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Central Texas top stories for May 21, 2025. Austin police are retooling how they train cadets. Tesla robotaxis will hit the streets of Austin by the end of June. A Kyle resident has tested positive for measles but is no longer contagious. Travis County is launching a new text alert system to let people know about burn bans and red flag days.

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Central Texas top stories for May 20, 2025. Someone who lives in Kyle has tested positive for measles. Leander is preparing for possible water shortages in anticipation of this summer’s drought outlook. The National Weather Service is forecasting hotter than average temperatures June through August in Central Texas.

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Central Texas top stories for May 20, 2025. Central Texas is moving closer to its hottest months of the year. Thousands of students participated in the first year of ACC’s free tuition program. The EPA is looking to support cleanup efforts in Austin. Sales of Energy Star appliances will be tax free this weekend.

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Central Texas top stories for May 19, 2025. It’s been just over a year since APD started an automated license plate reader program to help find people with outstanding arrest warrants. The City of Kyle wants to improve its emergency services for its more vulnerable residents. A new AI data center is planned for a location just south of San Marcos. Texas softball will play this week for a chance to compete in the women’s College World Series.

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Central Texas top stories for May 19, 2025. How the potential cuts to Medicaid spending could affect Texas. A new Artificial Intelligence data center is planned for the San Marcos area. Today is the last day for Travis County residents and park visitors to give feedback on the 2026 Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan. Scottie Scheffler has solidified his position as the world’s top ranked golfer.

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Central Texas top stories for May 16, 2025. Austin and counties to the south are under a Heat Advisory until tonight. Austin-area public education advocates say the current proposal being debated by lawmakers does not do enough to help schools. A case involving the City of Austin and a proposed redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake was heard in court this week. Travis County is shifting to a new way to let people know about burn bans and wildfire danger.

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Central Texas top stories for May 16, 2025. A new report from the Austin Police Department shows four out of 10 Austinites don’t feel safe in the city. The effort to combine the San Marcos public transit system with Texas State’s is facing delays. Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day” today.

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Central Texas top stories for May 15, 2025. The National Weather Service is issuing a Heat Advisory for tomorrow afternoon. You may want to pay less attention to that air temperature and more attention to the heat index. This week’s heat wave can put dogs at risk. Austin is now the fifth most populous city in Texas. Texas baseball will close out the regular season on the road with three games against Oklahoma.

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Central Texas top stories for May 15, 2025. Austin’s Homeless strategy office has $300,000 to give to groups helping families exit or avoid homelessness. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Travis County Commissioners Court last September. The ongoing heat wave in the Austin area can be dangerous for pets. Look out for more cyclists on your morning and afternoon commutes tomorrow as the city of Austin celebrates “Bike to Work Day.”

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Central Texas top stories for May 14, 2025. The Austin area is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 9 o’clock tonight. Austin ISD is considering plans to consolidate campuses to save money. CapMetro’s commuter train station near the Domain is back on track after delays and ballooning costs.

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