Deadly pedestrian crash in South Austin; driver arrested for DWI: APD
A woman was arrested for DWI following a deadly crash in South Austin.
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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
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Texas business leaders expressed optimism that the state's strong business environment will continue under democratic leadership.
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Austin voters approve $295 million for parks and libraries
Austin voters approved $295 million in bonds for parks and public libraries in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results released by the city.Proposit...
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Brooklyn and Chicago fires: At least 10 dead after separate overnight blazes ravage homes
Separate overnight house fires in New York and Illinois killed 10 people and displaced several others.
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Veterans Day 2026 deals: Where veterans can get free meals and discounts
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1 dead in Lee County fire, sheriff's office says
One person died in a fire on Wednesday morning in Lee County, according to officials.
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Live bat tests positive for rabies in Cedar Park, police say
The Cedar Park Police Department issued a rabies alert on Wednesday after a bat tested positive for the disease.
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Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks
Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat....
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CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins
CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000....
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Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency....
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Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
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Austin ISD trustees meet as state intervention looms over failing school ratings
As Austin ISD buses prepared to pick up students, the district faced a separate countdown tied to possible state intervention and a change in state leadership.T...