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Stats: How are the Texas Longhorns performing in the 2026 season?
Follow along as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2026 season.
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NC teen pleads guilty after years of breeding and training dogs for dogfighting, DOJ says
A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised....
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Live updates: No. 7 Texas vs. Florida
No. 7 Texas looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season as the Longhorns host Florida.
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Zacharia speaks out after White House press secretary exit: 'It was an honor'
Her departure followed a wave of scrutiny over a shaky debut press conference, which lasted 14 minutes and included only three questions from conservative-leaning outlets, as well as skepticism over her legal background....
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs relocated to new prison after contraband, massages report
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters....
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KFC switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products in US locations
A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition.
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Teen who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student, police say
Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police....
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'No Kings' demonstrations to be held across Texas Saturday
Communities and organizations will gather in cities across the Lone Star State on Saturday for a "day of action" focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection....
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No. 7 Texas vs. Florida: Key storylines to watch
Coming off its first loss of the season, No. 7 Texas looks to regain momentum against Florida. Here are the key storylines ahead of Saturday's matchup....
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Chilly mornings and mild afternoons, warmer next week
Fall weather has moved in for the weekend, bringing chilly mornings and mild afternoons. No rain is in the forecast. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
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Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'
"Ken Paxton, some people don’t love him, but everybody admits he was the best attorney general in the history of Texas, one of the best in the country.”...
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 8 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 8 of the 2026-27 season.
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Austin hemp shops watch Texas lieutenant governor race as state THC rules hit businesses
Hemp shop owners in Austin are watching the lieutenant governor’s race closely as new state rules on THC products reshape the industry and force some small busi...
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Week 8 Texas high school football scores
Westlake, Lake Travis and Dripping Springs rolled to dominant wins Friday night, while Lehman snapped its two-game losing streak. Check out the latest Week 8 high school football scores from across Texas....
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Inside Donald Trump's high-stakes Dalton rally with Collins, Jackson
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
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Industrial redevelopment back in the saddle for Manor's former horse race track
City staff expect the property to see new life, but some locals disagree with where development is heading.
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Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions....
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2026 election: Campaigns prepare to switch to frantic final push ahead of early voting
The midterm campaign is almost over. Early voting starts Monday, with several candidates this weekend launching one last big push for voters.
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Southern Nazarene football player Tyler Ulrich dies after sustaining game injury
Southern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich died at 21 after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game.
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Fox found near Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
Officials urged the San Marcos community to take precautions after the city said a fox found near Texas State University tested positive for rabies.
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20% of voter-approved Austin bond funding from last decade yet to be spent, new dashboard shows
The city of Austin has spent about 70% of total bond funding approved by voters in the last decade, according to a new dashboard released to increase transparency with the public....
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Man fishing when attacked, killed by alligator at Florida park, officials say
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
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Tesla Takes Over Austin: Thousands Roll Into Giga Texas for X Takeover
If it seemed like Teslas and Cybertrucks were taking over Austin, you weren't imagining things.Thousands of Tesla owners rolled into town for the X Takeover, a...
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As early voting nears, Musk dumps millions into Paxton-aligned groups
From the time he declared his run for U.S. Senate to the end of September, Democratic State Rep. James Talarico raised nearly $123 million to his campaign. In the same stretch, Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign has raised nearly $19.5 million. In two weeks, Elon Musk ...
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3M recalls 53k laminators over possible risk of overheating, fire
A brand of electric thermal laminators are being recalled because of a danger that they can overheat and catch fire, creating the potential for burns or fatal injuries....
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West Campus church to serve as new polling location on Election Day
For the first time in five years, West Campus will have a polling location in the heart of the neighborhood just in time for the November midterm elections....
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The Latest: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving post after a rocky start
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after a brief and rough tenure as President Donald Trump’s chief spokeswoman. A person familiar with the matter said Zacharia is transitioning out of the job. The person was granted anonymity to discuss a...
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Lehman bounces back with 34-14 win over Manor
Lehman snapped a two-game losing streak with a 34-14 victory over Manor on Friday night, holding the Mustangs to their lowest scoring output in three games....
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Oregon school shooting: Gunman and some victims identified amid ongoing investigation
Officials shared new details about the Oregon school shooting, including victim identities, the suspect’s access to the school, and the courageous actions that helped end the attack....
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Teacher tackles gunman during Bend, Oregon school shooting
An unnamed teacher threw her phone and tackled the gunman during a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, likely saving lives. Police called her actions "heroic."...
