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Top Austin news: Ford brings self-driving cars to Austin; city tests algae in Lady Bird Lake; more

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Published on September 26, 2019
Top Austin news: Ford brings self-driving cars to Austin; city tests algae in Lady Bird Lake; morePhoto: Marc Majcher/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Austin.

Deadly algae may be making a resurgence in Austin

The blue-green algae that can kill dogs in a matter of minutes has started to bloom again in Lady Bird Lake.

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Austin Public Health confirms cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use

Health officials advise the community to refrain from e-cigarette use while the national investigation is taking place.

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Charli XCX gives local artists her stage at Austin concert

The British pop star surprised fans by bringing out local artists and drag queens to dance to her new song "Shake It."

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Ford brings self-driving cars to Austin

The company will be expanding its testing for the vehicles to push towards a commercial launch. Austin will become the third city for Ford to test its self-driving cars.

Read the full story on KVUE.

South Austin fire victims still in temporary housing, cause under investigation

Twenty-six people were displaced after a massive fire in South Austin. The American Red Cross helps fire victims with financial trouble.

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