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Austin Police Launch Initiative to Combat Speeding and Aggressive Driving in Community

Austin Takes Action Against Speeding and Aggressive Driving AUSTIN — In response to rising concerns from local residents, the Austin…

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Austin Police Provide Update on Fatal Shooting Incident Involving 59-Year-Old Man

Austin Police Release Details on Recent Shooting Incident AUSTIN — In a recent press release, the Austin Police Department shared…

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Former Lyft Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas: Former Lyft Driver Charged with Sexual Assault A former Lyft driver, identified as Maurys O. Madruga-Mesa, has been…

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Strong Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 Shakes West Texas, Residents Urged to Stay Prepared

AUSTIN—Strong Earthquake Shakes West Texas On the evening of September 16, 2024, a powerful earthquake struck West Texas, creating tremors…

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UT Austin Scores Among Lowest in National Free Speech Survey

UT Austin Ranks Low in National Free Speech Survey AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin has been…

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Austin Police Close East Ben White Boulevard After Fatal Traffic Accident

Austin Police Shut Down East Ben White Boulevard Following Fatal Crash AUSTIN, Texas — A serious traffic incident occurred on…

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Suspect Arrested in South Austin Stabbing Case After Two Years of Investigation

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing in South Austin South Austin, TX - In a significant development related to…

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Austin Police Oversight Act Faces Implementation Challenges Amid Community Calls for Transparency

Austin Police Oversight Act: A Step Towards Transparency and Accountability Austin has been the center of a brewing conversation about…

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Arson Case Resulting from Familial Conflict Leads to 15-Year Prison Sentence in Williamson County

Austin, Texas — Arson Case Leads to 15-Year Sentence In a shocking development in Williamson County, Michael Sean Myers, a…

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Austin Man Admits Guilt in Nearly Four Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Tax Fraud Case

Austin Man Pleads Guilty to Cryptocurrency Tax Fraud AUSTIN — An Austin resident, Frank Richard Ahlgren III, recently pled guilty…

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