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People help a protester after he was shot with a rubber bullet in Austin, Texas, in May 2020 while protesting the death of George Floyd. The Austin City Council on Thursday approved paying a combined $10 million to two people injured when officers fired

19 Austin police officers indicted from investigation into 2020 protests, sources say

Feb 17, 2022
Aggravated assault charges are among the most on a single police department over tactics used during the widespread protests over George Floyd's death.
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Economy
A for rent sign in Palo Alto, California. Across the country rents are on the rise, in part due to a historic shortage of homes either to rent or buy.

It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.

Feb 14, 2022
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.
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Live Updates: Winter Storms 2021
People wait in long lines at an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. The  weather disaster is an "absolutely awful nightmare," says Austin City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison.

'A Katrina-Scale Crisis': Austin Is Desperate For Help In Weather Disaster

Feb 19, 2021
The Texas weather calamity is an "absolutely awful nightmare," says City Council member Natasha Harper-Madison. "We're desperately waiting for state and federal cavalry to come a runnin'."
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Live Updates: Winter Storms 2021
An ambulance drives on Oltorf Street in the Travis Heights neighborhood of South Austin on Tuesday.

Hospitals In Austin Are Running Out Of Water, Forcing Some To Transfer Patients

Feb 18, 2021
Patients and families at a children's hospital are being asked to not take showers, KUT reports. They were also told the toilets can't flush, and staff are changing linens only as needed.
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President Biden Takes Office
President Biden's nominee for defense secretary, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, testifies Tuesday at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

House And Senate Approve Waiver For Lloyd Austin, Biden's Pick To Head Pentagon

Jan 21, 2021
The House normally has no role in Cabinet nominations, but because Austin, a retired Army general, has been out of uniform for less than seven years, both chambers of Congress must approve a waiver.
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Coronavirus Updates
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, shown here at an event in 2018, says he "set a bad example" by traveling to Cabo San Lucas last month.

A Texas Mayor Urged People To Stay Home, Then Flew To Mexico For Vacation

Dec 03, 2020
"In hindsight, and even though it violated no order, it set a bad example for which I apologize," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said, after initially saying he didn't do anything wrong.
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Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice
Demonstrators use leaf blowers to try to blow back tear gas launched by federal officers during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Sunday in Portland, Ore.

Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland

Jul 27, 2020
Federal agents fired tear gas after hundreds gathered for the 60th day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Police said they found Molotov cocktails and loaded rifle magazines.
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Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice
The Wall of Moms marches to the Multnomah County Justice Center in Portland, Ore., July 25, 2020. Portland has sustained protests against police brutality and systemic racism for 58 days.

Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin

Jul 26, 2020
A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
A 2019 marquee in Austin advertises the 2020 edition of SXSW, which was canceled Friday by the city of Austin.

The Show Will Not Go On: Austin Cancels SXSW Because Of Coronavirus

Mar 06, 2020
"We are devastated to share this news with you," organizers said. " 'The show must go on' is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place."
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Business
Long-term stays are a growing part of Airbnb's business. In August, the company announced it was buying Urbandoor, which helps people find apartments for extended stays. And Airbnb says these longer stays are a big part of its future.

'Wow, You're Using The Kitchen Again:' The Irritations, Perks Of Longer Airbnb Stays

Dec 17, 2019
Airbnb is known for offering short stays in someone else's home, but now more people are using it for a month or more. Those longer stays can bring frustrations and weirdness.
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Education
The University of Texas-Austin announced Tuesday it is offering full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year.

University of Texas-Austin Promises Free Tuition For Low Income Students In 2020

Jul 10, 2019
The governing board voted to offer full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year. They also extended financial assistance to middle class students.
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National
Apple already employs more people in Austin than it does in any other city outside of its California headquarters. The new campus will be near its existing facility in the North Austin area.

Apple Will Build $1 Billion Campus in Austin, Adding 5,000 Jobs

Dec 13, 2018
The tech company says the move is expected to make it Austin's largest private employer. The city already has more Apple employees than anywhere else outside the company's headquarters in California.
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The Salt
Austin baker Sandeep Gyawali is on a mission to revive culinary interest in the mesquite bean.

Texas Baker Rekindles Interest In The Mysterious Mesquite Bean

Oct 04, 2018
When an Austin neuroscientist-turned-baker dove deeply into a box of Peruvian mesquite flour on a lark, he found a forgotten, flavorful and nutritious bean that was once vital to Native Americans.
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National
Cody Wilson, founder of Defense Distributed, at his shop in Austin, Texas, last month. On Tuesday, the company announced Wilson resigned and severed all ties with the company on Sept. 21.

