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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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Ticketmaster Canceled Mom’s Concert Tickets | Austin News
A mom in San Marcos, Judy Medina, was devastated when Ticketmaster canceled her and her daughter’s concert tickets—just because her account triggered a…
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Fifteen-Year-Old Sentenced for Fatal Carjacking | Austin News
Fifteen-year-old Zachariah Aguirre just received a 25-year sentence for a chilling carjacking in 2023 that left 80-year-old Larry Brister dead—dragged behind…
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Trading Cards: A New Economic Force | Austin News
This weekend, Austin hosts a massive trading card convention where collectors of Pokémon, sports cards, and Yu-Gi-Oh converge in a booming, wild-west-style…
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Hinojosa’s $1500 Plan vs Abbott’s Tax Cut | Austin News
Texas gubernatorial hopeful Gina Hinojosa is making waves with a radical plan to distribute $1,500 checks to every household using $17 billion from the state’s…
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Building a Safe Haven for Street Dogs | Austin News
Jack Jack’s Pack, a five-year-old rescue founded by Chas Jacquier and Sasha Aghili after losing their own dog, is building a dream safe haven for street…
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Free Fries Today in Austin | Austin News
National French Fries Day is here, and Austin’s got you covered with free fries at spots like Chick-fil-A, Five Guys, Whataburger, and more—just download their…
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Two Arrested in Strip Club Double Homicide | Austin News
Two teens face murder charges after a deadly early Sunday morning shooting outside a strip club packed with 400 people—two lives lost, arrests issued, and…
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Third Suspect Arrested in Sam's BBQ Shooting | Austin News
Austin police arrest third suspect in April Sam’s BBQ shooting: 23-year-old Kavon Deshay Carathers, nicknamed “Von,” charged with aggravated assault and deadly…
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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Stolen Hardware Secrets | Austin News
Apple is suing OpenAI, claiming two former Apple engineers stole trade secrets to help build OpenAI’s next-gen AI hardware — a move that shakes up their…
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Teacher Convicted with 360K+ Child Abuse Files | Austin News
A former Austin elementary school teacher, Carl David Innmon, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for possessing over half a million child sexual…
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House Votes on Permanent Daylight Saving | Austin News
The House is set to vote on making daylight saving time permanent — no more springing forward or falling back twice a year. The bipartisan-backed Sunshine…
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Cooler Temps, Rain Ahead | Austin News
Heat’s finally easing into the mid-90s, but those “feels like” temps still hover near 100—don’t relax yet. Showers are rolling in after lunch, mostly south and…
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I-35 Crash Halts Northbound Flow | Austin News
Traffic chaos hit Austin this Friday morning as a crash shut down all lanes of northbound I-35 at Ronald Reagan Blvd, causing massive delays and frustration…
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Former Deputy Accused of Abuse | Austin News
A woman is suing Gillespie County after alleging repeated sexual assaults by former deputy Edward Holloway, who allegedly used his authority to target her…
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Zilker Summer Musical Returns Free | Austin News
Get ready to dance in the rain—Austin’s free Zilker Summer Musical returns July 10th with the dazzling “Singin’ in the Rain,” complete with tap-dancing, iconic…
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Gemini Gets Smarter and More Versatile | Austin News
Google’s latest AI upgrade, Gemini, is a major leap forward—packed with enhanced text understanding, coding chops, and scientific smarts. Designed to tackle…
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ICE Stop Turns Deadly in Houston | Austin News
ICE agents in Houston opened fire on a white van driver, Lorenzo Salgado, claiming self-defense after he allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon — but new…
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Virtual Learning Takes Root in Texas | Austin News
The pandemic upended education, and even as kids return to classrooms, many families are choosing virtual learning. Veteran teacher Chris McComb, who spent 28…
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Talarico Challenges Paxton Over Plea Deal | Austin News
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is escalating his fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing his office of hiding records from a…
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Texas Dream Act Blocked by Federal Court | Austin News
