Milam County animal rescue owner arrested, charged with animal cruelty
The owner of Dogtown Ranch and Sanctuary, outside of Rockdale, has been arrested for animal cruelty and Dogtown Ranch is being closed.
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5.64 million white-tailed deer in Texas could mean good hunting in November
Around 1.97 million white-tail deer live in Texas' Hill Country, which places the region as the most populous in the state.
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Yellowstone officials respond to viral video of 'Spinny' the injured bison
National park officials have issued a statement days after visitors captured pictures and videos of an injured bison.
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Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to become Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2026
Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf and is on track to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season this year.
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Kyle City Council votes to cover Flock cameras
On Monday afternoon, Kyle City Council voted 4-3 to cover the city's Flock license plate-reading cameras, with councilmembers sharing concerns over privacy, data collection and the potential impact on public safety....
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf, forecast to intensify
Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Southwestern Gulf on Wednesday morning.
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WATCH: Alleged drunk driver does donuts on Indiana courthouse lawn
A 68-year-old woman has since been arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and "numerous other charges."
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Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation....
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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution set for December
The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, is set for December, according to the U.S. Army....
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After the penny, Congress looks to tackle the cost of the nickel
After Congress moved to eliminate the penny, some lawmakers say the nickel should be next in efforts to make U.S. coins more cost-efficient to produce....
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Harker Heights man dies after being found shot in a park
The Harker Heights Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was found with a gunshot wound in a park.
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Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton
President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The event is part of a series of trips to battleground states the president is trying to shore up for Republicans....