Influencer Jack Doherty arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police say
Social media influencer Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida.
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Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has paused issuing permits connected to construction or infrastructure “directly supporting data centers,” the agency’s interim executive director told Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter Monday....
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Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC
A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.
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Texas data center boom could erase decades of progress on air quality
Texas’ rapidly growing data center industry could reverse much of the state’s progress on air quality by the end of the decade, according to a new report released Tuesday....
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Hunger strike reported at immigration detention center
At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned....
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Musk endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race
Tech mogul Elon Musk has formally endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race after bankrolling his campaign for several weeks.
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Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns....
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Arch Manning’s Heisman hopes fading as Texas faces more award contenders
Arch Manning’s Heisman Trophy campaign has taken a dramatic turn, with the Texas quarterback falling well behind the front-runners as the Longhorns prepare for a challenging stretch of Southeastern Conference play....
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Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in North Austin indicted on federal assault charge
A Venezuelan man shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in North Austin last month has been indicted on a federal charge of assaulting, resi...
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Barricaded subject arrested after SWAT called to NE Austin
A barricaded subject was taken into custody Tuesday evening after Austin police called in the SWAT team to assist with an incident in Northeast Austin....
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2026 Election: What does this early voting surge mean for results?
The big run to the polls continued Tuesday after early voting kicked off with a rush on Monday, Oct. 19.
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Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2026 election?
KXAN is keeping track of how many Texans have voted in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties
A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate....