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Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Austin News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Austin—from local news and business to tech, culture, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Austin News Today is your daily

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1:05

Fatal Crash on US 290: Commuters Urged to Find...

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/20

Tragic Crash on US 290: One Dead, Westbound Lanes Closed; Commuters Face Delays Checkout Solipillow.comThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:39

NORAD Tracks Santa: A Holiday Tradition

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/20

For seventy years, NORAD has tracked Santa, starting as a Cold War initiative and evolving into a beloved holiday tradition. This year, you can track Santa directly from the NORAD website. The tradition began in 1955 when a child called the Continental Air Defense Command, leading to a heartwarming response from Colonel Harry Shoup. Today, the operation involves hundreds of volunteers and virtual translation in over 200 languages. Checkout Solipillow.comThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story

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1:27

Central Texas Enjoys Warm Christmas

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/20

Central Texas braces for a warm Christmas, with a high-pressure system promising sunny skies and temperatures pushing near eighty degrees. A heat dome keeps the region toasty, with records potentially broken at over eighteen stations from Southern California to Texas. Astronomical winter arrives Sunday, but it wont feel wintry, with afternoon highs in the upper sixties and low seventies. Central Texas has a ninety percent chance of above-average temps into late December. Checkout Solipillow.comThe

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1:46

Pain Clinic Settles for $13.6M in False Billing Case

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2025/12/20

Texas Pain Management Doctor Settles for $13.6M in Improper Billing Case: A corporate integrity agreement and settlement of $13.6M for Dr. Mark Malone and Advanced Pain Care, following allegations of improper billing for urine drug tests from 2017 to 2021. Checkout Solipillow.comThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:03

Man Arrested for Late-Night Explosions in Austin

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2025/12/20

Austin police arrest man for late-night explosions, possession of prohibited weaponThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51

Officer Suspended Over Intoxicated Woman Incident

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2025/12/20

Austin Police Officer Joseph Spees, accused of using excessive force during an arrest, has been indefinitely suspended. The incident involved an intoxicated woman who reportedly assaulted two people before Spees arrived. The woman resisted arrest, leading to a fall. The Austin Police Association claims Spees acted within policy, while the city alleges policy violations, including an unreasonable takedown and inaccurate reporting. Spees chose arbitration over a twenty-day suspension, extending the

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1:54

Cancer Now Officially Recognized as Line-of-Duty...

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2025/12/20

Firefighters Families Gain Recognition: Cancer Now Officially Line-of-Duty DeathIn a groundbreaking move, cancer is now officially recognized as a line-of-duty death for firefighters, thanks to the National Defense Authorization Act. This change, signed by President Trump, ensures families of firefighters who die from job-related cancers receive additional benefits. The act also extends educational benefits to survivors, acknowledging their immense sacrifices.Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar led

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1:42

Tesla Cybertruck's Full Self-Driving Saves Owner's Life

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2025/12/20

Tesla Cybertrucks Full Self-Driving System Saves Owners Life, Demonstrates Capabilities in City Traffic: A podcast episode explores a near-miss incident on Highway 54 in New Mexico, where a Tesla Cybertrucks Full Self-Driving system averted a potential head-on collision, saving the owners life. The episode also showcases the systems capabilities in navigating complex city traffic, construction zones, and tight residential streets, as demonstrated by another Cybertruck owner.The Daily News Now! —

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2:09

First Responders' Harrowing Sandy Creek Rescue

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/20

In a harrowing account, two paramedics recount their experiences during the devastating Sandy Creek floods, where they faced Mother Natures fury, navigated treacherous waters in complete darkness, and ultimately rescued twenty-five people amidst the chaos.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:46

Trump's Executive Order: Marijuana Reclassification

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/20

President Trumps executive order reclassifies marijuana, potentially expanding access and research. This move acknowledges marijuanas medical potential, moving it from Schedule One to Schedule Three, which includes medicines like Tylenol with codeine and ketamine. This reclassification is expected to encourage more research into marijuanas benefits, benefiting both businesses and patients in the hemp and marijuana industries.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast

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1:42

Texas Faces $182M Loss in Highway Funding

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2025/12/20

Texas at risk of losing $182M in federal highway funds due to CDL license issues. State revokes privileges from thousands of drivers, following federal regulators findings of systemic failures in the process. Nationwide effort to examine CDL issuance, especially after fatal crashes involving immigrants. Texas DPS working to address corrective actions, pausing CDL issuance and auditing existing ones to regain federal approval and ensure road safety.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story

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1:41

Highway 183 North Project Nears Completion

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/19

The Highway one eighty-three North Project nears completion, introducing new express lanes to streamline travel between Liberty Hill and Austin. The northbound lanes are set to open before January tenth, with southbound lanes following in February. This $612 million project, which began in 2022, aims to significantly reduce commute times and serves as a blueprint for future infrastructure work, including the I-thirty-five expansion.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on

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1:52

License Plate Readers: Balancing Privacy and Public...

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/19

License plate readers played a pivotal role in the Brown University shooting investigation, aiding authorities in swiftly identifying the suspect. However, cities like Austin and Lockhart have removed their programs due to privacy concerns and community pushback, raising questions about the balance between public safety and individual privacy in law enforcement.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:38

Man Sentenced to Life for Child Abuse

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2025/12/19

Garrett Andrew Bailey, a 37-year-old Austin man, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for continuous sexual abuse of a young child. The sentence follows his previous conviction for child sex trafficking in Bexar County. Bailey was found guilty after a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies, which revealed his abuse of a child under 14 at a Round Rock hotel. He was also linked to a separate case in Comal County involving a 10-year-old girl. Prosecutors presented evidence of

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1:40

South Carolina Player Sues Trooper Over On-Field...

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/19

South Carolina football player Oscar Adaway is suing a Texas trooper over a confrontation during a game. The trooper was seen elbowing his way through Adaway and his teammate. Adaways attorney filed a complaint, seeking the troopers identity and accountability. The trooper was removed from game duties, but no misdemeanor assault claim has been confirmed. NBA legend LeBron James also weighed in, calling for the troopers suspension.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on

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1:44

Life Sentence for Child Abuser in Austin

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2025/12/19

Austin man sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a child, following an investigation that began in June 2023. Bailey, 37, received the sentence without parole after being found guilty of abusing a child under the age of fourteen at a Round Rock hotel in May 2023. The abuse reportedly started in 2022, and Bailey was also connected to a separate case in Comal County. He was apprehended in Oregon and convicted based on compelling evidence, including visuals of him abusing a child

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1:32

Life Sentence for Child Abuser Garrett Bailey

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/19

Austin man, Garrett Andrew Bailey, sentenced to life without parole for sexually abusing a child, trafficking children across Central Texas. District Attorney Shawn Dick praises prosecution team and jury for securing this outcome. Baileys sentence runs consecutively with a prior sentence from Bexar County. Evidence includes videos of Baileys abuse and connections to other cases in Comal County and Round Rock.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:17

Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Pflugerville

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2025/12/19

Man from Pflugerville arrested for fatal shooting in Travis County, victim in his thirties, suspect charged with murder, investigation ongoing, community reacts to tragedy.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:46

Epstein Files: Thousands of Pages Released

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/12/19

The Justice Department unveils Epstein files, following new transparency law, revealing thousands of pages of records on the late financiers investigations, including photos, call logs, and grand jury testimony, despite some redactions and previous public availability of certain documents.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05

Austin Apartment Fire: Unattended Cooking Causes Damage

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2025/12/19

Unattended cooking sparks Austin apartment fire, evacuates residents; one injured, no hospitalizationThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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