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Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers

Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers

Seven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth.

by Andrea Ball March 12, 2026

After deadly West Sixth shooting, downtown Austin businesses brace for SXSW

After deadly West Sixth shooting, downtown Austin businesses brace for SXSW

by Sam Stark March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

City halts project after historic East Austin building almost completely destroyed

City halts project after historic East Austin building almost completely destroyed

by Sam Stark March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

education

To avoid state takeover, AISD weighs Texas Council for International Studies for failing schools

To avoid state takeover, AISD weighs Texas Council for International Studies for failing schools

by Acacia Coronado March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

government

Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting

by The Texas Tribune March 9, 2026

growth and development

Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar

Three dead, including suspect, and 14 injured after shooting at Austin bar

By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune and Sam Stark, Austin Current March 1, 2026March 3, 2026

COMMUNITY

As Buford’s reopens a week after shooting, supporters say they’re ‘not going to be afraid’

As Buford’s reopens a week after shooting, supporters say they’re ‘not going to be afraid’

By Katy McAfee, KUT News March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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Lawsuit alleges West Sixth Street shooter assaulted woman at Tesla Gigafactory in December

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Under new proposals, Pflugerville ISD could close as many as six schools

Under new proposals, Pflugerville ISD could close as many as six schools

by Acacia Coronado March 6, 2026March 9, 2026

Austin police release new details into the West Sixth shooting

Austin police release new details into the West Sixth shooting

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Court documents reveal domestic violence history of Austin shooting suspect

Court documents reveal domestic violence history of Austin shooting suspect

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Brigid Shea wins Travis County commissioner Precinct 2; Precinct 4 heads to runoff

Brigid Shea wins Travis County commissioner Precinct 2; Precinct 4 heads to runoff

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