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Round Rock ISD’s police department plans a voluntary First Offender program to steer first-time vaping and THC incidents into education, counseling and short-term probation instead of juvenile court.
Central Texas schools announce closures and delays on Wednesday due to icy road conditions after a winter storm.
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Texas Governor Abbott has urged the state Attorney General to revoke CAIR's nonprofit status, alleging the group sponsors terrorism and pushes radical agendas.
The Round Rock Fire Department's Crisis Response Unit has been actively helping those affected by Winter Storm Fern, providing crisis support and emergency assistance.
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Country star George Strait added two more shows in Austin due to high demand, with tickets on presale and the general public sale looming, amid high resale prices for earlier dates.
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Austin hot‑chicken favorite Tumble 22 has opened at 18725 FM 685 in Pflugerville, serving its O.G. sandwich, six spice levels and housemade pies.
Big Top Candy Shop opens a new location in Hyde Park, Austin, with offerings like international candies and soda floats, and plans for future additions like soft serve.
Austin police want a new traffic offense to ticket noisy car engines after a rise in complaints, especially along RM 2222. The chief plans a Public Safety Committee briefing on Feb. 2.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman was arrested for arson and burglary at the Comal County GOP Headquarters, causing minor damage. The investigation is ongoing with the FBI involved.
State filings and storefront signs show Haidilao is headed for Domain NORTHSIDE's Rock Rose district, with construction slated to start March 1, 2026.
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Indeed has subleased the rest of its Domain Gateway building in The Domain, and filings hint a major e-commerce tenant may be involved.
A pilot that parked camera trailers in 15 Austin parks coincided with a more than 50% drop in reported vehicle break‑ins, city officials say.
An internal memo shows an Austin officer ran a high-speed PIT maneuver at about 87 mph during a June chase; Chief Lisa Davis suspended him for one day. The memo lists prior incidents and notes the officer may appeal.
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