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Austin voters reject Proposition Q

Austin voters have rejected Proposition Q. More than 117,000 voters submitted their ballots early in Austin, and many believe the big turnout was being fueled by Prop Q.

How did Austin officials and organizations respond to Prop Q's projected failure? See reactions

Austin leaders and organizations were quick to react. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson released a statement addressing the Tuesday defeat of Prop Q, saying he trusts voters and recognizes that affordability is a major concern.

Election Day: See Austin area voting wait times for Travis and Williamson counties

While not all counties track wait times at voting polls, Travis and Williamson counties offer live maps for voters. Here's what to know about your nearest polling location.

The WIRED Guide to Austin for Business Travelers

There’s no denying that an Austin tech scene, which has been simmering for decades, has reached a boiling point in the past few years. As of 2023, tech jobs accounted for 16 percent of all jobs in Austin—almost double the national average,

Infant abduction in Austin triggers AMBER alert, police request information

A 50-day-old Black male infant was reported missing. The suspect is Kayla Washington, a 32-year-old Black woman.

2021 NBA Re-Draft: Does Austin Reaves Crack the Top 5?

Austin Reaves is having the kind of season that forces the Los Angeles Lakers to ask uncomfortable questions. He's also tearing it up enough for us to pose a tough-to-tackle question of our own: Could he crack the top five of a 2021 re-draft?

5 arrested after woman found handcuffed, abused outside South Austin home: police

Earlier: The five people accused of restraining and abusing a woman for several months remain in the Travis County Jail as authorities continue to investigate after finding the woman handcuffed to exercise equipment outside a South Austin home Thursday, police said.
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Local Amber Alert issued for abducted 50-day-old infant boy from Austin

Police say the infant may be with 32-year-old Kayla Washington and urge the public to call 911 with any sightings.
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AMBER Alert issued for almost 2-month-old baby last seen in North Austin

An AMBER Alert has been issued for an almost two-month-old baby last seen Monday night in North Austin. A woman is also named in the alert.

Austin airport lifts ground delay; travelers voice frustrations

Airports were already dealing with staffing shortages before the government shutdown. Now, after more than a month without pay, workers are stretched thin.
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