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- 1Austin man shot by ICE awaits hearing with bullet still lodged in back▼Austin man shot by ICE still in pain, bullet lodged in his back, ahead of San Antonio hearing
An Austin man who was shot by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement says he remains in pain months later, with the bullet still lodged in his back. His case is due for a hearing in San Antonio. The incident has drawn attention from public radio outlets in Houston and San Antonio amid ongoing scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics in Texas.
- 2Austin airport braces for busy October amid ACL Festival▼ACL Music Festival travel: Austin airport expects busy October
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a surge of travelers in October as the ACL Music Festival draws large crowds to the city. Officials anticipate heavy passenger traffic throughout the month, with the festival among the busiest travel periods for the airport.
- 3Austin startups raise over $3.3 billion in September▼Austin startups raise over $3.3B in September as funding rounds soar
Austin startups raised more than $3.3 billion in September, according to a report from the Austin Business Journal, with funding rounds surging over the month. The figure marks a strong stretch for the city's tech ecosystem and highlights renewed investor appetite for early and growth-stage companies in the region.
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Austin City Limits Festival's 2026 edition is drawing attention for its strong emphasis on electronic music, a shift highlighted by Austin Monthly. The reported electronic focus suggests the festival is broadening beyond its usual rock and indie bookings, and music fans are discussing what the lineup signals about where the long-running Austin event is heading.
- 5Austin nonprofit promotes mental health with sound baths and yoga▼Austin nonprofit uses sound baths, yoga to promote mental health during Hispanic Heritage Month
An Austin nonprofit is marking Hispanic Heritage Month by offering sound baths and yoga sessions aimed at supporting mental health in the community. The wellness events are intended to give residents accessible ways to manage stress and emotional wellbeing, tying cultural celebration to mental health awareness.
- 6Legacy Business Month celebrates Austin's foundational local businesses●Legacy Business Month celebrates the local businesses that helped shape Austin
Austin is marking Legacy Business Month, an observance honoring long-standing local businesses that helped shape the city's character and economy. The recognition highlights shops, restaurants and institutions that have operated in Austin for decades as the city undergoes rapid growth and change.