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Austin Community Reacts to Federal Grant FreezeAustin Community Reacts to Federal Grant Freeze

Austin Community Reacts to Federal Grant Freeze

News Summary The freeze on federal grants announced by President Trump has sent shockwaves through Austin. Local leaders and community…

20 hours ago
Austin’s Fourth Homicide of 2025: Two Arrested After ShootingAustin’s Fourth Homicide of 2025: Two Arrested After Shooting

Austin’s Fourth Homicide of 2025: Two Arrested After Shooting

News Summary Austin has witnessed its fourth homicide of 2025 as 19-year-old Victor Ekozeme was fatally shot on January 24.…

20 hours ago
Settlement Reached in Labor Trafficking Case Against Austin Eco Bilingual SchoolSettlement Reached in Labor Trafficking Case Against Austin Eco Bilingual School

Settlement Reached in Labor Trafficking Case Against Austin Eco Bilingual School

News Summary The Austin Eco Bilingual School has reached a $250,000 settlement in a labor trafficking lawsuit. Allegations of mismanagement,…

20 hours ago
Austin Man Faces Serious Charges for Smuggling Firearms into MexicoAustin Man Faces Serious Charges for Smuggling Firearms into Mexico

Austin Man Faces Serious Charges for Smuggling Firearms into Mexico

News Summary A 39-year-old Austin man, Victor Hugo Diego-Avellaneda, faces serious charges after attempting to smuggle 47 firearms into Mexico.…

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Selena Gomez Responds to Trump’s Immigration PoliciesSelena Gomez Responds to Trump’s Immigration Policies

Selena Gomez Responds to Trump’s Immigration Policies

News Summary Following President Trump's immigration directive, Selena Gomez expressed her deep concern through an emotional video, which resonated with…

2 days ago
Austin Volunteers Tackle Homelessness with Heart and HustleAustin Volunteers Tackle Homelessness with Heart and Hustle

Austin Volunteers Tackle Homelessness with Heart and Hustle

News Summary Over 600 volunteers in Austin gathered early Sunday morning to conduct a biennial point-in-time count, addressing homelessness in…

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Confusion in Central Texas as Judge Blocks Grant FreezeConfusion in Central Texas as Judge Blocks Grant Freeze

Confusion in Central Texas as Judge Blocks Grant Freeze

News Summary A federal judge has intervened to block a federal grant freeze initiated by the Trump administration, providing temporary…

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Austin Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run CrashAustin Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

Austin Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

News Summary Austin is mourning the loss of a pedestrian killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash on January 26. The…

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Tragic Loss in North Austin: Woman Dies From Crash InjuriesTragic Loss in North Austin: Woman Dies From Crash Injuries

Tragic Loss in North Austin: Woman Dies From Crash Injuries

News Summary North Austin is in mourning following the death of Terry Campo, who succumbed to injuries from a multi-vehicle…

2 days ago
Water Levels Drop at Lady Bird Lake Due to Dam MishapWater Levels Drop at Lady Bird Lake Due to Dam Mishap

Water Levels Drop at Lady Bird Lake Due to Dam Mishap

News Summary Austin faced unexpected water level declines at Lady Bird Lake after a malfunction at the Longhorn Dam. A…

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