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Pritzker, leading Dems make ‘Day One’ case in Austin

by BILL DWYER November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

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La Shawn Ford reflects on Election Day blue wave

Congressman-elect reacts to nationwide Democratic wins on Nov. 3

by Jessica Mordacq November 4, 2026November 5, 2026

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by AUSTIN WEEKLY NEWS November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

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Ford wins 7th district in landslide

AP called the race at about 8 p.m.

by Jessica Mordacq November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

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Blue Line renovations work their way to Forest Park

CTA awarded contractor for next leg of improvements to track, signal and drainage infrastructure

by Jessica Mordacq November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

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Say his name: Jerome Burke

Foundation honors Jerome Burke’s legacy, supporting young Black men in Austin

by Abisola Dahunsi November 2, 2026November 3, 2026

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Rush Oak Park parent looks for Endeavor Health merger

by BILL DWYER October 20, 2026October 23, 2026

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Potluc to open this month on North Ave. in Austin

by Jessica Mordacq October 19, 2026October 20, 2026

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Brookfield Zoo kicks off first-ever hands-on conservation session at Austin Branch Library

by Abisola Dahunsi October 14, 2026October 15, 2026

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by Hector Cervantes October 26, 2026October 26, 2026

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