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The Austin American-Statesman serves as the primary daily newspaper for Austin, which is the capital of Texas. This publication is owned by Gannett Co., Inc.

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Texas softball: Reece Atwood's heroics lift UT to WCWS win vs Texas Tech

1 day ago | statesman.com | Thomas Jones

Texas softball: Reece Atwood's heroics lift UT to WCWS win vs Texas TechThomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionOKLAHOMA CITY – It took some odd bounces, an even weirder at-bat and another sterling effort from Texas softball pitcher Teagan Kavan, but the Longhorns are one win away from their first national championship.
Texas softball vs Texas Tech WCWS finals game score: Live updates, how to watch Wednesday

1 day ago | statesman.com | Thomas Jones

OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas softball and Texas Tech will make history this week in the championship of the Women's College World Series. Neither team has ever won a national championship, and they've taken different paths to the 2025 title series. Texas has been building toward a title run ever since Mike White took over as the head coach and will play in its third championship series in four years.
Texas volleyball schedule: Match at Moody Center highlights complete 2025 slate

1 day ago | statesman.com | Thomas Jones

Texas volleyball schedule: Match at Moody Center highlights complete 2025 slateThomas Jones, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionTexas volleyball announced its complete 2025 schedule Tuesday, which will feature 10 home matches at Gregory Gymnasium as well as a historic contest at Moody Center. The schedule also features a 15-match SEC regular-season slate, the renewed SEC volleyball tournament and 14 total matches against teams that reached last season’s NCAA Tournament.
A man drove into traffic. He was trying to kill his wife, court docs say.

1 day ago | statesman.com | Saleen Martin

A central North Carolina man is facing multiple charges after he drove into oncoming traffic and caused an intentional head-on crash in an attempt to kill his spouse, according to court documents. At least three people were injured in the crash, including his wife, reported television stations WRAL-TV and WNCN. The extent of their injuries was not immediately clear on June 4, but USA TODAY had reached out to officials for more information.
Austin City Manager pulls controversial license plate reader program from council agenda

1 day ago | statesman.com | Ella McCarthy |Alex Driggars

Austin City Manager pulls controversial license plate reader program from council agendaElla McCarthy, Alex Driggars, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionAmid renewed concern over privacy issues, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has pulled an item from Thursday’s City Council agenda to extend the Austin Police Department’s controversial license plate reader program.
Texas passes bill to require Apple, Google app store users to verify age for new downloads

2 days ago | statesman.com | Brandi Addison |Alex Driggars

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week that will require mobile phone app stores to verify the ages of users, despite a phone call from the CEO of one of the world’s largest companies urging the governor to veto the legislation. While the proposal has support from some industry giants, such as social media companies Meta and X, iPhone manufacturer Apple has pushed back against it.
This Texas city was named among 2025's top 20 global cities. Can you guess which?

2 days ago | statesman.com | Alexis Simmerman

Dallas is among the 20 top global cities in 2025, according to a recent analysis. Each year, Oxford Economics releases a ranking of the top 50 cities around the world. The Global Cities Index compares cities across 27 key measures in five categories: economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance. The analysis includes the 1,000 cities with the most residents. For the second consecutive year, New York topped the global list, followed by London and Paris.
Man who escaped from psychiatric hospital in Austin last week arrested in Houston

2 days ago | statesman.com | Claire Osborn

Man who escaped from psychiatric hospital in Austin last week arrested in HoustonClaire Osborn, American-Statesman staff, Austin American-StatesmanAuthorities said they have arrested a man considered armed and dangerous after he escaped from a psychiatric hospital in Austin on Wednesday.
Texas vs Texas Tech: NiJaree Canady, Teagan Kavan could decide WCWS

2 days ago | statesman.com | Thomas Jones

OKLAHOMA CITY – In its simplest form, softball often boils down to the matchup in the circle. Which pitcher can impose its will on the other team’s batters? And which lineup can scrap together just enough offense to give an ace any kind of a cushion?
ABIA wraps expansion of international arrivals area

2 days ago | statesman.com | Alex Driggars

ABIA wraps expansion of international arrivals areaAlex Driggars, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionAustin-Bergstrom International Airport is soon wrapping up a project to expand the airport’s international arrivals area with a goal of creating a more pleasant and speedy customs and baggage experience for travelers arriving from abroad.