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Austin Wildlife Rescue is seeing baby animals arrive earlier and in larger numbers than ever before this spring. The organization is calling for volunteers and donations to help save hundreds of tiny lives.
Tiny squirrels, opossums, and even baby armadillos are arriving weeks earlier than usual at Austin Wildlife Rescue, likely thanks to a warmer winter that kicked off breeding season early. The center is already flooded with hundreds of baby animals needing care before their planned release back into the wild.
A 23-year-old rookie professional bowler nearly threw a perfect game to win his first career title, capping off a historic season for newcomers. Austin Grammar's near-flawless performance in New York marks the third rookie championship win of 2026, a first in PBA Tour history.
Austin Grammar, just three years out of high school, claimed his first Professional Bowlers Association title with a near-perfect performance on national TV. The Ohio native nearly bowled a perfect 299 game to defeat a six-time champion in Rochester, New York.
Austin's professional volleyball team punched their ticket to the championship finals with a dramatic 15-8 victory in a winner-take-all "Golden Set" against Atlanta. The defending champions will face either Houston or Salt Lake City in Long Beach for the LOVB title.
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A 3,000-foot escalator system now whisks pedestrians up the equivalent of an 80-story building in just 21 minutes in mountainous Wushan County. The "Goddess" escalator is transforming daily life in a region where extreme elevation once made simple commutes exhausting.
Susie Chan went from her first exhausting park run to becoming Britain's top female ultra-endurance runner. Her journey through debt, cancer, and personal crisis proves it's never too late to discover your strength.
An Austin-based company just secured nearly $2 billion to rebuild America's shipbuilding capacity using autonomous vessels and modern manufacturing. Saronic Technologies is creating jobs, opening new facilities, and delivering ships faster than the industry has seen in decades.
Seventy-five future pharmacists gathered with loved ones to celebrate academic excellence at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy's annual recognition ceremony. The March event honored students who balanced rigorous coursework with a commitment to serving their future patients and communities.
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A Boston terrier named Neville is fighting for his life after two rattlesnake bites left him critically injured. Austin Pets Alive! stepped in when his family couldn't afford treatment, and the pup is slowly recovering with round-the-clock care.
Australian netball star Kiera Austin has co-designed period-proof athletic shorts to tackle the alarming rate of teenage girls quitting sports. The innovation absorbs the equivalent of four pads and is already being worn in professional matches.
Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi just made motorcycle racing history by winning his fifth consecutive MotoGP race at the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin. The 27-year-old Aprilia rider also shattered a nine-year record for consecutive laps led while reclaiming the season points lead.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Two rodeo cowboys just broke the "impossible" barrier with the first sub-three-second team roping run in history. Their lightning-fast 2.9 seconds at Rodeo Austin obliterated a record that stood for 16 years.
Self-driving car company Zoox is bringing its custom-built robotaxis to Austin and Miami for the first time, while expanding service across Las Vegas and San Francisco. The rides offer a unique social experience with seats facing each other, creating a rolling living room on wheels.
Self-driving robotaxis with no steering wheel are rolling into two new cities this year. Amazon's Zoox is quadrupling its service area while making rides smoother and smarter.
Self-driving robotaxis without steering wheels are expanding to four new U.S. cities, bringing truly driverless rides to millions more Americans. The Amazon-backed company just hit nearly two million autonomous miles and is doubling down on growth.
Austin just became one of two Texas cities offering microloans up to $15,000 with zero interest, no fees, and no credit check required. The new Kiva Hub opens doors for local entrepreneurs who've been locked out of traditional funding. ##
Researchers from UT Austin helped identify a new dinosaur species in Korea for the first time in 15 years. The possibly fuzzy baby dinosaur, small enough to fit on a desk, lived 100 million years ago.
More than 600 experts from academia, industry, and government gathered at UT Austin to tackle the biggest questions facing artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning. Their mission: ensure these powerful technologies transform lives responsibly.
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