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Roseanne Barr Reveals Secret Eight-Episode Sitcom — 1dEight years after ABC canceled her revival over a racist tweet, Roseanne Barr has finished filming Meemaw, an independent eight-episode comedy shot in Austin.

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Austin Police Investigate Two Homicides, Seek SuspectWorld — 3dAustin police are investigating two separate homicides: a man found injured at a South Austin apartment complex, where investigators believe the victim knew the suspect, and an older man found dead at a North Austin bus stop. Community outreach workers offered support near the bus stop as police continued investigating; both cases were described as isolated incidents.

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Texas Michelin Guide Adds Three One-Star RestaurantsLifestyle — 1d2026 MICHELIN Guide adds one star each to Austin's Fabrik and Kappo Kappo and Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, bringing Texas to 19 starred restaurants.

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Texas Plans Spending Reviews at Four Districts — 4dTexas Comptroller Don Huffines will review spending by Austin ISD and three other school districts at Gov. Greg Abbott’s request, focusing on whether public funds are used appropriately and how much goes to administration. The investigation comes as Austin ISD faces enrollment declines and a growing budget deficit, while advocates warn that responding to the review could add administrative work for districts.

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BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 2dBBC and NPR find Bassam al-Hassan, Assad's chemical-weapons overseer under U.S. sanctions, sheltered and paid in Lebanon in a U.S.-linked deal over the Austin Tice case.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

College Tennis Teams Record Opening-Day Regional WinsSports — 1dBrown’s women’s team advanced six players to the ITA New England Regionals main draw, while Brown’s men also advanced qualifiers to their regional main draw. Elsewhere, Belmont, UT Arlington and Austin Peay players recorded opening-day wins at their respective ITA regional championships, though several were eliminated in later qualifying rounds.

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Tesla Plans First Cybercab Display in EuropeTech — 3dTesla will show its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi at the Paris Motor Show, its first European display, as it seeks to build momentum for a potential European rollout. The showcase advances Tesla’s autonomy ambitions, but commercial service will depend on technical progress and regulatory approvals; separately, a growing Cybercab presence in Houston has fueled speculation that the city could be the next U.S. launch market after Austin.

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Food Businesses Plan New U.S. LocationsBusiness — 4dTaco brands are expanding into new formats and markets: Rusty Taco plans a larger full-service second location at Washington Dulles, while New York’s The Taco 105 is pursuing franchising and Austin’s Michelin-recognized Cuantos Tacos plans its first permanent restaurant. These moves extend the brands beyond their existing restaurant, food-truck and airport operations.

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Collin Sexton on Austin ReavesSports — Sep 19, 2026

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Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts VaryWeather — Oct 3, 2026Columbus is expected to turn sunny and dry for the weekend after rain moves through Friday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s. A cold front will bring cooler weather early next week, with lows near the low 40s and patchy frost possible in colder areas, before temperatures rebound later in the week.

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Man shot by ICE in Austin says bullet remains in his back — Sep 20, 2026

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Venezuelan Man Charged With Assault After Shooting by ICE Officer — Sep 29, 2026ICE officer shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in the upper back in Austin on Sept. 20; he is charged with assaulting a federal officer, still has the bullet in his body, and faces up to 20 years.

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Reader Putting this POS in prison is a gift!

Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender — Oct 2, 2026Beachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.

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Derek Foss Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.

Oracle shares jump after Fusion Claw AI runtime launch — Sep 29, 2026Oracle unveiled Fusion Claw in Austin on Sept. 29-30, 2026, adding 25 agentic apps to reach 75; outlets put the share jump at 4.2%, 5%, or 8%.

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Maya Lindstrom Oracle's Fusion Claw launch with 25 extra agentic apps looks like a real step forward for their AI offerings.

ICE shoots driver during north Austin stop, prompting protests and calls for probe — Sep 21, 2026An ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man during a Sunday pursuit in north Austin. Democrats demanded footage and retreat. The facts still point to enforcing immigration law under the Constitution.

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Nicole Hardy We need the full footage released quickly so the public can judge whether this shooting was truly justified.

What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Riley Homer Gives Braves Game 1 Wild Card Win — Sep 29, 2026Austin Riley's three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth gave Atlanta a 5-3 NL Wild Card Game 1 win after Don Mattingly used his closer in the seventh.

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Dana Whitfield Riley's homer was clutch but Mattingly burning Duran early really cost the Marlins that game.

Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab ApprovalsTech — Oct 3, 2026Tesla nearly quadrupled its Texas-authorized Cybercab fleet to 169 in the month after its Austin launch, but riders have reported long waits, incorrect pickups and drop-offs, and door and trunk problems. Scaling the robotaxi service is central to Tesla’s growth strategy as its auto business faces weak sales and competition, while Waymo’s larger expansion underscores the challenge ahead.

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Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Austin — 5dKimi Antonelli’s 84-point lead puts the 2026 Formula One title within reach as early as the U.S. Grand Prix, though he cannot clinch in Singapore and Lewis Hamilton remains mathematically in contention. Mercedes’ reliability failures could still reshape the race, while Martin Brundle questioned Toto Wolff’s neutrality without alleging favoritism; former Ferrari driver René Arnoux predicted Antonelli would win the championship.

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Man Shot by ICE Agent in North Austin, Officials Say — Sep 20, 2026An ICE officer shot a man in north Austin on Sept. 20, 2026; Chief Lisa Davis said he was serious but stable after at least one shot. Council member Mike Siegel said the officer rammed the car and fired at least five times.

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Reader so what is the Problem? you live stupid you die stupid. if someone is here Illegally, they are CRIMINALS

NHL Weighs Houston, Austin Expansion by Year-End — Sep 21, 2026After a six-month vetting period, the NHL says no decisions on expansion to Houston or Austin have been made and no firm deadline exists, though a December vote by the board could clarify the path forward. The Friedkin Group remains evaluating both cities, with a split among owners on where to expand and a $3.5 billion commitment (franchise plus arena) cited as the scale of the move.

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ICE-shot Venezuelan man faces federal assault chargeWorld — Sep 29, 2026Wilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent during an Austin traffic stop, faces a federal charge of assaulting, resisting and impeding an officer; prosecutors allege he struck an agent with his car mirror while fleeing, while his attorney has criticized the government’s handling of his case and medical care. The criminal case has delayed his immigration proceedings, and accounts differ about the encounter; the officer who fired was not wearing a body camera.

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Singham-Funded Activists Stage Protests Ahead of Trump-Xi Talks Amid Scrutiny — Sep 23, 2026A network of activist organizations funded by tech billionaire Neville Roy Singham is staging protests in Austin and New York as President Donald Trump prepares for talks with Chin… — by Andrew Powell

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Rachel Meyers Timing this ahead of the talks seems more about disruption than genuine grassroots concerns.

Twin brothers umpire first MLB doubleheader together — Sep 23, 2026Identical twin umpires Austin and Tyler Jones worked together in the major leagues for the first time, officiating both games of a Baltimore Orioles–Toronto Blue Jays doubleheader. The brothers, who had previously umpired together only in the minors, said sharing the experience was a long-held dream.

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Mystics Set Franchise Wins Record With 27th Victory — Sep 23, 2026Washington Mystics extended their franchise-record to 27 wins and clinched a playoff berth under first-year coach Sydney Johnson, with Shakira Austin delivering 25 points and 13 rebounds in the latest win and Cotie McMahon contributing in double figures. Despite being outrebounded by Connecticut, the Mystics solidified their sixth-place standing and continued their timely run into the postseason.

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