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New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday
After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.
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UIL requiring new mandatory heat safety rules for outdoor activities
Starting August 1, the University Interscholastic League will require schools to monitor heat conditions at sports and marching band practice.
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Police now believe 3 gunmen involved in deadly shootout near Seattle Space Needle
Nicole Powell, the Seattle Police Department's assistant chief of investigations, said at a news conference Monday afternoon that investigators believe the shooting may have been gang-related, with two groups firing at each other....
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Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in deaths of Idaho students: report
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty in the deaths of four University of Idaho students killed in an off-campus house in 2022.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: 'It can be unpredictable'
The "You're So Vain" singer, in a letter obtained by People, opened up about her battle with the progressive disorder, saying it's taken her some time to to "understand the diagnosis" and "adjust to it."...
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California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee
A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens....
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Affidavit: Man accused of fatally stabbing another man claims he was 'attacked'
An unhoused Austin man accused of killing another man allegedly told police officers that he feared for his life prior to the stabbing.
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Austin ISD superintendent shares details on 'disruptive' Paredes Middle School closure
On a board agenda for Tuesday, the district shared a 13-page turnaround plan modification for Paredes Middle School.
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Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'
A wound care clinic nurse survived a freak hiking accident — and impressively hiked 10 miles to safety after suffering a serious injury.
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Austin PD's monthslong investigation leads to 8 arrests, massive recovery of stolen property
The investigation included dismantling an organized criminal enterprise that was responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, and gun violations....
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Hedge fund manager who evaded millions of dollars in federal taxes sentenced to 37 months
Earlier this year, hedge fund manager Justin Ryan Schmidt, who previously lived in Austin, was arrested and pleaded guilty to evading millions of dollars in federal taxes after concealing income and foreign bank accounts. This week, he was sentenced to serve 37 months in prison....
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Missing Bastrop woman has not been seen in over a week: sheriff
The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman they say hasn't been seen in over a week.
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TxDOT seeks public input on US 281 expansion and interchange improvements in Blanco County
TxDOT will host virtual and in-person public meetings July 30 on a proposed project to widen nearly 19 miles of U.S. 281 and upgrade the U.S. 281/U.S. 290 interchange in Blanco County....
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Gov. Abbott awards $5.8 million to expand Texas emergency and trauma care training
Texas will distribute more than $5.8 million in grants to medical and nursing schools through a workforce program aimed at training more emergency and trauma care professionals....
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Texas attorney general race neck and neck, poll finds
A poll released Tuesday found that the race for Texas attorney general is a dead heat.
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Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities
A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened....
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America's top states according to US News & World Report: See where your state ranks
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
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Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program....
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Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.
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Man struck in the head with sledgehammer; suspect in custody
A man was airlifted after he was struck in the head by a sledgehammer on Monday in Burleson County.
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Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.
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Austin officer-involved shooting: City council members demand answers in teen's death
After a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting, some Austin City leaders are now demanding answers.
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Video: Heroic lifeguards rescue boy from pounding California waves
Crowds were gathered on Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz to enjoy warm July weather last weekend when lifeguards jumped into action for a heart-pounding water rescue....
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Students, educators say SB 37 hinders Texas education
A group of Texas college students and a former Texas Tech University educator criticized Senate Bill 37 at the Capitol Tuesday, arguing the new higher education law has created a climate of censorship on college campuses, just hours before lawmakers were scheduled to examine its ...
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Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni
Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat....
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Catholic nun avoids detention but still faces deportation
A Catholic nun from Nigeria who had been arrested and briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in June while walking to church in McAllen, met with ICE on Tuesday and was allowed to remain free....
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Talarico leads Paxton in latest poll on Texas US Senate race
The U.S. Senate race in Texas continues to be competitive, according to a poll published Tuesday.
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What's happening in the Pacific? | Tracking the Tropics
With the season's second named storm, Tropical Storm Bertha, in the rearview, the tropics are quiet once again.
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Study finds alarming level of microplastics in heart attack patients' blood
Researchers found plastic particles in many heart attack patients' blood, raising new questions about health risks.
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'Bring it': Late night host John Oliver eggs on Buc-ee's, encourages chain to sue him
Buc-ee's has been known to bring lawsuits against companies, accusing them of trademark or copyright infringement. John Oliver is daring the Texas-based chain to target him next....
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Months-long Austin Police investigation leads to arrests, seizures of mail keys, drugs firearms
APD shared details on the investigation during a press conference Tuesday morning.
