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Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities....
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Levitation Festival is one of Austin's largest independent music festivals, if not the largest. There are dozens of shows planned across multiple venues Thursday through Sunday....
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Austin police have charged John Vincent Stoker with murder in the February shooting death of Joshua Baker after an investigation linked him to multiple violent crimes that night....
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Bastrop City Council unanimously voted to shut down Flock cameras.
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On Wednesday, attorneys will argue their positions on the case of Michael Highfill, who, in 2000, was convicted of capital murder for the 1998 death of Luis Flores in northeast Travis County....
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Hays County commissioners are considering new guidelines for how artificial intelligence is used by the county.
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Navigating care for parents can be overwhelming.
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DPS said the crash occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 973 near Tesla Road.
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If you’ve been through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport recently, you’ve probably noticed the construction.And there’s a lot more on the way.Austin-Bergst...
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AUSTIN - A Texas lottery winner has more than 14 million reasons to celebrate, but the first splurge is going to be pretty simple: a steak and a new pair of boots.A Lake Jackson resident has claimed the $26.75 million Lo...
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A serious crash shut down the northbound I-35 service road in Southeast Austin on Wednesday morning, injuring three people, including two children in critical c...
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As major fall events like Austin City Limits and Formula One approach, new data shows Austin’s short-term rental market is shifting in a way that could be good...
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The Texas Longhorns aren't looking for revenge. They're looking for another opportunity.
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Bottle caps, plastic bags, fish scales and even used applesauce containers may sound like trash, but in the hands of some Central Texas designers, they’re runwa...
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Austin transportation officials are weighing license plate-reading cameras as a way to respond to thousands of parking-related complaints each month, but a key...
safety
As of Tuesday night, the Kurk Fire in San Saba County is at 1,500 acres and is five percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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The Heisman Trophy race didn't waste any time heating up.
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Fire crews near San Saba continue to work a fire that has burned 822 acres. The Kurk Fire, as it has been named, began Sept. 8.
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Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
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A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants....
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A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass....
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A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
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Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday....
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A sheriff’s deputy in Mississippi was shot and killed in the line of duty over Labor Day weekend.
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A National Guard member was arrested last week, accused of pointing a gun at a fellow guard member in late August, an arrest affidavit shows.
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The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies....
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A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
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Inmate advocates are less enthused, calling the budget request a sign of “deliberate indifference” to deadly conditions that will require an estimated $1.5 billion to correct....
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A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...
parks
A kayaker who was reported missing over the weekend on South Padre Island was recovered on Tuesday by Cameron County Park Rangers.
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Aiden Wilkie had suffered a seizure while the two were home alone.
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A dog supplement brand is recalling two of their supplements after tests showed they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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In-N-Out, which operates in 10 states, said it recently altered two ingredients. Here's what to know.
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FDNY Ten House, home of Engine 10 and Ladder 10, is a small Manhattan firehouse just across an intersection from where the twin towers stood. Following the events of 9/11, the firefighters of Ten House have served as both living testimonials to what happened that day and public f...
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Home prices fell year over year in most major U.S. metro areas in August as high mortgage rates continued to challenge affordability and the housing market cooled....
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Overall, the U.S. economy is expected to add millions of jobs in the coming years, but some industries may fare better than others.
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Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case are speaking publicly for the first time about the highly publicized murder trial that ended in a mistrial last week....
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The Marshals Service says the operation focused on children reported missing through sex trafficking, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, runaways “and other forms of endangerment."...
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Austin Police responded to the scene of a serious crash causing traffic delays off Interstate 35 Wednesday morning.
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KXAN is tracking the state of Flock operations across the region, looking at cities and counties that have ended contracts with Flock, refused to renew contracts or taken cameras offline....
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About 150,000 people are registered with the World Trade Center Health Program, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It provides medical monitoring and treatment at no cost to people with certified health issues directly linked to the attacks....
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Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your neighborhood....
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The URL, gopdallas2026.com, takes visitors to the DOJ's main landing page for documents related to the sex offender.
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Comedian and satirist Nathan Fielder is preparing to publish a documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, the former business executive convicted of defrauding investors in connection with health technology company Theranos....
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After urban search and rescue team Texas Task Force 1 joined FEMA's national response list in 2001, their first national job ended up being at ground zero of the Twin Towers....
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Thursday will be similar to Wednesday with only slightly elevated rain chances (10-20%) featuring widely scattered showers or storms during the afternoon and early evening. -- Nick Bannin...
government
After spending months largely ignoring Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa, Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign is now attacking her by name as statewide races enter a new phase ahead of Election Day....
safety
Another former Manor ISD employee was arrested on a charge of injury to a child, according to the district.
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Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras, but the Texas Department of Public Safety has no apparent plans to stop using its existing roadside surveillance cameras....
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The restaurant said it's actively working with police to ensure the former worker is held accountable.
schools
Students and staff at Lamar Middle School were sent home early due to the HVAC issues.
government
Change in a growing city is inevitable, but the Red River Cultural District has faced more than its fair share lately, local venue owners, musicians, district leaders, and city council members say....
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Republicans will gather in Dallas for a special midterm convention.
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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
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Your property taxes could go up again next year. Central Health, which is the hospital district for Travis County, is proposing an increase to provide mental health services to those in crisis....
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"I Dream of Jeannie" star Barbara Eden took to social media to assure fans that she's okay after she abruptly pulled out of a film festival appearance....
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LIV Golf, the professional men's golf tour owned by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it begins restructuring, the organization announced on Tuesday....
parks
The show's co-creators said the name change was "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google."
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The passenger who was restrained to his first-class seat with duct tape and zip ties has reportedly been identified and is now out of a job.
