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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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Gemini’s AI Evolution Unveiled | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI is heating up with fresh updates designed to boost creativity, conversation, and real-world usability—pushing the boundaries of what AI can…
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Rangers Quiet Deadline, Big Roster Shifts | Austin News
The Texas Rangers kept things quiet at the trade deadline, sending out Josh Smith and two prospects for relievers Chase Silseth and Adam Macko, plus catcher…
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AI and the Future of Work | Austin News
AI’s rapid evolution is poised to reshape the job market within a decade, automating everything from customer service to data analysis—and forcing a global…
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Texas Rangers Made Just | Austin News
The Texas Rangers made just one run in a heartbreaking loss—here’s why it mattered more than you think. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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West Nile Virus on the Rise | Austin News
Mosquito season’s turned deadly this year—rainy springs and summer swells have fueled a West Nile virus outbreak, with Williamson County reporting 30 positive…
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Texas Heat Returns with Humidity | Austin News
Texas is bracing for a return to classic August heat as a strong high-pressure ridge locks in, pushing temps to near 100°F with rising humidity making it feel…
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Round Rock Arts Fest Moves to August | Austin News
Round Rock’s Arts Fest is hitting the streets this August—June 6th through 9th—with a bold new twist: ditching October for prime summer vibes and spotlighting…
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Bill Tavis Paints Austin’s Music Legacy | Austin News
Austin’s iconic 80-foot water tank is getting a wild, colorful makeover—artist Bill Tavis is painting it into the city’s biggest mural yet, celebrating…
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Gemini Gets Smarter, Faster, and More Integrated | Austin News
Google’s Gemini AI just got a major upgrade, now smarter at creative writing and coding—and rolling out across more of its products. After early hiccups, the…
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YouTube's Data Choices Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s new data policy lets you choose how much your viewing habits shape your experience—accept all for personalized content and ads, or reject all for a…
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Google’s Tiny AI Runs on Your Phone | Austin News
Google just dropped a game-changer: Gemini Nano, a radically smaller version of its powerful AI model, now fits on your smartphone. Running entirely offline…
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Austin Car Break-Ins and Community Response | Austin News
Austin park rangers are sounding the alarm over a surge in car break-ins at hotspots like Bull Creek and Mt. Bonnell, despite years of warnings—locals and…
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Huffines Takes Charge on Property Tax Push | Austin News
Don Huffines is now Acting Comptroller and immediately zeroing in on Governor Abbott’s big goal: eliminating property taxes on homes. He’s framing it as Texans…
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SkyHouse Fire Under Control | Austin News
A fire erupted on the 14th floor of The SkyHouse Apartments on Rainey Street, triggering a second-alarm response. Firefighters battled the blaze until it was…
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Fire at Rainey Street High-Rise | Austin News
A fire erupted on the 14th floor of Austin’s SkyHouse high-rise on Rainey Street Monday evening, triggering a second-alarm response. Thankfully, no one was…
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Apollo Expands to Austin for Growth | Austin News
Apollo Global Management is launching a major new growth hub in Austin, Texas, to fuel innovation and expand its asset management platform Athene — a bold move…
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Truck Swallowed by Sinkhole in Beaumont | Austin News
A Beaumont, Texas driver narrowly escaped injury when a sinkhole swallowed his pickup truck—complete with a burst water main and rushing water. Emergency crews…
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Rangers Trade Josh Smith for Pitching Boost | Austin News
The Texas Rangers are trading utility star Josh Smith to the Blue Jays for lefty Adam Macko and prospect Josh Stephan, signaling a bold pivot from building to…
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The Woman Who Saved a 77-Year-Old’s Life | Austin News
A 77-year-old man’s heart stopped mid-flight—then a stranger beside him performed CPR and saved his life. Now, Patrick McGee is racing to find the anonymous…
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Remembering Ryan McKnight, Dedicated Investigator | Austin News
Tragic loss: Caldwell County environmental crimes investigator Ryan McKnight, known for his integrity and community service, died in a drowning accident in…
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Austin Weighs AI Accountability | Austin News
Austin’s city leaders are set to receive a critical report on public sentiment around AI governance as the tech race heats up, following alarming security…
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Austin Stabbing Leaves Victim Critical | Austin News
Austin Stabbing Leaves Victim Critical | Austin News
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Google's Gemini AI Is Here | Austin News
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, is poised to be their most powerful yet—built to tackle everything from coding to complex data analysis. With AI exploding…
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Gemini 1.5 Pro: AI’s New Powerhouse | Austin News
Google’s new Gemini 1.5 Pro is here and it’s a game-changer—packing a massive one-million-token context window, capable of processing an entire year’s YouTube…
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Rangers Slump Forces Tough Trade Deadline Call | Austin News
The Texas Rangers looked like playoff contenders just a week ago, but a five-game skid and a fiery ejection of their manager have flipped the script. Now…
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Heat Wave Warning: Stay Safe This Summer | Austin News
Central Texas is baking under triple-digit heat, and the Pflugerville Fire Department is sounding the alarm—this isn’t just hot, it’s dangerous. With UV levels…
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WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Over Pay | Austin News
WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants walked off the job over unpaid ground time, sparking cancellations of 300+ flights and chaos for travelers — especially over…
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Texas Waterways Reopen After Flood Ban | Austin News
Austin’s waterways are officially back open—big news for local businesses counting on summer crowds after a punishing flood closure. The city lifted the ban…
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Rangers Slide as Astros Surge | Austin News
The Texas Rangers’ AL West surge is crumbling fast—after a two-game division lead, they’ve slid to a game and a half behind the surging Astros, thanks to a…
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Angerer Pleads Guilty After 20-Year Case | Austin News
