Dogtown Ranch owner arrested, charged with animal cruelty
The owner and operator of Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue and Rehab was placed under arrest, the Milam County Sheriff's Office said.
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Austin Parks and Rec 'committed' to lawn remediation after rainy ACL weekend
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Austin ISD staff go door to door in push to bring families back as enrollment shrinks
Austin ISD is ramping up efforts to bring families back to the district as enrollment continues to fall, with state lawmakers also turning their attention to th...
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2026 election: Trump's San Antonio rally may be make or break moment for Texas GOP
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Texas lawmakers consider five-day school week mandate over concerns of academic drop off
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Bus driver hailed hero after fatal Polk County bus crash that killed 2, including high school student
A Polk County school bus driver is being hailed a hero following a head-on crash involving a Polk County school bus, a car and a Jeep. Two people lost their lives, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and dozens were hospitalized after the crash on Monday morn...
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New Longview ISD Esports arena to train students for tech and media careers
Longview ISD has announced the opening of a new e-sports arena designed to give students experience in competitive gaming, digital media and live event production....
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Nature’s Own recalls Hawaiian Bread sold in 5 states
The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it....
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Federal appeals court weighs future of Texas campus speech restrictions
A panel of 5th Circuit judges on Tuesday questioned the scope of a district court’s injunction blocking Texas’ campus speech restrictions, raising concerns that the order does not clearly identify which university policies officials can enforce....
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Cornell rape probe updates: Sally Yates review, protests and no-confidence push
Former Deputy AG Sally Yates will review Cornell’s handling of an alleged fraternity gang rape amid protests, vandalism, calls for a no-confidence vote and newly revealed student sanctions....
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Trump doesn't commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after President Donald Trump said he would start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads with a campaign account, there's no sign he plans to refund the millions of federal dollars already spent on them. Nearly $12 million worth of ads have already ai...
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Texas comptroller moves to eliminate taxes on medical records
A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records.
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How does ACL Festival benefit Austin Parks?
The festival has a longstanding partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation, a nonprofit that helps maintain Austin's parks and fill funding gaps.