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How a shorter SXSW hit downtown Austin's tourism

How a shorter SXSW hit downtown Austin's tourism

Short-term rental and hotel bookings were packed into the first weekend, but then trailed off.

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Residents say self-driving car killed duck in Mueller

Residents say self-driving car killed duck in Mueller

Avride temporarily paused testing on roads near the lake, the company first told Axios.

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Waymo blocks ambulance responding to Austin mass shooting

Waymo blocks ambulance responding to Austin mass shooting

The incident raises questions about whether the cars are equipped to operate near emergency situations.

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Top medical adviser to Gov. Abbott says it's too soon to lift Texas mask mandate

Top medical adviser to Gov. Abbott says it's too soon to lift Texas mask mandate

Dr. Mark McClellan told the American-Statesman there are too many vulnerable people who remain unvaccinated t…

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Early state data point to higher vaccination rates among whites than other groups

Early state data point to higher vaccination rates among whites than other groups

New state data show racial disparities in the state's vaccine rollout.

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Banning bump stocks is one thing, prying them from owners' hands is another

Banning bump stocks is one thing, prying them from owners' hands is another

In the aftermath of the Las Vegas concert massacre, some lawmakers have called for a ban on bump stocks — and…

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Where to find local produce in Austin amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

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By Nicole Cobler Verified, Megan Stringer Verified
| Axios Austin Verified
Tiny Farmers Market in East Austin. The market will return in September. Photo: Nicole Cobler/Axios Some shoppers are turning to farmers markets as a preventive measure amid the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Why it matters: The outbreak is straining Americans' trust in the food safety system, leading to a downturn in sales and a reputation hit for big businesses and farms. But knowing where your produce comes from can reduce your risk of infection, experts say—even if it's not guaranteed.
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Round Rock triumphs in lifeguarding contest

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By Asher Price Verified, Nicole Cobler Verified
| Axios Austin Verified
The Round Rock squad, with their medals. Photo: Courtesy Round Rock Parks and Recreation If you're a nervous swimmer, you can feel especially safe splashing in a Round Rock pool. Driving the news: City of Round Rock lifeguards earned first place at the 2026 Texas Lifeguard Competition earlier this week in College Station. It's the program's fourth consecutive state championship.
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Goats return to the hike-and-bike trail

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By Nicole Cobler Verified
| Axios Austin Verified
Photo: Courtesy of The Trail Conservancy Poison-ivy-eating goats will return to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail this weekend, according to The Trail Conservancy. Why it matters: The goats are an eco-friendly way to clear unwanted brush — including poison ivy — in hard-to-reach areas without the use of machinery or herbicides, officials say.
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