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Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Austin News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Austin—from local news and business to tech, culture, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Austin News Today is your daily…
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Airbnb.org Steps In for Texas Flood Victims | Austin News
Airbnb.org is launching a major relief effort in Texas after devastating July floods, partnering with local groups to provide temporary housing for displaced…
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Larry Bradley: A Legacy of Leadership | Austin News
Larry Bradley, the visionary principal who transformed Pflugerville High School over 28 years, is being remembered as a trailblazer in education — a mentor who…
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AI Efficiency Breakthrough | Austin News
AI just got a major efficiency boost—researchers have cracked a method that slashes computational power without sacrificing performance, making advanced models…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—giving you control over how your data shapes your experience. Accept all, and you get personalized ads and content tailored…
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Driver Charged in Hospital Parking Lot Fatality | Austin News
Driver Charged in Hospital Parking Lot Fatality | Austin News
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is changing—here’s what it means for you: Accept all, and they’ll use your data to serve hyper-personalized content, ads, and new…
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Gemini AI Gets Smarter and More Versatile | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is evolving fast, becoming more conversational and versatile—handling text, images, audio, and video to blend seamlessly into search and…
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Jurors Left Waiting Without Pay | Austin News
Jurors in a high-profile Texas case involving former sheriff Robert Chody and assistant DA Jason Nassour—accused of destroying “Live PD” footage tied to Javier…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Shredded Lettuce | Austin News
A major Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has sickened nearly 2,000 people across nine states, with over 100…
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Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee | Austin News
Tony Romo, ex-Cowboys QB and CBS NFL analyst, got pulled over in Milwaukee and arrested for driving under the influence — his first major legal trouble. He…
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Trump to Announce Nuclear Energy Push | Austin News
President Trump is set to unveil bold new nuclear energy initiatives this Friday, including potential offshore projects in federal waters to supercharge…
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Train Derailment in Austin Explained | Austin News
A Union Pacific freight train derailed in downtown Austin just before 4:45 AM on April 23, thanks to a combo of a failed distributed power unit and dangerous…
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Bison or Buffalo The Texas Debate | Austin News
A Texas bison escape sparked a centuries-old debate: bison or buffalo? Science says it’s Bison bison bison, but dictionaries and culture say “buffalo” is…
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Eleven Charged in Container Smuggling Tragedy | Austin News
Eleven people charged in a chilling human smuggling ring that killed seven migrants—including a 14-year-old—locked inside a sealed shipping container on a…
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NY Dudes Guilty of Turtle Smuggling | Austin News
Two New York dudes just admitted to smuggling hundreds of protected U.S. turtles—like eastern and western box turtles—to Hong Kong, using fake labels to skirt…
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Ford Recalls 500K Broncos for Fire Risk | Austin News
Ford is recalling over 500,000 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs due to a wiring harness in the engine bay that lacks proper protection, risking short circuits and…
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027 | Austin News
Hollywood’s Walk of Fame just unveiled its Class of 2027 — a who’s who of entertainment and sports legends, including Lil Wayne, Karol G, Pedro Pascal, and…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is changing — but you still get to choose how much they personalize your experience. Accept all, and they’ll use your data to build…
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Howard University Unenrolls Incoming Students | Austin News
Howard University pulled the rug out from under incoming students just before fall semester, unenrolling them after they missed a July 10 tuition deadline —…
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South Congress Boots Boom | Austin News
South Congress Avenue in Austin is turning into a cowboy boot paradise, with brands like Tecovas, Lucchese, and Kendra Scott flooding the street since 2019 —…
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez Autopsy Revealed | Austin News
The autopsy of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dead in a car in September, confirms her death was a homicide — with penetrating wounds to her upper…
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Iran Drones and Gas Prices Surge | Austin News
Iran claims it launched drones at U.S. bases in Jordan and Bahrain, sparking renewed military action as U.S. Central Command strikes Iranian targets for 13…
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Emergency Supplies Land for Flood Victims and Pets | Austin News
Eighteen thousand pounds of emergency supplies landed in Austin to rescue displaced families and their pets after catastrophic floods in Central Texas—packed…
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Rangers Pitching Crisis Demands Trade | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are in crisis mode with their starting pitching, forced to scramble after injuries and underperformance have shattered their rotation. Cal…
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Sweetgreen Clears Name in Cyclospora Fears | Austin News
Sweetgreen’s got your back—officially cleared of any link to the current cyclospora outbreak, thanks to U.S.-sourced lettuce, rigorous washing protocols, and…
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Central Texas Heat Wave Surges | Austin News
Central Texas is in a heat emergency as July sees a shocking spike in heat-related calls—132 this year vs. just 88 last year. With triple-digit temps baking…
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Kenmore Air Floatplane Crash Update | Austin News
A Kenmore Air floatplane crashed near Sucia Island Thursday evening, killing no one but injuring four passengers—some critically—with others taken to a Coast…
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New Tariffs Target Forced Labor Allegations | Austin News
The U.S. is slapping new 10-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing insufficient action against forced labor — a move that replaces recently…
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Last Photo of Five Drowned Adults | Austin News
A pastor captures what may be the last photo of five adults swept away in a deadly river tragedy — a haunting image that now holds the weight of their final…
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DA Challenges Juror Pay Order | Austin News
Travis County’s top prosecutor is going after a judge’s bold move to pay jurors hundreds of days’ worth of compensation — even though the trial was officially…