The Texas Dream Act, which for nearly 25 years let undocumented students pay in-state tuition if they met residency criteria, is now officially dead after a…
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Hidden Pokémon Fortune Found in Waco | Austin News
A Waco estate cleanout turned into a treasure hunt when a dusty box revealed a Pokémon card collection worth $40,000—sold by Caring Transitions to help the…
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Austin’s Heat Wave Delayed This Year | Austin News
Austin’s first 100-degree day this year came on July 8 — later than usual, but not unusual in the grand scheme. Over the past 25 years, 18 times we hit triple…
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Texas' First Puppy Pancake Passes | Austin News
Texas' First Puppy Pancake Passes | Austin News
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Rangers 2021 Draft: Hits, Misses, and Trade Woes | Austin News
The Texas Rangers’ 2021 draft class is five years in, and the results are mixed—some stars emerged, others stalled, and one standout got traded away. Jack…
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Roommate Audio Could Shape Trial | Austin News
Prosecutors are set to play chilling audio from interviews with the roommate of suspect Tyler Robinson, who allegedly confessed to killing conservative…
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Heat Breaks, Rain Ahead, Dust Warning | Austin News
Heatwaves are here to stay—temperatures hit triple digits for the first time this year, with more scorched earth east of Austin, but relief is on the way…
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Immigration Agent Shootings on the Rise | Austin News
Immigration agent shootings are surging nationwide, with 15 incidents and 4 deaths last year—and already 11 shootings, including 3 fatalities, this year alone…
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Austin Police Reassess Death at Bolm Park | Austin News
Austin Police Reassess Death at Bolm Park | Austin News
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Austin Tax Fraud Ring Exposed | Austin News
A massive tax fraud ring in Austin was just exposed, with ringleader Mathews Chacko and two employees sentenced for orchestrating a three-year scheme that…
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Austin Police and ICE Interactions | Austin News
Austin community groups are demanding city and county leaders take a firm stand against ICE operations, as tensions rise over balancing federal funding with…
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Missing Teen Zyier Moss Still Unfound | Austin News
A 13-year-old boy, Zyier Moss, vanished from east Round Rock on June 10th, last seen at 8:05 PM wearing a grey hoodie and black sandals—his disappearance has…
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Texas Targets Surrogacy and Birth Tourism | Austin News
Texas lawmakers are pushing to ban commercial surrogacy and crack down on “birth tourism” amid fears foreign nationals are using the state as a loophole to…
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Teacher Steps In for Family in Immigration Crisis | Austin News
A former teacher is rallying support for a student’s family after immigration officials detained the mother and brother—triggered by a car accident that…
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Austin’s Heat Wave History | Austin News
Austin’s heatwaves are no fluke—since 1898, the city’s hit 2,000+ days of 100+ degrees, with 2011’s 90 scorcher days and a record 112° tying the all-time high…
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Firefighter Jack Hohman Remembered | Austin News
A beloved firefighter, Jack Hohman, passed away off-duty on July 7, leaving an indelible mark on his short time with Williamson County Emergency Services…
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Fake Fentanyl Found in Car with Child | Austin News
A dad faces 10 years in prison after cops found 206 fake fentanyl pills—designed to look like real meds—in his car with his 4-year-old inside. This chilling…
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Texas Camp Safety Law Under Review | Austin News
Texas lawmakers are refining a new youth camp safety law after its rocky first year, sparked by a deadly 2025 flood. The law mandated better emergency plans…
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Detained at the Doctor's Office | Austin News
A woman was detained by immigration officials moments after leaving a Community Care Clinic in Austin, sparking alarm among patients and staff. The clinic, a…
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Texas Tech Faces Lawsuit Over Course Restrictions | Austin News
Texas Tech University is under fire after faculty and student advocates file a landmark lawsuit challenging new policies that restrict classroom discussions on…
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YouTube's New Privacy Settings Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s rolling out new privacy settings that let you control how your data is used — from personalizing ads and content to building new features and…
