Austin, TX news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Austin, TX on Friday, October 23, 2026: Perry acquitted in 2020 protest shooting; housing funds. Also: Central Texas high school football week 9 scores are in; Ground delays at Austin airport from Thursday have been lifted. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with highs near 83°F and light winds.

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Headlines

A Travis County jury found Daniel Perry not guilty of deadly conduct charges related to a 2020 Austin protest shooting.KEYE · Oct 22, 10:21 PM

News & local government

An Austin audit found city contractors underpaid workers despite living wage rules.KVUE · Oct 22, 4:53 PM
Dozens of Texas agencies say they cannot afford mandated state budget cuts.Community Impact Newspaper · Oct 22, 9:00 PM

Safety & emergencies

Austin police warn of a phone scam claiming child sexual abuse material and trafficking.KVUE · Oct 22, 3:31 PM

Traffic & transport

Ground delays at Austin airport from Thursday have been lifted.KVUE · Oct 22, 2:28 PM

Business & new openings

SolarWinds is leasing half of a major Austin office building for its new headquarters.CoStar · Oct 22, 2:56 PM

Health & care

Four more animals tested positive for rabies in San Marcos; a child was exposed to an infected bat.KEYE · Oct 22, 9:46 PM

Sports

Central Texas high school football week 9 scores are in.Yahoo Sports · Oct 23, 2:56 AM

Community & volunteering

Del Valle ISD Education Foundation won an F1 community award for STEM career pathways.markets.businessinsider.com · Oct 22, 2:48 PM

Notices, lost & found

Austin 311 non-emergency call center will close overnight service starting November 1.KVUE · Oct 22, 12:40 PM

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