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DPS: Tip from concerned citizen revealed threat to harm Texas lawmakers
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a concerned citizen contacted local authorities to report a man was “on his way to ...
What Texas homeowners need to know about property tax relief
How it works is homeowners can shave $140,000 off the taxable value of their home when paying school district property taxes.
State, federal lawmakers questioning security after Minnesota shootings, 'credible threat' in Texas
Texas DPS released more information about a credible threat to lawmakers that prompted a Capitol evacuation ahead of an anti-Trump rally in Austin.
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No charges filed in relation to 'credible threats' against state lawmakers in Austin, DPS says
The suspect's name has not been released, and no charges have been pressed in relation to the threats, according to DPS.
Video from Austin, Texas misrepresented as 'clashes in Los Angeles' during immigration protests
Days of street protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids have seen some scuffles with law enforcement, but a video ...
Time to 'leaf' your mark: Austin Tree of the Year Awards nominations are open
The Austin Tree of the Year Awards are back, and the city is calling on residents to nominate the most tree-mendous specimens ...
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Austin ISD eliminating jobs at its central office to reduce budget deficit
The changes at the central office, which will take effect on Aug. 1, are part of an ongoing effort to reduce Austin ISD’s budget deficit, which currently totals about $93 million.
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Central Texas man learns he's related to legendary outlaw Sam Bass
AUSTIN, Texas - A Central Texas man is channeling his inner Sam Bass, a famous 19th-century outlaw known for bank and train ...
Austin's ECHO steps up to lead homeless advisory with firsthand insight
AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin is taking a new approach when it comes to addressing homelessness. On Monday, the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) will take charge of Austin's ...
Texas startup sells plastic-eating fungi diapers to tackle landfill waste
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) -Could baby poop and fungi work together to tackle landfill waste? Each of Hiro Technologies' ...
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Man arrested, charged with DWI for killing motorcyclist in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested and charged with DWI after hitting and killing a motorcyclist in South Austin. Police said ...