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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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Heat Advisory & Bertha’s Breezy Impact | Austin News
Austin’s sweltering heat hits 103°F — the hottest day of 2026 so far — with humidity pushing the heat index into the 100-110°F range. A Heat Advisory remains…
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Floods Swell Animal Rescue Crisis | Austin News
Flash floods have slammed Austin Wildlife Rescue with over 270 animals in just one week—way beyond their usual 30 a day—amid baby season when young critters…
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Officers Save Teen From Burning Home | Austin News
Two Springfield Township officers, Sergeant Michael Roberts and Officer Cory Dorsey, pulled off a heroic rescue during a raging house fire—saving a 13-year-old…
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Tornado Survivors Share Heart-Stopping Escape | Austin News
A tornado ripped through Sharon and Chris Palmer’s Kentucky home, tearing off the roof and shifting it four feet off its foundation—yet they survived…
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Soy Surprise in Breakfast Burritos | Austin News
Fresh & Ready Foods is recalling specific spicy breakfast burritos due to undeclared soy from accidental sausage inclusion—dangerous for soy-allergic or…
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DNA Breakthrough Solves 10-Year Cold Case | Austin News
After 12 years, a cold case murder in Arlington is finally solved thanks to groundbreaking genetic genealogy. Mayra Velasquez, a friend of the victim, was…
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Firefighter Donates Kidney to Husband | Austin News
An Arizona firefighter donated her kidney to her husband, a fellow firefighter battling stage five kidney disease, in a stunning act of love that’s redefined…
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Austin Parking Garage Fire Disrupts Power | Austin News
A fire erupted in an electrical vault near downtown Austin, forcing a power outage for about 163 customers as crews worked to contain the blaze. Confusion…
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Texas Targets Data Centers for Grid and Water | Austin News
Texas is racing to regulate the booming data center industry as AI fuels explosive growth, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle pushing for smart…
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AI Detects Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms | Austin News
AI is making groundbreaking strides in detecting Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear, analyzing brain scans with uncanny accuracy and outperforming traditional…
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Austin's Budget Battle for Safety and Housing | Austin News
Austin’s City Council is facing a pivotal moment as they tackle a $6.6 billion budget, with residents pushing hard to prioritize social services—violence…
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Buda Splash Pad Back Online | Austin News
City Park splash pad is back online just in time for the heat, while Green Meadows remains closed with repairs underway — city urges visitors to ditch cotton…
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Gemini’s Image Blunder and the AI Accountability Challenge | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot sparked controversy after generating historically inaccurate images—like depicting Black people as German WWII soldiers or women in…
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White Sox Need Win to Bounce Back | Austin News
White Sox aim to bounce back from a shutout loss and clinch their third straight series win against the Rangers, who are leaning on a bullpen day. Chicago’s…
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Trump's Georgia Education Push | Austin News
Trump hits Marietta, Georgia, rallying at Wheeler High School to tout education affordability and his bold “Trump Accounts” plan—$1,000 for every child born…
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DJ Zipfel Gets His Voice Back | Austin News
After losing his voice to strokes for nearly 12 years, DJ Zipfel thought he’d never speak again—until his friend Cody Pees used AI to resurrect his real voice…
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Baby Food Recall: Plastic Strand Alert | Austin News
Baby food alert: Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4-oz pouches may contain a loose plastic strand due to packaging defect. No injuries…
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Medicare Scam King Finally Caught | Austin News
Fifty-four-year-old Khalid Satary, mastermind of a $500 million Medicare scam, has finally been arrested after a three-year manhunt. He allegedly bilked the…
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Inmate Escapes by Impersonating Another | Austin News
A 21-year-old inmate pulled off a brazen escape from Hays County Jail by impersonating another prisoner set to be released—now facing felony escape charges and…
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Louvre Heist: Gallery Reborn Without Jewels | Austin News
