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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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Small Plane Crash in Caldwell County | Austin News
A small plane crash in Caldwell County left the lone pilot with minor injuries — a relief after the immediate fear of worse. Deputies and DPS responded to the…
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Ambulance Thief Escapes in High-Speed Chase | Austin News
A wild ambulance chase erupted in Austin after a suspect stole an ambulance from Fort Worth and sped through traffic, ramming cars and climbing onto the I-35…
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Austin Budget Raises Costs, Boosts Services | Austin News
Austin’s $6.6 billion budget hits hard—property taxes maxed out at 3.5%, plus steeper utility fees, adding $400+ annually for most homeowners. But there’s good…
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I-35 Southbound Shut Down in Austin | Austin News
I-35’s upper deck is shut down southbound from Highway 183 into downtown Austin, causing major traffic chaos. Both the Austin Police Department and Texas DPS…
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Manor Boil Water Notice Update | Austin News
Boil water notice remains in effect for parts of Manor — including Wild Horse Creek, Hamilton Point, Lagos, and downtown around Parsons & Bastrop Streets — as…
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Senators Demand Bet Shutdown on Wildfires | Austin News
Nine Democratic senators are demanding the CFTC shut down online betting on wildfires, warning that such markets could incentivize arson and exploit…
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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down for Family | Austin News
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest and first pregnant White House Press Secretary, is stepping down by August to focus on her family after welcoming her second…
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Tragedy at Hopkins Daycare Under Investigation | Austin News
A chilling tragedy unfolded in Hopkins, Minnesota, where two adults and a child were found dead at an in-home daycare — sparking a massive investigation as…
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Childhood Unlocked: Recess Over Screens | Austin News
Lockhart ISD is launching “Childhood Unlocked” to slash screen time and amp up recess and free play, boosting outdoor activity by 50% for younger kids and…
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Rangers Pitching Puzzle with Leiter and Rocker | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are navigating a pitching crunch with Nathan Eovaldi sidelined, forcing tough decisions as Jack Leiter’s rehab ramps up and Kumar Rocker’s…
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Big Bend’s Wild Heart Under Threat | Austin News
For forty years, Dallas resident Bill Holston has called Big Bend National Park his sanctuary—where he raised kids, scaled cliffs, and soaked in untouched…
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Budget Drama Ends with Windfall | Austin News
Austin’s budget crisis is turning around thanks to a surprise $4.7 million windfall, putting the city in its final week of negotiations to avoid deep cuts and…
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Heatwave Breaks for Meteor Shower | Austin News
Austin’s sweltering heatwave shows no signs of breaking, with triple-digit temps dominating nearly every day this month — the longest stretch of 100-degree…
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Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing | Austin News
An American Airlines Boeing 737 suffered a dramatic bird strike moments after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, sending flames erupting from one engine and forcing an…
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates | Austin News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating across the Middle East, with Houthi rebels striking shipping lanes in Yemen and Israel targeting Hezbollah in…
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NBA 2026-27 Season Preview | Austin News
The NBA just dropped a firecracker of a 2026-27 schedule, kicking off with Knicks vs. Sixers on opening night—LeBron’s new squad facing the defending…
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Texas Targets Top Education Rankings | Austin News
Texas is on a mission to become the 1 state for education, with Governor Abbott launching the new Texas Classroom Commission to tackle three big goals…
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Cornyn Demands Pause on Big Bend Border Projects | Austin News
Senator John Cornyn is sounding the alarm over new border barrier construction in Texas’ Big Bend region, warning that current projects could disrupt local…
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UT’s $1B AI Hospital for Austin | Austin News
Austin’s healthcare future just got a $1 billion AI-powered medical revolution: UT System is launching its first fully owned hospital in Central Texas…
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City Drops E-Moto Rules, State Law Covers It | Austin News
Austin City Council dropped plans to create new rules for electric motorcycles — because Texas state law already treats them like regular motorcycles…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Missteps | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI has paused its image generation features after sparking controversy for inaccurately depicting historical figures and events—struggling to…
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Austin Airport Lane Closure Alert | Austin News
If you’re flying out of Austin-Bergstrom soon, brace for a lane change: starting August 11, the far-left lane on Presidential Blvd—leading to the return loop…
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Google’s Gemini AI Could Redefine the Future | Austin News
Google’s next-gen AI, Gemini, is poised to redefine the tech landscape — a multimodal powerhouse built for complex reasoning, code generation, and cross-format…
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UT Austin Bans E-Scooters in Pedestrian Zone | Austin News
UT Austin is cracking down on e-bikes and scooters ahead of fall semester, banning them in a major “Pedestrian Friendly Zone” covering Guadalupe and San…
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Google’s Gemini AI Breakthrough | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is poised to be their most powerful yet—multimodal, capable of handling everything from coding to complex reasoning across text…
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Gemini 1.5 Pro Powers AI with Long Context | Austin News
Google’s new Gemini 1.5 Pro is here, packing a serious punch with its massive long-context window—letting it digest entire books or hours of video in one go…
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Gemini’s Historical Image Blunders | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini is facing backlash after generating historically inaccurate images—like Black Roman soldiers or Viking women—sparking a pause in its…
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Roy Pérez Retires After 39 Years at Kreuz | Austin News
Texas barbecue legend Roy Pérez is retiring after 39 years at Kreuz Market in Lockhart, a titan of Central Texas tradition who carried the sacred fire from old…
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Seniors Paint Their Parking Spot | Austin News
Austin High seniors are painting their parking spots in a vibrant, personal art project before the school year kicks off — a creative, spirited tradition that…
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AI Reads Minds to Predict Speech | Austin News