A Boulder County cold case from 2006, involving the brutal discovery of nude hiker Angela Wilds, finally reached a resolution after nearly two decades — but…
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Dodgers Land Skubal in Big Trade | Austin News
The Dodgers just pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Tigers in exchange for top prospects Zyhir Hope…
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Google AI Composes Original Music | Austin News
Google’s new AI music generator is rewriting the rules of creativity—trained on vast musical archives, it composes original melodies and harmonies across…
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Shooting at Twin Falls Shopping Center | Austin News
Three dead, five injured in chaotic Idaho shooting: A gunman opened fire near a Twin Falls shopping center Saturday afternoon, sparking an active shooter…
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Heat Dome Threatens West with Record Temperatures | Austin News
A deadly heat dome is baking the Western U.S., with Las Vegas and Phoenix flirting with 115-116°F and even Montana hitting 104°F — all while nights barely cool…
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Google Lets You Choose Your Data Experience | Austin News
Google’s rolling out new privacy controls that let you choose how much of your data they use to personalize ads and content. Pick “Accept all” for a tailored…
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The UT Tower Tragedy Revisited | Austin News
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman, a former Marine with a hidden brain tumor, climbed the UT Tower and opened fire for 96 minutes, killing 16—including an…
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Austin’s Harm Reduction Fund Under Threat | Austin News
Austin’s homeless community is bracing for a major blow as the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance faces a proposed 52K funding cut — an 8.5% reduction from Austin…
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Manor Sisters Found Safe After AMBER Alert | Austin News
Two missing sisters from Manor are safe and found after an AMBER Alert was issued — a huge relief for the community. Fourteen-year-old Ashley and her…
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YouTube Lets You Choose Your Data | Austin News
YouTube’s rolling out a major privacy update that lets you choose what data they collect — separating essential functions from personalized features. You can’t…
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Justice Dept Drops Case Against Olympian | Austin News
The Justice Department is dropping charges against former Olympian David Hearn after new evidence reveals the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage was…
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YouTube Lets You Choose Your Data | Austin News
YouTube’s rolling out a major privacy update letting you choose: accept all data for a personalized experience with tailored content and ads—or reject all to…
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Texas Bans Synthetic THC Products | Austin News
Texas just slammed the door on delta-eight, delta-ten, and other synthetically made THC products with a statewide ban kicking in July 31st—leaving businesses…
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Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Mystery | Austin News
Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home on February 1, sparking a chilling investigation after two cryptic ransom notes were sent to a local TV station—one…
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The Wallet That Broke the Internet | Austin News
A shopper in McDonough, Georgia lost their wallet at Walmart—packed with cash and gone for good… until a stranger named Cameron Johnson found it. Instead of…
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Space Junk Heads for Moon | Austin News
A SpaceX rocket stage, accidentally hurtling toward the moon at 5,400 mph after launching a year ago, is set to crash this Wednesday—becoming the second known…
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Fatal Crash Closes Ronald Reagan Blvd | Austin News
A deadly crash on Ronald Reagan Boulevard near Leander Friday afternoon shut down southbound lanes for hours, causing major traffic chaos — while northbound…
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Teen Accused in Kyle Shooting | Austin News
A 16-year-old faces serious charges after firing multiple shots into homes in Kyle last month—no one was hit, but the neighborhood was left shaken. Police used…
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Austin Protest Demands Justice for Anthoneil Williams | Austin News
Austin erupted in protest as愤怒 citizens stormed a City Council meeting demanding justice for Anthoneil Williams, a 17-year-old fatally shot by police just days…
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Paredes Middle Closing Sparks Concern | Austin News
Paredes Middle School is shutting down just weeks before school starts, forcing students to split between Bailey and Mendez — a move district leaders say is…
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YouTube's Cookie Changes Explained | Austin News
YouTube’s cookie policy is shifting—giving you real control over your data. Accept all, and YouTube tailors your feed, ads, and even homepage to your habits…
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Texas Lawmakers Demand Transmission Line Reform | Austin News
Texas lawmakers are sounding the alarm over controversial high-voltage transmission line projects, slamming the current approval process as broken and unfair…
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Water Droplets That Mimic Human Tissue | Austin News
Scientists at UT Austin have invented a revolutionary 3D-printable material made from billions of tiny water droplets, each wrapped in a selective membrane…
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Monarch Drive Standoff Ends in Arrest | Austin News
Monarch Drive Standoff Ends in Arrest | Austin News
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Dog Survives 315 Quill Attack | Austin News
A Texas pup named Deuce got quilled up after a wild encounter with a porcupine—315 sharp quills later, vets pulled them all out. His owner, Asia Guetzkow, was…
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Trump’s Camp David Foreign Policy Push | Austin News
President Trump heads to Camp David this Friday for a high-stakes Cabinet meeting focused on de-escalating tensions with Iran — the third such retreat of his…
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Google's Data Update Explained | Austin News
Google’s rolling out a major update to how it handles your data — giving you more control over cookies and personalized experiences. At the core, cookies are…
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Hippie Hollow: Nude by Law on Lake Travis | Austin News
Step into Hippie Hollow, Texas’ only legal Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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Couple Charged After Teen’s Death | Austin News
A tragic crash claims the life of 19-year-old Caleb Petersen, a promising athlete whose career was cut short by arthritis, after a graduation party hosted by…
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Georgetown Texas Boom Unleashed | Austin News
Georgetown, Texas is exploding with growth—nearly 60% in five years—with big new developments reshaping the city. Southwestern University’s 560-acre campus…
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Police Budget vs Mental Health | Austin News
After the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams, Austin community advocates demanded the City Council keep police funding flat and redirect…