A heist that stunned the world: Eighty-eight million euros in crown jewels vanished from the Louvre’s Apollo gallery in under eight minutes, exposing shocking…
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Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers in Iran Conflict | Austin News
President Trump honored four U.S. service members killed in recent Iran-related attacks during a solemn ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, calling it one of the…
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Texas Heatwave Strains Power Grid | Austin News
Texas Heatwave Strains Power Grid | Austin News
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"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
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Rangers in Catcher Crisis | Austin News
Texas Rangers are in urgent need of catching help after both Danny Jansen and Kyle Higashioka went on the injured list, leaving them with a shaky backup plan…
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Mother Convicted for Enabling Abuse | Austin News
A jury in Oklahoma recommended a life sentence for Cherie Walker, a mother convicted of enabling child sexual abuse and six counts of felony neglect after an…
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Amber Alert for 1-Year-Old Taelin | Austin News
A one-year-old boy, Taelin Calloway-Sorrells, is missing after last being seen in Austin on July 21st around 9 PM. He has brown hair and eyes. Authorities are…
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Shutdown Avoided Before Election | Austin News
The House just passed a last-minute funding bill to keep the government running until December 4th, avoiding a potential shutdown right before the midterms — a…
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Ryan Gosling’s Hand Finally Fixed | Austin News
Ryan Gosling’s long-standing hand gripe from “La La Land” finally gets a fix—his hand’s position in the iconic sunset dance shot has been corrected for the…
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Texas Audits Broadband Funding | Austin News
Texas is under fire for how it’s distributing billions in broadband funds, with top lawmakers demanding an audit after allegations that satellite internet…
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Five Dead in Ohio River Tragedy | Austin News
Five Honduran adults, including two married couples, lost their lives in the Scioto River in Ohio after one person struggled in the water and others rushed to…
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Bison Charge Leaves Man Broken | Austin News
A 65-year-old man was violently tossed by a charging bison in Yellowstone, breaking multiple bones — the real danger wasn’t the charge, but the brutal landing…
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Tragic Loss of Deaf Star Kaylee Hottle | Austin News
Tragedy strikes the deaf community and film world as 18-year-old deaf actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her role as Jia in the Godzilla movies, dies in a car…
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Amazon Eyes Austin’s Dog’s Head Site | Austin News
Amazon is eyeing Austin’s massive Dog’s Head development for a robotics manufacturing hub, potentially creating 300–500 jobs by late next year. City officials…
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Rangers Move to Strengthen Rotation | Austin News
The Texas Rangers just pulled off a savvy move, signing veteran lefty Marco Gonzales to a minor league deal right before their game against the White Sox — a…
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War with Iran Costs Billions | Austin News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion, urging Congress for $95 billion in emergency funding amid rising…
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Mural Vandalized in Downtown Taylor | Austin News
A fresh downtown Taylor mural was vandalized overnight with black spray paint, discovered Tuesday at 7:40 AM. Police are treating it as a graffiti offense…
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Councilmember Fuentes Returns Amid Cancer Treatment | Austin News
Austin City Council member Vanessa Fuentes is set to return to work next week, balancing chemotherapy and new motherhood after being diagnosed with Stage Two…
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Texas Targets Birth Tourism | Austin News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has escalated his crackdown on birth tourism, signing an executive order that mandates state agencies—including health services and…
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White Sox Battle Rangers Without Key Catcher | Austin News
Chicago White Sox aim to sweep the Texas Rangers tonight but face key absences: injured catcher Kyle Teel (ankle sprain) and sidelined Colson Montgomery (shin…
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Austin Theaters Battle Heat for IMAX Odyssey | Austin News
Austin’s theaters are battling heat and tech woes to bring you the ultimate cinematic experience of “The Odyssey” — shot on rare IMAX film and shown only in…
