Austin police make 8 DWI arrests during Labor Day enforcement initiative
AUSTIN, Texas — Over the Labor Day holiday period, the Austin Police (APD) carried out a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative. From August 14th to Sept 7th
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Bicyclist killed in east Austin crash
Austin police are investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist near Loyola Lane and Decker Lane.
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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesp...
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Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says crypto firms froze more than $2.5 billion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it’s investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance.” The company said cryptocurrency firms had frozen more than $2.5 bil...
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Election 2026: New poll, ads show tight and chaotic races in Texas
The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. It shows the senate race remains close and as the only statewide race with a democrat in the lead....
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Sharp metal devices intentionally placed in Leander parking lot, damaging multiple cars: police
Leander police are looking for information after several cars had punctured tires due to sharp metal devices that were placed in an area intentionally....
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Abbott's Impact app responsible for 20+ million messages to get-out-the-vote, campaign says
A new GOTV tool implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign last year is tapping into the personal networks of Texas voters.
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Woman runs over ex-boyfriend in South Austin, leaves him to die: affidavit
A woman was arrested and charged after police said she ran over her ex-boyfriend in South Austin.
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Shane James trial: Opening arguments begin for man accused of killing 6, injuring 3 others
Opening arguments started the trial for Shane James, Jr., the man accused of murdering six people and wounding three others. His attorneys plan to use the insanity defense, arguing there were "laser masters" in his mind....
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Video shows deer crashing through Texas police officer's windshield
A startling crash was captured on video after a deer unexpectedly jumped in front of a Hondo police officer’s patrol car.
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Salvation Army of Austin marks 25 years of running city shelter for women, children
While this shelter has existed for far longer than 25 years, the Christian nonprofit took over operations in 2001.
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HHS eases restrictions on certain unapproved peptides
Health and Human Services is moving forward with a policy for the use of compound specific unapproved peptides while regulators assess their safety and effectiveness....
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Día de los Muertos celebrations in and around Austin
While many people who celebrate Día de los Muertos put up ofrendas, or altars, in their homes, there are also lots of public celebrations and festivities that mark the special day, too....