Austin, TX news on Thursday, October 29, 2026
In Austin, TX on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Coffee shop stabbing, voting surge, rain today. Also: A man in costume stabbed two people at a SE Austin coffee shop Wednesday; he was charged Thursday; Travis County set a record for in-person early voting ahead of the midterm election. Weather: Expect scattered showers today, mostly cloudy with highs around 67°F.
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Headlines
- A man in costume stabbed two people at a SE Austin coffee shop Wednesday; he was charged Thursday.KEYE ·
News & local government
- Travis County set a record for in-person early voting ahead of the midterm election.KVUE ·
- Three people, including two contractors, died in a crash on SH 71 near the Travis-Bastrop county line.KEYE ·
- Austin ISD is considering selling or leasing three closed school properties.KVUE ·
- Travis County Expo Center is being considered as a potential site for NHL expansion.The Business Journals ·
- APD is pushing for legislative solutions after Formula 1 police escorts caused high-speed pursuits through Austin.KUT ·
Safety & emergencies
Traffic & transport
- An overturned 18-wheeler caused traffic delays near Austin airport Thursday.KVUE ·
- Austin police announced Halloween road closures in the 6th Street area; plan ahead.KVUE ·
Events & going out
- Noah Kahan announces The Last of the Bugs World Tour at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on May 15, 2027.University of Texas Athletics ·
Business & new openings
- Canyon Ranch wellness resort opened a new location in Austin.Cowboys and Indians Magazine ·
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