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Texas Michelin Guide Adds Three One-Star RestaurantsLifestyle — 8h2026 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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Austin Police Investigate Two Homicides, Seek SuspectWorld — 2dAustin 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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BBC reports US, Lebanon shelter wanted Syrian generalWorld — 18hBBC 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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Texas Plans Spending Reviews at Four Districts — 3dTexas 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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Food Businesses Plan New U.S. LocationsBusiness — 3dTaco 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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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.

Tesla Plans First Cybercab Display in EuropeTech — 2dTesla 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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Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts VaryWeather — 5dColumbus 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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Collin Sexton on Austin ReavesSports — Sep 19, 2026

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Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender — 6dBeachside 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.

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!

Tesla Nearly Quadruples Texas Cybercab ApprovalsTech — 5dTesla 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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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

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.

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

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Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Austin — 4dKimi 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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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.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

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.

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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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Austin Cybercab DeploymentsWorld — Sep 11, 2026Regional and national headlines center on a high-stakes legal fight over a new New England transmission line and Plymouth, Massachusetts, preparing for higher insurance costs tied to climate risks, while regulators scrutinize Elon Musk's Tesla for driverless taxi deployments amid evolving safety standards.

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Delaware Set for First SEC Game at VanderbiltSports — Sep 9, 2026Delaware, in its first season at the FBS and 1-0 after beating Merrimack, heads to Nashville to face a Vanderbilt squad that is also 1-0 after a win over Austin Peay. Vanderbilt, who used a two-quarterback system in the win and is weighing the best formula under coach Clark Lea, will try to handle a Delaware team eager to test itself against an SEC opponent for the first time in this series.

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