Austin shooting leaves 1 dead; suspect detained: APD
A man is dead following a shooting in Austin Thursday morning.
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 11 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 11 of the 2026 season.
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Key federal panel approves Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key federal panel gave final approval Thursday night to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington, clearing a key hurdle on the road to breaking ground. The National Capital Planning Commission approved the 250-foot-high (76-mete...
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Elgin ISD board says it will take no further action at this time after superintendent's DWI arrest
Elgin ISD trustees said they will take no further action at this time after reviewing Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bailey's DWI arrest.
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Texas' defense tasked with containing SEC's leading rusher
No. 7 Texas faces a tough test against Missouri running back Jamal Roberts, the SEC's leading rusher. Steve Sarkisian emphasized discipline and tackling as the keys to containing the Tigers' rushing attack....
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Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey
The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday....
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Trump makes the Oval Office a national monument. But future presidents can still redecorate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will preserve the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument, his first official action after his party was swept aside in midterm elections on Tuesday. But the action does not preven...
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8 arrested in connection with south Georgia deadly mass shooting; 2 wanted
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said that a total of eight people are in custody in connection with the deadly Oct. 4 homecoming block party mass shooting in Vienna....
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Senfronia Thompson rallies support for potential Speakership
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced support from additional Democratic lawmakers Thursday, bringing her public vote count to 20 as she campaigns to become the next Speaker of the Texas House. She will need 76 votes to win the gavel....
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2026 Election: Political remodeling underway at Texas Capitol with promises, potential roadblocks
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduced key members of her transition team Thursday and said she is ready to get to work. It’s a top to bottom political renovation project that also includes two key offices: the attorney general's office and comptroller....
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Shane James trial: Bedroom, journals, and notes shown to jury
On day six of the Shane James trial, it focused on his parents' murders. Jurors heard testimony from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).
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Border officers intercept 1,082 pounds of meth concealed in produce shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.