safety
Austin council addresses deadly police shooting
Some members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following the officer involved shooting death of a 17-year-old last week.
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Coleman, Wingo headline Texas pass catchers heading into 2026
Cam Coleman headlines Texas' group of pass catchers in 2026 following Parker Livingstone's departure. Meanwhile, the Longhorns' tight end room looks to find consistency after an up-and-down 2025 season....
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Deadly infection: Florida reports first rare, flesh-eating bacteria death of the year
The Florida Department of Health said most people get Vibrio vulnificus by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters.
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ATCEMS: 5 rescued from Colorado River after after dealing with strong current
Efforts are being conducted in the area of 90-98 Montopolis Drive.
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Jeff Kent shows softer side during Hall induction
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones entered the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Jeff Kent, who shared an emotional tribute to his parents and the pickup truck that changed his life....
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Austin Rainey Street shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, sends crowds fleeing
One person was hospitalized and a suspect remains at large after an early Sunday morning targeted shooting sent crowds running in Austin’s Rainey Street entertainment district....
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices eased in early trading Sunday, falling further from a two-month high set last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf for a second straight day. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil to be...
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Hurricane Genevieve weaker after rapid intensification
Hurricane Genevieve rapidly intensified overnight into a Category 5 major hurricane with 160-mile-per-hour sustained winds. It has weakened back to a Category 4 hurricane....
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2 teens accused in drowning of another foster child living in councilman's home: officials
Authorities say the South Carolina lawmaker was asleep inside the residence when the killing occurred.
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Austin police investigating shooting on Rainey Street
Austin Police are investigating after an early morning shooting on popular Rainey Street Sunday.
safety
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison related to fatal hit-and-run crash
A Hays County judge sentenced a man to 8 years in state prison in connection with a 2022 fatal crash.
safety
Taylor police investigate fatal pedestrian crash, arrest driver
An 81-year-old man died after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Taylor. Police later arrested the driver on a murder charge.
safety
Ex-teacher gets 15 years for indecency with children
A man was sentenced in May 2025 after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes.
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Search crews recover body of missing swimmer from Lake Travis
Search crews have recovered the body of a swimmer who went missing in Lake Travis on Saturday afternoon, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office....
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Millennials to Boomers: 'We won't take care of you' in old age, viral Reddit thread shows
"Have fun, Boomers!" one Redditor said.
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GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study
Based on Danish data, the study found those on GLP-1s had 17% less long-term absences.
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President Trump's crusade against mail-in voting loses in federal court
The order was ruled unconstitutional by a court previously and the federal court declined to lift that decision.
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Ryan Reynolds confirms new ‘Deadpool’ movie is in the works
“Deadpool & Wolverine" is the highest-grossing rated R movie of all time.
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Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria, researchers say
Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.
government
How Texas protects you from data center costs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas recently provided details on the steps being taken to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion....
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Man sentenced to ten years in prison for 2018 homicide
A man was sentenced in connection with a 2018 homicide investigation in Kyle, according to Hays County court documents.
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Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was known to deputies before attack
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area...
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Austin police investigate homicide after man dies from fight injuries
Austin police are investigating an overnight homicide in South Austin after a man died from injuries following a late-night fight, authorities said.
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Heating up to triple digits again this week
The heat is building back in this week as more triple-digit highs are on the way. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
safety
1 dead after homicide in south Austin
One person is dead after a homicide in south Austin on Dawson Road near Barton Springs Road, according to Austin Police.
government
Steve Sarkisian backs Greg Sankey's measured approach to College Football Playoff expansion
Steve Sarkisian said Texas remains committed to navigating the current 12-team College Football Playoff, backing SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's cautious approach to future expansion....
parks
Austin businesses claim 'confusing' waterway ban submerges summer profits
The Commodore churns its paddles into Lake Austin without moving. Parked by the Tom Miller dam, the steamboat couldn't depart for any voyage Saturday.
safety
All lanes of N I-35 at exit 238A closed due to auto-ped crash
APD said all lanes of northbound Interstate 35 at exit 238A proper are shut down due to the crash. That's near Cameron Road and 51st street.
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US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown
The U.S. will initiate a “phased reopening” next month of the country’s southern cattle ports, which were closed in May following the detection of a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Friday....
safety
Jaguar Land Rover recalls more than 15,000 vehicles over visibility-limiting defect
Insufficient drain holes may prevent water from draining properly, increasing the crash risk.
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Texas politicians call for guardrails on AI, data centers
Also, PUC prepares for data centers and the Texas Medical Association calls for legislative action on prediction market apps.
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Sarkisian, Elko reveal respect behind Texas-Texas A&M rivalry
Steve Sarkisian and Mike Elko discussed the intensity of the Texas-Texas A&M rivalry at SEC Media Days, saying mutual respect has helped define the series' return despite the high stakes....
