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schools
Charlie Kirk's family has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, the state of Utah, and key individuals involved in campus leadership and security decisions. The family alleges that their failures led to the wrongful death of the founder of Turning Point USA....
business
Higher prices and a hunt for unique finds are sending more Americans to thrift stores and secondhand marketplaces.
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So Delicious is recalling a flavor of frozen pints after customers complained of hard stones and foreign objects in the dessert.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obamas' pet dog Sunny has died, former President Barack Obama said Wednesday. Sunny, a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog the Obamas got in 2013 while living in the White House, died Tuesday. “We got Sunny at the start of our second term in the White House, an...
government
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the ven...
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Although the forecast is slow to catch up to the calendar, we officially enter astronomical fall on Tuesday, September 22nd 2016 at 7:05 p.m.
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A coalition of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration to block a rule that makes it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards or even enter the country if they rely on public benefits....
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"... you need to take a good look at what it's giving you with a big grain of salt."
parks
The Trump administration has reportedly blocked more than 130 planned projects at national parks across the country, putting more than $25 million worth of funding on hold. The Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service (NPS), “disapproved” of agreements last m...
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A compounding pharmacy that distributes customized pharmaceuticals nationwide has issued a recall for three products which may have contained elevated levels of toxins....
News
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said....
safety
Five adults were treated for suspected drug overdoses early Wednesday outside a bar in downtown Austin, with one patient found in respiratory arrest, authoritie...
safety
Del Valle ISD police officer indicted on 6 counts of tampering with government recordsTRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A Del Valle ISD police officer has been indicted on...
safety
The scene is about a block or so away from the scene of a deadly Metro bus crash that happened earlier in the evening.
safety
Austin Water tested new sirens at Longhorn Dam today, the latest addition to the city's emergency preparedness program.
government
Travis County commissioners unanimously approved Central Health’s more than $1 billion budget Tuesday, including $54 million in new mental health and crisis-car...
safety
Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.
government
Hays County was looking at a 10-year contract with a law enforcement technology company, but that changed on Tuesday.
government
News of the vote comes the same day a federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue....
News
Imagine working 32 hours a week and still getting paid the same as you would for 40 hours. Is that possible in the United States?
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Political commentator Bill O'Reilly on Monday predicted that Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton (R) will win his race against Democrat James Talarico, saying that the latter "is just too much" for Texas....
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Billie Ellish’s brother Finneas was set to join Sheeran later this year during the tour’s South American shows.
safety
A Manor man was arrested following a deadly crash investigation in Kyle.
News
“The climber told rescuers that he had attempted to glissade down the mountain, lost control, and slid approximately 500 feet,” the U.S. Forest Service said....
parks
Austin City Limits festival preparations begin this month, bringing weeks of parking lot closures, road restrictions and traffic delays near Zilker Park....
News
Two weeks into the college football season, the Heisman Trophy race is already changing after an impressive weekend.
News
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks....
government
Seven people in North Texas have been taken into federal custody and accused of voting illegally during recent general elections in Tarrant County and Dallas County....
government
The Hays County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to remove funding for a proposed $4.5 million Axon contract expansion, citing concerns about AI-powered surveillance technology....
News
The celebration inside Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium was everything Texas fans hoped it would be.
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There was a heavy first responder presence in downtown Austin on Wednesday after multiple people suffered from suspected overdoses.
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A cold front that once looked like it might drop farther south into Central Texas early next week, may end up stalling a few hours north of us. -- Nick Bannin...
safety
A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.
schools
State officials estimate homeowners currently account for about $8.6 billion in school maintenance and operations taxes, a figure projected to rise to $12 billion by 2032....
News
Construction crews have started working along the Rio Grande on a new secondary border wall west of Downtown El Paso, near a nonprofit organization and one of the Borderland’s most historic crossing sites....
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Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
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"You can't replace the dog that you took from me."
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Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage....
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A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets....
schools
An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.
government
More people are speaking about the controversial comments made by the Texas GOP candidate for Railroad Commissioner about a diverse group of University of Texas students, including the students themselves....
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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
government
Imposter scammers stole at least $3.5 billion from people last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
News
Austin-based hip-hop trio FreeBloo&theFreak got through most of their performance on the Pecan Street Festival stage on Saturday... until their music and mics were abruptly cut off mid-set....
government
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements....
safety
A San Marcos city council member faces an assault on a public servant charge, a third-degree felony, following a "disturbance" that happened between him and a security guard in downtown Austin over the weekend, according to an arrest affidavit....
safety
A second child has died after the Sept. 9 crash in southeast Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
News
A new analysis found which states tipped the most and tipped the least on average.
government
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
News
A surge in online sexual exploitation cases has state lawmakers looking at ways to protect minors on online gaming platforms.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday....
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Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million to settle allegation related to how it operated a manufacturing plant tied to contaminated powdered baby formula suspected of causing infant deaths....
News
The Cipher Data Center Project in Mitchell County is making a major investment in Colorado City.
safety
A 19-year-old was arrested and charged with a DUI after a single-car crash in Austin.
government
Some Texans on National Voter Registration Day ran into issues trying to check their voter registration status.
government
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote....
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning has landed himself in a precarious position after comments he made during player media availability on Monday.
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Affected owners will be notified by mail and should take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer.
News
A price hike and purchase limits may take you back to the days of empty shelves where toilet paper once stood, but this likely won't impact you as much as you may immediately fear....
Local
Mental health and substance use treatment took center stage Tuesday as Travis County leaders and Central Health outlined plans for a historic investment in crisis and recovery care....
