1998 murder convict may have chance to get out of prison
On Wednesday, attorneys will argue their positions on the case of Michael Highfill, who, in 2000, was convicted of capital murder for the 1998 death of Luis Flores in northeast Travis County.
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Texas hangs on to beat Ole Miss 34-27 after blowing 21-point lead
Arch Manning threw a touchdown pass and had his first two rushing scores of the season, including the tiebreaker in the fourth quarter, and No. 19 Texas held on for a wild 34-27 victory over seventh-ranked Mississippi after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half Saturday nigh...
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Texas Senate candidates bring closing pitches to Austin area voters
The race to represent Texas in D.C. swung through Austin over the weekend.
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Texas Senate race tightens as Paxton, Talarico trade jabs in final campaign push
With Election Day less than two weeks away and early voting entering its final days, the battle for Texas’s U.S. Senate seat is coming down to the wire....
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State of Texas: Who's showing up? Early voting data offers clues about November
What do the early voting turnout numbers tell us about this year's election?
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Warm weekend, rain chances this next week
The weekend will be warm with more clouds than sun. Rain chances return this next week, with a slight cool down by mid-week. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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Feds warn of shock, electrocution risk from brand of pressure washers: Here's what to do
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning owners of a brand of pressure washer sold online that using it could subject them to a serious electric shock or electrocution....
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Austin Film Society expands with 3rd theater, a testament to the impact of independent art in Austin
Austin may be one of the few American cities keeping art house repertory cinemas alive, and an expansion at Austin’s only nonprofit art house theater is a testament to that....
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No. 19 Texas holds off second half surge from No. 7 Ole Miss for 34-27 win
No. 19 Texas survived a furious second-half comeback from No. 7 Ole Miss, holding on for a 34-27 win at DKR to snap its two-game losing streak and keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive....
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Admission to US national parks will be free this Tuesday: Here’s why
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
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How to stay safe during your Halloween celebrations
Halloween is just one week out, and Integral Care wants to remind Central Texans to stay safe when celebrating the holiday.
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NSA warns organizations to patch security flaws identified by AI
The NSA warned organizations to patch the security flaws or take their systems offline immediately.
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New rule could impact your next delayed or canceled flight
The next time your flight is canceled or delayed, it may not be as easy to get compensation as a new federal rule takes effect.