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Adrian Rodriguez's eighth-inning double lifted Texas past Oregon 6-5 at Disch-Falk Field, clinching the Longhorns' 39th trip to the Men's College World Series.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sticky, humid air will push highs near 90°F Monday with a chance of midday storms. Heat index could top 100°F later in the week.
Highs near 91°F today but it will feel like 100–103°F. Warm nights and a warming trend into midweek; parks and libraries serve as cooling centers.
Retail & Industry in ...
An Austin medical‑cannabis company sued several hemp sellers, alleging lab tests show many products contain marijuana‑level THC and contaminants.
Food & Drinks in ...
State project records show the former Jack in the Box at 16330 N FM 620 will be remodeled into a Taco Bell, with work scheduled Aug. 3–Oct. 29, 2026 and an $800K buildout.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
UT Austin researchers are installing ultrasonic sensors and refining seismic models to spot canister damage before it spreads as Texas invests $350M in advanced nuclear.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The state awarded $11.6M to Soulbrain’s Taylor phosphoric‑acid plant to speed production for Samsung’s chip campus, joining local incentives and a phased $575M buildout.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A transmission-line problem cut power to about 8,200 Austin Energy customers in Bee Cave and Lakeway on Thursday; crews are on scene and some traffic signals were affected.
A $1.5M McDonald's is planned at E. Braker & Wedgewood, directly across from Vazquez. Construction is slated Jan. 1–July 1, 2027.
Arts & Culture in ...
Sara Bareilles plays Bass Concert Hall on Oct. 6 as part of her Good Grief Tour, supporting her first full-length in seven years. Presales start June 8; general sale June 10.
Cloudy and muggy this morning in Austin; scattered storms possible today and locally heavy rain late Thursday into early Friday.
HydroGraph’s HGRAF shares swung from $0.15 to $8.37 as the company raised C$30M and opened an Austin HQ — even though fiscal‑2025 revenue was just $43,051.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Christopher Taylor filed a civil suit saying APD Chief Lisa Davis refused to reinstate him after his conviction was overturned; the city says it will defend.
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