Austin apartment fire: AFD battles large North Austin blaze
AFD crews are battling a large apartment fire on West Anderson Lane in North Austin; a 3 p.m. briefing at Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
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MacKenzie Scott Donates $7.1B in 2025, Including Major Gifts to Texas Universities
MacKenzie Scott donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, with Texas institutions among the beneficiaries. Her contributions primarily supported DEI, education, humanitarian aid, and disaster recovery efforts.
Study finds Austin is the best city for wealthy millennials
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How to view the Geminid meteor shower in Austin this week, weekend
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Noa Argamani tells her Oct. 7 story at UT in sole U.S. campus stop
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Austin, Dallas have most festive homes in the US, 2025 ranking says
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Amy Lopez update: Family of 5 moves into new apartment, needs basics
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Central Texas winter safety tips: prevent crashes, falls
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Texas freeze prep: 5 steps to protect your home, car
Get ready for extreme cold in Texas with 5 simple steps—protect pipes, prep your car, build emergency kits and plan for pets before a big freeze.
Disabled veteran vehicles targeted in Hays County burglaries
Investigators said criminals assume veterans are more likely to have firearms in their vehicles and urged gun owners to avoid leaving firearms unattended.
Central Texas Rivers Among State's Most Snake-Infested
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JW Marriott Austin Tops 2025 Alcohol Sales in City
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Buc-ee's Plans Massive US Expansion, Including San Marcos and Boerne
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No Injuries Reported After Fire at Under-Construction Austin Apartment Building
A fire at an under-construction apartment building in Southeast Austin was extinguished with no injuries reported, though nearby residents described a terrifying scene.
Austin MoPac road-rage clip goes viral after window smash
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Save Austin Now Sues City Manager Over Parody Logo Dispute
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Uhland mayor arrested, accused of misusing $250K in funds
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H-E-B scam promises customers gift cards on Facebook, grocer warns
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