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Austin News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Austin News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Austin, Texas: key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Austin News Today — May 09, 2026

    Austin News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Austin police are investigating a homicide in northwest Austin following a fatal shooting Friday night and are re-examining two unsolved 2025 shootings linked to a man charged with murder. A suspect also caused damage and road closures by throwing debris from an overpass, while officials address pedestrian crash fatalities and incoming severe thunderstorms.
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    2 mins
  • Austin News Today — May 08, 2026

    Austin News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Austin: ICE detains Austin ISD senior days before graduation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement in schools. Cybersecurity breach hits Canvas platform across 9,000 schools, disrupting classes and exposing data vulnerabilities.
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    2 mins
  • Austin News Today — May 07, 2026

    Austin News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Austin police are investigating a fatal shooting at a north Austin restaurant near the Austin-Pflugerville line and a high-speed garbage truck chase on I-35 near Buda. The city also faces ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety, data center environmental impacts in Hays County, and a major Lady Bird Lake boardwalk renovation.
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