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Friday, Jul 26

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Going for gold: The athletes and coaches representing the Austin area in the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Here are 44 athletes and coaches who grew up in, went to school in, or have moved to the greater Austin area.

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Candidates for office can spend campaign money on event tickets. But on clothing? Not so fast.

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Austin mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido may have violated campaign finance rules by spending nearly $400 on clothing and beauty supplies. But what exactly are the rules?

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After success in Austin, Whole Foods and Too Good To Go expand their partnership nationally

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Surprise bags from Whole Foods first became available in Austin last July. Since then, the grocery store's partnership with Too Good To Go has led to the company avoiding more than 276,000 pounds of CO2 emissions.

What to know about traffic during Biden's visit to Austin on Monday

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We don’t know the exact route President Biden will take. But officials said to expect delays and rolling closures on roads to and from the airport and the LBJ Presidential Library.

Thursday, Jul 25

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CapMetro stops shift to all-electric bus fleet

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Austin's transit agency bet big on the future of battery-powered buses but now admits over-optimism about how fast the technology would accelerate.

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Highland Lanes bowling alley will stay open through 2025

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The lease renewal also means Lebowski’s Grill, located inside Highland Lanes, will also stay open.

Why do all the new skyscrapers in Austin look blue?

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A KUT listener wrote into our ATXplained project to ask why the city's downtown buildings all look blue.(Michael Minasi / KUT News )

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Downtown Austin safety team increases patrol in response to APD staffing shortage

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The Downtown Austin Alliance tripled the size of its safety team due to the increased shortages the Austin Police Department is facing.

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The Austin area is seeing cooler temperatures this week. But it's not as crazy as you think.

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Normal high temperatures are in the 90s for the Austin area during this time of the summer.

Tuesday, Jul 23

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President Biden reschedules Austin trip to Monday

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Biden will deliver a speech at the LBJ Library commemorating 60 years since the Civil Rights Act was signed by former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Actor Bryan Cranston and UN ambassador Andrew Young will also be there.

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Bobcats are all around Austin, but you'd be lucky to spot one

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Every so often, someone spots a wild cat in their neighborhood that's almost certainly not a domestic stray. Who is roaming the city?

Monday, Jul 22

The best meteor shower of the year has started. Can Austinites see it?

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NASA estimates about 50 to 100 meteors can be seen per hour as the Earth passes through the dusty trail left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle.

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Off-leash dogs are everywhere in Austin. What are the rules?

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Austin is a dog-friendly city, and it's common to find off-leash pups in parks, trails and public areas. But not all of them are off-leash spaces. In fact, most aren't.

Tuesday, Jul 16

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Fed up with California, Elon Musk says X will relocate headquarters to Austin

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Musk said he would also move his rocket company, SpaceX, to Texas.

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Allegiant to slash flights from Austin this summer

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The ultra-low-cost airline will fly only to cities with an existing Allegiant base next year, significantly reducing the number of flights from Austin.

Monday, Jul 15

Here are running spots in Austin to get you out of the house and into nature

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Running is not only a great way to relieve stress, but also a good way to get out of your neighborhood and see the nature and beauty of Austin.

Can you live without a car in Austin? Here’s how to make it work.

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For a long time, Austin was built around vehicles. Only a small percentage of households don't own a car — but that still translates to tens of thousands of people across the city. Here's how they do it.

Austin, where the weather gives 'a little bit of everything' and a lot of triple-digit days

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You can find all kinds of weather in Austin, from flooding rains to ice storms. But the one thing you can count on is that it's hot and getting hotter.

There's more to local sports than Austin FC and the Longhorns. Here's what you may be missing.

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Austin only got its first major league sports team in the last few years, but from college sports to the minor leagues there's no shortage of teams to support.

Violet Crown? Bat City? Here's the story behind Austin's nicknames.

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Nobody really calls it "Bat City." It's just not a thing, really. But google "Bat City." Austin pops up. We couldn't let that lie.

Welcome to Austin, where we don't pronounce a lot of things correctly. Here's a guide.

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Woo, buddy, folks are going to have thoughts on how you pronounce this one.(Miguel Gutierrez Jr / KUT News)

Election Day is approaching in Austin. This voter guide will help get you to the polls.

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KUT and The Austin Common teamed up to create this voter guide full of what you need to know about elections, how to register to vote and why it's important.

Looking to stay cool? Here are some of the best places to swim around Austin.

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Central Texas summers are no joke. Whether you’re new to Austin or have been here for a while, here are some places to take a plunge.

Is weed allowed in Austin? You may be surprised what’s legal.

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As other states expand their recreational and medicinal use programs, Texas laws remain some of the toughest in the country.

Who's in charge in Austin? Three local leaders you should know.

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KUT and The Austin Common teamed up on this guide outlining the local government leaders and how they impact you.

Where does democracy happen in Austin?

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KUT teamed up with The Austin Common to create this guide to help you see and know where democracy is happening in Austin.

Friday, Jul 12

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Austin Wildlife Rescue saves dozens of birds from Hurricane Beryl

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The birds made their way from Houston’s coast this week — huddled together in cardboard boxes loaded in the back of an SUV.

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Summer in Austin has been a little cooler this year, but will it last?

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After two back-to-back summers of record-breaking heat, many expected more of the same. But so far, the West Coast has been the region to tangle with the "heat dome." That could change, though.

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Expect traffic and airport delays during President Biden's visit Monday

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Biden is coming to town to deliver a speech at the LBJ Library commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

Thursday, Jul 11

Bursting at the seams, Texas Music Museum seeks bigger space for decades-old artifacts

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The East Austin museum has limited space, so much of its collection is stored away. Staff are hoping the city will help with a new location.