Austin man arrested after police find more than 500 child sexual abuse files
A 26-year-old Austin man was arrested after investigators linked him to more than 500 files containing child sexual abuse material and the distribution of video
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2 arrested after man shot in the leg in downtown Austin
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Texas employment growth drops below long-term average as 19,000 jobs shed: Dallas Fed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to drop all Medicare Advantage plans for 2027
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Trump administration appeals Big Bend border construction halt to Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow construction along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas' Big Bend region.
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NHTSA: Tesla reports its 1st Cybercab crash in September
In the NHTSA report, Tesla said its Cybercab was damaged after it drove 5 mph into a large pothole filled with water.
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2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
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Police asking for help following multiple East Austin copper thefts
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Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico
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