Austin|News|
Burn Ban For All Austin Parks, Greenbelts, Preserves Implemented
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has implemented the temporary ban until further notice given current drought conditions.
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Hello. My name is Tony Cantu, and I cover the Austin region for Patch -- including the outlying communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock, I started my career at the San Antonio Light before an expanded internship at the Wall Street Journal inspired me to pursue business writing for many years at such publications as the San Antonio Business Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Hispanic Business and others. I've also written for the Austin Chronicle, San Antonio Current, Hispanic, and other publications. Please don't hesitate to reach me with any story ideas, tips, comments, or, yes, even complaints. My email is antonio.cantu@patch.com. And thank you for reading!
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Austin|News|
George Washington Carver Museum In Austin Turns 40
The cultural hub for the Black community will stage a music-filled virtual event on Saturday to celebrate its milestone anniversary.
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Austin|News|
Austin Public Health Redefines 'Close Contact' Amid Coronavirus
Taking a lead from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health officials clarify the term means to help blunt illness spread.
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Austin|News|
Austin's Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled
The 155-foot moon tower that once illuminated at night in the 19th century will soon be transformed into a lighted Christmas 'tree.'
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Firm To Close Facility, Cut 170 Jobs In Round Rock By December
Transform SR LLC, a buyer of retailers' assets, will close its facility at 1300 Louis Henna Blvd. while cutting positions by Dec. 12.
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Austin|News|
Village School In Austin Sets 'Trunks And Treats' Halloween Event
Families and staff will be able to decorate their cars and drive through the decorated campus to receive candy and other goodies.
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Austin|News|
Ann Howard Seeks Precinct 3 Travis County Commissioner's Seat
Sustainable traffic solutions, clean water, criminal justice reform and combating climate change are among Howard's goals if elected.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
$1M Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Won By Round Rock Resident
The ticket was purchased at Sam's Mini Mart, 5210 Manor Rd., in Austin, and the winner chose to remain anonymous.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Heather Jefts Seeks Place 6 Cedar Park City Council
The former council member seeks a return to the dais in a challenge against controversial incumbent Dorian Chavez.
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Austin|News|
Ex-Blue Bell Creameries Chief Indicted Over Listeria Spread
Justice officials accuse Paul Kruse of orchestrating a cover-up to conceal from customers what the company knew about tainted ice cream.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Telephone Scam Prompts Warning From Leander Police Department
Law enforcement officials said they have received multiple calls from someone claiming to be a police officer or detective demanding money.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
Leander Residents Urged To Shelter Amid Shooting, SWAT Called
Leander received calls of shots fired at Waterfall Avenue, where a suspect barricaded inside a home before being placed in custody.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Fatal Car Wreck Prompts Street Closures In Northeast Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed a person died in a crash at the intersection of Mansfield Mansfield Dam Road and North FM 620.
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Austin|News|
Austin Campus Named 'Best Public High School In Texas'
Liberal Arts & Science Academy also ranked as the 14th best high school in the U.S., and Eanes ISD was deemed best school district in Texas.
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Austin|News|
Trump, Biden Tied In Texas: Quinnipiac University Poll
In the survey, each presidential candidate garners 47 percent among likely voters; In U.S. Senate race, Hegar gains ground against Cornyn.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Austin Bao'd Up Restaurants Offer Sweet Incentive To Go Vote
Complimentary bao nuts will be included with every order from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3 as a sweet reminder for patrons to cast their ballots.
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Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
City Of Cedar Park Offers Halloween On The Hall
Through Oct. 31, families can pose for pictures in front of a City Hall decked out in decorations and bathed in spooky light for Halloween.
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Austin|News|
Austin Law Firm Raises Funds For Service Dogs Inc.
Starting Wednesday through Veterans Day DC Law will match monetary donations to match wounded veterans with trained dogs.
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Austin|News|
Mail-In Balloting Deadline Fast Approaching In Travis County
The last day to request a ballot to vote by mail is Friday, and preparation is urged given that there is just one drop-off location.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
WilCo Deputies Search For Teen Runaway
Hailey Martin, 15, was last seen at her family's home along the 8600 block of Ephraim Road on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office.
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