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Gymnastic gyms are seeing an increase in enrollment after the Final Five dominated women’s gymnastics.

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Austin police launch DWI enforcement initiative ahead of Labor Day

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APD has extended the No Refusal DWI enforcement initiative starting from Aug. 9 to Sept. 6 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day.

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Lane of Lamar Blvd closed after rain damages pavement

August 17, 2016

One lane has been shut down between 38th and 45th streets after heavy rains washed away some of the pavement.

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Austin police requesting larger budget to hire more officers

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Next year’s budget is calling for 33 new officers; more than half of those positions would be filled by officers who are currently working d…

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Austin Gay Softball World Series cancels some games due to rain

August 17, 2016

The Gay Softball World Series is in Austin for the first time, but has been greeted by heavy rainfall impacting the games.

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August 17, 2016

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Del Valle bus driver honored for rescuing families during flooding

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Reward offered in Lockhart woman’s homicide

August 17, 2016

Emilia Juarez’ body was found in a field a few miles northwest of Lockhart last Thursday morning.

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Austin officer suspended for violating chase policy

August 17, 2016

Officer Benito Sanchez has a “history of pursuit policy violations” according to the disciplinary memo.

Thoroughbred Farms home on Citation Avenue damaged by severe weather in May 2016.  (KXAN Photo/ Kylie McGivern)

Areas in southeast Travis County brace for potential flooding

August 16, 2016

People living in the Thoroughbred Farms neighborhood is being asked to remain vigilant when it comes to the amount of rain coming down.

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Local taxpayers will likely shoulder burden of oncoming storms

August 16, 2016

The state’s disaster fund is running low on funds.

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