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Mistrust of government information is rising across major issues: Poll
Those suspicions extend to the results of the upcoming midterm elections.
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Many Americans are counting on inheritance to help fund retirement
A growing share of Americans are factoring future inheritances into their retirement plans, but experts say that's a gamble that may not pay off.
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Annual HAAM Day is just around the corner
Each year, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, or HAAM, puts on HAAM Day -- a citywide music festival featuring local artists to raise money and awareness for the organization....
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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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How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times....
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Nearly 180,000 children’s light toys recalled over battery ingestion risk
Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children.
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
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Man charged with murder in 2025 fentanyl-related death
A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly provided drugs that killed another man in Southeast Austin last year.Rodney Rawlings was arres...
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Second arrest made in connection with 24-year-old Austin man's death
Police made a second arrest this week in connection with the 2024 death of 24-year-old Cristian Rangel.
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'It brings people together'; Mo Bamba celebrates grand opening of cards & collectibles shop at UT
Former Longhorns basketball icon Mohamed "Mo" Bamba has ventured into a new path in his career journey.
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Dogs at Austin Pets Alive! heal each other during flooding crisis
When social and outgoing meets terrified and isolated, something special happens.This July's South Central Texas flooding gave Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) the urg...
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Tip leads to arrest of Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive in Travis County
A man who had been on the Texas Department of Public Safety's "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants" list is back in custody after a tip led to his captur...
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Central Texas native uncovers long-lost 9/11 recordings: Hear them 25 years later
Called "The Stuyvesant Tapes," the recordings capture firsthand accounts from ten high schoolers at Stuyvesant High School, located just three blocks away from Ground Zero....
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Central Health board approves tax increase to fund mental health programs
The hospital district's budget sets aside $127.5 million for those services. $54 million of that will be for "new investments to begin building a connected system of mental health care."...
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I-35 service road crash: 9-year-old dies at hospital
A nine-year-old girl injured in Wednesday's crash on the I-35 service road at Woodward Street has died.
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Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
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Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled
Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear was recalled because the items pose a risk of serious injuries. The pajama sets were sold on Shein.com between June 2025 and May 2026....
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Epstein survivors back Talarico, urge Paxton to sue DOJ over redacted files
Democratic State Representative James Talarico and Jeffrey Epstein survivors used a traveling exhibit in Dallas to call on Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to support them and sue the Department of Justice over the handling of Epstein's files....
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The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
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Man arrested, accused of 2025 fentanyl overdose death
Austin Police on Thursday said 44-year-old Rodney Rawlings was arrested on a first-degree murder charge in the fentanyl overdose death of then 33-year-old Diego Rocha....
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Record diesel prices top $6 a gallon — what it means for your wallet
U.S. diesel prices reached a record average of nearly $6.06 per gallon Friday as escalating fighting between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global oil supplies....
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9/11 attacks among 'most important historic events' in US adults' lifetimes: Poll
Just 13% didn’t remember where they "heard the news about the attacks," while 11 percent responded that they were not alive during 9/11 and 1 percent skipped the question....
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College Football Week 2: Big tests on deck for Longhorns, Aggies
Most Texas college football teams cruised to victories in Week 1, but the second week of the 2026 college football season will bring big out-of-conference tests for top teams....
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
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Former Texas Task Force 1 member reflects on 9/11 experience
A Texas Task Force 1 member deployed to Ground Zero and now the director of the Texas Department of Emergency Management recalls his experience.
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9/11 Remembrance 25 Years Later: A Central Texas South Tower Survivor Story
Texas remembers 25 years after 9/11 - and for one Central Texan, he not only remembers, but he's a 9/11 survivor.
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From the 78th floor to survival: Blind man recounts his 9/11 escape with guide dog
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the memory of that morning still resonates across the nation. For survivor Michael Hingson, who escaped the North Tower with the help of his guide dog Roselle, the lessons he learned that day remain as urgent as ever....
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UT Austin launches $30 million effort to study what happens when robots move into everyday life
Robots are increasingly moving from labs into the real world. A new UT Austin-led research center will place robots in dorms, hospitals and other everyday environments to study how humans and machines learn to live and work alongside one another over time....
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Longhorns ready to host Ohio State for third meeting in three seasons
No. 4 Texas welcomes No. 1 Ohio State to Austin as the Longhorns look to flip the script after back-to-back losses to the Buckeyes.
