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Williamson County sheriff revisits unsolved 1988 attack on older couple outside their home

Nearly four decades later, cold case detectives with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office are still working to figure out who was responsible for a 1988 attack.

Williamson County, TX · 21h

KVUE

City of Bastrop ‘aware of ICE agency presence,’ outlines police policy

BASTROP, Texas — The city of Bastrop posted on social media Tuesday explaining its policy on interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the post, city employees and council members have noted an uptick in calls regarding ICE presence in Bastrop. The city said it has "been aware of an ICE Agency presence in Bastrop County for some time."

Bastrop, TX · 1d

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Why do people drive across Texas for a cheeseburger at this tiny Austin shack?

Some burger joints open and close before anyone learns their name. This one has been flipping patties in Austin since 1926, back when the floors were plain dirt and the whole operation fit around a single flat-top grill. Families have made it a tradition across three and four generations. Grandparents...

CBS Austin

1 dead, 2 injured in North Austin crash that shut down northbound MoPac

AUSTIN, Texas — One person died, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash that shut down all northbound lanes of MoPac Expressway near Steck Avenue in North Austin on Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported around 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the 8000 block of North...

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WilCo Democrat outlines priorities after flipping Texas House seat

Chris Jimenez, a Democrat who won Texas House District 52, will represent a large portion of Williamson County, including Taylor, Hutto and communities between Round Rock and Georgetown.

Williamson County, TX · 1d

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Texas man made $120,000 in sales for the retail store on South Congress last quarter. Then he reveals what he’s taking home

'I got out of retail after 12 years and never looked back. It’s not worth it.'

Austin, TX · 2d

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Pflugerville Unveils $67-a-Month Price Tag for The Monarch Rec Center

Pflugerville City Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a proposed membership pricing structure for The Monarch, the city's forthcoming recreation center, setting monthly adult fees at $67 alongside discounted rates for seniors, youth and military members. The pricing framework, tied to a goal of making the facility financially self-sustaining within five years, also includes a one-time $75 initiation fee and a $93 monthly family plan covering up to five people.

Pflugerville, TX · 21h

Austin American-Statesman

Bowie vs Round Rock football prediction: Picks for UIL bi-district playoff round

The high school football playoffs are here. There are plenty of Austin-area contests that are worth following this week. See who our staff believes will win.

Round Rock, TX · 1d

KXAN

Second public meeting set for FM 973 highway plans

Officials from TxDOT and CAMPO met with residents to discuss proposed safety improvements for FM 973 between Manor and Taylor. Due to high crash rates and projected traffic growth, the agencies are studying potential expansions. A follow-up meeting regarding the Highway 79 intersection is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at the Dickey-Givens Community Center in Taylor.

Manor, TX · 1d

KXAN

Texas school districts turn to virtual learning again

Round Rock ISD and Hays CISD both launched virtual academies at the start of the school year, hoping to offer more learning options for students.

Round Rock, TX · 19h

culturemap.com

Proposed Austin skyscraper could be the new tallest tower in Texas

A new proposed skyscraper could soon change the look of Downtown Austin's skyline, with plans calling for a building that could potentially surpass the tallest tower in Texas. The proposed development, known as Project Bolo, would transform an existing parking lot at the corner of Congress Avenue and Fourth Street into a high-rise building, directly across from Frost Bank Tower.

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Beloved community grocery store to close after 10 years in Central Texas

A beloved neighborhood grocery store is closing its doors in Central Texas this month after a decade in business. Dia's Market & Deli in Austin announced on social media that it will be shuttering at the end of November. Owner David Hopper chronicled the business's history and explained why they...

Austin, TX · 2d

mySanAntonio.com

Major lifestyle retailer eyes $2.7M investment in Central Texas

Tractor Supply operates nearly 2,500 stores nationwide and is eyeing a new Hill Country location.

Comal County, TX · 1d

Heavy.com

Madison Booker Injury Update: Latest News on Texas Star After Hard Fall

If you were making a list of all the players in the world of women’s college basketball who would hurt their team the most if they were lost to injury, Madison Booker would be near the top of it. The Texas Longhorns’ superstar is as gifted offensively as any...

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Narcotics Shipped Nationwide: Texas Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Drug Conspiracy Case in Kentucky

COVINGTON, Ky. — A 31-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in an online narcotics trafficking operation that shipped more than 3,000 parcels from the Austin, Texas, area to customers nationwide, including in Kentucky. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern...

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mySanAntonio.com

Erika Kirk and her controversial crew get a Texas drag show twist in Austin

Turning Point U.S. Gay? Look a little closer at the lineup.

KVUE

INTEL: Texas Practice INSIDER News + Injury Updates on Simmons, Coleman, MORE | Texas Football

Get Texas Longhorns practice intel, injury updates, and LSU game preview. Key player statuses, offensive strategy, and defensive insights discussed.

KXAN

Austin ISD facing shortage of bus drivers

Austin ISD is facing a shortage of bus drivers, according to Kris Hafezizadeh, executive director of transportation and vehicle services at Austin ISD.

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