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Friday, Jun 20

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Lawmakers urge Elon Musk's Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch until new safety law takes effect

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The guidelines go into effect Sept. 1 and require autonomous vehicles to be authorized by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Safety experts doubt Tesla's robotaxis, set to roll out Sunday, would meet the standards.

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What happened to Austin's lesbian bars?

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Only San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, have more gay people per capita than Austin. So why doesn't the city have any lesbian bars?

Thursday, Jun 19

23

Photos: East Austin buzzes with energy and joy during annual Juneteenth parade

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The heat didn't stop people from lining the streets with lawn chairs, as children eagerly caught candy from parade participants.

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Austin is losing even more water to leaky city pipes than previously thought

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Austin Water said improvements in how it monitors the system and an increase in water line breaks pushed up estimates from last year.

Wednesday, Jun 18

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Travis County commissioners call for constitutional and humane treatment of immigrants

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The county doesn’t have authority to make federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, comply with the resolution. But local activists say the resolution is meant to remind everyone that immigrants have rights in the U…

Monday, Jun 16

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Watch: Austin residents rally in opposition to Trump policies at 'No Kings' protest

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Thousands of people gathered at the Capitol for one of the thousands of demonstrations that took place across the country Saturday.

Saturday, Jun 14

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Thousands join 'No Kings' protest in Austin as arrest is made in threat against Texas lawmakers

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Saturday's event at the Capitol remained peaceful. The Texas Department of Public Safety made one arrest earlier in the day related to threats against state lawmakers who were expected to speak.

Friday, Jun 13

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Immigrants thankful for those who protest in Austin, but worry arrests overshadow purpose

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Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don't feel safe. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend.

Wednesday, Jun 11

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Judge upholds Austin vote on plan to redevelop old Statesman site

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The developer, Endeavor Real Estate, plans to build 1,400 apartments and 1 million square feet of office space.

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Texas National Guard ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend

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Troops have already been deployed to Los Angeles and San Antonio. Nationwide protests are planned for Saturday.

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How the owner of Austin's Luv Fats blended her passion for entrepreneurship with a love of ice cream

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Chi Ndika always wanted to start her own business but didn't set out to become an ice-cream maker.

Tuesday, Jun 10

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The founder of Black Austin Tours gained a new appreciation for Juneteenth after moving to Panama

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Javier Wallace is the son of a Black Panamanian immigrant and a Black Austinite. His family history shaped his experience celebrating emancipation on two continents.

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Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Austin

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Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the final emancipation of enslaved people, prompts many Austin communities to host celebrations in the weeks around June 19.

12

Thirteen people arrested in Austin as hundreds protest Trump's immigration crackdown

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The demonstration was held in solidarity with protests in Los Angeles, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested more than 100 people since last week.

Thursday, Jun 5

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Austin food trucks no longer have to move trailers for health and safety inspections

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The new inspection program comes more than a year after the City Council promised to improve the process for mobile business owners. Previously, owners were required to bring trailers to a city facility in North Austin, which they said…

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Who was Austin's first female lifeguard?

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One Austinite is convinced it is her grandmother. Is she right?

Wednesday, Jun 4

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Austin's automatic license plate reader program will end this month

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Austin City Council will not vote this week on renewing the program, effectively ending it. The decision came after several community members and city leaders raised concerns about privacy.

Tuesday, Jun 3

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120,000 Texans send letters and petitions against THC ban to Gov. Abbott

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A group of small business owners, veterans and farmers lugged 25 cardboard boxes filled to the brim with petitions against Senate Bill 3 to the governor’s office on Monday.

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Late May storms flip the script on what was about to be a very dry spring in Austin

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The Camp Mabry weather station recorded 5 inches of rain from last week's storms. The precipitation “tipped us over the scale for the month of May,” one meteorologist said.

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Where to celebrate Pride Month in Austin in 2025

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Austin’s main Pride parade isn’t until August, but there are parties, picnics, movie screenings and more all throughout the month of June.

Friday, May 30

Austin youth choir finds its voice through community at inaugural performance

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The choir's director said they wanted to form a group that was low pressure and fun. No auditions or experience were required to join.

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Austin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests

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Nearly 30 people sued the city over the Austin Police Department's use of so-called less-lethal ammunition five years ago.

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Room Service Vintage says goodbye to its patterned rugs after flood damage

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The Austin vintage store in the North Loop neighborhood and its vendors will take a financial hit from the water damage.

Thursday, May 29

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Wednesday's storm was the third worst for outages since 2012, Austin Energy says

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At least one person is dead as a result of the severe weather. More storms are possible overnight.

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Huston-Tillotson Jazz Orchestra performs at sold out venue — just three years after its formation

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Jeremy George, director of jazz studies at the university, said the progress students have made in three years is "unheard of."

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1 person dead, tens of thousands without power after hail, wind and rain batter Austin

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The severe storm Wednesday brought heavy rain, damaging winds and golf ball-sized hail to the area.

Wednesday, May 28

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For a hot second, Barton Springs was set to close an hour earlier. It won't.

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The city said it had not been decided whether the earlier closure would save enough money to justify it.

Tuesday, May 27

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Cannabis shops in Austin brace for closure as THC ban bill awaits Abbott's signature

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Unless Senate Bill 3 is vetoed, hundreds of Austinites stand to lose their jobs.

Monday, May 26

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Flash flood warning in effect for Austin area until 1 a.m.

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A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain and damaging winds to areas along I-35.

Thursday, May 22

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What's the history of segregation at Barton Springs Pool?

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Austin's crown jewel has bought people together from all walks of life to enjoy a day in the sun. But before 1962, that wasn't the case.