# Local news: Austin, Texas

Local headlines for Austin, Texas (United States), found by Google News and grouped when several outlets have the same story. Updated Nov 12, 2026, 5:13 PM.

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- [Austin Fire Department responds to natural gas leak on Rainey Street Thursday afternoon](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxQSzdKOTZIb09BV1Nwa21lM2lUdVoyY3lWRlRiUDBsWEYxazF2OEJZQ1pEYVJFWkpSN04wLXFpekJWdXUxRWZLZkJMOUtjeUxPNUJkUDY5eTc2Q1ZCQkcydVJuTWtuZ1dNeXVRdU1iUWZQZFhaRGJzdlRhQXY4SXJwQnZvMk4waUFJVWRkeGRCXzVpZEs4ak5NdUNScll6RGM5VkJxaTBSVmw5RDVabHRpeGxjRXFhYjhGc3NMUmxIUVZ1YVFXNVNCV2hhZ0V4MFdrMTc5UG1KOUZHdGlFQUNxb1VZaGZPZw?oc=5>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 4:41 PM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Austin Fire: Gas leak controlled on Rainey Street](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-fire-responds-to-gas-line-break-on-rainey-street/>) — KXAN
- [Man arrested, accused of south Austin burglaries from Sept. to Nov.](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/man-arrested-accused-of-south-austin-burglaries-from-sept-to-nov/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 3:09 PM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Man arrested for series of South Austin burglaries spanning several months](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPek05d3o2bEZjNEpPZ0FhWFg3MkNnRzRVNGk0Tl9MMG9zaGFSVE0yTEdueW85RHREVXViMW9qNG02UWNYNVZPeXNfRFpUVnVnUkpLVm5IcGFoNVRGZnlVWFNVRTZqaF9KaUQxcFFCZTIxaTlpdW0xV2w2RG5JdmtTRmFDS01lQldoU3BJMVZrV1dPelVmVVBpUm5ub0tNZzhnaGlHWkFYd3hjTmpxdDlOaW5IWVA0VEh4?oc=5>) — KVUE
- [Austin man pleads guilty to threatening FBI Director Kash Patel, other FBI employees](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxOTjdIZ0sxWVJRQW1nZVVZeEdaVGJsaXhtcFVjUl9Sckl5Rk5tSUJWOXhCOUZTUTJMT1pBVUZQZ216QkhvV3UweUpEVXJRMVpNTEJYN2pua0VWclhBdFpuZGRqaVdXdUZhUEJPUXJCOGdCYWF6SkF4SVZKX2FJVzNteE5lWloxeC03cFFabkhaa1FiOFQ2cngyUEZNdzNFQ0c2Mm91bHY5NFZlbjBSOXJUSDlpWGFuTWM3SVg0RlJuZmlHdDk3WlI3NGh6WnN3WjYt?oc=5>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 2:18 PM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Austin man pleads guilty to threatening FBI director, employees](<https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/austin-man-pleads-guilty-to-threatening-fbi-director-employees/>) — KXAN
- [Dripping Springs resident claims $2.5 million scratch-off prize](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/lottery/dripping-springs-texas-resident-claims-million-dollar-scratch-off-prize/269-fc65951b-7977-4688-af05-51ce86db2235>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 5:06 PM
- [ICE reports record-high immigration arrests and deportations since Trump's return to White House](<https://www.kxan.com/news/political-news/ap-ice-reports-record-high-immigration-arrests-and-deportations-since-trumps-return-to-white-house/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 5:03 PM
- [Austin formalizes Dog's Head tax revenue plan](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxPZm1wMXN3WG53T0FWNmFFRHZTNUdTWS1wckNuRUV4T0FxakRhWWc4dlBuU0p3YVpSVFBaRnJuczJHQVl5LUhxOVV2LUx2ZGVfMFl0T3l6WS1VbC1fQXJOeFQtRWRYMkd0X2xLV0hIVFVObm1wTFByTVhxZzd1NzRNcjhrcTVoSjQydFktY1AtcjJIdTJnOVFQOS1OelV6LVNSanAxM0ZucDF2aTJ4a1BhVmZMWHRFSm8yck1PZl9Bd0hGbDZMb3ZxSm8yRExtY1A4T3Q2NA?oc=5>) — Community Impact Newspaper · Nov 12, 2026, 5:02 PM
- [Democrats could reshape Texas legal landscape after winning seats on top courts](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/democrats-reshape-texas-legal-landscape-after-winning-seats-top-courts/269-8d280772-302f-4b91-9ab4-d07f221bc2e7>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 4:59 PM
