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Tesla just expanded its driverless taxi service to cover the entire Austin metro area, more than doubling its reach to include suburbs and the airport. While the service faces growing pains, it marks another step forward in bringing autonomous vehicles to everyday travelers.
Scientists in Austin are developing a one-of-one therapy for baby Everett Blomstrom, who has an ultra-rare genetic disease affecting fewer than 50 people worldwide. The experimental treatment could be ready in two years and represents a breakthrough in personalized medicine for rare conditions.
A last-minute goal in a friendly match may have just earned Austin FC's Jayden Nelson a spot on Canada's 2026 World Cup roster. The young winger is seizing his chance as Canada prepares to co-host soccer's biggest tournament this summer.
Austin's electric vehicle owners currently receive just $25 annually for letting the city manage their home charging, far below the national average of $300. City council just approved a plan to dramatically increase those incentives, making clean energy more rewarding for residents.
A dusty baseball field outside Austin has become an unexpected cultural hub where indie rockers, families, and over 1,000 fans gather for games that feel like childhood again. What started as one man's eccentric experiment is now inspiring a nationwide revival of grassroots sports culture.
A three-woman team at BIT Mesra spent three years teaching AI to detect lunar craters, solving a problem that once required exhausting manual work by geologists. Their ISRO-funded breakthrough could guide future Moon missions and revolutionize how we map space.
University of Texas freshman Anthony Pack Jr. made postseason history by hitting three home runs in a single game, leading the Longhorns to a dominant 19-1 victory over Holy Cross in the NCAA Austin Regional. The team matched their largest-ever postseason margin of victory while setting multiple offensive records.
St. David's South Austin became the first hospital globally to enroll a patient in a groundbreaking lymphoma treatment trial. The new therapy targets cancer cells in ways previous treatments couldn't reach, offering hope to patients who've run out of options.
Scientists at UT Austin mapped the protein networks of a billion-year-old organism that gave rise to all complex life, uncovering hundreds of genes connected to human diseases. The breakthrough has already helped identify genetic causes of three rare disorders.
Divers and volunteers spent a sunny Tuesday morning rescuing Lake Coeur d'Alene from decades of underwater garbage, from vintage tires to a porcelain toilet. Captain Austin Munda organized the cleanup as a "labor of love" for his community and the lake they treasure.
University researchers discovered that Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston don't just experience weather—they actively shape it. After studying over 40,000 storms, scientists found urban areas influence where storms form and how powerful they become. ##
When rising costs pushed customers away, one Texas restaurant chose generosity over profit. Every Tuesday, L'Oca d'Oro lets guests decide what their meal is worth.
An Austin high school senior detained by ICE for weeks reunited with his family Wednesday after classmates, teachers, and community members fought for his release. Luis Fernando Cabrera Chavarria will now graduate with his class on June 2.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a way to generate clean hydrogen from underground rocks while permanently storing carbon dioxide, potentially solving two climate problems at once. The breakthrough could provide affordable clean fuel for industries that can't run on renewable electricity alone.
Gwen Jorgensen, who won Olympic gold in 2016 before leaving triathlon for marathon running, is making her comeback at Austin's Supertri on May 25. The 40-year-old mother of two will compete alongside other Olympic champions in a race that lets everyday athletes compete on the same course as the pros.
Austin Peay student Tahmar Upshaw just broke a 12-year-old Paralympic world record in the 800-meter race, beating the mark by three full seconds. Born with a nerve condition that limits his right arm, he's now setting his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
A great horned owlet thought dead in its nest has found a second chance with Eddison, a surrogate owl who's teaching it wild survival skills. The rescue happened after staff spotted movement in Athena's nest at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Faustino Oro from Argentina just achieved one of chess's rarest honors at 12 years old, joining only six other players who became Grandmasters before turning 13. The Buenos Aires prodigy earned his final qualification in Italy this weekend, cementing his place in chess history.
Faustino Oro from Buenos Aires just earned chess's highest honor at age 12, becoming the second-youngest Grandmaster in history. The young prodigy secured his final qualification by staying unbeaten at a tournament in Italy.
Austin Sisk spent two years recovering from a traumatic brain injury at a Georgia rehab center. Now he's back there as a volunteer, inspiring patients who are walking the same difficult path he once traveled.
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