Austin, TX news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
In Austin, TX on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Pedestrian killed in North Austin hit-and-run. Also: Some Austin ISD parents are pushing a petition to close Burnet and Webb middle schools; The FBI is probing whether terrorism motivated a mass shooting at an Austin bar. Weather: Pleasant day ahead: 71-78°F, no rain expected, and winds up to 11 mph.
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- A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in North Austin.KVUE ·
- Some Austin ISD parents are pushing a petition to close Burnet and Webb middle schools.KVUE ·
- One person died in a crash involving a pedestrian Wednesday morning near Austin airport.KVUE ·
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- The City of Austin is nearing a deal with UT Austin to take ownership of the historic Muny golf course.Austin American-Statesman ·
- Apple Maps' Detailed City Experience is now launching in Austin, Texas, ahead of the F1 Grand Prix.9to5Mac ·
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- The FBI is probing whether terrorism motivated a mass shooting at an Austin bar.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ·
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- The Austin AI Film Festival is exploring how generative AI is affecting the filmmaking industry.KVUE ·
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