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Student's Passion for Purple Martins Inspires Others
The mass migration of purple martins from their various breeding grounds in North America has concluded. In late summer every year, they aggregate en masse, flying south to Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia where they overwinter in the dense canopies of the Amazon rainforest.
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Confederate Statue Removals Violate Free Speech, Group Argues
A federal court of appeals is hearing arguments in a lawsuit accusing the University of Texas of violating free speech rights by removing Confederate statues.
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Open-Invite Parties in Austin Attract Fun-Loving New Friends
Open-invite parties at an indoor gym in Austin that caters to special needs children help make sure everyone has guests and fun.
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Former University of Texas Quarterback Jevan Snead Dead at 32
Former University of Texas quarterback Jevan Snead has died, according to a tweet from the Longhorns football program.
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Jawbone Belongs to Houston Man Missing Since 2015: Police
Authorities say a jawbone found last month near the Central Texas city of Bastrop belongs to a Houston man who had been reported missing more than four years ago.
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Plans to Expand Austin Convention Center Draw Scrutiny
After years of discussion, the Austin City Council reached a quiet and abrupt consensus last month on what many predicted would be the biggest fight of 2019: They agreed to expand the Austin Convention Center.
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Children, Adults Enjoy Lake Travis Community Library
Paige Pozzi and her three children visit the Lake Travis Community Library at least once every two weeks. The Austin American-Statesman reports Pozzi, who home-schools her children, relies on the library for educational materials and programs. Her family reaches the 50 book limit at checkout every time they visit.
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Austin Airport to Consider Welcoming Non-Ticketed Visitors
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials are considering opening the airport’s terminals to non-ticketed visitors who want to access the facility’s food, beverage and retail offerings
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Ex-‘Who's the Boss?' Star Pintauro Now a Vet Tech
Former child actor Danny Pintauro, from “Who’s the Boss,” said he’s only now living out his true dream job — as a vet tech and cat care attendant at Austin Pets Alive.
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Amazon Fulfillment Site Near Austin, Texas, Busy With Demand
Inside Amazon’s 855,000-square-foot warehouse on East McCarty Lane in San Marcos, man and machine work together daily to fulfill the millions of customer orders they’re responsible for each year.
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Austin Boy's Project Pays Lunch Debts for Other Students
A 14-year-old Austin boy is raising money to wipe out lunch debt in Austin district schools.
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Travis County District Attorney Seeks Changes in Drug Prosecutions
The district attorney for one of the largest counties in Texas is introducing new drug-prosecution protocols that are expected to increase the number of case dismissals and referrals to diversion programs.
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Alex Jones Blames Conspiracy Claims on ‘Psychosis'
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones blamed the various claims he’s made over the years, including that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax, on “psychosis.”
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Alex Jones Blames Conspiracy Claims on ‘Psychosis'
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones blamed the various claims he’s made over the years, including that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax, on “psychosis.”
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Exhibit in Austin Highlights Arts, Crafts in Britain, US
Some botanical figures at the Ransom Center on the University of Texas campus are part of an illuminating and free exhibit, “The Rise of Everyday Design: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain and America”.
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Austin Police Promise More Security After Violent Weekend
Austin’s police chief is pledging more security for the city’s entertainment district following multiple shootings over the weekend as the South by Southwest Festival drew to a close.
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‘Blood Everywhere': Package Bomb 911 Calls Are Released
A year after a series of deadly package bombings in Austin, police have released several 911 calls that show the chaos and panic that occurred after those explosions took place.
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Texas Doctors Strive to Help Patients With Opioid Issues
Some Central Texas doctors are striving to help patients with opioid issues by using a variety of drugs.
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Soldiers: Disgraceful Housing Conditions at Fort Hood
Soldiers and their spouses have told Army leaders at Fort Hood of disgraceful housing at the Central Texas post that includes mold and lead paint along with other problems.