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To put together the lowrider exhibit, Bullock curator started with the community

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Carros y Cultura: Lowrider Legacies in Texas will be on display until September.

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El CISD de Hays advierte sobre los peligros del fentanilo mientras no hay clases

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Los recesos escolares significan que hay menos ayuda disponible en caso de una sobredosis, y las familias deben estar alertas.

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UT Austin offers probation to students arrested at protests, suspends at least one student

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KUT confirmed at least three students received notices of deferred suspension on Wednesday. A fourth student will be suspended for two years. The students have the right to appeal.

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Will Hurricane Beryl make its way to Austin? Forecasters say right now it depends.

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The city and its surrounding area appear within the northernmost boundary of the National Hurricane Center's latest forecast.

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Get ready for six months of backups on South Lamar Boulevard

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Drivers should prepare for bottlenecks as Austin Energy embarks on a project to replace utility poles and upgrade wires along the corridor.

Hays CISD officials warn of fentanyl dangers while kids are out of school

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School breaks mean there is less help available in the case of an overdose, and families should stay alert.

Wednesday, Jul 3

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Los fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio podrían dañar la calidad del aire de Austin

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Los fuegos artificiales no sólo asustan a los animales y lesionan a las personas, sino que también son perjudiciales para la calidad del aire cuando no hay viento que disipe el humo.

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From Egypt to Austin: KG BBQ owner masters barbecue fusion

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Austin pitmaster Kareem El-Ghayesh left his corporate finance job in Cairo to bring Egyptian flavors to the Lone Star State’s barbecue scene. Now he’s competing for $50,000 on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown.

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Fourth of July fireworks could harm Austin's air quality

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Not only do fireworks scare animals and injure people, they are also bad for air quality when there's no wind to blow the smoke away.

For one Austin summer camp, public transit is part of the adventure

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ATX Kids Club's summer camp uses Capital Metro buses to take campers on field trips around the city. The goal: getting kids to have fun on public transit so they’ll grow up using it.

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More animals must leave the shelter before Austin Animal Center will accept them again

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Intake is temporarily restricted to animals with life-threatening injuries or illnesses, or those that present a clear public danger. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, city officials said.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Austin Community College board approves 4.5% raise, increasing hourly minimum wage to $23

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ACC administrators say the salary increase is higher than what other community colleges in Texas are offering. Groups representing faculty and staff had been pushing for an 8.5% raise.

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Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to drop out of the presidential race

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The longtime Austin representative pointed to Biden's debate performance last week, along with the incumbent's showing in the polls.

¿Esa neblina en el cielo de Austin? Es polvo que viene de África.

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Cada año, el polvo del Sáhara llega a Austin, trayendo consigo cielos brumosos, hermosas puestas de sol y problemas respiratorios.

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Remembering the Honorable John Robert Lewis

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In Black America re-airs an interview from 2005 between the iconic civil rights activist and John L. Hanson Jr.

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This Is My Thing: Curling!

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On the new episode of This Is My Thing, we talk with Dave Danenfelzer about his love for curling – ‘the kind you do on ice,’ as he puts it.

Monday, Jul 1

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Tras la muerte de dos personas en el lago, mejora la seguridad en el sendero de Rainey Street

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La ciudad de Austin dedicó casi un millón de dólares a mejorar la seguridad a lo largo del sendero del lago Lady Bird, cerca de la calle Rainey. Las familias de dos hombres que se ahogaron en el lago la pasada primavera abogaron por los…

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Photos: UT joins SEC with a bang — and some injuries

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Sunday's event — headlined by a Pitbull concert — drew large, sweaty crowds. Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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That haziness in the Austin sky? It's dust all the way from Africa.

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Every year, dust from the Sahara arrives in Austin — bringing with it hazy skies, beautiful sunsets and respiratory problems.

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Through dance, a centuries-old love story comes home to Shankleville

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“As Black people, we need more stories like this,” says Chase Allen Sr., a descendant of Shankleville founders Jim and Winnie Shankle.

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Work to build 'wishbone' bridge begins, 18-month detour ahead

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The three-pronged crossing with a plaza the middle will bridge the Butler Trail's biggest gap.

Summer heat turns soda cans into 'little bombs' when left in your car

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Soda cans will often warp or explode when they're left in a car in summer. Here's why that happens and a reminder of how dangerous hot cars can be.

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After lake drownings, safety upgrades come to Rainey Street trailhead

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The City of Austin dedicated nearly $1 million to improve safety along the Lady Bird Lake trail near Rainey Street. The families of two men who drowned in the lake last spring pleaded for the changes near the popular entertainment district.

How dirty are Texas beaches? Researchers are using AI to better track bacteria levels

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In 2022, Environment Texas reported 55 Texas beaches were unsafe to swim in. Now, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment is stepping in with the help of AI to detect bacteria in waterways.

Get Involved spotlight: CASA of Travis County

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CASAs — Court Appointed Special Advocates — are trained volunteers who advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Photos: Couples say 'I do' at free Pride Month wedding ceremonies in Austin

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Couples tied the knot at the Travis County Probate Courthouse Friday morning as part of the county's weeklong event offering free marriage ceremonies for Pride Month.

Friday, Jun 28

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Dónde celebrar el 4 de julio en el área de Austin

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Si este año te sientes patriota (o simplemente te apetecen algunas actividades veraniegas), la ciudad y sus alrededores ofrecen un montón de actividades y desfiles familiares para conmemorar la festividad.

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Black poetry is the focus of this year's Austin African American Book Festival

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The festival is celebrating its 18th year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the George Washington Carver Museum and Library.

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After Supreme Court ruling, Austin laws surrounding homelessness are still constitutional

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Justices ruled in favor of an Oregon city with similar laws to those in Texas.

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How to choose the right sunscreen for Texas summers

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Understanding the difference in SPF ratings, mineral vs. chemical sunscreens and more.