Austin/ Community & Society
Published on July 11, 2019
Top Austin news: CDB store opens in city; FBI operation reported at South Austin business; morePhoto: Steve Floyd/Flickr

Missed the the most recent top news in Austin? Read on for everything you need to know.

7-Eleven's only African-American woman-owned franchise in area celebrates 5-year anniversary

To celebrate, owner Kim Eboreime is throwing a party at the store today, which is also Slurpee Day at all 7-Eleven stores.

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FBI operation at South Austin business

FBI agents conducted "law enforcement activity” at the offices of electronics manufacturer Vorago Technologies on Wednesday, the Austin-American Statesman reported. 

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Veteran says homeless man attacked him near apartment complex

The local veteran was left with cuts and stitches after he said a homeless man attacked him inside the gated Ethos Apartments complex.

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CBD store opens in Austin

The store sells THC-free CBD cream, herbals and pet products, as well as Willie Nelson's CBD oil-infused coffee beans.

Read the full story on KENS5.

City uses Reddit to help answer questions on Strategic Mobility Plan

The city hosted a two-hour "Ask Me Anything" session on Reddit on Wednesday. 

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