Top Austin news: Zebra mussels taking over; city expects major league soccer team; more

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Published on August 13, 2019

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'They take over and completely change an ecosystem': Austin environmentalist working to fight zebra mussels

Zebra mussels: They stink, grow like crazy and can turn an entire ecosystem topsy-turvy. They are back in Austin waters, and some are trying to fight them.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Three-legged dog found after escaping from Katy foster home

Volunteers in Katy, who were searching for a three-legged dog that has been missing since Saturday, were delighted to find out Rusty was found Monday night.

Read the full story on Graham Media: KPRC 2 Houston.

Austin activist joins list of Democrats running against Sen. John Cornyn

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, a University of Texas at Austin graduate, co-founded the Workers Defense Project, according to her campaign website. She also launched an organization called Jolt, which works to register and mobilize young Latinos.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin one of the only big US cities without a pro sports team — for now

Austin is expecting a major league soccer team by 2021.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Artists working to save Austin's Chicano Rock sculpture

The City's Parks and Recreation Department says the sculpture has to either change or move, as it violates the Capitol View Corridor regulation.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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