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As artificial intelligence and data centers drive up demand for electricity, an Austin startup is working on a new way to help computers handle information: with light. (Photo: CBS Austin)

As artificial intelligence and data centers drive up demand for electricity, an Austin startup is working on a new way to help computers handle information: with light. (Photo: CBS Austin)

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Austin startups once again recorded their strongest quarter of private fundraising in history, raking in at least $5.6 billion in venture capital, largely driven by an Elon Musk company.

Cisco will host WebexOne in Austin from 5–8 October 2026, bringing together collaboration, CX and IT leaders. Sessions will cover AI-powered collaboration, Webex Calling, contact centres, workplace technology, security and deployment, with customer speakers from AMD, Airlines, RBC and more

Explore Central Austin on the Impact Mapstories, offers and moreBen Thompson 2 min read Published September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT

AUSTIN -A Leander woman was sentenced Thursday to 33 months in prison for embezzling more than $1 million from an Austin private school serving children with special needs and learning disabilities.

Update as of 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 28:Austin Country Flea Market will reopen its doors after a fire caused devastation across several booths on Sunday, August 23. 

The University of Texas at Austin is putting engineering and business on the same five-year track.