Austin, TX news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
In Austin, TX on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Strongest cold front of fall coming to Central Texas. Also: Early voting for the Texas midterm election begins Oct. 19; Austin Monthly lists seven things to do in Austin this weekend, Oct. 8–11. Weather: Expect a warm day, 78 to 93°F with mostly cloudy skies, no rain and winds up to 13 mph.
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Safety & emergencies
- Police are still searching for a motive after an Austin bar shooting left three dead.6abc Philadelphia
- An Austin resident found six potentially live grenades in boxes bought at an estate sale.KVUE
- A non-viable fetus was found dead in a parking lot at Roy G. Guerrero Park in Austin.KXAN Austin
- The district confirms an LBJ High School freshman died in an ATV accident.KXAN Austin
Events & going out
- Austin Monthly lists seven things to do in Austin this weekend, Oct. 8–11.Austin Monthly Magazine
- Oktoberfest and a pumpkin patch are among six Austin events on Oct. 9–11.Community Impact
- Axios picks six Austin artists to see during weekend two of Austin City Limits.Axios
Business & new openings
- Zipline has launched operations in Austin, Texas.Unmanned airspace
Schools & kids
Health & care
- Austin police and health officials warn of a potent drug tied to a recent rise in overdoses.KVUE
- A Texas health agency proposes eliminating the children's autism program.KWTX
Community & volunteering
- Austin FC fans staged a walkout over the club's response to an 'Abolish ICE' shirt.Austin American-Statesman
Nature & environment
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