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Infrastructure firm to conduct feasibility study on passenger rail connecting Austin, San Antonio

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The Travis County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a nearly $125,000 contract for a feasibility study for a commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio

Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says

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Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s using state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin – including on parks and trails maintained and owned by the city. That was news to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson said Tuesday that the order from…

Austin man with recent manslaughter conviction faces 3rd DWI after crash into river

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A 36-year-old Austin man was arrested on Sunday and charged with felony driving while intoxicated after he allegedly hit a parked vehicle and nearly hit pedestrians before leaving the scene, according to an arrest affidavit.

Austin airport smashes all-time travel record after F1 chaos

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Over 45,000 passengers departed the airport.

Awkward moment Danica Patrick's F1 colleague is left baffled by her analysis at Austin Grand Prix

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The ex-NASCAR driver - who works as an F1 analyst for British TV network Sky Sports - drew a viral reaction out of former champion Jenson Button when assessing the Grand Prix.

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Austin wasn't warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says

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It's not the first time Gov. Greg Abbott has used state troopers to sweep the capital's homeless encampments.

AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, October 13, 2025 – Sunday, October 19, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 - Sunday, October 19, 2025, Austin County Jail saw multiple bookings as law enforcement made arrests across the county. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.

5 Haunted Places in Austin—That Aren’t The Driskill

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The post 5 Haunted Places in Austin—That Aren’t The Driskill appeared first on Austin Monthly Magazine.

This Austin-based organization is spreading kindness with new children’s book, ‘Dude. Be Nice’

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Brent Camalich and Jamie Lynn Camalich share their process and hopes for their story.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort

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Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.

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Tailgate Smarter: Meet RITA, Austin’s THC + CBD Margarita Seltzer

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The post Tailgate Smarter: Meet RITA, Austin’s THC + CBD Margarita Seltzer appeared first on Austin Monthly Magazine.

Exclusive data: Austin consumer sentiment ticks up but still negative

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Consumer sentiment in the Austin metro ticked up by a small amount in the third quarter but showed little change overall from the second quarter and remains in negative territory.

5 Of The Best Things About The Austin F1 Race 2025

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Whether you head to the track or just wander around town and hit the pop-ups and parties, F1 week in Austin never disappoints.

Travis County takes new look at commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio

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Travis County is paying for the feasibility study by itself. If the study determines the project to be feasible, however, the hope is other entities, both public and private, would partner with it to advance the project and obtain federal…

Rock N' Roll Sushi seeks franchisees in Austin

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Rock N' Roll Sushi has found its first local franchisee, a mother-and-son duo looking to secure real estate in Williamson County. But the Florida-based chain wants to sign even more deals in the metro, viewing the region as fertile ground…

Austin's office development pipeline hits decade-plus low

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For Austin's office leasing environment, the trend could translate to positive momentum by providing time for the nearly 4 million square feet of space added to the market over the past three years to get leased before more new space is…

Backstage Update On Rumors Of Renewed WWE Creative Push For Austin Theory

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A backstage update confirms there is something to the rumors of a renewed creative push in WWE for former US and Tag Champion star Austin Theory

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Gov. Abbott directs DPS, state guard to clean up homeless encampments in Austin

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has started an operation targeting homeless encampments in the city of Austin. A release from the governor's office says that operation began last week.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces operation removing homeless encampments in Austin

Abbott said the state began the operation late last week and had so far removed 48 encampments.

Review: The Heart Sellers by Austin Playhouse

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When two lonely strangers in 1973 decide to spend their Thanksgiving together, a sentimental night of newfound friendship ensues. The Heart Sellers tells the story of Jane and Luna, two Asian immigrant women who spend a night sharing tales…