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Newborn vanished after secret birth, parents allegedly claimed baby 'was a prank': cops
A Florida couple accused of claiming their missing infant never existed has been arrested in North Carolina after a yearlong investigation.
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Joint Base Charleston to be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, White House says
Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina will be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the White House said Tuesday.
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Hays County deputy arrested for alleged DWI, sheriff says
The Hays County Sheriff's Office said Monday evening that New Braunfels police arrested one of its deputies Sunday
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Over 50,000 Evenflo REO child car seats sold in the US and Canada recalled for headrest issue - See the models
Evenflo is recalling certain Reo by Revolve360 child car seats due to an issue with the headrest that shifts unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash....
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Could a CapMetro bus driver strike happen? Workers reject latest offer from Keolis
CapMetro bus operators have threatened a strike could happen as early as next wee amid negotiations with CapMetro subcontractor Keolis.
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Kristen Galvan: Human remains identified as Spring teen reported missing in 2020
Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human trafficking, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office....
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Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals....
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Major pet store closing 75 locations nationwide, slowing expansion
A major rural lifestyle retailer is closing dozens of pet stores in its portfolio around the country as it reevaluates both its existing footprint and growth plans....
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Study links heavy TV watching to brain changes tied to Alzheimer's
Heavy TV viewers had smaller brain volumes and white matter damage tied to cognitive decline.
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'Little baby zombies': New Jersey YMCA campers fed magic mushroom-laced edibles
A counselor had noticed a camper handing out candy. Shortly after, kids began complaining about feeling sick.
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week
Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million....
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Motorcyclist dies after being hit by 2 vehicles following blowout crash on SH-130
It happened near North State Highway 130 and FM 969, according to TCSO.
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Very slowly building heat this week
Triple digit heat should dominate the majority of the next week including the first days of August, which begins on Saturday. -- Nick Bannin
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CapMetro bus drivers calling for fair contract ahead of possible strike
CapMetro bus drivers testified before the board, calling for a fair contract ahead of a possible strike.
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Report: Violent crime down in Austin neighborhoods with violence intervention programs
According to a report released by national research group Scaling Safety, aggravated assaults dropped, on average, 27% across Austin from 2021 to 2025, and homicides dropped 12%....
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FDA issues nationwide recall of certain thyroid medications sold by Major Rugby: See the list
Certain lots of thyroid medication sold nationwide by Major Rugby have been recalled due to it being "subpotent," meaning, the drug won't deliver as much medication as intended....
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Houston ICE shooting: Federal judge rules witness in deadly shooting must be released within 48 hours
In a ruling on Monday, Federal Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who was also a witness in the deadly shooting, must be released from DHS custody within the next 48 hours....
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Texas Amber Alert canceled after Houston boy Sabastian Jones was found
An Amber Alert has been discontinued for a Houston-area boy who was last seen a week ago.
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2 pastors with religious visas arrested by ICE at airport
Two married pastors who were here in the U.S. on religious visas were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the McAllen airport last week as they were trying to fly to a Billy Graham marriage conference....
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CapMetro to resume Bikeshare service Aug. 11
CapMetro's Bikeshare service will resume Aug. 11.
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Family identifies 17-year-old killed in APD shooting as community pressure grows for accountability
As the family mourns, community members and advocacy groups are calling for accountability in the shooting, while police leaders and the Austin Police Association urge the public not to rush to judgment....
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Texas lawmakers scrutinize $3.3 billion cost of data center tax incentives
Texas lawmakers recently examined sales tax incentives for data centers during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, noting that the exemptions could cost the state $3.3 billion in forgone taxes by the 2028-29 budget cycle....
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305-acre prescribed burn planned in Burnet County
A 305-acre prescribed burn will be taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a Facebook post from Burnet County ESD 9.
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Texas lawmakers look at data center tax exemption effects; group calls for more protections
A group of advocates is calling for more environmental protections from the effects of data centers. This comes as a Senate committee is looking at how much revenue the state may have lost by giving tax exemptions to data centers....
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Austin shootings: Police investigating 2 separate incidents in downtown
Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that happened just about 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.
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D4vd murder case: Judge rules singer will stand trial in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A Los Angeles judge ruled that singer David Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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Texas Rangers seeking man released on bond prematurely after NW Austin arrest
The Texas Rangers are looking for a man released on bond prematurely in Travis County after he and three others were arrested in connection with a San Antonio home invasion....
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Hays County asking for feedback on Strategic Plan
Hays County is inviting the community to provide feedback on its draft Strategic Plan, a roadmap for County priorities, investments, and decision-making over the next five years....
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Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers
Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago....
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