Affidavit: 988 call led to arrest of veteran accused of threat to UT Austin, church
A friend's call to a suicide prevention hotline led to the arrest of a 35-year-old veteran on Oct. 2.
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Paramount closes deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery
Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world....
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One of the best meteor showers of the year is underway
The Orionids are known as one of the best meteor showers of the year and they are underway.
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Texas state sales tax revenue surges 11.5% in September on strong business spending
Sparked by strong business spending, Texas state sales tax revenue reached $4.4 billion in September, marking an 11.5% increase compared with the same month last year, Comptroller Don Huffines announced last week....
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Homicide investigation: Man found dead at North Austin CapMetro bus stop
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead at a North Austin CapMetro bus stop.
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Austin ISD among 4 Texas districts selected for state spending review
Austin ISD is one of four Texas school districts selected for a detailed state review of how they spend taxpayer money, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said Mond...
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Liberty Hill ISD Police investigating after 4th grader brings knives to school
The Liberty Hill Independent School District said its police department is investigating a Tierra Rosa Elementary student who brought knives to school Monday....
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Investigation reveals Texas A&M pepper spray robbery never happened
Texas A&M police confirmed that a Sept. 28 robbery report involving pepper spray at West Campus Garage was fabricated and there is no threat to campus....
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Midland police cruiser involved in rollover crash on Sunday, 4 injured
A Midland Police Department vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon after the truck ran a red light, police said....
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Possible gun incident at Akins Early College High School under investigation
School officials say that a student may have displayed a gun in an incident that happened off the campus of Akins Early College High School.
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Texas comptroller selects 4 school districts for spending review
Four Texas school districts have been selected for a detailed review aimed at determining whether taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.
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Police investigate homicide in north Austin
The scene is in the 1000 block of Norwood Park Blvd., according to the department.