Scientists have built an AI system that can predict what you’re about to say — by reading brain signals. Using data from the auditory cortex, this “predictive…
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Student-Athlete in Critical Condition | Austin News
A Lake Travis High School football player suffered a life-threatening medical emergency during morning practice, prompting an immediate response from Travis…
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Gemini Paused for Historical Accuracy | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI has paused its image generation feature after revealing troubling inaccuracies in historical depictions, particularly around diversity and…
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Gemini’s History Blunder and Fixes | Austin News
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini hit a major snag with its image generator, producing historically inaccurate visuals like Black people in ancient Rome or women in…
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West Campus Peeping Incident | Austin News
West Campus is on alert after five reports of a suspicious individual peering into windows near San Gabriel Street over the weekend—police are releasing a…
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Google’s AI Search Overhaul | Austin News
Google’s rolling out an AI-powered search overhaul that delivers instant summaries and direct answers right on the results page—think CliffsNotes for the web…
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Google’s Next AI Leap Gemini | Austin News
Google’s next-gen AI, codenamed Gemini, is poised to revolutionize how we interact with technology — a multimodal powerhouse built from the ground up by…
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The Camargo Family Restores Texas History | Austin News
In Central Texas, a family’s passion for history is literally turning dirt into legacy—one plaque at a time. Ricki Camargo, fueled by pandemic boredom and deep…
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Brush Fire Near Bertram Now 50 Percent Contained | Austin News
A brush fire erupted in Burnet County, Texas, near Bertram, quickly swallowing 100 acres and forcing evacuations as crews raced to contain it. Firefighters…
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Google’s Gemini AI Hits the Public | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI just took a major leap forward with the public launch of its most powerful model, Gemini Ultra, now available via subscription through…
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Rangers Call Up Bride to Fill Jung’s Void | Austin News
Texas Rangers call up Jonah Bride to fill the void at third base as Josh Jung sits out with injury, moving Jack Leiter to injured list and sending Alejandro…
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Cam Coleman’s Viral Catch Ignites Texas Buzz | Austin News
Cam Coleman’s already rewriting the script for Texas football—before he’s even played a game. That one-handed, jaw-dropping catch in practice went viral…
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Webb Finds Super-Earth in Habitable Zone | Austin News
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a thrilling new exoplanet: TOI-715 b, a super-Earth 1.5 times Earth’s size orbiting in its star’s…
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Vibrio Surge in Louisiana | Austin News
Louisiana’s facing a deadly surge of flesh-eating bacteria—Vibrio vulnificus—with nine infections and five deaths this year, far exceeding the usual seven…
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Pentagon Demands Faster Weapon Production | Austin News
The Pentagon is accelerating pressure on defense contractors to slash production timelines, demanding 21 days for revised plans to rapidly replenish depleted…
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Shooting on West Avenue Leaves Teen Injured | Austin News
A 19-year-old was robbed and shot on West Avenue around 2:45 PM Saturday, sustaining a leg wound but surviving. Witnesses are scarce, and police are still…
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Brush Fire Near Fredericksburg Under Control | Austin News
Brush Fire Near Fredericksburg Under Control | Austin News
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Oklo Achieves Historic Nuclear Milestone | Austin News
Oklo’s Groves reactor in Lockhart, Texas, just hit a major milestone—achieving criticality, marking the first privately funded nuclear reactor in the U.S. to…
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Gemini Paused for Historical Accuracy | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot faced backlash after generating historically inaccurate images—like depicting people of color in eras where that wasn’t culturally…
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Lago Vista Bans License Plate Readers | Austin News
Lago Vista just made waves by voting to ban license plate readers — a bold move sparked by community outcry and a citizen-led ordinance process. While these…
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Middle School Bus Stops Return | Austin News
Austin ISD is bringing back neighborhood bus stops for middle schoolers next year, cutting travel distance after community feedback — made possible by budget…
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Buc-ee's San Marcos Mega Stop Opens | Austin News
Buc-ee’s just dropped a 74,000-square-foot monster in San Marcos, TX — complete with 128 gas pumps and over 200 new jobs offering top-tier benefits. Opening…
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Rangers Need Win Against Orioles | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are in a race against time to claw back into playoff contention, trailing the Astros by 1.5 games after a brutal sweep—and with the Astros…
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Trump Boosts U.S. Mining with $180M Push | Austin News
Trump’s pouring $180 million into America’s mining future—focusing on workforce training, education, and trade to boost domestic production of critical…
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Gemini’s Image Glitch and AI Bias | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot hit a major snag with its image generator, producing historically inaccurate depictions—like people of color in medieval European…
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Visual Learning Rewired | Austin News
A new study reveals how our brains process visual information in ways that could revolutionize learning—whether you’re mastering an instrument, navigating a…
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Sleep Crisis: Why We’re All Falling Short | Austin News
A new study reveals most people are sleeping far less than the recommended 7-9 hours, with data from 50,000 adults over ten years showing a troubling decline…
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ICE Body Cameras and the Transparency Gap | Austin News
ICE is finally deploying body cameras nationwide by end of September after fatal shootings spotlighted the need for accountability — but with a catch: footage…
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Your YouTube Data Choices Matter | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—here’s what it means for you: Accept all, and they’ll use your data to personalize ads, content, and even build new…
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Gemini’s Image Pause and the AI Responsibility Debate | Austin News
Google’s new AI chatbot, Gemini, is causing a stir after rolling out image generation features that misrepresent people historically — leading to a pause on…
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Gemini’s Image Faux Pas | Austin News
Google’s new AI chatbot, Gemini, is causing a stir after users noticed it misrepresenting historical figures in generated images—often adding diversity where…