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Travis County deputies are investigating a homicide in the 4500 block of Secure Lane in Austin. Officials scheduled a 2:30 p.m. media briefing.
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Bar Hacienda is moving into the former Tipsy Alchemist space on Rainey Street. Partners say the new spot will bring Latin‑inspired cocktails and help stretch Rainey’s hours.
Menchie's is opening at New Braunfels' Town Center at Creekside; state filings show a $180K, 1,540‑sq‑ft interior fit‑out slated for mid‑2026.
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Low-flying helicopter formations rattled San Antonio neighborhoods and sent videos across social media. Neighbors reported houses shaking and widely shared clips went viral.
Two men from Austin and Lockhart were arrested after a 20-year-old was found dead in Kyle; police say recovered powder tested positive for fentanyl and murder charges were filed.
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Site Selection's annual ranking keeps Chicagoland at No. 1 while Texas leads states in corporate facility projects, underscoring why firms keep choosing familiar hubs.
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A 10-point blueprint from Texas Policy Research calls for phasing out school property taxes and tighter limits on local spending.
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Low clouds and muggy air give way to a hot afternoon. Showers and a few strong storms are likely Wednesday.
Uvalde CISD has named Dr. Juan Hinojosa interim superintendent as Ashley Chohlis prepares to leave for Pflugerville. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of district records and safety planning.
Montgomery County consolidated more than a dozen precincts ahead of Tuesday’s primary because of a poll worker shortage. Voters are being asked to confirm their polling locations.
A crash at U.S. 87 northwest of Fredericksburg left one person dead and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
A wave of multifamily high-rises — led by the 1,025-foot Waterline — has reshaped downtown Austin and put the city ahead of other Texas metros in new tower activity.
Six Democrats are vying to replace James Talarico in Austin27s House District 50 in a primary that will be decided Tuesday. The field mixes labor-backed organizers, Capitol staffers and local attorneys.
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