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A rabid raccoon has been found in Bell County, prompting a warning from law enforcement about contact with wild animals.
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The city has opened applications for $23 million in grants supporting local artists, musicians and cultural organizations.The funding, distributed through Austi
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A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning.
Former Travis County tax office employees indicted for alleged fraud scheme
Two former Travis County tax office employees and an outside coordinator were indicted by a grand jury related to their charge of engaging in an organized criminal activity.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas app store age verification law to take effect
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce the App Store Accountability Act, which requires age verification and parental controls for app stores, while legal challenges continue.
Saharan dust plume heading to US; what does this mean? | Tracking the Tropics
A plume of Saharan dust is expected to hit Florida this week, which could affect our weather patterns for its duration.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Applications open for $23 million in grants for Austin area creatives
Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment, or ACME, has launched $23 million in grants funded by the city's Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue. This round of grant funding is one of several from ACME throughout the year, which will end up totaling what the office said is a "historic" $51 million in g...
Texas launches Classroom Commission to shape future of public education in the state
Texas launched a teacher-driven Classroom Commission Tuesday, a new initiative to shape the future of public education in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a press release.
Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
Amazon intends to build massive, long-awaited warehouse in Georgetown
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant on July 6 filed notice with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that it intends to start work next month on a 249,000-square-foot sorting warehouse at 104 Wittera Way. That's within Gateway35, one of two large industrial parks being built in Georget...
14 ducklings rescued from Round Rock storm drain
Animal control officers with the Round Rock Police Department rescued 14 ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain near Rock 'N River Water Park last week.Th
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accused of shooting an...
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge.
Texas health officials warn summer parasite spreads via contaminated produce or water
A summer stomach parasite that can cause severe, prolonged diarrhea is now showing up in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The
Abilene Zoo celebrates birth of third giraffe calf
The Abilene Zoo welcomed its third giraffe calf in just a matter of months after giraffe Malaika gave birth to a healthy female during the early morning hours
Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Family marks 20 years since Roxanne Paltauf's disappearance with Austin billboard
More than two decades ago, Roxanne Paltauf's family gathered at an Austin roller rink to celebrate the teenager's birthday. This week, as the family marks 20 years since her disappearance, they plan to gather and skate together once again.
Controversial red card reversal divides Austin soccer fans as much as original red card
The USA-Belgium World Cup showdown came with plenty of controversy before the opening whistle. A red card that sidelined one of the Americans’ top players was o
Beat the heat: Find an Austin cooling center near you
According to the City of Austin, all Austin Public Libraries and Austin Parks and Recreation facilities act as cooling centers during the summer.
Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll
Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprint of artificial intelligence in society, according to a new biweekly survey about the public’s sentiment on the advancing technology.
'A miracle': Driver pregnant with twins survives pole shooting through windshield, hitting her in stomach
A pregnant driver and her unborn twins survived a metal bar shooting through a van’s front windshield and hitting her in the stomach on a Southern California freeway earlier this month.
More than 440,000 people became millionaires in the US last year
The U.S. is home to 23.6 million millionaires — more than the rest of the top 10 countries combined.
McConnell’s health emergency sparks questions on whether he will return to Senate
Emergency dispatch audio indicating that someone at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) home in Washington, D.C., suffered “cardiac arrest” earlier this month has raised questions about when the former GOP leader will return to the Senate or whether he will return at all.
Pedigree recalls dog food over sharp metal and plastic pieces
The cans may contain sharp pieces of metal and plastic.
The heat continues; rain chances rise this weekend
The summer heat remains through the week. A few rain chances could provide relief, especially this weekend. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
How much attrition will Austin ISD lose to school vouchers?
With the first funds for school vouchers that rolled out last week, how many students can AISD expect to lose?
Austin ramps up heat safety outreach, urges vulnerable residents to use cooling shelters
As temperatures climb in Austin, city officials are pushing to get more people out of the heat and into cooling shelters, with a renewed focus this summer on he
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
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Belgium ends Team USA's World Cup run with 4-1 victory in round of 16
Team USA fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 match, ending America's run in this year's World Cup.
Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay
Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers.
Toyota announces $3.6 Billion San Antonio plant expansion, 2,000 new jobs
Toyota is doubling down on Texas with a massive $3.6 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs and shift production of its beloved Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to San Antonio.
APD labeled a NE Austin plaza a crime hotspot. What can be done to end the violence?
After police labeled a Northeast Austin shopping center a "crime hotspot" last year, violence continues to plague the area. A fatal shooting on Saturday night i
Travis County Cares flood relief fund faces scrutiny as recipients question distribution
Months after the July 2025 floods tore through areas along Sandy and Cow creeks in northwest Travis County, some residents who applied for recovery help say the
Kerrville restaurant owners reflect one year later
The Fourth of July blended the solemn and the celebratory this year in Kerr County, where nearly 120 people lost their lives in last year's deadly floods.
Why Texas football's expectations warrant five Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans
With five All-American selections or none, expectations are high for Texas in 2026. The Longhorns' five selections to the 2026 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams were the most for any program in the country.
Preparations for border wall underway at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
rews have begun preparing the land to build a border wall through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. On Monday, Border Report saw crews working for Spencer Construction cutting grass and brush on the southside of the levee, which is where U.S. Customs and Border Protection has said the 30-foot-...
Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Fourth of July near Horn Island as the U.S. Coast Guard and United Cajun Navy searched.