Austin Signal

April 29, 2026

Questions about self-driving vehicles during emergencies

It’s been almost two months since a deadly shooting outside a bar on West Sixth Street, and local officials are looking at the emergency response to that tragedy, including concerns about autonomous vehicles. Here in Texas, one of the country’s largest legal cannabis markets is fighting for its life, with exceptions allowing the sale of […]

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April 28, 2026

Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators

It’s day two of a special legislative hearing on the Camp Mystic tragedy. Investigators told lawmakers this week that camp operators were “complacent” when it came to safety protocols at the summer camp. Lindsey Wilson, director of the city’s Equity and Inclusion office, shares details about the Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference taking place […]

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April 27, 2026

AISD under investigation for Pride Week celebration

The Austin Independent School District is being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for celebrating its annual Pride Week. Attorney general is a powerful role; governors, senators and even vice presidents got their start as AG. Is Ken Paxton next? Have you ever wanted a handy one-stop guide to everything Austin? KUT’s Field Guide is […]

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April 24, 2026

Kyle water bills skyrocket after rate hikes

Accessing reliable sources of water is becoming more difficult for some Central Texans — and more expensive. In Kyle, residents facing high water bills are carefully considering any way that they can limit their costs. An Austin firefighter battling terminal endometrial cancer is eligible for workers’ compensation, but the decision this week granting her those […]

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April 23, 2026

Highland Park archery club aiming for another national championship

Texas can force schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms following a ruling this week from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — but for now, the Austin school district does not have to comply because of ongoing litigation. Highland Park Elementary School has become a powerhouse in the sport of archery, and […]

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April 22, 2026

Flooding leads to evacuations in Williamson County

Steady rain in the region over the last few days led to flooding in Williamson County, with some evacuations occurring. We’ll hear from residents impacted by the floods and how it differed from last summer’s flooding. A Central Austin building that was home to a Sears store for decades has new life as a one-stop […]

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April 21, 2026

UT Austin announces $750 million gift for new Dell Medical Center

It’s been almost two months since a deadly shooting on West Sixth Street left three people dead, including one UT Austin student. Now a new scholarship to help underprivileged students advance their education has been created in honor of Savitha Shanmugasundaram’s life. UT Austin has announced a new Dell Medical Center and research campus following […]

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April 20, 2026

Belongings lost in homeless camp sweeps, despite city resolution

Austin’s unhoused folks say they lose everything when the city sweeps though their camps, despite a City Council resolution aiming to improve the sweeps and provide more notice ahead of time. The City of Austin overpaid hundreds of employees to the tune of more than $1 million. Most employees expected having to pay the money […]

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