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American, Chinese citizens bridge international divide on 'REDnote' app

A U.S. law will ban any smartphone applications owned by companies in "foreign adversary" nations on Sunday. Ahead of the ban, some Americans decided to prot...

By kxan Jan 19, 2025 02:00PM Jan 19, 2025 02:00PM

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City adds hotline to aid homeless looking for shelter

As more and more people struggle with homelessness the city is using a new hotline to help people get off the streets and into shelter....

By kxan
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Dec 05, 2024 03:26AM
Dec 05, 2024 03:26AM

Austin massage business temporarily closed for suspected human trafficking

A massage business in Austin just got shut down for suspected human trafficking. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued a six-month emergenc...

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Dec 05, 2024 03:19AM
Dec 05, 2024 03:19AM
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American, Chinese citizens bridge international divide on 'REDnote' app

A U.S. law will ban any smartphone applications owned by companies in "foreign adversary" nations on Sunday. Ahead of the ban, some Americans decided to prot...

By kxan
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Jan 19, 2025 02:00PM
Jan 19, 2025 02:00PM
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Texas lawmaker files bill to regulate artificial intelligence

A Texas lawmaker proposed a bill that would regulate artificial intelligence in the state....

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 11:02PM
Dec 26, 2024 11:02PM

UT tears down first integrated school in Austin

A historic building on the University of Texas at Austin campus is now being demolished to make way for a new practice facility....

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 07:16PM
Dec 26, 2024 07:16PM

Texas could pass 'universal school choice' in 2025

After a year of legislative impasses leading to a primary season of vengeance, Gov. Abbott's top priority of "education savings accounts" could be coming to ...

By kxan
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Dec 05, 2024 12:09AM
Dec 05, 2024 12:09AM

Police union says APD should 'stop responding to mental health calls' after officer's sentence

The Austin Police Association released a statement Wednesday, the day after a judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years in prison on a deadly conduct c...

By kxan
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Dec 04, 2024 11:46PM
Dec 04, 2024 11:46PM

Dripping Springs sees several auto thefts in recent weeks

“There's a lot of movement coming out U.S. 290 through Dripping Springs, which means more houses, more neighborhoods, more opportunity for criminals,” sa...

By kxan
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Dec 04, 2024 11:17PM
Dec 04, 2024 11:17PM

Court records: Man arrested, confesses to shooting under Austin bridge

Steven Rippley was arrested on a first-degree murder charge on Nov. 25, according to the Austin Police Department. He was booked into jail on a $1 million bond, according to online court records....

By kxan
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Dec 04, 2024 10:45PM
Dec 04, 2024 10:45PM

Georgetown mental health officers see success, ultimately hope for more resources

The Georgetown Police Department launched its mental health unit early this year after getting approval from City Council in January. ...

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 05:54PM
Dec 26, 2024 05:54PM

Average property tax bill in Travis County expected to go up $1,123 from year prior

The average bill for homesteads in Travis County is expected to go up by $1,123 from 2023, according to data from the Travis County Tax Assessor. ...

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 05:46PM
Dec 26, 2024 05:46PM

'Fart smells' emanate from aging wastewater plant located in Texas neighborhood

Residents of the Lake Pointe neighborhood in Travis County, Texas, are dealing with a wastewater treatment plant that has been causing a putrid smell for yea...

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 02:00PM
Dec 26, 2024 02:00PM

Lyle Nelson seeks return to Bastrop City Council, announces bid for mayor

Former Bastrop City Council member Lyle Nelson is seeking a return to local government but this time as the city’s highest elected officer. “My experien...

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Here are the new nonstop flights coming to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2025

As the year comes to an end, we're looking ahead to 2025 to see what new options passengers will have at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport....

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 01:00PM
Dec 26, 2024 01:00PM

Downtown homelessness pilot program expanding, receiving city funding

A pilot program aimed at both improving safety on Sixth Street and connecting people experiencing homelessness with necessary resources is expanding....

By kxan
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Dec 24, 2024 06:09PM
Dec 24, 2024 06:09PM

What to do with your tree after Christmas

How you can help the environment by recycling your natural Christmas tree. -- Rich Segal ...

By kxan
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Dec 21, 2024 04:54PM
Dec 21, 2024 04:54PM

Close to record temperatures return this weekend

Warmth is returning in a big way as temperatures head back up into the 80s before we ring in the New Year. - Freddy Vela...

By kxan
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Dec 15, 2024 12:15PM
Dec 15, 2024 12:15PM
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Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

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American, Chinese citizens bridge international divide on 'REDnote' app

A U.S. law will ban any smartphone applications owned by companies in "foreign adversary" nations on Sunday. Ahead of the ban, some Americans decided to prot...

By kxan
0.0 Ratings
Jan 19, 2025 02:00PM
Jan 19, 2025 02:00PM

Texas lawmaker files bill to regulate artificial intelligence

A Texas lawmaker proposed a bill that would regulate artificial intelligence in the state....

By kxan
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Dec 26, 2024 11:02PM
Dec 26, 2024 11:02PM

UT tears down first integrated school in Austin

A historic building on the University of Texas at Austin campus is now being demolished to make way for a new practice facility....

By kxan
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 07:16PM
Dec 26, 2024 07:16PM

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Georgetown mental health officers see success, ultimately hope for more resources

The Georgetown Police Department launched its mental health unit early this year after getting approval from City Council in January. ...

By kxan
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 05:54PM
Dec 26, 2024 05:54PM

Average property tax bill in Travis County expected to go up $1,123 from year prior

The average bill for homesteads in Travis County is expected to go up by $1,123 from 2023, according to data from the Travis County Tax Assessor. ...

By kxan
0.0 Ratings
Dec 26, 2024 05:46PM
Dec 26, 2024 05:46PM