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'Reindeer over Rainey' holiday pop-up at Hotel Van Zandt
Hotel Van Zandt in downtown Austin is hosting a holiday pop-up, "Reindeer over Rainey", featuring cabanas, suites, chef-curated dinners, holiday-inspired cocktails, and surprises, running through Dec. 28. Source...
Increasing clouds ahead of blast of cold light rain
Today will be a bit of a fluke with temperatures briefly warming to seasonable levels before another blast of chilly air. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie Source link
Driver rescued from semitrailer hanging over bridge on West Virginia highway
The driver of a semitrailer was rescued from his cab Tuesday after a highway crash left it partially hanging over a bridge in West Virginia. Source link
Burglars ransack Los Angeles barbershop, kidnap beloved cat
Surveillance video captured burglars ramming into a South Los Angeles barbershop and escaping with thousands of dollars worth of tools and equipment, along with the owner's beloved cat. ...
Caged lion that fatally mauled Brazilian man will not be euthanized
A lioness that killed a 19-year-old man at a Brazilian zoo in front of horrified zoo visitors is not expected to be euthanized, according to multiple media reports. ...
Texas removes women and minorities from Historically Underutilized Business program for state contracts
The state Comptroller’s office announced Tuesday it is removing women- and minority-owned businesses from the state program intended to give additional exposure to businesses owned by economically disadvantaged groups....
Taylor Police searching for siblings after parents refuse to turn over custody
The Taylor Police Department said on Tuesday it is assisting the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (TDFPS) in locating two siblings taken by their parents who refused to...
Austin Diaper Bank hosts holiday event to support Central Texas families
Austin Diaper Bank is hosting a three-day "Deck the Diapers" event to support Central Texas families this holiday season. Source link
Man convicted in 2020 Cedar Park hostage, officer shooting incident
A Cedar Park man accused of shooting and injuring three officers while holding his family hostage for more than 16 hours back in 2020 was found guilty Tuesday, according...
Austin Water celebrates replacement of 110-year-old reservoir
Austin Water celebrated the completion of the North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting, as the 110-year-old reservoir was replaced. Source link
Nine companies granted preliminary approval to grow Texas medicinal marijuana program
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced on Monday nine companies will be moving one step closer to obtaining a license to become a dispensing organization in the state's...
Suspect linked to 12 ATM break-ins at popular Austin spots, police say
A 39-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 22 in Leander after detectives linked him to at least 12 burglaries and thefts. Source link