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• Moontower Just For Laughs kicks off this week. What makes Austin laughable?

  12-04-2023 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Moontower Just For Laughs kicks off Wednesday, with headliners like Seth Meyers, Jenny Slate, and Leslie Jones to take stages in Austin.
  The annual festival takes place April 12-23 and will feature over 100 comics across more than 10 venues in Austin. Trevor Noah was previously on the lineup, but has since dropped from the list of performers. Leslie Jones, Jenny Slate among several comics added to Moontower Just For Laughs lineupAvery Moore, an Austin comedian who will be perfor
  
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• Rare 28-star flag highlights Flag Day celebration at Texas State Library

  13-06-2026 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  A rare 28-star U.S. flag and historic Texas documents were displayed as experts led presentations during a Flag Day event at the State Library in Austin.
  
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• Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in downtown Austin

  13-06-2026 22:09 via kxan.com
  
  One person was taken to the hospital late Friday night after being hit by a vehicle.
  
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• USPS to relocate Blanco post office retail services after public review

  13-06-2026 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  USPS will move Blanco post office retail services to a new location after community input, with officials saying services will remain the same.
  
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• Local therapist provides insight into LGBTQ+ youth struggles

  13-06-2026 20:07 via kxan.com
  
  June marks the beginning of Pride Month, and while it's a time for celebration. It's also an opportunity to examine the issues LGBTQ+ youth face today.
  
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• K-9 officer with Round Rock PD passes away after cancer battle

  13-06-2026 19:00 via kxan.com
  
  A K-9 officer with the Round Rock Police Department passed away Monday after battling cancer, according to the department.
  
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• Silver Alert issued by TCSO for man last seen in Austin

  13-06-2026 17:07 via kxan.com
  
  The Travis County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for an 88-year-old man who has been missing since Friday.
  
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• Austin family moved to Kentucky for daughter's treatment. Toxic mold changed everything

  13-06-2026 16:56 via kxan.com
  
  A Texas family who moved to northern Kentucky for their child's serious medical needs is now facing another major challenge after toxic mold forced them from their home and back to Texas.
  
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• Texas troopers partner with feds to crack down on border 'gotaways'

  13-06-2026 16:55 via kxan.com
  
  More than 10,000 illegal immigrants have eluded capture since October, threatening claims that the border is 100% secure
  
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• WWI soldier's postcard from home helps unite his family after a century

  13-06-2026 16:54 via kxan.com
  
  A postcard belonging to a World War I soldier whose body was found with five comrades during an excavation has helped reunite distant descendants more than a century after his death on the Western Front.
  
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• Man accused of slapping Delta flight attendant's buttocks is hit with federal charge

  13-06-2026 16:52 via kxan.com
  
  The alleged incident took place on Delta Air Lines flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.
  
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• Hot and humid today, flood threat increases late weekend

  13-06-2026 13:53 via kxan.com
  
  Summer heat on Saturday but rain and storms bring a flood threat through the start of the week.
  
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• Llano County cold case remains likely identified as missing man from 2017

  13-06-2026 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  Authorities say DNA points to Eric Wallace as the victim in a 2018 Llano County case, as investigators pursue new leads and seek records to confirm the identification.
  
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• Capitol Context: Which groups are getting the most Texas school vouchers

  13-06-2026 02:36 via kxan.com
  
  This week, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts said the number of TEFA applications awarded climbed to 102,037 after roughly 4,100 waitlisted students were approved by the state.
  
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• FBI launches Operation Riptide to crack down on cybercrime networks

  13-06-2026 01:10 via kxan.com
  
  The FBI is targeting cybercriminals and the systems they rely on through Operation Riptide.
  
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• Longhorns land Jabbarius Garror, 4-star edge rusher from the class of 2027

  13-06-2026 00:22 via kxan.com
  
  Texas continues to beef up their 2027 class, adding a verbal commitment fromedge rusher Jabbarius Garror from Mobile, Alabama.
  
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• Austin man accused of sexually motivated break-ins at three West Campus apartments

  13-06-2026 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  An Austin man, with a lengthy criminal record that includes more than a dozen charges related to sexual offenses, is accused of breaking into three West Campus apartments near the University of Texas during a three-hour period Wednesday morning, allegedly exposing himself, masturbating in front of victims and, in one case, attacking and strangling a woman after she awoke to find him in her room, according to court records.
  
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• What's the AI use policy for city of Austin employees, vendors, volunteers?

  12-06-2026 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  The policy requires a human to check generative AI outputs, which the city calls "Human in the Loop." It also requires a disclosure notice about what was generated and what tool was used.
  
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• Rabid cat at Black Rock Park leads to bites, health warning in Llano County

  12-06-2026 23:39 via kxan.com
  
  Officials confirmed a rabid cat bit three people at Black Rock Park, urging anyone exposed to seek care.
  
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• Murchison Pool closed for repairs, where you can swim in the meantime

  12-06-2026 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  The City of Austin on Friday announced that Murchison Pool would be closed for mechanical repairs until further notice.
  
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• SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

  12-06-2026 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock. Shares in SpaceX jumped more than 19% after opening for trading at noon Friday, a sign that investors are looking past the billions the company is losing [...]
  
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• Austin library delays Old Quarry reopening, extends Menchaca Road branch operations

  12-06-2026 22:15 via kxan.com
  
  Austin Public Library postponed the Old Quarry reopening due to infrastructure work and delayed Menchaca Road’s closure to maintain access to services.
  
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• Tim Allen: 'Home Improvement' reboot 'stuck' due to 'personality problems' of younger co-stars

  12-06-2026 21:59 via kxan.com
  
  Don’t expect to see Tim Allen demanding “more power” or unintelligibly grunting in a “Home Improvement” reboot anytime soon.
  
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• Kennedy Center board appeals order to remove Trump's name from building

  12-06-2026 21:58 via kxan.com
  
  A U.S. district judge had given the Kennedy Center until Friday, June 12, to remove Trump's name.
  
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• Ford recalls over 250,000 Focus models after incorrect repair

  12-06-2026 21:58 via kxan.com
  
  Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving.
  
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• Kyle police launch campaign amid rise in gift card scams across Central Texas

  12-06-2026 21:31 via kxan.com
  
  The Kyle Police Department is launching a community awareness campaign to educate residents about the growing threat of gift card and cryptocurrency scams
  
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• UT stuttering camp concludes with open mic, global impact highlighted

  12-06-2026 21:16 via kxan.com
  
  UT’s Camp Dream. Speak. Live. wrapped up with an open mic as participants shared stories, highlighting a free program now reaching dozens of cities worldwide.
  
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• Emancipet stresses the importance of microchipping pets

  12-06-2026 21:07 via kxan.com
  
  One of the scariest feelings for pet owners is when you aren't able to find your pet. KXAN's Sally Hernandez and Nabil Remadna spoke to Emancipet, an Austin veterinary clinic, on the importance of microchipping your pet.
  
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• SpaceX soars 24% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

  12-06-2026 20:56 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock. Shares in SpaceX jumped 24% after opening for trading at noon Friday, a sign that investors are looking past the billions the company is losing and instead [...]
  
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• Austin Public Health releases consultant's 'Community Violence Intervention Strategy' report

  12-06-2026 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  Austin Public Health released a consulting firm's "Community Violence Intervention Strategy" report in a Monday memo, which it said was a first step in making a "comprehensive public health and safety plan" for the city and Travis County.
  
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