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Harley-Davidson Will Now Sell You a $110,000 Motorcycle

It's fitting that Harley-Davidson held a secret screening of its 2025 CVO Road Glide RR—that's Race Replica, for you playing at home—in Austin, Texas. I was ostensibly in town to see what the new Softails were all about. But Circuit of the Americas is just down the street, and at…

RideApart · Mar 4, 2025

Uber launches self-driving rides in Elon Musk’s backyard

Musk, who plans to launch a fleet of self-driving cars this year, has been pipped to the post

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Joe Gibbs Sees Championship Chemistry In Christopher Bell's Wins

Christopher Bell's recent wins impress Joe Gibbs, showcasing versatility and clean racing. Bell aims for success in upcoming NASCAR races with strong team ...

US natalist conference to host race-science promoters and eugenicists

Details emerge about Natal conference in Austin later this month, set to feature figures linked to far-right politics

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2025

NASA Figures Attend Firefly Landing Attempt In Austin

NASA officials gather in Austin to witness a landing attempt in collaboration with Firefly, highlighting agency's commitment to space exploration.

Firefly Hosts Watch Party With Live Music And NASA Vips

Firefly's watch party in Austin featured live music, space-themed entertainment, and SpaceX launch footage.

Aussie aces serve it up to rivals to make WTA semis

Australia's women tennis players are showing their hardcourt prowess, with Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Saville both reaching WTA semi-finals.

AAP · Mar 1, 2025

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Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

In the race to lead the autonomous vehicle space—and maybe even the future of transportation—Google's Waymo has about a 100-mile head start. The self-driving taxi division just hit a new milestone: over 200,000 paid rides per week through its Waymo One service.

InsideEVs · Feb 27, 2025

Smoking-hot Joint causes major boilover in Mexico

Teenager Maya Joint is through to the quarter-finals of the WTA tournament in Merida, Mexico, after ousting fifth-seed and world No.20 Donna Vekic.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025

How the Supreme Court of the United States and federal courts work and affect Texans

Here’s how federal courts help determine the fate of controversial issues, such as immigration laws, in Texas and beyond.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

Kevin Durant Returns To Austin For Homecoming Game

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant returns to Austin, Texas, for a special game against the San Antonio Spurs, marking a homecoming for the former Longhorns player.

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The Texas Tribune · Feb 18, 2025

Dazed and Confused home up for sale in Austin — and it’s less than $1 million

The home was originally purchased in 1965 for around $30,000

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

How a multi-year legal battle by allies of a billionaire megadonor set off this year’s explosive House Speaker race

A pair of lawsuits filed by allies of West Texas megadonor Tim Dunn shut down laws that banned outside spending in the House leadership race, allowing for more political mudslinging and raising questions about ethics rules.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 13, 2025

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2025

Nighttime Driving in Austin: The Critical Role of Visibility and Reaction Time

Driving through Austin's streets at night presents unique challenges that can increase the risk of accidents. Reduced visibility, unexpected road hazards, and fatigue can all contribute to slower reaction times, making it essential for drivers to ...

Fortune · Jan 30, 2025

Elon Musk says Tesla will roll out paid robotaxi service to customers in June in Austin

Tesla is moving quickly to try to play catch-up with its main competition: Alphabet’s Waymo.

InsideEVs · Jan 29, 2025

Tesla Will Launch Robotaxi Service In Austin In June, Musk Says

Tesla's promise of launching fully self-driving cars is a decade old, but so far its vehicles have always required constant driver supervision. But CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday that the automaker's first true "unsupervised" self-driving system will be launched in June, starting in Austin as a paid ride-hailing service.

Reason · Jan 28, 2025

Missing Middle, What Is It Good For?

Allowing duplexes and triplexes in single-family neighborhoods doesn't increase housing supply much. But it does give people more choices.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2025

Texans land homegrown WR talent, Stefon Diggs replacement in PFF Mock Draft

The Houston Texans could bring back a former Cougar following a one-year stay in Austin.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 27, 2025

Multi-agency operation targeted immigrants in several Texas cities

Immigration authorities did not say how many people were detained or what kinds of offenses the people sought Sunday were suspected of doing.

Android Central · Jan 24, 2025

Google to expand retail footprint with Austin, Texas store on the way

Google is starting to tease a “Google Domain Northside” retail location in Austin, Texas, which will mark its seventh U.S. store.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 24, 2025

Gaza ceasefire brings bittersweet relief to Texans with ties to the war-torn region

Israeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war sparked by a 2023 attack with cautious optimism.

Texas Observer · Jan 22, 2025

In Austin, a Rare Prosecution over Worker Death in Trench Collapse

Travis County’s progressive DA has secured indictments for the 2021 death of Juan José Galvan Batalla, remembered as a “cheerful” hard worker and beloved sibling.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 22, 2025

Austin rents have fallen for nearly two years. Here’s why.

A massive apartment building boom in the Austin-Round Rock region has driven rents downward, real estate experts and housing advocates have said.

RideApart · Jan 19, 2025

This Obnoxious Custom Ducati Sidecar Is Looking For Its Forever Home

You could say that the custom motorcycle scene is unique because it’s where engineering meets art. From streamlined cafe racers to outlandish builds, it’s clear that the custom bike world has something for everyone. Some creations go for a clean and sophisticated look. Meanwhile, others throw any semblance of sense…

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