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Austin’s Heat Delay Finally Ends | Austin News
Austin’s waiting for its first official 100-degree day—and it might finally arrive this Wednesday. While the air hasn’t quite hit that mark yet, the heat index…
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Freedom Fuel Stations Amid Rising Oil Tension | Austin News
The White House just unveiled “Freedom Fuel” gas stations—complete with American flags and prices slashed to $3.47 a gallon—to tout lower fuel costs, but…
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ACC Keeps Tuition Flat While Investing | Austin News
Austin Community College just approved a $583 million budget that keeps tuition flat for the 13th straight year—despite falling property tax revenue and…
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Travis County Targets Plane Owners | Austin News
Travis County is sounding the alarm on 20 high-value aircraft owners who’ve racked up nearly $2 million in unpaid property taxes—some dating back to 2021 and…
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Lake Lakewood’s Water Mystery Deepens | Austin News
Leander’s Lake Lakewood dropped mysteriously last fall, sparking a heated dispute over what its “normal” water level should be — and whether the city or the…
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Big Brother 28 Cast Teased with Crossovers | Austin News
Big Brother season 28 is heating up with a star-studded cast of 16, including familiar faces from American Idol, Survivor, and The Amazing Race. Lyric…
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Manhattan Building Crisis Averted | Austin News
Manhattan’s iconic 37-story former Pfizer HQ is now a construction site—and it’s in serious trouble. Workers spotted alarming cracks and buckled beams, likely…
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Trump Ends Iran Talks After Strait Attack | Austin News
Trump calls off U.S.-Iran talks after Tehran violates ceasefire by attacking ships in Strait of Hormuz, sparking oil price surge and military strikes; he…
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Heat Wave Lingers But Rain Approaches | Austin News
Heat’s sticking around with upper 90s all week, but there’s a glimmer of hope—moisture from the Gulf is rolling in, boosting rain chances this weekend and into…
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Trump’s Iran Move Jolts Oil Prices | Austin News
Trump shocks the oil market by calling off the Iran ceasefire, sparking a 5% price surge as tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz — a vital oil chokepoint…
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Texas THC Regulations Under Fire | Austin News
Texas lawmakers are ramping up pressure to crack down on THC products as poison control calls and ER visits surge—especially among kids—with some pushing for…
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Gunshot Alerts Empower Austin Neighbors | Austin News
In Austin’s Rundberg neighborhood, residents are taking matters into their own hands against celebratory gunfire—bullets that fly through the air and sometimes…
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U.S. Soccer Draws Record Viewers | Austin News
Thirty million Americans tuned in as the U.S. Men’s National Team faced Belgium in a record-breaking World Cup clash — the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S…
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Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on Ben White | Austin News
Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on Ben White | Austin News
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Hemp Products Face Ban Amid Health Concerns | Austin News
Lawmakers are pushing to ban consumable hemp products with THC, citing public health risks and taxpayer costs, while the industry fights back against new state…
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Deputy Erica Serrato Remembered | Austin News
A tragic loss has shaken Montgomery County: Deputy Erica Serrato, just 24, died while directing traffic after a crash on the North Freeway. Rising from…
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Immigration Agent Shooting in Houston | Austin News
Federal agents shot and killed a man in Houston’s East End after he allegedly refused to stop during a traffic stop, rammed an ICE vehicle, and then tried to…
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Vences’ Parole Shot in the Dark | Austin News
A Texas deputy is dead, and the man accused of shooting him—Thomas Vences—could soon face a major legal shift: prosecutors are now considering a plea deal that…
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Lauren Bennett Remembered | Austin News
Tragic news: Lauren Bennett, former member of G.R.L. and star of LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” has passed away at 37. Known for her vibrant spirit and…
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Paxton Votes From Address He Doesn't Live At | Austin News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a vocal champion of election integrity, is facing mounting scrutiny after records show he’s been voting from a Collin County…