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University of Austin Launches New Educational EraUniversity of Austin Launches New Educational Era

University of Austin Launches New Educational Era

News Summary On November 8, 2021, the University of Austin was announced by college professor Pano Kanelos, marking the beginning…

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SXSW Conference Transitions into Post-Event Music FestivitiesSXSW Conference Transitions into Post-Event Music Festivities

SXSW Conference Transitions into Post-Event Music Festivities

News Summary The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference concluded on March 13, 2025, but Austin continues to celebrate with a…

19 hours ago
Austin to Address Rising Wildfire Risks Amid DroughtAustin to Address Rising Wildfire Risks Amid Drought

Austin to Address Rising Wildfire Risks Amid Drought

News Summary The Austin City Council is preparing to revise its Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) regulations due to an increasing wildfire…

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Record Bass Caught at Lady Bird Lake in AustinRecord Bass Caught at Lady Bird Lake in Austin

Record Bass Caught at Lady Bird Lake in Austin

News Summary In February 2025, Willie Pipkin caught a record-breaking 14.05-pound largemouth bass at Lady Bird Lake, marking a new…

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Chef Iliana De La Vega and Culinary Stars Gather at SXSW Food SummitChef Iliana De La Vega and Culinary Stars Gather at SXSW Food Summit

Chef Iliana De La Vega and Culinary Stars Gather at SXSW Food Summit

News Summary At the All Things Food summit during SXSW, Chef Iliana De La Vega and prominent local chefs discussed…

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Austin Proposes Significant Changes to Housing LandscapeAustin Proposes Significant Changes to Housing Landscape

Austin Proposes Significant Changes to Housing Landscape

News Summary Austin's Planning Department plans to update the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) in the West Campus area, aiming to…

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Butthole Surfers Documentary Premieres at SXSWButthole Surfers Documentary Premieres at SXSW

Butthole Surfers Documentary Premieres at SXSW

News Summary The documentary 'Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt' premiered at SXSW on March 12, 2025, exploring…

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Tragic 17-Vehicle Crash in Austin Claims Five LivesTragic 17-Vehicle Crash in Austin Claims Five Lives

Tragic 17-Vehicle Crash in Austin Claims Five Lives

News Summary A devastating 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in North Austin occurred on March 13, 2025, resulting in five fatalities,…

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Austin Housing Market Sees 2.7% Price DeclineAustin Housing Market Sees 2.7% Price Decline

Austin Housing Market Sees 2.7% Price Decline

News Summary The Austin metro area's housing market has experienced a significant 2.7% decline in home prices from 2024 to…

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Austin Enhances Water Reuse Program Amid DroughtAustin Enhances Water Reuse Program Amid Drought

Austin Enhances Water Reuse Program Amid Drought

News Summary In response to persistent drought issues in Central Texas, Austin has approved new regulations to advance its water…

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