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Body recovered from 114‑foot depth in Lake Travis
The body of a Lake Travis swimmer who failed to resurface after going underwater on Saturday was recovered, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
safety
Airbnb provides emergency housing to flood victims, how to get help
In an effort to support Texas communities impacted by flooding, Airbnb.org, a nonprofit managed by Airbnb, announced it is working with local partners to provide temporary housing to those impacted by the July 16 floods....
parks
Recreational access restored to parts of Pedernales River, Lake Travis
A supplemental order to the disaster declaration that limited recreational use of certain waterways in Travis County was rescinded Friday.
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GLP-1 to 'I do': Harvard study finds spike in marriage after women lose weight
"The thing that sort of jumps most strongly off the page is this increase in marriage and partnership."
business
WATCH: Massive fish tank explosion floods pet store
Store owner Derrick Johnson told WGN-TV that there were more than 350 fish in the tank.
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Home invader turns out to be bear cubs
A trashed house showed all the signs of a home invasion, but it wasn't your usual suspects.
parks
Almost 2 in 3 dissatisfied or upset with Trump ballroom, Reflecting Pool, arch projects: Poll
A majority of Americans don't approve of President Trump’s renovation efforts in the U.S.’s capital city, according to a new survey.
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Emotions erupt at Denver airport after ICE detains woman accused of overstaying visa
"At the time, we didn’t know they were targeting her specifically, we thought maybe they were just asking Latina women to talk about their visa status," a witness said....
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Watch: Dog scales 7-foot fence at Cleveland kennel
We all know that cats are natural-born climbers, while most dogs are into digging. But it seems one pooch is flipping the script.
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USDA: Food supply is safe despite cyclospora, screwworm fights
Over 4,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed nationwide since May 1, making it the largest outbreak on record.
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Secret Service has investigated 10,000 threats in 2026
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Wednesday said the agency has opened more than 10,000 investigations this year into threats against protectees....
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Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine and into the path of a truck.
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Data centers to use 1/5 of US power by 2035: Report
Demand from AI data centers is straining electric grids and forcing companies to find new ways to power their facilities.
safety
8 family members found dead in Michigan fire; police say at least 1 was shot
Authorities in Michigan are investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six children, were found dead inside a burning home Friday with some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds....
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Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border....
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Hurricane Fausto forecast to approach Hawaii next week
Hurricane Fausto has strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane on Saturday and is forecast to close in on Hawaii by late week.
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San Marcos man gets 80 years in widespread fraud scheme
A San Marcos man received 80 years in prison after investigators linked him to a widespread fraud and theft scheme that stretched across Central Texas and reached victims in other states....
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Hot and humid weekend, more triple-digits to come
Dry weather through the weekend as heat begins to build, reaching triple digits once again in the work week. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
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Central Texas man linked to 1997 cold case dies before facing charges
The Amarillo Police Department announced Thursday morning it identified a suspect believed to be involved in the August 1997 death of Gloria Covington in Amarillo, though he died before he could be charged in the case....
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After fatal APD shooting, expert discusses how officers are trained to respond
As Austin police continue investigating Friday's fatal officer-involved shooting of a 17-year-old who was later found to be unarmed, a law enforcement training expert says incidents like these underscore the split-second decisions officers are often forced to make in rapidly evol...
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Electrical fire near downtown Austin leaves company in the dark on rebuilding
Austin Energy told KXAN the incident impacted seven buildings, including One Texas Center, Town Lake Center, Long Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel.
schools
Austin Metcalf’s father launches foundation following Karmelo Anthony murder verdict
Following the 35-year murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony for the fatal 2025 stabbing of high school track athlete Austin Metcalf, Metcalf's father has established a foundation dedicated to youth conflict resolution....
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Southbound I-35 closures, lane reductions planned in Austin
TxDOT will fully close southbound I-35 near Riverside Drive Sunday night and reduce traffic to one lane on multiple nights next week as part of the Capital Express Central project....
safety
Elderly Taylor man killed in pedestrian crash; driver charged: police
A man was charged with murder after hitting and killing an elderly pedestrian in Taylor, police said.
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'Substance' in van targeted in Houston ICE shooting tests negative for drugs
Investigators saw a "crystal-like substance" in the van targeted in the ICE incident. It was believed to be drugs, but Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family denied that claim....
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Vending machine burritos recalled in 8 states
A popular vegetarian breakfast burrito sold in vending machines and grab-and-go markets is being recalled after customers discovered it contained sausage and an undeclared allergen. Find out which products are affected....
government
Polling shows James Talarico holds an advantage among Black voters in Senate race, but worries about voter turnout remains
As Talarico looks to defeat Republican candidate Ken Paxton and turn Texas blue in a statewide election for the first time 30 years, he will need to rely on every voter bloc he can get, including Black Texans....
parks
MAP: 35 lakes across Texas are now infested with zebra mussels
At least 35 lakes across Texas are infested with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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