- [Hays CISD hopes for relief as lawmakers propose school funding increases](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/hays-cisd-hopes-for-relief-as-lawmakers-propose-school-funding-increases/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 4:57 PM
- [Texas bill could require gun owners to turn over firearms within 24 hours](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-bill-gun-surrender-red-flag/285-fca68c70-5783-4c58-83a6-fb849f7d9148>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 4:39 PM
- [Forecast: Another warm and sunny day Friday, followed by weekend rain chances](<https://www.kvue.com/article/weather/forecast/austin-weather-central-texas-forecast/269-43840919>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 4:22 PM
- [St. David’s hospitals lead Austin-area rankings for bed capacity](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPeGJQd25Hby1EZ1lpRTBHQXgzcVlWLUFmbTQyUkMwd1dQU3N3X0s0MHVqdUJIeU05LUNTMGhSOFdDZEhyaXFPS0lTWjJxbkVRRHdjd0R0aloyQmM0TEx5eG9yREpBY2toR3ltbHEzVzVmS2F4NC1NcDZ4eHkteUt1MU1HZU5lSzdXY09ZNDRR?oc=5>) — The Business Journals · Nov 12, 2026, 4:15 PM
- [10 artists will create monumental works at the Austin Convention Center](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE9rRnRNajJvTUhHSFlJSXBsQW96RmViaTBhdVVLYUFsZFpTTU84WXFSX1V3OXNzUDdKLW9Ydm9NVm54OVdRSndoUzB2Q2MxeUxDeFBOc0lsYUxiRWFNMnozcnVKcVE5dkZyaTB5ckN4UnduWnlfb0xxbA?oc=5>) — CultureMap Austin · Nov 12, 2026, 4:01 PM
- [FIFA report gives Houston's Reliant Stadium favorable marks in 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup bid](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/fifa-report-houston-reliant-stadium-2031-womens-world-cup/285-c885b306-694f-4b1a-892d-63b8a4a59ac7>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
- [Hays CISD, Upward Communities break ground on largest privately-funded teacher housing project in the country](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxQN3NNSkRZOU5rZ0l1OEJ6WXgyYTBIbG40eWdVLVZleS1HX25mcWNKZHRqUzNtWV9fX2ZSSjdIVFdkOHVKUzlzbXZZbTQ1U0JkSFpsZDgtZVBxMmRfajdyRlBLQ2JXNHBCRWdZYTQzb0RZTDBQOVIyZVVIbE5wcEg5cTczYnpSYWFycndOY0NibVZHNG52WXpDck5KMVFpUXFyWWd5bXRZR3VTR1VaYWFNd0ItYlZneW1QQnlsWTN1SWNUUEQzYkQ2UFFwNVZlVzktQ09FMHdwQm0zY1BXTzYxOGMxcGZ4WTZHMWJ2a0N5eTJsbmNjUHkwWUdieF8?oc=5>) — Community Impact Newspaper · Nov 12, 2026, 3:32 PM
- [Texas school districts turn to virtual learning again](<https://www.kxan.com/news/education/texas-school-districts-turn-to-virtual-learning-again/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 3:25 PM
- [Enjoy nature centers around Austin for free this weekend by recycling](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/enjoy-nature-centers-around-austin-for-free-this-weekend-by-recycling/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 12:21 PM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Enjoy nature centers around Austin for free this weekend by recycling](<https://news.google.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?oc=5>) — KXAN Austin
- [Persian kebabs, New York slices and oysters: 7 Austin metro dining updates](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNWGtKTGlJVVlWMzJwRWktU25ObmhSOXhQR3V0bC1qbE5WbzdaUllKY1gteDlRNkp4cDQtbWktWGFTcWF6dVgyUTVhYm9SZEQ4OW0xV1pGbXNQaVhTMjIwX0lfZHRRSGNySWFxX2JramE2TnNYYktzaHE4VGprX0RMWjdUNVRnQllDblZEU2Fiby1yRnE3SHRlY25KZWd4emZFT29qeVl4Z0ttN1laSVgtSTBXZ29QbFhkMWRBOWRxbzc?oc=5>) — Community Impact Newspaper · Nov 12, 2026, 3:18 PM
- [Links mentioned on KVUE News](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/news-links-on-kvue/269-44048917>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 3:05 PM
- [Trump bluntly tells JD Vance to shift focus from Iran to targeting 'corruption and crime' at home](<https://www.kxan.com/news/political-news/ap-trump-bluntly-tells-jd-vance-to-shift-focus-from-iran-to-targeting-corruption-and-crime-at-home/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 3:04 PM
