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A Houston driver was in a Cybertruck in August 2025 when the Autopilot-controlled vehicle drove straight into a concrete barrier on a Y-shaped overpass on 69 Eastex Freeway. The vehicle was expected to follow a curve to the right, but when it failed to do so, she disengaged the driver-assistance feature. Still, “it was too late” once she took control of the wheel and the vehicle crashed into the barrier, the lawsuit claims. Read more:

A Houston driver was in a Cybertruck in August 2025 when the Autopilot-controlled vehicle drove straight into a concrete barrier on a Y-shaped overpass on 69 Eastex Freeway. The vehicle was expected to follow a curve to the right, but when it failed to do so, she disengaged the driver-assistance feature. Still, “it was too late” once she took control of the wheel and the vehicle crashed into the barrier, the lawsuit claims. Read more:

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An AutoZone parking lot on East Riverside Drive has become an informal auto repair market, where dozens of mechanics work outside and customers seek an alternative to conventional repair shops.

An AutoZone parking lot on East Riverside Drive has become an informal auto repair market, where dozens of mechanics work outside and customers seek an alternative to conventional repair shops.

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Video shows the moments before and after a mass shooting early Sunday outside Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin. Three people are dead and 14 others are injured. Latest updates:

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Video shows the moments before and after a mass shooting early Sunday outside Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin. Three people are dead and 14 others are injured. Latest updates:

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Three people are dead and 17 others were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin, officials said. Latest updates:

Three people are dead and 17 others were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin, officials said. Latest updates:

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Austin police on Thursday released a trove of audio and video recordings and other information that together provide the clearest public picture yet of how Sunday’s mass shooting erupted and ended along West Sixth Street — and revealed that 19 people were shot, a higher total than previously reported that includes the gunman.

Austin police on Thursday released a trove of audio and video recordings and other information that together provide the clearest public picture yet of how Sunday’s mass shooting erupted and ended along West Sixth Street — and revealed that 19 people were shot, a higher total than previously reported that includes the gunman.

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About 30 protesters, including the father of Anthoneil Williams II, marched through downtown Austin Tuesday demanding criminal charges against the officers who fatally shot the unarmed 17-year-old. Friends remembered Williams as “always trying to make people happy.”

About 30 protesters, including the father of Anthoneil Williams II, marched through downtown Austin Tuesday demanding criminal charges against the officers who fatally shot the unarmed 17-year-old. Friends remembered Williams as “always trying to make people happy.”

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Austin residents are accustomed to seeing changes in the city’s skyline, but the city’s tallest tower is drawing attention for an off-color reason.

Austin residents are accustomed to seeing changes in the city’s skyline, but the city’s tallest tower is drawing attention for an off-color reason.

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Austin police said a suspect is in custody after a SWAT response shut down parts of Texas 71 in South Austin. Police said the man allegedly threw items such as rocks or bricks at vehicles on Ben White Boulevard before barricading himself beneath an on-ramp near South First Street. Story:

Austin police said a suspect is in custody after a SWAT response shut down parts of Texas 71 in South Austin. Police said the man allegedly threw items such as rocks or bricks at vehicles on Ben White Boulevard before barricading himself beneath an on-ramp near South First Street. Story:

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For the first time since 2019, floodgates are opening at Mansfield Dam after Lake Travis rose above its conservation capacity. Austin has temporarily banned watercraft on several waterways because of faster flows and debris.

For the first time since 2019, floodgates are opening at Mansfield Dam after Lake Travis rose above its conservation capacity. Austin has temporarily banned watercraft on several waterways because of faster flows and debris.

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Buc-ee’s opened its new San Marcos travel center early Wednesday as eager fans lined up for a chance to be among the store’s first customers.

Buc-ee’s opened its new San Marcos travel center early Wednesday as eager fans lined up for a chance to be among the store’s first customers.

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Austin ISD is reportedly threatening potential legal action against Waymo after footage revealed the company's autonomous vehicles illegally passed school buses 19 times so far this school year.

Austin ISD is reportedly threatening potential legal action against Waymo after footage revealed the company's autonomous vehicles illegally passed school buses 19 times so far this school year.

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In Texas, parking in front of someone's house is generally legal, as public streets are open for use by anyone unless local ordinances state otherwise. However, there are restrictions.

In Texas, parking in front of someone's house is generally legal, as public streets are open for use by anyone unless local ordinances state otherwise. However, there are restrictions.

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Austin police fatally shot a man near the TownLake YMCA after 911 callers reported he was pointing a firearm at people, police said. The YMCA closed for the day as officers investigated.

Austin police fatally shot a man near the TownLake YMCA after 911 callers reported he was pointing a firearm at people, police said. The YMCA closed for the day as officers investigated.

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A tense exchange between U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico and a Black voter at a Houston town hall Sunday quickly spread on social media, drawing attention to questions about his outreach to a crucial Democratic constituency.

A tense exchange between U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico and a Black voter at a Houston town hall Sunday quickly spread on social media, drawing attention to questions about his outreach to a crucial Democratic constituency.

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Austin police officer Daniel Kessler was feverishly texting his girlfriend before he slammed into two other vehicles, leaving a driver and passenger with severe injuries.

Austin police officer Daniel Kessler was feverishly texting his girlfriend before he slammed into two other vehicles, leaving a driver and passenger with severe injuries.

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Rivian brought an off-road course to the middle of downtown Austin for SXSW. The EV maker built a 270-foot dirt track on Congress Avenue — using 2,500 tons of recycled asphalt — to showcase its upcoming R2 SUV.

Rivian brought an off-road course to the middle of downtown Austin for SXSW. The EV maker built a 270-foot dirt track on Congress Avenue — using 2,500 tons of recycled asphalt — to showcase its upcoming R2 SUV.

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Several Camp Mystic cabins with girls as young as 8 were supervised by inexperienced teenage counselors during last year's deadly floods, and some had expressed concerns to their parents about their lack of training for emergencies, an expert told the legislative committee examining the tragedy on Monday.

Several Camp Mystic cabins with girls as young as 8 were supervised by inexperienced teenage counselors during last year's deadly floods, and some had expressed concerns to their parents about their lack of training for emergencies, an expert told the legislative committee examining the tragedy on Monday.

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American-Statesman photojournalist Jay Janner has taken a photo of the Austin skyline from ACL Fest every year since 2005 (except 2020). See the growth ⬇️

American-Statesman photojournalist Jay Janner has taken a photo of the Austin skyline from ACL Fest every year since 2005 (except 2020). See the growth ⬇️

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The Pedernales River continues to flood as rivers swell in the Hill Country. A bridge has started to wash away and people are taking shelter in the region.

The Pedernales River continues to flood as rivers swell in the Hill Country. A bridge has started to wash away and people are taking shelter in the region.

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Students from Pflugerville, Hendrickson, Connally and Weiss high schools participated in the walkout, converging at the justice center after leaving their campuses.

Students from Pflugerville, Hendrickson, Connally and Weiss high schools participated in the walkout, converging at the justice center after leaving their campuses.

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