Austin/ Community & Society
Published on April 09, 2019
Top Austin news: Child facing backlash for border wall fundraiser; astronomer discovers 2 exoplanetsPhoto: Stuart Seeger/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Austin.

7-year-old called ‘Little Hitler’ for selling hot cocoa to raise money for border wall

A 7-year-old boy from Austin, Texas is facing backlash after neighbors took offense to a hot chocolate stand he started, to raise money for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. 

Read the full story on Rare Houston.

Young astronomer uses artificial intelligence to discover 2 exoplanets

A team led by an undergraduate student at the University of Texas, Austin has found two new planets by using artificial intelligence to sift through data from NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope.

Read the full story on KQED.

Houston-Dallas bullet train may be slowed in Austin | NewsRadio 740 KTRH

Developers of the long-planned Houston-to-Dallas bullet train are anxiously watching the Texas Legislature to see if lawmakers put another obstacle on the tracks.

Read the full story on Newsradio 740 KTRH.

Stylish Austin home comes complete with detached shipping container unit

Ship off into the sunset in this awesome Austin, TX, home, which comes with a detached shipping container unit that can be tailored to a new owner's desire.

Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.


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