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Austin Community College raised its property tax rate, but officials project that the average homeowner's property tax bill will decrease.
Austin Community College raises property tax rate, but average bill will go down
Austin Community College raised its property tax rate, but officials project that the average homeowner's property tax bill will decrease.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Austin Community College raised its property tax rate, but officials project that the average homeowner's property tax bill will decrease.
As Texas Defensive Coordinator Peter Kwiatkowski put it last season: “We love to be the villains.”
Which Texas college football team do you love to hate?
As Texas Defensive Coordinator Peter Kwiatkowski put it last season: “We love to be the villains.”
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September 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM
As Texas Defensive Coordinator Peter Kwiatkowski put it last season: “We love to be the villains.”
Lake Travis and Round Rock have tough matchups in Week 4 of the Central Texas high school football. Here are the American-Statesman's staff picks for the area.
Who'll win Vandegrift vs Round Rock? Central Texas high school football picks
Lake Travis and Round Rock have tough matchups in Week 4 of the Central Texas high school football. Here are the American-Statesman's staff picks for the area.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Lake Travis and Round Rock have tough matchups in Week 4 of the Central Texas high school football. Here are the American-Statesman's staff picks for the area.
The fathers and uncles of Texas QB Arch Manning and UTSA's Owen McCown have 72 years of NFL QB experience from which they can draw.
Texas, UTSA QBs share rich lineage of NFL QBs between Mannings, McCoys
The fathers and uncles of Texas QB Arch Manning and UTSA's Owen McCown have 72 years of NFL QB experience from which they can draw.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The fathers and uncles of Texas QB Arch Manning and UTSA's Owen McCown have 72 years of NFL QB experience from which they can draw.
Kyle police say Alejandro Ortiz-Fernandez was racing 21-year-old Angelina Duran before the Austin motorcyclist crashed and later died.
Police: Man raced Austin motorcyclist before fatal I-35 crash
Kyle police say Alejandro Ortiz-Fernandez was racing 21-year-old Angelina Duran before the Austin motorcyclist crashed and later died.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Kyle police say Alejandro Ortiz-Fernandez was racing 21-year-old Angelina Duran before the Austin motorcyclist crashed and later died.
See photos from Austin’s 2026 Dieciséis de Septiembre celebration, featuring mariachi, folkloric dance, visual art and La Catrina. bit.ly/4h67VIz
September 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
See photos from Austin’s 2026 Dieciséis de Septiembre celebration, featuring mariachi, folkloric dance, visual art and La Catrina. bit.ly/4h67VIz
Federal records offer few details about an alleged Austin marijuana trafficking ring, while prosecutors seek forfeiture of more than 100 assets and a defense lawyer questions its scope.
Records reveal alleged Austin drug ring leader's prison background.
Federal records offer few details about an alleged Austin marijuana trafficking ring, while prosecutors seek forfeiture of more than 100 assets and a defense lawyer questions its scope.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Federal records offer few details about an alleged Austin marijuana trafficking ring, while prosecutors seek forfeiture of more than 100 assets and a defense lawyer questions its scope.
Tierra Walker died at home three days after her final time being discharged from the ER. bit.ly/4xstbhO
September 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Tierra Walker died at home three days after her final time being discharged from the ER. bit.ly/4xstbhO
A robotaxi operator reported the first Texas fatality in the federal database after a Dallas collision involving an autonomous vehicle.
Robotaxi operator reports Texas' first fatal autonomous vehicle collision
A robotaxi operator reported the first Texas fatality in the federal database after a Dallas collision involving an autonomous vehicle.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A robotaxi operator reported the first Texas fatality in the federal database after a Dallas collision involving an autonomous vehicle.
Arch Manning did the right thing apologizing to Holly Rowe but his school could have saved him some trouble with a quicker reaction, our columnist writes.
Arch Manning has apologized, but Texas should have acted sooner | Golden
Arch Manning did the right thing apologizing to Holly Rowe but his school could have saved him some trouble with a quicker reaction, our columnist writes.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Arch Manning did the right thing apologizing to Holly Rowe but his school could have saved him some trouble with a quicker reaction, our columnist writes.
Two Austin middle schools received their fifth failing rating. Ask what comes next in our Reddit AMA with Austin American-Statesman education reporter Keri Heath.
Austin parents: What do you want to know about a state takeover?
Two Austin middle schools received their fifth failing rating. Ask what comes next in our Reddit AMA with Austin American-Statesman education reporter Keri Heath.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Two Austin middle schools received their fifth failing rating. Ask what comes next in our Reddit AMA with Austin American-Statesman education reporter Keri Heath.
Lorenzo Gonzalez, a San Marcos City Council member, faces a felony charge after police said he bit a security guard in Austin.
San Marcos council member charged after police say he bit Austin guard
Lorenzo Gonzalez, a San Marcos City Council member, faces a felony charge after police said he bit a security guard in Austin.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Lorenzo Gonzalez, a San Marcos City Council member, faces a felony charge after police said he bit a security guard in Austin.
The North Austin taqueria is one of two Texas restaurants to make The New York Times' 2026 list of America's 50 best restaurants.