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Book-shaped Ayn Rand Center under construction, set to open in 2028
Austin residents may have noticed the construction project at the intersection of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and San Gabriel Street.
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Burned by solar? New Texas rules target bad sales practices
A new Texas law now protects homeowners purchasing solar panels by requiring businesses and salespeople to register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The state agency will provide oversight, investigate complaints, and take enforcement action, if violations o...
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Terrorism fears in US have eased since 9/11, but so has confidence in government protection: poll
Most Americans still say the tragic events on September 11 altered how they live their lives even 25 years later, according to a recent Gallup poll.
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Remembering the names of 9/11 – where are they now?
Every September, the anniversary of the September 11 attacks brings renewed attention to the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the countless lives permanently altered in the aftermath....
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President Bush read to these students on 9/11. Now, they reflect as adults
The students were reading “The Pet Goat" when then-White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card informed Bush that America was under attack, turning an ordinary school day into a defining moment in history....
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WATCH: FOX 5 NY's initial reporting of the 9/11 attacks - 'There's another one!'
Back on September 11, 2001, FOX 5 News started LIVE reports on the 9/11 attacks at 8:48 a.m., just after the first plane hit the World Trade Center.
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WATCH: 9/11 remembrance ceremony, annual reading of names
Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. During the morning in NYC, thousands gathered to remember those whose lives were lost. Several roads in the area will also be closed....
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Texas fans brace for packed tailgates, incredible atmosphere as Texas hosts Ohio State
Austin is bracing for a full-on football takeover as No. 4 Texas prepares to host No. 1 Ohio State in one of the season’s marquee matchups. Traffic is expected...
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Turning Point USA unveils Charlie Kirk statue outside Phoenix headquarters
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
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Texas fans prep for heat, hydration ahead of Ohio State game in Austin
With tailgates kicking off Friday night ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Texas and Ohio State, students and fans said they’re getting ready for the atmospher...
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Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....
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Sarkisian embraces spotlight as No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State
Steve Sarkisian says No. 4 Texas has “earned the right to be on this stage” as the Longhorns prepare to host No. 1 Ohio State in a primetime showdown Saturday....
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Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
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Business owners bring Lake Austin drawdown concerns to Austin City Council
Several business owners who operate on Lake Austin brought concerns about a planned drawdown to Austin City Council.
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Rasheem Biles working to change narrative around mental health
Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles is using his platform to advocate for mental health awareness through his Dr3am Foundation after losing a friend to suicide....
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Why Austin hit 107 officially while some car thermometers topped 118 in parking lots
While summer may be technically winding to a close, we are far from out of the brutal Texas summers. Temperatures soar every single day into the upper 90s and l...
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Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
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Texas judge: Alaskan surrogate has no custody over child birthed in Dallas
A Texas judge has ruled against an Alaskan surrogate in her bid to obtain custody over a medically fragile baby she birthed in Dallas.
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Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country....
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One dead, one arrested in N. FM 620 crash
Austin Police on Friday said a pedestrian succumbed to his injuries after being involved in a crash involving a vehicle on Sept. 5. The driver of the vehicle was also arrested....
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Austin Fire Department honors fallen firefighters on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Firefighters in full turnout gear climbed the Pleasant Valley Training Tower's stairwells Friday morning until they covered 1,368 feet, the height of the origin...
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Scattered storms now ahead of another hot weekend
This weekend looks even hotter than last weekend with both days heading for triple digits. -- Nick Bannin
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Abbott vows to ban Sharia Law in Texas during Republican convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....
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Watch: Homeowners get a shock when man falls through ceiling
Video captured the bizarre moment an insurance adjuster fell through the ceiling of a home during a roof inspection.
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Where stigma ends: Survivors write novel aimed at stopping teen suicides
"There's this feeling of hopelessness in some of our kids. The worst part is that they're not allowed to talk about it."
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Forensic scientist reflects on work to identify 9/11 victims, 25 years later
A quarter-century after 9/11, forensic scientists are still working to identify the remains of hundreds of people killed in the attacks that forever changed our nation. In this episode of Unsolved, Avery Travis talks with forensic scientist Dr. Michael Coble to learn more about t...
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Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery....
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Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy....
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Jarrell residents return to homes after fire prompts evacuations
A commercial structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation has been contained in Jarrell.
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Cedar Ridge rolls past Vista Ridge in KBVO Game of the Week
Cedar Ridge improved to 3-0 with a dominant 70-23 win over Vista Ridge in KBVO's Week 3 Game of the Week.