Minor tried as adult gets 40 years after 2020 murder
A now 21-year-old was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder.
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Sarkisian backs Manning, calls for better execution ahead of Ole Miss
Steve Sarkisian reaffirmed his confidence in Arch Manning while addressing Texas' offensive struggles and emphasizing a 1-0 mentality ahead of Saturday's matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss....
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Austin's Bar Peached to reopen at Nightcap space with Asian tapas in 2027
After losing its original space to a fire earlier this year, Bar Peached is planning a comeback with a new home and concept on West Sixth Street in 2027.The pop...
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Suspect charged in D.C. shooting of National Guard member
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police....
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Donnie Wahlberg says he was aboard private jet that ran off Vegas runway: 'God covered us'
In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas....
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Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts spewing lava 700 feet in the air
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the state’s big island provided a spectacular display over the weekend.
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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 judge hands 30-year sentence to man who coerced adults, minors via TikTok, Snapchat
Markus Hudson Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce victims into committing child sexual abuse acts.
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F1 at COTA: World's Largest Cowboy Hat unveiled before US Grand Prix
Tecovas and Circuit of the Americas have teamed up to make a large-scale version of an iconic Texas symbol.
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America’s safest cities revealed in new 2026 ranking
These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents....
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Lubbock gang leader 'Hot Tub' Ryals gets 135 months after feds find 3 pounds of pure meth
The leader of a local outlaw motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in federal prison for running a high-purity methamphetamine trafficking operation in West Texas, federal prosecutors said....
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Hinojosa sues to review confidential emails between Musk, Abbott
The communications were deemed confidential due to their "embarrassing" and "intimate" nature.
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 8 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 8 rankings.