Storm tracker: System could bring heavy rain in Gulf from Florida to Texas
The National Hurricane Center said July 25 a large stretch of the Gulf Coast could see heavy rainfall through Sunday morning.
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UT Dell Medical School study helps solve question of when to start blood thinners after a stroke in someone with AFib.
Man dies in e-scooter crash near UT campus amid Austin safety crackdown
A man was found dead near UT Austin after an early-morning electric scooter crash. The fatal incident comes as Austin tightens safety regulations on e-scooters.
Tropical Disturbance Nears Texas, Bringing Rain to Austin
A tropical low pressure system will approach Texas on Friday, likely producing pockets of heavy rainfall and some gusty winds across Central Texas.
Austin record store End of An Ear struck by car, forced to close Thursday
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Attorneys seek stay of execution for Robert Roberson, citing new evidence
Robert Roberson's attorneys are asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to stay his Oct. 16 execution, citing new evidence and a reshaped court that could reconsider his shaken baby syndrome conviction.
Austin City Council Demands FAA Address Airport Staffing Shortages
The Austin City Council passed a resolution urging the FAA to address air traffic controller shortages and expand protected airspace at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, citing safety concerns.
Bastrop Approves Hunters Crossing PID Plan, Debates District's Future
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East Austin's Santa Rita Courts, the oldest public housing project in US, to be redeveloped
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Kerr County flood death reports mapped in new 911 call data
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Tuna Salad Recall at Albertsons, Randalls Over Listeria Risk
Albertsons, Randalls and Tom Thumb locations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas are recalling tuna salad products from Reser’s Fine Foods due to listeria risk.
Extreme heat wave threatens 200 million. Could tropical system in Gulf bring some relief?
As a weeks-long heat wave threatens more than 200 million in the U.S., a tropical system is brewing in the Gulf, possibly bringing relief.
Central Health Opens Respite Center to Aid Homeless Recovery
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Texas Teachers' Union Sues Over Paused Federal School Funds
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Which way is a ceiling fan supposed to turn in the summer? Keep your home cool in Texas
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Californians Move to Austin, Texans Head to Major US Cities
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Austin's two-month break from triple-digit heat ends on Thursday
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Lakeway Approves Revised Park Plan, Considers Tech Upgrades
The Lakeway City Council approved a revised $2.6 million plan for Butler Rough Hollow Park, incorporating community feedback for safety and shade, while also discussing intelligent infrastructure upgrades and extending construction timelines for The Square development.
Could a tropical storm affect Texas late this week? Here are the chances.
The National Hurricane Center gives the disturbance a 10% chance of development, but parts of Texas will see heavy rainfall regardless.
Millions Under Threat as Extreme Heat Dome Expands Across U.S.
Millions face extreme heat threats this week as a heat dome expands across the U.S., bringing dangerous temperatures and high humidity.