Katy McAfee | KUT

These three Austin bird enthusiasts are taking on the "biggest, longest and wildest" bird competition for the 12th time. After coming second place for years, they're hoping to win it all.

Public health authorities said Thursday that an unvaccinated man was exposed to the virus while traveling internationally.

Residents have long complained of bad tastes, ruined appliances and high water bills. Some have spent thousands on water treatment systems for their homes.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said no injuries or casualties were reported, and the fire did not cause any structural loss at the park.

Public entities are required to "take every reasonable step" to ensure people are using the bathroom designated for the sex they were assigned at birth. But what counts as "reasonable" across publicly owned buildings in Austin is still largely unclear.

Travis County Judge Andy Brown said the goal is a route on publicly-owned land, making a rail line between the two cities possible before I-35 construction is complete.

The new law, called the "Campus Protection Act," requires student groups to get the university's permission before inviting guest speakers to campus, among other restrictions. Students have raised concerns that these changes limit their free speech.

Solomun Weldekeal-Araya, 37, faces several felony charges, including five counts of manslaughter.

His announcement comes after fellow Democrat Lloyd Doggett said he would not run for reelection if the redrawn map is upheld, avoiding a showdown over the new District 37 seat.

Hundreds of family photos are being restored by the Austin Disaster Relief Network. But for many people affected by the floods, the majority of their personal possessions are still missing.