Today in AustinTexas · Sunday, October 11
Crime/Sep 7, 2026
Austin police say DNA connected two attempted sexual-assault cases from 1999 and 2000 before Michael Gamez pleaded guilty in 2026.
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Community/Sep 3, 2026
The Lady Bird Lake underpass artwork has received a 2026 CODAworx award. Here is where it sits on the trail and how the community contributed.
Events/Sep 3, 2026
Fiesta de Salud will offer screenings, interpreters and entertainment at the Mexican American Cultural Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crime/Sep 2, 2026
Austin police say a North Austin investigation recovered thousands of suspected stolen mail items, about 400 bank cards and 17 postal keys.
Education/Sep 2, 2026
A five-year, six-university research center led by UT Austin will study how assistive robots and people adapt to one another in real settings.
Civic/Sep 2, 2026
The county says its adopted tax rate should reduce the annual bill on an average homestead by about $28 while funding roads and public safety.
Community/Sep 2, 2026
The Get Ready Central Texas fair will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at ACC Eastview Campus, with free advice, activities and limited kits.
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