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Roofing Scammers With Irish Accents | Austin News
A massive roofing scam is unfolding across Washington state—and beyond—with crooks targeting homeowners with slick pitches about roof or chimney damage. These…
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Rangers Prospects Ranked and Ranked | Austin News
Texas Rangers’ prospect rankings are heating up post-draft, with Sebastian Walcott still leading the pack after a strong return from elbow surgery. Gio Rojas…
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Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Texas | Austin News
Tropical Storm Bertha’s heading toward Texas, but don’t panic—officials expect it to weaken to a tropical depression by late Thursday or Friday, bringing…
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Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Louisiana | Austin News
Tropical Storm Bertha’s creeping westward toward Louisiana’s coast could bring dangerous winds, storm surge, and heavy rain—stay alert as this slow-moving…
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Texas Hero Fallen in Jordan Strike | Austin News
A Texas teen soldier, Isabella Gonzales, died heroically in a deadly Iranian strike on a Jordanian base, sparking national grief and debate as the U.S…
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Texas Flood Recovery Underway | Austin News
Texas braces for the long road to recovery after devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, with Governor Greg Abbott declaring a shift from emergency…
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Stop Waiting Start Showing Up | Austin News
Stop waiting for the perfect moment to get fit—life doesn’t pause for your goals. Real progress happens when you show up consistently, even during chaos…
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Texas Floods Face New Storm Threat | Austin News
Texas braces for more rain as floodwaters linger and a brewing tropical system in the Gulf could become Tropical Storm Bertha by Monday—threatening an already…
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San Marcos Lockdown: Wanted Man on the Run | Austin News
San Marcos is on lockdown as U.S. Marshals hunt for armed suspect Dejon Darnell Holland, 27, wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The search…
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Taylor Texas Data Center Battle Escalates | Austin News
In Taylor, Texas, a grassroots coalition has launched a fierce legal battle against two major data center projects, filing suit after city officials refused to…
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Austin’s Rainbow Crosswalk Erased | Austin News
Austin’s iconic rainbow crosswalk is gone—painted over by city crews after a state directive from TxDOT requiring strict adherence to traffic marking…
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Panasonic Toaster Oven Recall Alert | Austin News
Panasonic is recalling 11,500 NB-G200 toaster ovens over a dangerous power cord insulation flaw that could cause fires or electric shocks—sold from last…
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Austin ISD Ends Partnership Amid State Takeover Threat | Austin News
Austin ISD’s hopes for a turnaround at struggling middle schools Dobie, Webb, and Burnet just hit a major snag — the district’s partnership with the Texas…
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Texas Heat and Storm Threat | Austin News
Texas braces for a brutal double whammy this week—scorching triple-digit heat with a tropical storm brewing in the Gulf, threatening the coast. ERCOT warns…
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Cedar Ridge Gets Major Campus Upgrade | Austin News
Cedar Ridge High School is set for a major makeover with a new two-story building, 4,600 sq ft of classrooms, and a 2,200 sq ft dance studio—all funded by last…
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Tragic End to Amber Alert for 5-Year-Old | Austin News
A five-year-old boy, Edward Hall, was found deceased in a lake near his home in Fort Bend County after an AMBER Alert was issued when he went missing Sunday…
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Tragic Horseback Drowning in Milam County | Austin News
A tragic drowning incident unfolded in Milam County near Rockdale when a 31-year-old man, Andrew Jenkins, went underwater while attempting to cross a pond on…
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Corvette Invasion Showcases Automotive Legacy | Austin News
Corvette Invasion 2024 roared into Bastrop with a dazzling display of American muscle, drawing car lovers from near and far to celebrate the iconic sports…
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Lake Travis Reclaimed by Rain | Austin News
Lake Travis in Texas went from bone-dry wasteland to full-capacity wonderland after torrential rains reversed a years-long drought—exposed lakebeds vanished…
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YouTube’s New Cookie Rules Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s rolling out a major privacy update that lets you choose what data they collect — ditching the old cookie-heavy model for clearer control. You’ll now…