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When Local Police Collaborate with ICE, Children Pay the Price

I know exactly what message the recent deportation of an Austin mom and her 5-year-old sends to kids. They learn that calling 911 is dangerous.

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Introducing the Tribune’s spring fellows

Our fellowships are valuable learning experiences, providing part-time work in the spring and fall semesters and full-time positions over the summer break.

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Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know

The high court, currently made up entirely of Republicans, decides some of the most consequential cases impacting everyday Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s four seats on the 2026 ballot.

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Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. “We almost have to take it on,” a Republican state House member said.

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Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings

Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.

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Austin baker turns her back while setting up wedding cake. Then the mother of the bride grabs a spatula: ‘This is super insulting’

When you’re involved in the wedding business, there’s no doubt you’ll find yourself in the middle of some kind of dispute. It’s a high-stress event, where emotions also tend to run high.

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This newspaper publisher is challenging her fellow Republicans to do better for rural Texas

Suzanne Bellsnyder used to work for Republicans in Austin. Now she’s challenging them to do better for rural Texas, where she lives and operates two newspapers and a growing Substack newsletter.

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Austin’s Willy Baltazar Is a Man of Many Masks

From Veracruz to Texas, he keeps a centuries-old tradition alive.

Texas Observer

As Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Launch Draws Scrutiny, Consider Buying These 2 Robotaxi Stocks Instead

Tesla’s robotaxi hype meets reality checks, boosting interest in GOOGL and AMZN as long-term autonomous growth plays.

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New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs

While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.

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24 Housing Markets Lost Value in 2025 — 2026 Will Be Better

Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida, led 24 major metros with falling home prices in 2025. Zillow predicts only 12 markets will decline in 2026.

GOBankingRates

As Tesla Ditches Safety Monitors in Austin, Should You Buy TSLA Stock for a Robotaxi Future?

Tesla has finally launched driverless robotaxis in Austin, Texas after cautions approach causing delay.

Barchart

Tesla’s Robotaxi Goes Unsupervised: Is the Rally Justified?

The official launch of unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin signals that Tesla is successfully executing its pivot to artificial intelligence.

MarketBeat

Elon Musk Promised Self-Driving Cars For Years. Tesla Finally Started Robotaxi Rides With No Safety Monitors

After years of promises to make truly self-driving Teslas happen, Elon Musk says he's done it.

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The Mary Sue

Austin man brings nearly $10,000 Cartier Love bracelet in for repair. Then they tell him something shocking: ‘Sounds like it’s not worth the price’

A man from New York who currently lives in Austin faced a shocking price tag when he brought a Cartier love bracelet in-store for a routine repair. To replace just two diamonds that fell out of his 10-year-old bracelet, it would cost $6,000.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid

The spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a dozen of the state’s largest media markets.

The Independent UK

This Texas city is the fastest growing in the country for small businesses

East Coast locations dominate top 10, while the West Coast had no cities on the list

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What is the best F1 circuit to visit? Our writers have their say

What are Formula 1's best circuits and races to visit and work at? Our writers have their say.

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Our F1 writers rank their favourite F1 circuits

What are Formula 1's best circuits and races to visit and work at? Our writers have their say.

The Independent UK

Teen Mom star announces Austin mayoral bid — then pulls out hours later after realizing race is 2028 not 2026

Farrah Abraham rose to fame on ‘16 and Pregnant’ and its spinoff series ‘Teen Mom’

International Business Times UK

16 & Pregnant Star Farrah Abraham Announces Austin Mayoral Bid Only To Be Told Live Election Is In 2028

Former 16 & Pregnant star Farrah Abraham declares bid for Austin mayor in 2026, only to discover the next election isn't until 2028; alters campaign direction toward City Council District 5.

Texas Observer

In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated

Hearst's acquisition of struggling newspapers in the state may seem like welcome news. But bigger doesn't always mean better.

Fortune

Oracle struggles to attract workers to Nashville 'world HQ'—even with a 2-million-square-foot office and Larry Ellison’s favorite restaurant

Years after cofounder Larry Ellison declared Nashville its world headquarters, Oracle has added only a handful of workers.

The Independent UK

Waymo cars are still breaking the law in Austin despite company saying software was updated, new video shows

Waymo quickly issued a voluntary software recall for 3,000 of its vehicles due to an issue that caused the autonomous cars to drive past stopped school buses

International Business Times

Penn State and UT Austin Receive Historic Philanthropic Gifts Totaling $150 Million

Penn State Health receives $50 million from Tom Golisano for children's hospital while UT Austin secures $100 million from Tench and Simone Coxe for new medical center, marking historic donations for both universities.

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