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Austin Regional Clinic will stop offering obstetrics at its Seton Northwest clinic on Oct. 1, 2026, redirecting deliveries to other ARC sites and partner hospitals.
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Wine Folks, owned by Danielle and Jason Grantham, is heading to Town Creek at 967 N. Academy Ave with plans for retail bottles and a neighborhood wine lounge. The couple is targeting a June opening.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The Archdiocese of New Orleans plans to strip Father Anthony Odiong's name from a Luling chapel as he faces felony sexual-assault and child-pornography charges in Texas.
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Clear morning in Austin; an Air Quality Alert is active while highs climb to the low 90s this afternoon.
A mother alleges Austin police pinned her dying daughter after a June 5, 2024 stabbing; family and oversight filings demand body‑cam footage and records.
A two-vehicle crash near Jonestown left one person dead and another critically injured Wednesday, with emergency crews responding and traffic snarled in northwest Travis County.
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A crash on southbound SH 130 dumped heavy fuel and forced the toll road down to one lane near Gregg Manor, snarling the morning commute; no injuries were reported.
Huddle Tavern is headed to 604 N Bell Blvd in Cedar Park, promising games, karaoke and plenty of TVs. Construction is slated for July–December 2026.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
KATSEYE will play Moody Center on Nov. 10, 2026. Presales begin mid‑May and the general sale opens May 21 at 3 p.m. local time.
Buda police posted a Facebook reel showing suspects in recent burglaries and asked residents to send anonymous tips to Hays County Crime Stoppers.
A mid‑April indictment accused ex‑Texas Lottery director Gary Grief of misusing the Lotto Texas drawing; prosecutors dismissed the charge days later. The filing renews scrutiny of the $95M play.
Officials say 911 answer times have improved after pay and hiring changes, but the promised joint dispatch plan is months overdue and budget questions remain.
Sunny and hot today in Austin with highs near 91°F and an Air Quality Alert for ozone. Sensitive groups should limit afternoon outdoor exertion.
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