Good Samaritan's call to Round Rock police leads to kidnapping arrest
The Round Rock Police Department is praising the action of a Good Samaritan who called police after a woman asked for help at a gas station.
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Who's spending big on Austin's 2026 ballot propositions?
Austinites have 10 propositions on their ballot this election. Three of those propositions are contentious enough to draw fundraising and campaigns for or against them: Propositions A, B and I....
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Man sentenced 8 years in jail in connection with 2023 deadly shooting
A man pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly shooting in January 2023, according to Llano County court documents.
safety
City of San Marcos extends Axon contract amid data privacy concerns
Last week, the San Marcos City Council approved a $48,860 contract extension with Axon for digital evidence storage for the San Marcos Police Department....
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Williamson County to conduct school crosswalk safety study
Williamson County will conduct a study to evaluate the safety of school crosswalks across the county, according to the county.
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AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals, busiest months and new flights in 2026 and 2027
We're keeping track of all the numbers in what is set to be another busy year at AUS. Follow along with our interactive charts.
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Woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, Arizona sheriff's office says
A woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, an Arizona woman who has been missing for more than two years, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Oct. 27....
business
Mung beans recalled after glass fragments found in product
The new recall covers Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Mung Beans which were shipped at stores in various states including Arizona, Minnesota, and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
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6 citizens sue Trump over White House media ban
Six citizens are taking legal action against the Trump administration, arguing that White House press restrictions could affect how Americans receive information about the government....
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Florida man pleads guilty to shooting horse over money
A Florida man is heading to prison after he shot a horse when he didn't get the money he demanded for work
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance
The legal dispute stems from the band's opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group's 2006 hit "Teenagers."...
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Parents of injured infant get new charges as baby recovers
A couple accused of injuring their infant child have received new charges as the baby continues on her long road to recovery.
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UT Dell Medicine officially launches as UT Austin's academic health system
The University of Texas at Austin officially unveiled UT Dell Medicine on Tuesday, Sept. 27.