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Austin American-Statesman
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Can you identify this lost piece of Austin history?

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (457+ words) Austin American-Statesman The mystery building is long and low What appear to be miniature caf" tables line the edge of a lawn that slopes sharply toward the lakeshore A light-hued, slanted roof reminds one of a lowered sail, or the…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman. com > news > article > rainey-street-austin-transformation-high-rise-22154183. php

Porches to penthouses: Rainey Street reflects Austin's transformation

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1702+ words) Downtown Austin on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Long before Rainey Street became known for luxury towers and nightlife, it was a small residential neighborhood sitting at the edge of Downtown Austin. Former Austin City Manager Toby Futrell says the change over the…...

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statesman. com > news > article > trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-have-agreed-to-his-22249451. php

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (586+ words) I asked and, President Putin agreed. President Zelenskyy agreed -- both readily," Trump said as he departed the White House to attend a dinner at his Virginia golf club. " And we have a little period of time where they're not going…...

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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (612+ words) Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman. com > news > local > article > 100th-honor-flight-takes-austin-celebrate-veterans-21057438. php

100th honor flight takes off from Austin to celebrate veterans

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (88+ words) Veterans were applauded in a procession to their gate before Austin's 100th honor flight departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 100th honor flight takes off from Austin to celebrate veterans Veterans were applauded in a procession to their gate before Austin's 100th honor flight…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman. com > entertainment > dining > article > freeze-week-austin-frozen-cocktail-deals-free-20813625. php

Where to find frozen drink deals, free events in Austin for Freeze Week

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (434+ words) Freeze Week runs through Aug. 17. Find out which of the 14 participating bars are offering special frozen cocktails and free parties to help you beat the Texas heat." As the Austin summer drags on, a collective of East Austin bars is…...

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statesman. com > entertainment > article > purple-martins-round-rock-texas-20780492. php

Move over, bats: Purple martins are Austin area's next big sky show

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1062+ words) Two purple martins, the largest swallows in North America, swirl in the air above the Round Rock Crossing Shopping Center outside of Austin as they prepare to roost together for the night. Adult male birds have iridescent, dark wings that…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman. com > story > money > food > 07/11/2025 > free-slurpee-day-7-eleven-2025 > 84536859007

Free Slurpee Day 2025: How to get a free frozen drink July 11 at 7-Eleven

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (224+ words) Fridays are always cool, but this one, July 11, is especially so because it is Slurpee Day. On what will mark the convenience store chain's 98th birthday "its first store opened in Dallas in 1927" participating7-Eleven, Speedwayor Stripesstores will be giving out a…...

Austin American-Statesman
statesman. com > story > news > local > 07/28/2025 > remains-of-georgetown-world-war-ii-pilot-coming-home-82-years-after-death > 85402624007

Remains of Georgetown World War II pilot coming home 82 years after death

11+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (670+ words) More than 80 years after a World War II pilot from Georgetown was killed in action in Burma in 1943, his remains have beenidentified. First'Lt.'Charles "Woody" Mc Cook, who was interred in a grave with other unknown soldiers at the National…...

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statesman. com > story > opinion > op-ed > ej-montini > 06/25/2025 > kari-lake-voice-america-shut-down-china > 84346204007

Kari Lake is trying to do what the Nazis couldn't: Kill the Voice of America | Opinion

1+ year, 3+ day ago  (496+ words) In service to Donald Trump, Kari Lake is determined to accomplish something that Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, China and North Korea have been unable to do: Kill the Voice of America (VOA). She took a big step forward " or…...