One Austin taqueria just earned one of the biggest honors in dining
The North Austin taqueria was the only Texas restaurant to make The New York Times' 2026 list of America's 50 best restaurants.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The North Austin taqueria is one of two Texas restaurants to make The New York Times' 2026 list of America's 50 best restaurants.
Five adults were treated with Narcan near Shakespeare’s Pub after suspected overdoses that Austin police say may be linked to a “bad batch” of drugs.
'Bad batch' of drugs may be behind 5 East Sixth Street overdoses, police say
Five adults were treated with Narcan near Shakespeare’s Pub after suspected overdoses that Austin police say may be linked to a “bad batch” of drugs.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Five adults were treated with Narcan near Shakespeare’s Pub after suspected overdoses that Austin police say may be linked to a “bad batch” of drugs.
Student leaders are accusing UT of forcing a Hasan Piker event off campus. Here's what happened in the lead-up to the event.
Why Hasan Piker’s UT event may move off campus as 2,400-plus RSVP
Student leaders are accusing UT of forcing a Hasan Piker event off campus. Here's what happened in the lead-up to the event.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Student leaders are accusing UT of forcing a Hasan Piker event off campus. Here's what happened in the lead-up to the event.
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns have plenty of room for improvement even after they moved to No. 1 following a win over Ohio State
Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian say Texas Longhorns can get better after win
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns have plenty of room for improvement even after they moved to No. 1 following a win over Ohio State
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September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian says the Longhorns have plenty of room for improvement even after they moved to No. 1 following a win over Ohio State
Trump has proposed a $5,000 dividend for American adults if Republicans retain Congress. Here’s what would need to happen.
Trump promised Americans $5,000. Here’s what would have to happen
Trump has proposed a $5,000 dividend for American adults if Republicans retain Congress. Here’s what would need to happen.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Trump has proposed a $5,000 dividend for American adults if Republicans retain Congress. Here’s what would need to happen.
Federal prosecutors declined to pursue charges tied to the Austin homebuilder’s collapse, prompting the FBI to close its investigation.
Investors in Austin's StoryBuilt still owed millions as FBI drops its probe
Federal prosecutors declined to pursue charges tied to the Austin homebuilder’s collapse, prompting the FBI to close its investigation.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Federal prosecutors declined to pursue charges tied to the Austin homebuilder’s collapse, prompting the FBI to close its investigation.
Austin Water says a major sewage spill reached a storm drain but did not contaminate the city’s drinking water.
More than 100,000 gallons of sewage spill in Northeast Austin
Austin Water says a major sewage spill reached a storm drain but did not contaminate the city’s drinking water.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Austin Water says a major sewage spill reached a storm drain but did not contaminate the city’s drinking water.
Cary Granat will lead the University of Texas' Moody College of Communication, taking the reigns from an interim leader.
UT names new dean of Moody College of Communication with Hollywood background
Cary Granat will lead the University of Texas' Moody College of Communication, taking the reigns from an interim leader.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Cary Granat will lead the University of Texas' Moody College of Communication, taking the reigns from an interim leader.
Arch Manning did the right thing apologizing to Holly Rowe but his school could have saved him some trouble with a quicker reaction, our columnist writes.
Arch Manning has apologized, but Texas should have acted sooner | Golden
Arch Manning did the right thing apologizing to Holly Rowe but his school could have saved him some trouble with a quicker reaction, our columnist writes.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Arch Manning did the right thing apologizing to Holly Rowe but his school could have saved him some trouble with a quicker reaction, our columnist writes.
After both girls died from injuries in a southeast Austin crash, relatives hope to create a lasting public memorial in their honor.
6-year-old girl dies after southeast Austin crash that killed sister
After both girls died from injuries in a southeast Austin crash, relatives hope to create a lasting public memorial in their honor.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
After both girls died from injuries in a southeast Austin crash, relatives hope to create a lasting public memorial in their honor.
Travis County commissioners pass largest budget for hospital district that will include expanding mental health services and planning for new center.
How much will you pay in property taxes for Central Health's $1 billion budget?
Travis County commissioners pass largest budget for hospital district that will include expanding mental health services and planning for new center.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Travis County commissioners pass largest budget for hospital district that will include expanding mental health services and planning for new center.
A cold-case detective, former prosecutor and family members look back at Austin’s infamous yogurt shop case.
Investigators solved Austin's yogurt shop case. Hear from those behind the story
A cold-case detective, former prosecutor and family members look back at Austin’s infamous yogurt shop case.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A cold-case detective, former prosecutor and family members look back at Austin’s infamous yogurt shop case.
Zac Efron was seen at Austin's Chili's on 45th and Lamar ahead of the Texas-Ohio State football game on Saturday. He fired Smokey the Cannon during a Longhorn touchdown during the game.
Zac Efron made a stop at Austin's iconic Chili's
Zac Efron was seen at Austin's Chili's on 45th and Lamar ahead of the Texas-Ohio State football game on Saturday. He fired Smokey the Cannon during a Longhorn touchdown during the game.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Zac Efron was seen at Austin's Chili's on 45th and Lamar ahead of the Texas-Ohio State football game on Saturday. He fired Smokey the Cannon during a Longhorn touchdown during the game.