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AUS on participation in program to assist people living with non-visible disabilities: 'It’s our responsibility to provide services that support every passenger'

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) recently began its participation in a program to help enhance the travel experience for people with non-visible disabilities, per a report from Spectrum News.


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Austin Energy's Sargent on projected date for full power restoration: 'This is frustrating for everyone'

Sunday, Feb. 12 is when power lost during the recent winter storm is expected to be fully restored, according to Austin Energy, Austin-based media outlets reported.







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Funeral remembers Austin firefighter who deployed to Ground Zero: 'Rest in peace, Travis; see you on the top floor'

A veteran Austin firefighter who lost his battle with cancer last month was laid to rest on Tuesday, Austin-based media outlets reported.


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Vasquez: 'Let us give thanks to God for Benedict’s life and witness in serving the Universal Church'

Joe Vasquez of the Diocese of Austin joined his Catholic brethren in mourning the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.



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Authorities find body of missing TAMU student in Austin: 'This is not the outcome that we have all been praying for'

The search for a missing Texas A & M (TAMU) student reached a tragic end on Saturday when he was found dead in the Austin area, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported, citing multiple reports.




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Somber vigil marks second anniversary of Landry disappearance: 'Lord, we just ask that you lead us to Jason'

Family, friends and supporters of a 21-year-old Texas State University student who went missing two years ago as he was going home to Missouri City for the holidays held a vigil in the San Antonio-area community where his vehicle was discovered, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.



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Allies Against Slavery president on human trafficking scores: 'State legislatures have more work to do'

The 2022 Shared Hope International JuST Conference was held from Nov. 1 to 3 in Fort Worth, Texas, where Shared Hope discussed their 2022 assessment of human trafficking.



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ECHO's Mollica: 'Gifts like this one from the Day 1 Families Fund provide much-needed flexible funding'

The founder of the world’s largest online retailer awarded an Austin nonprofit organization a $2.5 million grant to help address homelessness, according to Austin-based media outlets.


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AAA Texas' Grillo: 'Travel for Thanksgiving continues to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels'

The Texas chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that approximately four million Texans will travel by car in advance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.