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Job Lock, Coffee, and Water Safety | Austin News
Feeling stuck at work? New data reveals nearly 25% of American workers can’t quit their jobs — even if they want to — because health insurance benefits are too…
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Dallas Lab Pays $24M to Settle Medicare Fraud | Austin News
Dallas lab Magnolia Diagnostics is paying $24 million to settle claims it bilked Medicare by forcing senior living communities to pay for unnecessary…
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Flight Attendant Detained by ICE at Nashville | Austin News
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant from Jamaica, Lorenzo Thompson, was detained by ICE at Nashville Airport after overstaying his visa — he entered legally…
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YouTube's New Cookie Choices Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—here’s what it means for you: Accept all to fuel personalized ads and content based on your history, or Reject all for a…
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Whataburger’s 76th Birthday Bash | Austin News
Whataburger turns 76 this August with a month-long fiesta of deals, festivities, and throwback prices — starting with National Whataburger Day on August 8th…
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Adler Reflects on Austin’s Camping Controversy | Austin News
Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler reflects on his controversial 2019 decision to lift public camping bans, admitting it caused community upheaval and regretting…
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Judge Slams DOJ for Targeting Journalists | Austin News
The Justice Department went after journalists and even their family’s phone records to uncover sources behind a report on President Trump’s use of an older Air…
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Paredes Middle School Closure Looms | Austin News
Austin ISD is poised to shut down Paredes Middle School before the 2026-27 school year, redirecting students to Bailey and Mendez — a move sparking concern…
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Microplastics Found in 99% of Texas Waters | Austin News
Texas waterways are drowning in microplastics—99% of tested sites, from El Paso to the Gulf Coast, show contamination. Even pristine spots like Barton Springs…
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Juror Pay Dispute After Case Dismissal | Austin News
Travis County prosecutors are fighting to scrap a bizarre juror payment order tied to the dismissed cases of former sheriff Robert Chody and ex-county attorney…
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Mom Sent Home in Labor Gives Birth in Car | Austin News
A mom in Arizona was sent home from the hospital during active labor—just 30 miles from the facility—only to give birth in the passenger seat of her car during…
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Lafayette Cemetery’s Burial Crisis | Austin News
Lafayette Cemetery in Colorado is in chaos after crews hit human remains during a burial, revealing a century-old record-keeping disaster. Believed to have…
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Honey the Dog Survives 521 Quills | Austin News
A Texas dog named Honey survived a harrowing flood escape and a terrifying porcupine encounter, ending up with 521 quills embedded in her—thanks to her owner’s…
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Honey the Dog Survives 521 Quills | Austin News
A Texas dog named Honey survived a harrowing flood escape and a terrifying porcupine encounter, ending up with 521 quills embedded in her—thanks to her owner’s…
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AI Power Surge Pledge Expands | Austin News
Trump’s new Ratepayer Protection Pledge is expanding to shield American households from soaring electricity bills as AI data centers gobble up power—big tech…
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Shatner and Daughter Battle Stage Four Cancer Together | Austin News
Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, and his daughter Melanie both secretly battled Stage Four cancer at the same time—him with melanoma, her with breast…
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Gas Prices Soar Amid Global Oil Bottleneck | Austin News
Gas prices surge past $4 a gallon nationwide as Middle East tensions tighten the global oil supply chain—especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where…
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Congress Challenges Biden’s Iran Strategy | Austin News
The House just voted again to halt U.S. military action in Iran—this time narrowly, with some Republicans joining Democrats—sending a sharp message to the…
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Jurors Paid After Case Dismissed | Austin News
Jurors in a high-profile Texas case just got a $27K payout—until the DA’s office moves to shut it down. After charges against ex-officials Robert Chody and…
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Secret Service Agent Leaks Vance Travel Plans | Austin News
A Secret Service agent pulled from VP Vance’s security detail is under fire for leaking travel plans — sparking an internal investigation and raising alarms…
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Car Flips Off HOV Lane in Houston | Austin News
A car flipped off an HOV lane in Houston, crashing onto the freeway below—shutting down I-69 for hours. Three women inside were hurt but expected to recover…
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Echoes of Justice in Two Tragedies | Austin News
The haunting echoes of Serafin Olvera’s 2001 death during a federal raid—where he was paralyzed, beaten, and left to die—resurface as Lorenzo Salgado’s recent…
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Texas Woman Found With Protected Wildlife | Austin News
Texas game wardens busted a shocking wildlife crime in East Texas—finding protected species like crested caracaras, great horned owls, otters, and a groundhog…
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Airports Swap TSA Screeners for Private Contractors | Austin News
Three U.S. airports—Tampa, Des Moines, and Charleston—are moving to replace TSA screeners with private contractors under a new TSA program called Gold+, aiming…
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Darline Graham Enters Senate Race | Austin News
Senator Darline Graham, raised by her late brother Lindsey Graham, is officially running for the U.S. Senate in a special election — a historic moment for the…
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Austin’s Apartment Market Turns Upside Down | Austin News
Austin’s rental market is flipping upside down—thanks to a wild overbuilding boom that’s left landlords scrambling to fill vacancies with free rent and gift…
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Austin Playgrounds Shut Down Due to Heat | Austin News
Austin’s Summer Playgrounds shut down early yesterday due to extreme heat — parks closed at 1 PM to keep kids and staff safe. Parents were urged to scoop up…
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Major Egg Recall Alert: Check Your Cartons | Austin News
Eggs recalled across Southern states — nearly 1.6 million dozen pulled due to possible Salmonella risk from Texas producer Midwest Poultry Services. Affected…
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Frisco Ride Glitch Leaves Kids Hanging | Austin News
A family in Frisco, Texas, got an unexpected aerial timeout on a Universal Kids Resort ride — stuck mid-air for minutes as temps soared. No injuries, but the…