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How Austin Homeowners Can Spot Roof Hail Damage Without Climbing onto the Roof

Severe thunderstorms are a normal part of life in Central Texas, but the roof damage they leave behind is not always obvious. Large hail can crack shingles, damage metal components, and break tile, while smaller hail may leave subtler signs that are difficult to recognize from the ground.

inkl · Aug 4

Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

From Le Mans to Qatar, here is a look all the circuits that have hosted a round of the WEC

Motorsport · Aug 3

For Texas DACA recipients, a fearful present and an uncertain future as protected status expires

Many of the roughly 80,000 Texas residents in the program are facing renewal delays that can leave them undocumented, unable to legally work and exposed to possible deportation.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 31

Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 28

Waymo's Robotaxis Have A Parking Problem—And It's Costing Thousands

Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in Austin has hundreds of self-driving cabs that seem to have a problem parking legally.

InsideEVs · Jul 27

Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law

For decades, terrorism researchers have generally distinguished terrorism from other forms of violence by one defining feature: the intention to intimidate a wider audience beyond immediate victims.

The Conversation · Jul 27

Austin FC academy players under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

"I Wanted This House to Be Provocative" — Texan Art, 1970s Influences, and Psychedelic Pattern Combine in This Vibey Austin Home

Always ready for a party or chill-out session, this home belonging to a music industry figure is cool through and through

Livingetc · Jul 24

Austin woman discusses Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ on first date. Then her date mentions Helen of Troy: ‘my stomach dropped’

She says she walked out on the spot.

We Got This Covered · Jul 21

Billionaire Reid Hoffman gives $10 million to super PAC backing Talarico’s Senate bid in Texas

The LinkedIn co-founder’s donation was nearly 80% of the pro-Talarico super PAC’s second-quarter haul. It comes as the Austin Democrat wages a campaign focused on keeping big money out of politics.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16