Jay Janner

Staff photographer at The Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas.

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People examine the burned site of Malin, the Pease Park troll sculpture by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo, after an early morning fire Thursday in Austin. The 18-foot-tall sculpture, unveiled in March 2024 as Dambo’s first troll in Texas, was destroyed in the blaze.

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Texas State University graduates celebrated commencement by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing one of the school’s best-known traditions. Hundreds gathered at Sewell Park after ceremonies as graduates in caps and gowns leapt into the water with friends and classmates.

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Fallen trees, damaged cars and cleanup efforts were visible across South Austin neighborhoods after severe overnight storms moved through the area.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito attended a Texas Supreme Court investiture ceremony at the Capitol in Austin on Thursday. Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Kyle Hawkins.

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Cyclists participating in the Project Hero Texas Challenge ride through Austin during a six-day journey from San Antonio to Dallas. The group, which includes injured veterans and first responders, rides 50 to 80 miles a day as part of a recovery and rehabilitation program.

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A freight train derailment in downtown Austin left several rail cars off the tracks early Thursday.

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Michael and Susan Dell announce a $750 million gift to build a new University of Texas medical center and research campus in Austin on Tuesday.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks during a special lecture at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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The wall where a Cesar Chavez mural stood in East Austin is now blank after it was painted over earlier this week. The removal followed a New York Times investigation reporting multiple allegations of sexual assault against Chavez.

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A Zoox robotaxi — a fully driverless vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals — is now being tested on Austin streets. The new bidirectional vehicle is designed to operate without a traditional front or back.

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Festivalgoers react to a Unitree G1 humanoid robot at the SXSW Expo at the Fairmont Hotel during the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals. The expo features global companies and startups showcasing emerging technologies and new ideas.

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Volunteers added 3 crosses to a growing memorial at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden as flowers, candles and ribbons continued to accumulate along West Sixth Street in Austin. Police say 4 people, including the gunman, were killed and 19 others were injured in Sunday’s shooting.

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Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters at a Republican primary election night event in Austin on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after winning his party’s nomination for governor.

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A day after a mass shooting at Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street, Austinites left flowers at a memorial and businesses began repairing damage along the corridor.

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Scenes from West Sixth Street in downtown Austin after a shooting early Sunday left three people dead and 14 injured, according to officials.

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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured Cunningham Elementary School in Austin on Friday as about 30 parents protested outside the campus. The visit focused on the district’s school lunch program and federal nutrition policy.

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A closer look at the US 290 flyover after viral posts raised concerns about a visible bridge gap. TxDOT says the flyover is structurally sound and repairs begin Thursday.

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Tesla’s Cybercab, the company’s first new model since the Cybertruck, is being tested at Gigafactory Texas in Austin as production approaches. The vehicles have also been spotted driving on Austin city streets in recent weeks.

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Four men wrongfully accused in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders were formally exonerated Thursday in Austin. Forrest Welborn, Michael Scott, Robert Springsteen and Maurice Pierce, who is deceased, were declared “actually innocent” based on new DNA and ballistic evidence.

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Clergy bless participants during a drive-thru Ash Wednesday observance at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer and repentance leading up to Easter.