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Missing Austin, Texas, man found dead, police say
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A man reported missing in south Austin, Texas, was found dead Friday, the Austin Police Department said in a news release. Cristian Rangel, 24, was last seen April 8 in a Walmart parking lot in south Austin. The police department said in a news release April 18 it was searching for him and was concerned for Rangel’s well-being.
Who found that Treaty Oak was sick in 1989? Clue: She had view from her office window
One of the perks of the Austin Answered column: Everybody gets to speak. On March 15, my colleague Bianca Moreno-Paz and I reported that the iconic Treaty Oak had been the victim of fresh vandalism. By the time the story came out, arborists had already begun to heal the ancient tree at Baylor...
Austin weather: Rain, storms heading our way soon
AUSTIN, Texas - The cloudy, warm and muggy streak continues, plus we will add in a very strong wind over the next 24 hours. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph are likely and are trying to tell us the next Pacific low is getting closer to Texas. The first...
Missing rideshare driver found dead inside his car in East Austin: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - A missing rideshare driver from Bell County was found dead in his car in East Austin, the Austin Police Department said. Ernest Anderson, 39, was last seen on April 11 in the Riverside Drive area, according to the Nolanville Police Department. At the time of last contact, Anderson was believed to be on his way to do an Uber pick-up.
In Montopolis, a constant battle to preserve Austin's historic Mexican cemeteries
For more than two decades, Juan Rodriguez, 80, has regularly stopped at Montopolis’ San Jose I Cemetery by himself. He's replaced the lettering at the historic Mexican cemetery’s gate and trimmed his grandparents' and siblings' gravesites. Most recently, in October, he repaired the gateway's wooden Jesus figure after it tumbled off and split into pieces. He glued the chest and the arms together, repainting them. He carved Jesus a new hand that resembled a dog’s paw and...
The Best Food Trucks In Austin
In Austin, you can have the best meal of your life off a paper plate while sitting on a wooden bench behind a gas station. Food trucks and trailers are all over this city—we estimate there’s approximately one for every three people living in Austin. And they’re serving everything from world-class brisket and barbacoa to aguachile tostadas and Uyghur-style Xinjiang lamb kabobs. This list could be a lot longer, but we narrowed it down to the highest-rated spots on our site.
‘They just wanted their moms:’ Mother survived deadly Hays bus crash, recounts tragic day
Victoria Limon stood next to the idling school bus after three hours of chaperoning a long-awaited field trip. She pulled her phone from her pocket at 1:36 p.m. and texted her co-workers. On the bus, driving off. The special education aide at Tom Green Elementary in Buda had helped gather...
Austin Gay Men's Chorus inspires with 'There's A Time For Us' performance this weekend
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) is set to captivate audiences with their performance of "There’s A Time For Us" at First Austin this weekend. Scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, this season 35 spring show promises to be an uplifting celebration of social movements and progress.
10 Best Burgers in Austin
Austin, Texas, is known for its vibrant music scene, picturesque landscapes, and reputation as a haven for food lovers, including those seeking the best burgers in Austin. Among the diverse culinary options, burgers have developed a niche, becoming a staple in the local diet. Austin’s history of burgers and burger...
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