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Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-Statesman is the number one source for Austin and Texas breaking news, politics and business.

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statesman.com > sports > longhorns > football > article > texas-football-ohio-state-austin-heat-forecast-22427095.php

Texas vs. Ohio State football could feel like 109 in Austin Saturday

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (473+ words) The Longhorns host Ohio State at 6:30 p.m. Saturday as Austin faces temperatures near 100 and a heat index near 109. Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns look to get revenge against Ohio State after blowing their 2025 season opener to the Buckeyes. But as…...

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statesman.com > weather > article > austin-weather-heat-index-rain-chances-22421935.php

Triple-digit heat index sticks around Austin

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (527+ words) Men work on a new bike lane on Metro Center Drive during a hot Tuesday. The heat dome continues to hold its grip on Central Texas, keeping summer-like heat and humidity in the forecast as we head into the second…...

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statesman.com > news > crime > article > round-rock-homicide-suspect-williamson-county-22421659.php

Deputies seek help identifying suspect in Williamson County homicide

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (117+ words) Austin American-Statesman The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect after deputies found a person dead in a park Monday Deputies responded to reports of an injured person near the 2400 block of Chandler Creek…...

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statesman.com > news > article > texas-security-guard-arrest-detain-law-22414111.php

Can security guards arrest you in Texas? Here's what the law says

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (497+ words) Security guards are a common sight at malls, sporting events and other private businesses and events. They may be the first to respond when something unusual or potentially dangerous happens. Some guards even wear uniforms that resemble those worn by…...

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statesman.com > weather > article > austin-weather-forecast-tropical-downpours-friday-22416297.php

Will Austin see tropical downpours Friday? Here’s when and where

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (32+ words) The remnants of Edouard will move southwest across Central and South Texas on Friday, bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms....

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statesman.com > news > article > hasan-piker-ut-austin-appearance-reaction-22415816.php

Hasan Piker is coming to UT Austin. Why his visit is already getting attention

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (37+ words) Hasan Piker will speak at UT Austin on Sept. 30. The planned event has drawn excitement from supporters and backlash online....

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statesman.com > business > travel > article > is-it-legal-to-sleep-car-texas-rest-area-highway-22405920.php

Is it legal to sleep at a Texas rest area? Here's what the law says

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (387+ words) With Labor Day nearby, Texans might have a road trip planned. Long drives across the Lone Star State often mean stopping at highway rest areas to stretch your legs, grab a snack or take a quick break behind the wheel....

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statesman.com > business > technology > article > austin-data-center-protest-datacloud-usa-22410324.php

See photos: Protesters target data center development at Austin conference

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (391+ words) “No more data centers! Go home!” That was the message from protesters as data center industry leaders converged in downtown Austin, with demonstrators opposing the rapidly expanding sector that’s now becoming a hot topic in Texas politics. The Wednesday rally,…...

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statesman.com > news > crime > article > austin-police-arrest-timber-heights-shooting-22414118.php

Austin police arrest 21-year-old on murder charge after fatal shooting

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (239+ words) The shooting happened Saturday on Timber Heights Drive. Police have not said what they believe led to it. Austin police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting in North Austin over the weekend. Joitorian Bouye, 21, was…...

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statesman.com > sports > longhorns > volleyball > article > texas-volleyball-usc-abby-vander-wal-22410695.php

Texas volleyball tries to get back on track v USC in home opener

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (632+ words) Less than two weeks into the season, Texas volleyball already finds itself at a crossroads. The No. 9 Longhorns (2-2) looked timid in their season-opening 3-1 loss Aug. 22 to Arizona State in Milwaukee, Wis., and seemed almost lost in Sunday's three-set sweep at…...