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Austin ISD to name new elementary schools Norman-Sims Elementary, Bear Creek Elementary

The school board considered naming one of the schools after Austin bombing victim Draylen Mason.

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'I still want to know why' | One year later, how the Austin bomber was stopped

Police have shared the fullest account so far about an investigation that was equal parts old-fashioned police work and high-tech surveillance.
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Officials release 9-1-1 calls from Austin bombing blasts

Officials released the 9-1-1 calls in response to a request by KVUE and the Austin American-Statesman.
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After learning the Austin bomber's identity, investigators faced the difficult decision of when to act

They knew waiting to raid his Pflugerville home would be safer. But, they also worried that if they did not immediately arrest him on the night of March 20, 2018, he could possibly plant another bomb overnight.

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Highs around 100 Sunday afternoon, small rain chances for the next few days

Small rain chances return to the forecast Sunday through Tuesday.
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Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: Travis County reports 2 more deaths from COVID-19, 122 new cases

Here are the latest COVID-19 updates, closures and postponements in Central Texas for Saturday, July 4.

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Thompson's history of helping others leads to teaching, coaching job at LBJ

When PJ Thompson was let go of his job in advertising and sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn't reinvent himself. He doubled down on who he's always been.
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Buzz in the air: Through chants and songs, Los Verdes creating buzz for Austin FC

Austin FC is still a year away from taking the field, but gameday preparations are already underway for one supporters group.