- [Holiday glow-up! Celia San Miguel shares beauty, wellness and seasonal must-haves](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxPcG1yU3laemMxVDViOUE4bVNadTA3eUtuMHBhbzRKc2sxYzVKcEIzNGptZUNrRmxneFlEOGQ0UWd5akZOZmFlVmpTaVA0dUxxS2VPZjJkM1NjTV9KZnFsR0JoaTFEYjdJS21DbDVWYmUyUllaRHJuVHNQcW1NUVBXN24xVWZfZXVCNWtRb2tLSUlxRHRxQzdqV0VPMDZ5MUJmRWVRclVZeXJObnZVWmQtSkhyMmk1R3NnMDZBc25QVXVmZw?oc=5>) — KEYE · Nov 12, 2026, 3:04 PM
- [Walk For FTD in Pflugerville brings awareness to lesser-known form of dementia](<https://www.kxan.com/news/walk-for-ftd-in-pflugerville-brings-awareness-to-lesser-known-form-of-dementia/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 2:55 PM
- [Sunny end to the workweek, wet & cool weekend](<https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/todays-sunshine-replaced-by-rain-this-weekend/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 2:49 PM
- [Partners Real Estate hires 2 new Austin execs](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQZ0ltQmZfVWZBZUZkZXgxMGhfd0gwcTQzbEh1bG5pZ1BfLVNZTUxjVEpneWwyemtfOEVncVVncENNU1VWdXhlbU1za1RkMkhmeWtnOUJqd0V2TXRxVGM1WjVTSlMyZ0o0V3ZFOV9RcWlRMW5XQWd6ajJmOTN2RFp2UVplYnJZeTBtYTAxcU1kX3A2c0JMTE9JN3poWjRkRVYyeXk3RmpvQUo3dw?oc=5>) — The Business Journals · Nov 12, 2026, 2:28 PM
- [Explaining how the courts handle mental health cases](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/explaining-how-the-courts-handle-mental-health-cases/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 2:16 PM
- [Ken Paxton finalizes divorce from State Sen. Angela Paxton days after his U.S. Senate loss, per report](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/ken-paxton-finalizes-divorce-angela-paxton/269-9fb94c94-a634-4192-a948-c0e7ac75e687>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 2:13 PM
- [Australian activewear LSKD to open South Congress store](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPX3ByTGJsQS1jNFFyTU1MUEhqZ0JpT0FELWpYTml1ZFJiLWZuSkdDUk1sYWRZS3BTLVpqRmY4ajl3VUozdFRzbEw1S0k5bWpqS3lzTGsyaTRYNVJzbkZBYlQtMEVYdWJUaS1uOENGdHZjNzB1dE5HUFlLTFhsM1hSdTlZSTFzU0hvLUh0dFR0UUxUMkNIRE9iYjJnNE1ucmJMVEFNR09xZWZYMXlR?oc=5>) — Community Impact Newspaper · Nov 12, 2026, 2:12 PM
- [Execution set for Brownsville man in murder of three small children](<https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/execution-set-for-brownsville-man-in-murder-of-three-small-children/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 2:10 PM
- [Creative Action breaks ground on arts collaborative in the Mueller District](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxPYVpJck11ZVZ2ZkNmN0xrTE5UNlhfZ2ZUTW00WUtHM0tGSFFaTVI1TDF1NVpZc2NjdFRheUZQbnJ6a3M5TTN2by1vQ1ZsdUNhVGJ5TWRfYmtMcV9wOWdxWlExOXl4bzRMVUxVSllicHM1N0VwRlNrMjU1aDNlMmNzOG9QTmdQOXJRaGdoWlA0NVZiR19KcGYzb0dPV0VxSEhrSFFWUHN1NkZBNG15WTl1ZWNaWWdEZFVwZS0wS2UxTi1FRWZR?oc=5>) — Community Impact Newspaper · Nov 12, 2026, 2:02 PM
- [Williamson County sheriff revisits unsolved 1988 attack on older couple outside their home](<https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/unsolved-central-texas/williamson-co-sheriff-revisits-unsolved-1988-attack-on-older-couple-outside-their-home/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
- [Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data](<https://www.kxan.com/weather/austin-2026-weather-data/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 1:59 PM
