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Top Austin news: Search on for missing man; rise in traffic deaths in 2019; more

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Published on January 02, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Austin.

Austin woman says bullet came through her roof on New Year's, almost hit her

The woman said the incident happened just after midnight.

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Austin police department seeking missing man, 79

Martin "Earl" Beaty was reported missing early New Year's Day in northwest Austin.

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Fireworks to blame for Austin apartment fire

Sixteen people were displaced after the illegal use of fireworks caused an apartment fire.

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Austin sees rise in traffic deaths in 2019

Numbers from the Austin Police Department’s Vision Zero campaign website show 86 people died in traffic accidents in 2019.

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Smell something in the air, Austin? You’re not alone

The gas smell outside prompted almost 40 calls to Austin Fire Department in a two-hour span on Wednesday afternoon.

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