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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 ...
TIMELINE: How long did it take Austin Energy to restore power after the May 2025 microburst?
Data from Austin Energy shows a peak of 72,506 customers were without power at 7:56 p.m. on May 28. That’s approximately 12.8% of all customers.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Texas with 9 family-friendly events across the Austin area
The Statesman has gathered 9 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in the ...
Elon Musk slates launch of Tesla robotaxi service in Austin, Texas for June 22
The timing for the Austin, Texas launch could change as Tesla is being “super paranoid about safety,” Elon Musk said.
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice to chair AI Task Force
A former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice will chair a task force to “guide the safe, ethical, and effective use of ...
Pride is an economic engine — and Austin is leading the way | Opinion
Pride Month in Austin and Texas matters more than ever, not just as a celebration, but as a serious moment of economic and ...
Texas, Austin high school students gained in math, declined in English on STAAR test
Statewide and in Austin, the newly released high school-level STAAR scores show students improved in Algebra scores, but saw ...
Protesters to demonstrate against ICE in Downtown Austin Monday
Organizers say the protest will be a "noise demonstration" to demand an end to deportations and the closure of local ICE ...