Hays County man sentenced to life without parole for aggravated sexual assault of a child
His sentence stems from a June 2024 incident after Rodriguez was reported for sexually assaulting a toddler.
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Austin police identify pedestrian who died after being struck on I-35
Police have identified a woman who died after being struck by a vehicleon I-35 in Austinearly Sunday morning.Gabbrielle Pousset, 25, was hit in the southbound...
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MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
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Police seek second suspect in armed robbery of juvenile near Secret Beach
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of taking part in the armed robbery of a juvenile near Secret Beach in Roy Guerrero P...
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Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn't work
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the urging of President Donald Trump, Republicans in eight states redrew the boundaries of dozens of congressional districts over the past year while angling for an edge that could help them hold onto a slim House majority in a tough midterm election. Ultimat...
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Austin police seek suspect accused of assaulting man during North Lamar robbery
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of assaulting another man and stealing his belongings during a robbery in North Austin...
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Gunman killed by armed guard after deadly shooting at Brandon Citibank: HCSO
An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday, shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria....
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1 dead, 2 injured in Florida helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies responded to a helicopter crash in the Miami area on Wednesday around 11:30 a.m. in Biscayne Bay.
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Texas election results: State House flips Democrat as Republicans hold Senate
Texas has seen a big "Blue Wave" in major statewide offices, including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
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Grandfather, grandson charged in violent crime spree involving kidnapping, carjacking
A Missouri grandfather and his grandson face federal charges after allegedly committing a series of armed robberies and a carjacking.
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Maggie Ellis becomes 1st out LGBTQ+ person elected to a statewide office in Texas
"I want every child growing up in this state to know that no door is closed to them because of who they are, where they come from, or who they love."
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Pedestrian killed in south Austin, police searching for hit and run driver
Austin police is investigating its 76th fatal crash of the year after a vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in south Austin on Nov. 1, the department said....
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When was the last time Democrats held statewide Texas offices?
Texas has been a Republican stronghold for decades, up until now. So when was the last time Democrats held major state seats before securing them again Tuesday?...