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Top Austin news: Cricket swarm causes businesses to close; man struck, killed by train; more

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Published on October 09, 2019
Top Austin news: Cricket swarm causes businesses to close; man struck, killed by train; morePhoto: Ed Schipul/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Austin.

Crickets take Austin by 'swarm,' causing business to temporarily close

A recent swarm of crickets is causing inconveniences to Austin residents and business owners.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

ACL 2019 festival-goers break Austin airport travel record

Officials said about 29,700 travelers went through the airport the Monday after ACL Weekend 1.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Man hit, killed by train in South Austin

The incident happened on Banister Lane near Garden Villa Lane and West Ben White Boulevard.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Man accused of setting fire to homeless camp behind 7-Eleven in Austin

Investigators spoke with witnesses who said they noticed a man — later identified as Donald Hughes — walking away from the fire as it was growing.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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