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Church · AustinAs fewer Americans attend church, 2 Austin congregations highlight Religion’s Uncertain Future Senior pastor Reverend Daryl Horton, center, delivers a ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!Read more about As fewer Americans attend church, 2 Austin congregations highlight religion’s uncertain futureSee the Story
As fewer Americans attend church, 2 Austin congregations highlight religion’s uncertain future
Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro is putting a temporary pause on purchases of new electric vehicles for its fleet amid battery technology hiccups at the industry level. The CapMetro Board of Directors discussed the pause during a sustainability update at a June 24 board meeting. The transit authority confirmed it won't be making any new purchases of EV buses while CapMetro continues to build out its own infrastructure to support electric buses and as ba…See the Story
CapMetro is pausing purchases of new electric buses — here's why
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was now investigating a June shooting as a homicide following a preliminary investigation. According to APD, on June 25, officers responded to the call of a shooting in the 12200 block of Kelton Drive where the caller said a family member had been shot. APD said medics arrived and found the victim, later identified as 13-year-old Julian Hernandez, on a bed and attempted life-saving measures. H…See the Story
June shooting involving 13-year-old now being investigated as homicide
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Walmart · AustinRobots are on the rise in Austin. In this latest development, we report on an Austin company that has reportedly secured a massive deal with one of the world's largest retailers. The story explores the history of the young company, as well as several of its other agreements and proof-of-concept projects. At the end of this report, check out a list of venture capital and private equity firms in the metro.See the Story
Report: Austin's Fox Robotics may land $200M Walmart order
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FBI · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) --- The Federal Bureau of Investigation said a 19-year-old in Austin is at the center of an alleged sextortion scheme. According to the FBI's San Antonio Division, Tre Von Harris was recently indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of interstate communication of a threat/extortion. The indictment alleged Harris engaged in a sextortion scheme from as early as November 2022 unt…See the Story
FBI says Austin teen charged in sextortion scheme, allegedly targeted teen boys
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Austin's city manager provided an update on the search for a new chief of police, saying a hiring decision will take "additional time."
Shortlist for new Austin police chief released — here are the finalists City Manager T. C. Broadnax said he was still reviewing feedback, as well as input from stakeholder interview panels and the Austin City Council. Broadnax said for the reasons above, he decided not to reque…See the Story
City provides update on search for new APD chief
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — It's the thick of budget season for the City of Austin, and the Austin Parks and Recreation Board is calling on city leaders to allocate an additional $2.62 million into the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The parks board voted 8-0 in favor of the extra funding request. Both public speakers and board members said it doesn't address the totality of department needs but is a start. Additional …See the Story
Austin parks board recommends $2.6M extra for parks maintenance, homeless response
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