Four Texans indicted in massive $1.5 billion federal tax shelter fraud scheme
Four Texans allegedly charged fees exceeding $100,000 for sham trusts, with one defendant using $2 million in investor funds to buy a Rolls-Royce and yacht.
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Texas candidates rev their engines as early voting starts
Early voting began Monday for the Texas midterm elections as major gubernatorial and senatorial candidates launched statewide tours to energize their respective bases....
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A look at key Hays County races ahead of Election Day
Several key races on the ballot in Hays County, including contests for county judge, district attorney and Kyle mayor.
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2026 Election: Texas governor candidates cast ballots
Monday, Oct. 19, was the first day of voting, and the candidates for Texas governor cast their ballots while taking political shots at each other.
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Voters to decide Paxton's replacement as Texas' top cop
The election pits two state senators against each other: Republican Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Nathan Johnson, the Democratic challenger from Dallas....
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Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday questioned the Trump administration’s claims surrounding its efforts to redevelop a historic Washington golf course, challenging its contention that a recent tree-cutting spree did not indicate work was moving forward on the project, wh...
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Austin proposes banning new vape shops within 1,000 feet of schools
Austin Public Health is recommending restrictions on new tobacco and vape retailers near schools and childcare centers.
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NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts out for the season with blood clots, source says
The Super Bowl 59 MVP was found to have blood clots in his lungs, a source told The AP.
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TSA rolls back program that allowed non-ticketed visitors into terminals
The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.
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Meta apologizes for suspending 'No Kings' Instagram account, blaming bot traffic increase
Facebook's parent company, Meta, on Sunday apologized for suspending the "No Kings" Instagram account, saying the suspension was caused by a high increase in traffic by bots....
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MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
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Early voting begins in Travis County as voter registration nears 1 million
Early voting is underway in Texas, and Travis County is approaching a new milestone: nearly 1 million registered voters."Every year for the last 20 plus years w...
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Mississippi police department settles with DOJ over discrimination, excessive force allegations
The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice....