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Early Voting is Underway - Here’s Where and When You Can Vote (Updated)

Update 2 (Nov. 5): Early voting is over in Austin, but on Election Day (Nov. 6) Austin voters can cast ballots at any polling place in Travis County.Update (Nov. 2): Today is the last day to cast a...

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Safety First: City Unveils Public Safety Plans for F1 Weekend

The City of Austin says it’s prepared to handle any and all public safety issues that may arise during the upcoming F1 weekend 10 days from now.“I’m smiling because I’m ready,” said Austin Police Chief...

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Eastward Bound: Art Tour Takes Over Austin's East Side

The East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) returns this weekend.  So grab a bicycle, some friends and (maybe) some cash, then head over to the east side to see work showcased by hundreds of Austin artists.The...

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Veterans Day Celebrations and Closures

Sunday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. On Monday, city, state and federal government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.There are several events planned over the two days to celebrate the...

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After Weeks of Free Rides, Texas’ 85 mph Tollway Now Charging

It's been almost three weeks since the new stretch of State Highway 130 opened on Oct. 24. Now the temporary freeway is officially a tollway. And that's how it's going to stay, for the next 50 years or...

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What Austin Needs to Know About the Actual F1 Race This Weekend

Ready or not, Formula 1 has arrived.As Austin readies for an onslaught of some 100,000 visitors, we’ve heard lots about traffic plans, helicopter permits, and even counter-terrorism measures.  But what...

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Photos: Austin-Bergstrom Busy, But Not Overwhelmed, by F1

Austin’s airport certainly looks a lot different from a normal day. There’s additional security, several car service drivers, and a bunch of people in yellow shirts speaking a bunch of different...

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Hostess No More: Texas-based Twinkies Maker Closes Shop (Updated)

Update: Company spokesperson Tammy Taylor tells KUT News that “Hostess Brands had 230 employees in Texas. All facilities are shut down, with the exception of retail outlets, which will remain open for...

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Lawmakers Consider Changes to Public Information Law

Texas lawmakers met today to discuss possible changes to the Public Information Act due to advances in technology. With the confluence of available data and technologies, elected officials may redefine...

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On World AIDS Day, Travis County Youth See Rising Cases of HIV

Saturday is World AIDS Day. Here in Austin, the Department of Health and Human Services in holding a day long AIDS conference. This year’s focus is on how HIV is affecting young people in Travis...

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Photos: Urban Shield, Austin’s Terrorism Preparedness Exercise

Today, Austin began the first exercises of Urban Shield, a full-scale regional preparedness training.Over the next forty hours, Central Texas public safety agencies will assess the region's ability to...

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EMS, Homeless Issues and Eyewitness Testimony Before Public Safety Commission...

Austin's Public Safety Commission will stay busy this evening discussing a medley of public safety topics:The commission will get an overview of homeless and transient demographics today. Austin police...

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Council Preview: Visa Deal, City Ponders Partnership with State, Water...

The Austin City Council dusts off the cobwebs for its first full meeting in nearly a month. And it’s let quite a backlog pile up: today’s 120 item agenda is stuffed with items sure to inspire...

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Reluctantly, City Council Gives Up $15M for Water Treatment Plant 4

Austin City Council begrudgingly parted with $15.5 million Thursday to help complete construction of Water Treatment Plant No. 4  in northwest Austin.The controversial plant was designed to provide the...

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AG Says Grinch 'Steals Christmas' - But Blue Santa Saves the Day

The Austin Police Department hosted its Operation Blue Santa breakfast this morning. All proceeds will benefit the department’s Blue Santa initiative, which delivers hot meals and toys to...

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Pflugerville ISD Extends Domestic Partner Benefits to Employees

Last night, Pflugerville ISD voted to approve insurance benefits for domestic partners. This makes Pflugerville the first school district in Texas to offer domestic partner health benefits.The school...

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Texas Monthly's 2013 Bum Steer of the Year: Lance Armstrong

Here’s one accolade Lance Armstrong might not be so proud of: Texas Monthly’s annual Bum Steer of the Year Award. Austin’s Armstrong made international headlines this year when he was stripped of his...

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Zac Efron Headed To Austin

Another Hollywood heartthrob could be heading to town soon. Zac Efron has joined the cast of "Parkland," a drama revolving around the John F. Kennedy assassination which is set to film in Austin.The...

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Judge to Rule on Planned Parenthood's Inclusion in Women's Health Program...

Update: A decision on whether to allow women in Texas to receive government subsidized health screenings through Planned Parenthood will not be issued until hours before the organization could be cut...

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Austin's Fireworks Ban Continues - But Don't Call 911

If you see, smell or hear fireworks this New Year’s Eve, don’t dial 911. Call 311.The Austin Fire Department has asked Austin residents to keep the emergency lines free off all firework complaints and...

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