# Austin: UT removes Cesar Chavez statue amid sexual abuse allegations | June 05

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-the-local-wire-7763809)
Published: 2026-06-05T11:01:16+00:00
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Austin's University of Texas removed its Cesar Chavez statue amid allegations of sexual abuse, sparking debate over his legacy and accountability. The city also warns of flood risks from incoming storms and addresses rising pedestrian crash deaths, while a luxury watch theft at Circuit of the Americas highlights security concerns.

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