North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Austin Roadway Among Nation's Worst Traffic Bottlenecks: Study
Texas is home to 12 of the nation's 100 worst bottlenecks for truckers, the study found.
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Payton Potter, Patch Staff
- Dallas, TX
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Austin, TX|News|
Austin Students Going For Gold In National Japan Bowl
This year's competition will be held virtually on Thursday and Friday.
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Austin, TX|News|
National Volunteer Week: How To Get Involved Around Austin
National Volunteer Week is April 18 to 24.
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Austin, TX|News|
Travis County: Vaccines Available Here For Week Of April 5
Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how, when and where you can get vaccinated in Travis this week.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Williamson County: Vaccines Available Here For Week Of April 5
Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how, when and where you can get vaccinated in Williamson this week.
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Round Rock, TX|News|
2 Badly Injured In Monday Morning Round Rock Shooting
Both the victim and shooter both had life-threatening injuries after the incident, police said.
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Austin, TX|News|
Dunkin' Donuts Foundation Donates $10K To Austin Food Bank
The $10,000 donation was made to the Central Texas Food Bank.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Schools Given Nearly $64M In Extra Stimulus Funds
Schools can use the funds to address several expenses including learning loss, job security for staff members, summer programs and more.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Council Candidate Raises $12K For Local Food Banks
Joe Clement auctioned off 12 footballs autographed by former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.
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Joliet, IL|News|
$16K Raised For Family Of Joliet Teen Killed In Sunday Crash
Juan Pablo Salazar's family remembers him as a "a happy person, always smiling."
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Joliet, IL|News|
CEO Of Joliet YMCA To Retire After 40 Years: Report
Jim Watts said he aims to retire in September.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Woman, 56, Shot To Death In Joliet: Coroner
The woman was pronounced dead around 2:20 p.m., the Will County coroner said.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Channahon
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Channahon on Easter.
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Shorewood, IL|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Shorewood
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Shorewood on Easter.
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Joliet, IL|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Joliet
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Joliet on Easter.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Woman Jailed After Punching Baby During Brawl: Police
A Minnesota woman was arrested after she accidentally punched and injured a 3-year-old child during a fight with another woman, police say.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Felon Drops Gun While Running From Officers: Joliet Police
One suspect faces firearm and drug possession charges.
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Joliet, IL|News|
'Drop It And Drive': Joliet Police Take On Texting And Driving
Distracted driving killed over 26,000 people between 2012 and 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Shorewood, IL|News|
Live Easter Bunnies A Terrible Idea: Alternatives In Shorewood
Rabbits are the third most abandoned pet at animal shelters. But there are plenty of pets in Shorewood waiting for adoption.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Live Easter Bunnies A Terrible Idea: Alternatives In Channahon
Rabbits are the third most abandoned pet at animal shelters. But there are plenty of pets in Channahon and Minooka waiting for adoption.
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