3D Gun Pioneer Cody Wilson Resigned As Head Of Defense Distributed

Sep 25, 2018
Paloma Heindorff assumed the role of director of the controversial company after Wilson stepped down on Friday. "I'm a different person. I'm not trying to replace him as a character," she said.
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Media
An antenna tower is seen at the Orchard Plaza apartment building in Austin in 2014, the year the FCC imposed a penalty on the building's owners for operating a pirate radio station.

U.S. Sues Operators Of Pirate Radio Station That Aired Alex Jones' Show

Aug 16, 2018
The operators told the FCC they didn't recognize its right to regulate them. They were hit with a $15,000 penalty "for willful and repeated violation" of laws. Now the FCC has brought in the DOJ.
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National
Austin's interim police chief Brian Manley briefs the media on March 21, 2018, in Round Rock, Texas. The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that terrorized Austin blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in.

Austin Police Chief On Bomber: 'He Was A Domestic Terrorist'

Mar 29, 2018
On Thursday, Interim Chief Brian Manley said he's now "very comfortable" calling Mark Conditt a terrorist. Conditt killed two people and injured four others before blowing himself up.
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The Two-Way
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives join the investigation at a FedEx distribution center in Schertz, Texas, where a package exploded Tuesday. Authorities believe the incident is linked to the recent string of Austin bombi

Bomb That Exploded At A FedEx Facility Was Sent From, And To, Austin, Police Say

Mar 20, 2018
One person was treated and released in Schertz, Texas, northeast of San Antonio. It was the fifth explosion of a device either in Austin or meant to be delivered there.
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National
Police tape marks off a neighborhood in Austin, Texas, where a package bomb went off Sunday night, injuring two people.

'I'm Ready To Call 911': Austin On Edge With 'Serial Bomber' At Large

Mar 20, 2018
The fifth bombing in less than three weeks has unnerved the Texas capital. More than 500 investigators and bomb techs are working to catch whoever is behind the explosions.
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The Two-Way
Officials work Monday near the site of the latest explosion in Austin. Police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other deadly package bombings elsewhere in the city this month.

Investigators Say Austin 'Serial Bomber' May Have Used Tripwire In Latest Blast

Mar 19, 2018
"With this tripwire, this changes things," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs. "It's more sophisticated. It's not targeted to individuals. We're very concerned."
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You, Me And Them: Experiencing Discrimination In America
Austin City Council member Delia Garza attended the Women's March on Austin with colleagues Pio Renteria and Austin Mayor Steve Adler at the Texas State Capitol in January.

Facing Discrimination In Public Life, Latinos Stay Positive About Government

Nov 01, 2017
Even as 1 in 7 Latinos says he or she has encountered discrimination while voting or participating in politics, 60 percent of Latinos report that local government represents their views well.
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Around the Nation
Austin is phasing out and banning short-term rentals, causing some owners to fight back. Other homeowners will be glad to see them go. In East Austin, this type of rental property is mixed in with regular homeowners

In Austin, A Boom In Short-Term Rentals Brings A Backlash

Feb 09, 2017
Like many fast-growing regions, the city of Austin and the state of Texas are grappling with the growing market for short-term home and condo rentals like those listed on Airbnb and HomeAway.
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Newscast headlines

Allegiant Ready For First Flight Between Albuquerque, Austin

Jun 02, 2016

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Nevada-based discount airline Allegiant is ready for its first flight from Albuquerque's international airport.

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The Two-Way
A Lyft van sits outside the Austin Convention Center in March, during the 2016 SXSW Festival. The ride-hailing company, along with its competitor Uber, has now vowed to "pause" operations in the city, after Austin voters sided against the ride-hailing ap

Uber, Lyft Vow To Stop Driving In Austin After Voters Keep Regulations

May 09, 2016
The ride-hailing firms spent millions trying to persuade city voters to reject rules requiring drivers to be fingerprinted. But they lost, and now say they're "pausing" operations in Texas' capital.
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Shots - Health News
Dr. Tom Craven (second from right) plays dobro and guitar with The Stray Bullets. He also treated Austin musicians for 20 years and is now an executive at the Seton hospital network in the city.

Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music

Nov 11, 2015
The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can't afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.
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Newscast headlines

More Snow Expected In Elko County

Nov 03, 2015

The storm that socked the Sierra Monday is moving across Nevada, dumping more than a foot of snow in northern Elko County, downing trees and power lines and temporarily closing a stretch of Interstate 80.

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