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September 11, 2026

Austin firefighters remember 9/11, second local measles case, weekend art events

By: Austin Signal

It’s the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States. In Austin, many are taking time to remember an event that is unforgettable to those who were alive to see it. We’ll hear how the Austin Fire Department marked the occasion today.

Austin Public Health officials confirmed the year’s second local case of measles. We’ll share how you can protect yourself and your family.

There’s a pretty big football game in town this weekend. But if that’s not your speed, no problem: We’ve got the art happenings to know about this weekend.

Which is your favorite Austin burger? There’s plenty to choose from, but would you be willing to pay $40 for a fancy one?

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September 30, 2026

Garces Perez charged, Travis County’s $2B budget, police testing AI tools

The man who was shot by an ICE agent this month in North Austin has been charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering and impeding law enforcement. Wilber Garces Perez is set to appear in an Austin court today.Travis County Commissioners approved a more than $2 billion budget for the next fiscal year — directing more money toward affordable housing, mental […]

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September 29, 2026

Flood watch for Austin area, Smart glasses for blind users, Best wings in Austin

A flood watch has been issued for the Austin area for Wednesday night to Friday night, overlapping with the first day of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. A drop in Austin ISD’s enrollment could soon be impacting its budget. The district also planned to save money by cutting down on bus routes, but that may be undercut […]

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September 28, 2026

Misael Ramos arrest, COTALAND opens, voter registration delays

There’s one week left to get registered in time to vote in the midterm elections. The deadline is approaching as county election staff across the Austin area work to process thousands of applications that Texas DPS failed to send.One week after an ICE agent shot Wilber Garces Perez, demonstrators returned to the scene to continue protesting. Misael Ramos, […]

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September 25, 2026

Webb parents discuss school’s future, Medical care for detainees, Insanity plea in 2023 shooting spree

Parents from Webb Middle School, one of the failing schools putting the Austin district at risk of a takeover, met with the superintendent to discuss their future. But many questions remain surrounding an option to petition for closure of the school to avoid state intervention. Wilber Garces Perez was quickly discharged from an Austin hospital after […]

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September 24, 2026

Wilber Garces Perez’s life in Austin, Light-rail agency scraps office plan

Friends and family of Wilber Garces Perez, the man shot by an ICE officer in Austin, say he’s spent his time focused on family, work and soccer since coming to the United States from Venezuela in 2024. We’ve got more from the people who know him best. The agency building Austin’s light-rail system is scrapping a controversial plan to […]

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September 23, 2026

Latest on ICE shooting, Camp Mystic investigation, AC in state prisons

A judge has set a hearing for the end of this month in the case of Wilber Garces Perez, the man who was shot by an ICE officer in Austin on Sunday. Austin police have released a pair of videos showing a before-and-after perspective of the incident. Camp Mystic is under investigation by the Texas Rangers, who […]

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September 22, 2026

Austin ICE shooting updates, Hispanic community reacts, Dog’s Head lawsuit

We’re learning more about Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, who was shot by an ICE officer on Sunday in North Austin. The 28-year-old from Venezuela is in custody at an ICE processing center in South Texas. His lawyer says a federal judge has granted an emergency order to stop his deportation. Plus: reaction from Austin’s Hispanic community in response […]

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September 21, 2026

Latest on Austin ICE shooting, AISD appeals failing ratings, HAAM Day Music Festival

A man was shot and injured on Sunday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in North Austin, leading to protests through the evening. The 28-year-old is now being held in a ICE processing center. We spoke with some of the folks who were near the scene of the shooting. The Austin Independent School District […]

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