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Austin area faces flood watch through Thursday evening
The Austin area is under a flood watch from Monday night through Thursday evening. Some places could see 2 to 6 inches of rain, with higher totals possible elsewhere in Texas.
Austin ISD public records fees draw access concerns
Austin ISD issued more than $172,000 in estimated public records fees over one year, while requestors paid about $3,100. The invoices come as the district faces questions over closures, boundaries and budget cuts.
CapMetro bus workers return to talks after strike vote
Unionized drivers and mechanics authorized a strike after months of talks with Keolis. Negotiations are set to continue Tuesday, with bus training and vehicle availability among the concerns.
Sandy Creek community marks one year since deadly flood
Residents gathered at Round Mountain School and Community Center to remember nine people killed in the July 5, 2025 flood. A monument made with recovered steel now stands near Big Sandy Creek.
Three killed in two Austin area shootings over holiday weekend
Separate shootings in North Austin and Northeast Austin left three people dead and one person injured. Police and sheriff's investigators asked anyone with information to contact tip lines.
UT art historian looks back at American art around 1776
UT Austin professor Susan Rather discussed how artists were viewed around the American Revolution and how subjects changed in the early 1800s. The Q&A is tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
UT Austin graduate turns cancer research into biotech work
Milit Patel graduated from UT Austin after publishing cancer research and cofounding an AI focused biotech company. His undergraduate work included research at Dell Medical School and the Freshman Research Initiative.
Daniel Hamlin named UT Austin education dean
Daniel Hamlin will become dean of UT Austin's College of Education on Aug. 16. He currently serves as Oklahoma's secretary of education and holds education policy roles at the University of Oklahoma.
Hospice Austin camp gives grieving kids room to be kids
Camp Brave Heart brings children and teens who have experienced loss to a free summer camp southwest of Austin. The program mixes grief support with activities such as ropes, archery, crafts and swimming.
Round Rock cemetery marker honors Barbette
A new historical marker at Round Rock Cemetery honors Barbette, the Round Rock born drag performer and aerial artist who became famous in 1920s Paris. The recognition came more than 50 years after her death.
Austin storytellers gather around pizza at AFS Cinema
Color Arc Productions held its fourth annual Stories About event with a pizza theme, pairing a short film with brief live performances. The Austin nonprofit uses food and personal stories to bring local artists and audiences into the same room.
Nobelity Project marks 25 years with State Theatre films
Turk and Christy Pipkin are winding down the Nobelity Project after 25 years of education work tied to Texas, Latin America and Kenya. A July 2 State Theatre screening will pair Nobelity with One Peace at a Time as the nonprofit raises money for its final education effort.