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West Lake Hills Recovers Stolen Jaguar XKSSWest Lake Hills Recovers Stolen Jaguar XKSS

West Lake Hills Recovers Stolen Jaguar XKSS

News Summary The West Lake Hills Police department successfully recovered a stolen Steve McQueen Tribute Jaguar XKSS that was taken…

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Austin Man Arrested for Attempted Firearm Smuggling into MexicoAustin Man Arrested for Attempted Firearm Smuggling into Mexico

Austin Man Arrested for Attempted Firearm Smuggling into Mexico

News Summary Victor Hugo Diego-Avellaneda, 39, was arrested at Eagle Pass Port of Entry for attempting to smuggle firearms into…

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Austin City Council Evaluates Wildfire Prevention FundingAustin City Council Evaluates Wildfire Prevention Funding

Austin City Council Evaluates Wildfire Prevention Funding

News Summary The Austin City Council is debating two proposals aimed at enhancing wildfire prevention funding amid growing community concerns.…

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Austin Faces Delays in Electric Vehicle Charger FundingAustin Faces Delays in Electric Vehicle Charger Funding

Austin Faces Delays in Electric Vehicle Charger Funding

News Summary Austin is experiencing delays in the disbursement of federal funds for electric vehicle chargers, which could hinder the…

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Austin Schools Show Recovery in National Student ScoresAustin Schools Show Recovery in National Student Scores

Austin Schools Show Recovery in National Student Scores

News Summary The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveal a positive turnaround in student scores…

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Severe Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in AustinSevere Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Austin

Severe Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Austin

News Summary Austin experienced severe thunderstorms early Thursday morning, resulting in significant power outages affecting thousands of residents. At the…

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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…

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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.…

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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,…

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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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