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One week after a Venezuelan man was shot and wounded by an ICE agent in North Austin, demonstrators returned to the intersection where it happened to call for I...
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Texas' defense stole the show in Knoxville with 10 sacks, including five from Colin Simmons, as the Longhorns improved to 4-0 heading into their bye week....
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A Texas man is accused of stealing millions of taxpayer dollars from a military health care program.
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Walmart CEO John Furner said the retailer will not use digital price labels or its AI shopping assistant to personalize prices based on customers’ personal information, shopping history or willingness to pay....
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Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas cattle industry groups say ICE operations are disrupting the beef supply chain.
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An excessive amount of tropical moisture with a slow-moving Pacific low pressure system will bring several days of rain chances to Texas. Rain chances ramp up Wednesday into Thursday, lasting through the start of next weekend. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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People gathered for another protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday in north Austin, one week after a man was shot and injured by an ICE officer....
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Three people are dead and four more injured after a Sunday morning shooting at a strip club-like location in Detroit.
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U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks....
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(The Hill) -- The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each country imports from the other and launch new talks on artificial intelligence (AI) following President Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The agreements were part of an eig...
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In one video, a woman shows her bill on camera. The grand total was $45,000. "Thankfully my insurance covered the majority," she said. But she still owed $1,982.93....
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The newly restored film will screen Oct. 9 through Oct. 15.
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El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027....
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Winters would look much different if our clocks were to lock.
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NASA has extended the deadline for a project involving a space satellite, the clouds and you.
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Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna have been recalled after two samples tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin, which can cause food poisoning....
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A recent poll conducted by the nonprofit Texas 2036 reveals that one in six voters identifies as unaffiliated with a political party and remains undecided about their voting preferences. However, these individuals demonstrate a strong sense of coherence in their care for various ...
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Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state....
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Weight-loss drugs may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms, but experts say they still can't match the effectiveness of a CPAP machine.
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In August, Huffines announced that 101,600 students received funding under the program.
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Austin City Council District 1 candidate Misael Ramos was released from the Travis County Jail following his arrest by Texas Department of Public Safety trooper...
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Applause and whistles broke out Thursday as the first group of Mexican cattle cleared the Santa Teresa livestock crossing, marking the return of cattle imports through the facility after more than a year of disruptions tied to New World screwworm....
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The rest of the weekend remains warmer than normal, with high temperatures near triple-digits on Sunday. However, a pattern change is on the horizon, increasing rain chances and cooling temperatures around mid-week. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a leave of absence from the team Thursday after his father was killed by a bear earlier this week.
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“If teachers were paid better, women wouldn't have to resort to online content creation. Sex sells," she said.
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A couple is suing an Oregon hospital for $10 million after they were allegedly forced to drive home with the body of their dead infant son.
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The NFL is no stranger to imposing huge fines for excessive celebrations, much to the ire of football players and fans.
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Byron Donalds' campaign removed several mentions of Trump name from its website, including a top banner that encouraged supporters to “chip in to support Trump Endorsed Byron Donalds.”...
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If you used the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) online portal to update your voter registration in the last year, there’s a chance county officials only recently received your request....
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Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons....
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The candidate's campaign claims DPS troopers arrested him while he was walking his dog Saturday morning.
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Supporters, community members, and legal advocates held a press conference Saturday afternoon outside the Travis County Jail following the arrest of Misael Ramo...
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As discussions about police accountability and transparency continue across Austin, city leaders with Austin Police Oversight spent Saturday highlighting the role the office plays in reviewing concerns about policing and engaging with the community....
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A record-slow hurricane season in the Atlantic continues, and it could set more records the deeper into the season we go.
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The Longhorns piled up 10 sacks and survived a late Tennessee rally to beat the No. 14 Volunteers 20-17 in their SEC opener.
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This month, police found Desiree Gauna, 27, dead inside her home. Investigators believe Manuel Salgado Vasquez, whom she lived with, shot her, before going to Bastrop, killing another woman, and taking his own life....
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An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department....
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Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”
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A Williamson County jury has convicted a Cedar Park man on a cocaine possession charge.
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No. 1 Texas hits the road for the first time this season, opening SEC play against No. 14 Tennessee in the Longhorns' first-ever trip to Neyland Stadium....
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A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a man inside an East Austin apartment early Wednesday, two days after police sa...
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Hutto stayed red-hot, Cedar Ridge remained unbeaten and Westlake bounced back with a dominant win as Week 5 of the Texas high school football season continued Friday night....
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New COTALAND thrill ride introduces safety measures not seen in earlier version of ride not affiliated with COTALAND in Florida.
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County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)....
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A fundraiser aimed at supporting a local elderly couple from The Colony has been taken down due to a GoFundMe Terms of Service violation.
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A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting....
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A man was arrested and charged with capital murder following a double homicide in the Wells Branch area this week.
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The No. 1 Texas Longhorns face the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers tomorrow in Knoxville, but the distance isn't stopping Texas fans from getting to the game....
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A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.
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Yuyitop is recalling thousands of Aitjunz 8-drawer dressers sold online because they can tip over if not anchored properly, posing serious injury or death risks....
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Gov. Greg Abbott named Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day to honor the singer’s work on early literacy.
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Texas Education Freedom Accounts have already launched, but some Democrats are discussing repeal while Republicans are calling for expansion. The program's future could depend on who controls the Texas House after the November election....
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Officers confiscated a loaded gun found in a student’s backpack at Stony Point High School on Friday, Sept. 25, according to a letter sent to families from the school’s principal....
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"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond's foster son is facing legal trouble after getting arrested in Alabama.
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Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative....
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The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads....
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Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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Cedar Ridge remained unbeaten with a dominant 43-0 win over Westwood, opening district play with a shutout Friday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library....
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A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging....
