not be Second Light.

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Take a little trip to Austin Cantorum's psychedelic 'Visionary' concert

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The chamber choir's free concert is based on a playlist researchers created for participants in studies on the medicinal effects of mushrooms.

3 generations of women run Ensenada ATX, bringing Baja-style street food to Austin

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Cristina Everett shared the traditions behind Ensenada’s seafood cuisine, the family’s entrepreneurial roots, and the challenges of growing a business in Austin.

6 questions for 6 candidates running for Austin City Council District 1

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Where the candidates stand on affordability, Project Connect and ICE in Austin.

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Austin City Council District 8: Where candidates stand on homelessness, housing and parks

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District 8 encompasses areas of West and Southwest Austin and has more than 99,000 residents and hundreds of acres of green spaces, including Zilker Park, the Barton Creek Greenbelt and the Violet Crown Trail.

Thursday, Oct 15

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Austin voters to weigh in on $295 million bond package for parks, libraries

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While advocates say it's time to invest in the city’s resources, opponents worry about the financial burden on homeowners as inflation and the cost of living continue to rise.

Wednesday, Oct 14

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Early voting has begun. Here's what you need to know to vote in Travis County

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Travis County voters will receive a very packed, very wordy ballot. This guide will help you break it down.

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Designer transforms trash into wearable art for Reuse on the Runway fashion show

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Austin Creative Reuse came up with the idea to show off the talent of artists making new stuff out of old stuff. Joan Cabarrus is walking two outfits down the runway this year.

Unarmed teen's shooting highlights need for more training, communication by APD and 911 call takers

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This summer's incident is the latest in a string of so-called "suicide by cop" shootings. How could it have gone differently?

Tuesday, Oct 13

Austin's City Council District 5: Where candidates stand on affordability and public safety

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Austin City Council Member Ryan Alter is running for a second term, but he'll have to beat out challengers David Weinberg, Liz Brink and Farrah Abraham.

Monday, Oct 12

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Our favorite photos from Weekend 2 at ACL Fest

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KUT and KUTX's multimedia team spread out across Zilker Park to capture some highlights from the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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Austin's Hideout Theatre improvises in search for new space after leaving downtown

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The Hideout has been hosting shows at its annex space on North Lamar ever since it was forced to move from its longtime home on Congress Avenue.

Friday, Oct 9

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Austin officials say Zilker Park was not permanently damaged by last weekend's ACL 'mudfest'

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Photos of giant mud piles during the Austin City Limits Music Festival last weekend muddied the waters about the state of the Zilker Park's Great Lawn.

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4 challengers hope to unseat incumbent José Velásquez in Austin's District 3

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Velásquez faces opposition for his support of the Dog's Head development and Proposition Q.

Thursday, Oct 8

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Michelin Guide awards 2 Austin restaurants new stars

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The announcement brings the total number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city up to seven.

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Why is Austin's $22 million Barton Springs bathhouse renovation taking so long?

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The city set out to restore the historic gateway to Barton Springs. For our ATXplained project, we take a look at the ballooning costs, finger-pointing and architectural tradeoffs.

Monday, Oct 5

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Our favorite photos from Weekend 1 at ACL Fest

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The first weekend of ACL Fest started with a downpour. That didn't stop tens of thousands of festivalgoers from reaching their favorite performers.

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ACL festivalgoers with disabilities navigate muddy terrain during Weekend 1

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The first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival was a wet and muddy few days. Here's how the people using wheelchairs, canes and crutches made it work.