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Mayor says Austin ISD petition to close schools seems to have enough signatures
Will the Austin Independent School District avoid a state takeover? That's the question that remains after a petition to close two failing schools is now getting some pushback....
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Petition to trigger AISD school closures appears to have enough signatures: Austin Mayor Kirk Watson
Mayor Kirk Watson says it appears that enough signatures have been collected to trigger the closure of Webb and Burnet Middle Schools to prevent a state takeover of the district....
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Amber Guyger released on parole after murder conviction
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of murdering a man inside his own apartment, was released from prison today.
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Giddings seeks dismissal of lawsuit over former officer soliciting sexual acts during traffic stop
The city's motion to dismiss the lawsuit says the plaintiff hasn't "pled facts to plausibly show" that a city policy or actions caused her an injury.
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Lake Travis shuts out Stony Point 47-0 ahead of Westlake rivalry
Lake Travis bounced back from a narrow loss to Cedar Ridge with a dominant 47-0 shutout of Stony Point, setting up a Week 9 rivalry showdown against Westlake....
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Bend, Oregon school shooting suspect identified
Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
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Dripping Springs stays unbeaten in district play with 56-14 win over Bowie
Dripping Springs extended its winning streak to five games with a dominant 56-14 victory over Bowie, handing the Bulldogs their first district loss of the season....
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Westlake dominates McNeil 70-6, sets sights on Lake Travis
Westlake extended its winning streak to four games with a 70-6 rout of McNeil, setting up a Week 9 rivalry showdown against Lake Travis.
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Armed parent stops gunman in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting
An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials....
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NOAA releases official US Winter Outlook: What it means for you
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
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One side of the street can sell liquor. The other can't. Bastrop County voters may change that
In Bastrop County, neighboring businesses can face different alcohol rules because of election boundaries drawn decades ago. County officials and business owners said the patchwork system has led to permit denials, confusion and missed business opportunities. Voters will decide N...
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WilCo GOP chair to ask SCOTUS if bathroom photos of transgender people are protected speech
Restrooms are private spaces under state and federal law. Non-consensual recording of others in private spaces is also illegal, as is sharing such images....
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Texas DPS seeks tips in 1995 murder of El Paso woman
The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a temporary increase in the reward for new information leading to an arrest in the 1995 murder of an El Paso woman inside her home....
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2026 election: Williamson County early voting hours, locations
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election kicks off on Monday, Oct. 19.
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2026 election: Central Texas early voting hours, locations
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election kicks off on Monday, Oct. 19.
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2026 election: Hays County early voting hours, locations
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election kicks off on Monday, Oct. 19.
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2026 election: Travis County early voting hours, locations
Early voting for the 2026 midterm election kicks off on Monday, Oct. 19.
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Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says
President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election....
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Women charged after child allegedly suffers burns to feet at Mississippi daycare
Two women were arrested after a child allegedly suffered burns to the feet at a Lafayette County, Mississippi, daycare.
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Study: 4 Texas cities rank among nation's spookiest
It may be "Spooky Season" now, but a few Texas cities are deemed spooky year-round, according to one study.
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Sleeping Tesla driver crashes into highway patrol, seriously injuring 2 officers
The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old Sacramento man, was traveling at freeway speeds when it entered the closed lanes and hit the patrol vehicle.
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'We will come together': City of Bend mourns after deadly shooting at elementary school
A tight-knit community mourns after the mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School claimed the lives of five people, including three children, injuring others on Thursday....
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What's next after Kyle council member resigns citing harassment
The Kyle City Council voted to accept the resignation of one of its members earlier this month after she alleged ongoing “harassment and dehumanization” led her to step down....
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Sam's Club reveals 2026 Thanksgiving meal: Here's what it will cost
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
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Watch: Receptionist admits eating traveler’s DoorDash order
A traveler confronted an apartment building receptionist after discovering she had allegedly eaten his DoorDash order while he slept.
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DPS trooper rescues, adopts dog he found near traffic in Central Texas
A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety rescued and later adopted a dog found in Central Texas.
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Sarkisian, No. 7 Texas look to bounce back against Florida
Steve Sarkisian and No. 7 Texas return to DKR for a three-game homestand, beginning Saturday against a Florida team led by first-year head coach Jon Sumrall....
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Body found near shore of Lady Bird Lake
A body was found near the shore of Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam early Friday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.Austin police were called at 12:...
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Austin Energy wants to help pay for your next e-moto, bike or scooter
Through its updated and expanded e-bike rebate program, Austin Energy customers can receive rebates that range from hundreds, to more than a thousand dollars....
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New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025....