- [Dripping Springs resident wins $2.5M playing Texas Lottery](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/dripping-springs-resident-wins-2-5m-playing-texas-lottery/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 10:54 AM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Dripping Springs resident wins $2.5M playing Texas Lottery](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxNTE5OS0JsMU9leVBNNEREUzM3Tk1jTW5DV0h2Y0hlS1dSNkcyRHFoNGhiYXJvZEJYYi1kblVmUTNXc0YyTV90Q2xaX1gxY0JpbmpRYkgyM3lzcU94VWsxd2hYWEZuX0QzMzVwVXViUHNzTDJXbFRjclNnQ3YxNjlEMl96aEZ1WmxfUng5NVlZN2ZYOGRO0gGaAUFVX3lxTE45N0Zra3ctWTNvSVRndFYyT3NOS1RXMEJvcGw1ZDB6dmVCMUM5U0dGSXdnOEpOVDdSMEFVOG4wVk5EQUNXZDhpZVdUUzdNRkI4YjMtVnJsc09Ea3JwM1AtOUJ0Mm9rRkYzRFpkVUdjMzQtbklLcmFiclNZSFRCZUVMSFhlY0F2M0VtZjhsU0ZLVXZBVy1tWjl0SlE?oc=5>) — KXAN Austin
- [Austin tattoo artist’s work to appear on USPS stamps](<https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-tattoo-artist-work-appear-usps-stamps/269-d7fa5d44-ae25-4a1f-8f9c-db6cabe01629>) — KVUE · Nov 12, 2026, 10:54 AM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Austin tattoo artist's work featured on USPS stamps](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-tattoo-artists-work-featured-on-usps-stamps/>) — KXAN
- [Base Power plans to build large HQ near ABIA](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOeFNRM2FvQjRHdmttSG95V2xkX1lVOTZjNjRsOG52UlpkTjJFNlZVcEFaVVJqRW81aG1lUHRjQnY5SHhidC1OUkhkeVFNRGtWWXl3dWpFczdoOG41dm5HOWZ0RkJRVVVBQjJ1enU3WlVuSEZqX08xX0VZZXdUTklteE81TlMwMzc1d1VJR1haLWZ2US0zOTh4R2FobDhCenJZeWc?oc=5>) — The Business Journals · Nov 12, 2026, 1:52 PM
- [Austin Film Society Shifts Texas Film Awards to Fall](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOaEUyTHFMZG5jcUFxdklhQ1VFdVB1Ync2TW1INGlwRW4xTld6V01QS3pjSXJka2FDNTZJTTE4YUJGOGtRSEFYNWpOVXM5a1d0dlhQa1RvMEJLR0dYQ1pFYTF3ZXJUVVhOU3FGSU4taHpwdmxHMHBBMnU5bmZYOWZkckhHa2pkWG5UMTl5LWxnWnc2cUd4dWp2aA?oc=5>) — The Austin Chronicle · Nov 12, 2026, 1:47 PM
- [Defendant accused of Comal County GOP HQ arson will use insanity defense](<https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/defendant-accused-of-comal-county-gop-hq-arson-will-use-insanity-defense/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 1:45 PM
- [Chef snags former Michelin-starred restaurant space for new concept](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxObUNZLWVEUktJUlcyNTBMd3NVQUlnOHNDeHQxb3V3clI5UlZFS2tUa094QmNTOUhsVkVCWHlUQXJzQmlmTzN0cEJSQ2lEbDUzV3BxelVUN3F4WTN6VTJzTkZCNVBkVGN1Z2FDeWVFazV4TUZMTk5YUXhBaHdmcDl6NjZOVGNjYlBCN0hGQTZMTGZITVVhQlRoVjVIeEduc28?oc=5>) — The Business Journals · Nov 12, 2026, 1:45 PM
- [Sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier awarded medal by Hegseth](<https://www.kxan.com/news/sentinel-at-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-awarded-medal-by-hegseth/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 1:36 PM
- [Austin chef launches 2026 holiday recipes with year-round farm directory](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPM2Z5RXNaLS1NSFR5ZWxid3pRanU3Vzg2N28xY3ZPNlpDcEtlMXlGZ1dnNjlZSVdGUEVJajc2Tkx6RTR0bm1TLXVwcWUzczJ4SzdjdHRrMjZ6M0lMTk4waHIzMmlNYXZ3d0FrLW9QaWpwaDZ4eUJBNllIazVLSWhmZVpCTDV4S3hLVGEwY3hNcml0dmh2SndVVnJ3?oc=5>) — CultureMap Austin · Nov 12, 2026, 1:08 PM
- [Robinson Family looks to turn former Georgetown quarry into 1,376-acre mixed-use site](<https://www.kxan.com/news/local/georgetown/robinson-family-looks-to-turn-former-georgetown-quarry-into-1376-acre-mixed-use-site/>) — KXAN · Nov 12, 2026, 9:56 AM · 2 outlets
  - Also: [Robinson Family looks to turn former Georgetown quarry into 1,376-acre mixed-use site](<https://news.google.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?oc=5>) — KXAN Austin
- [Austin Symphony Orchestra sets the stage for a season of holiday magic](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPVmxxcVRJbGd2RnhrUFVpR0EzcF9yYnZfYkdqVi1zOVNPdXQ2M0xQaHRRVl85dm9EbTNNSmpST2hheGNsZnFKUi1NdHJGV1RFSlhOZWg5eFJGaEtVQWxDV1ppTWxWUzNZMVA2M1JFQ3QtLXlia1JtQ3F3OENldXpqX21nODhzZm1TaVluVW1ndk82Mm4zNnhuakMyQlB4X201SHEyRjlsaXhpVENaNWlKVmFfcEhyUQ?oc=5>) — KEYE · Nov 12, 2026, 12:29 PM

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