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Austin's iconic moontowers were erected in the 1890s as part of the city's first street light system. Seventeen of the original 31 still stand today — 165 feet above the ground.

Carl Settles Jr. founded E4 Youth to help teach digital skills to underserved youth. The nonprofit's "What Once Was" project uses augmented and virtual reality to preserve the history of Austin's Black and brown communities.

An El Paso resident was infectious with measles while visiting Austin in late April, the local health authority said.

A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Lee and Williamson counties until 5 p.m. A tornado watch also remains in effect for parts of Central Texas until 4 p.m.

The annual music festival at Zilker Park takes place the weekends of Oct. 3 and 10.

Elizabeth Avellán has been making blockbuster movies in Central Texas for over two decades. She is bringing her production experience to this year's Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.

The Travis County Attorney says the eight businesses Paul owns owe more than $2.3 million in unpaid property taxes and legal fees. A spokesperson for the tax office said Paul owed the most back taxes of any property owner last year.

His office plans to depose the superintendent and others as part of an investigation into whether the district is using teaching materials linked to the "1619 Project," which was banned in Texas public schools 2021.

People across the Austin area could see heavy rains, hail, damaging winds and even isolated tornadoes every day through Thursday.

The city will need thousands of skilled workers over the next several years as these projects get underway.