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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.
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Students and staff at Lamar Middle School were sent home early due to the HVAC issues.
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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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A Lake Buchanan boat collision near Garrett Island killed a 40-year-old man and critically injured a woman.
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15 Travis County ESD 1 firefighters are assisting wildfire response efforts across Texas, including crews that have spent eight days battling the Ross Fire....
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Former University of Texas basketball standout and NBA player Mo Bamba is returning to his Longhorn roots with the opening of Mo Bamba Cards & Collectibles, a n...
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Tesla’s Cybercabs rolled out in Austin last week, drawing questions about what happens if one of the driverless vehicles is involved in a crash or malfunctions...
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As conflict involving Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Austinites are seeing the impact at the pump and in everyday prices during the Labor...
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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....
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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.
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Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.
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Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for their first midterm convention.
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The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off....
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While Texas swelters in late summer heat, the almanacs are already looking ahead to the colder times to come.
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A texting trend sending "compliments" to students has prompted warnings from at least one school district after families reported the messages to administrators....
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She attempted to walk away from officers during the investigation, according to video.
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Meta launched on Tuesday a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in the company's words, turning “long-term goals into action plans.” The parent company of Instagram and Fa...
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The Southeastern Conference has amended its court filing against LSU, alleging a lack of institutional control over the athletics program and requesting the university's removal from the conference via a special meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026....
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More than 7 million free eggs will soon be distributed to food banks across Texas following a settlement between the state and three major egg producers, the Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday....
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"Mr. President, I would hope that you would consider this young lady and the person she is, what she's been through," Kevin Reddington said during an appearance on "Good Morning America."...
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Authorities in Miami identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching on fire....
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III announced Tuesday he will be stepping down from his role amid disputes with the Trump administration over how the museum complex presents American history....
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A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.
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For the loved ones of Chantel Brooks, it has been a long and painful summer. The 37-year-old woman from Fairfield was last seen on surveillance video 52 days ago. Since then, there have been no reported sightings, and police say the case may involve foul play....
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Central Texas honors the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with stair climbs at COTA and Mt. Bonnell, memorial services at Buford Tower, and local charity fundraisers....
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A Frankfort mother charged with murder in the hanging death of her 2-year-old son was ordered to remain in custody Tuesday as her case moves forward.
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MIAMI (AP) — Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside, according to information investigators released Tuesday. National Transportation Safety Board invest...
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Republicans will hold its first ever midterm convention in Dallas this week and the program will feature several key Texas Republicans as the party looks to rally and unify voters ahead of the November elections....
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Passengers waiting on a ship in Vancouver since Aug 30 were told to disembark by Sept 2.
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A fight at a St. Louis Jimmy John’s restaurant escalated to a shooting of a 14-year-old girl.
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Bastrop city leaders voted Tuesday to end the city's contract with Flock Safety, the company behind a network of automated license plate reader cameras that has come under increasing scrutiny across Central Texas....
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(NEXSTAR) – It's not just chicken chains and massive travel centers that are expanding. Warehouse giant Costco is on track to open more than a dozen new stores in the next few months, many of which will be throughout the U.S. With these new warehouses will undoubtedly come the po...
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What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.
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Things remain relatively quiet for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as we reach the typical climatological peak for the year.
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"Based on preliminary evidence and information developed so far, investigators believe the attack was a random act and that the victim and suspect were not known to one another," WCSO said....
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"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired....
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Fermi projects the trip would take a minimum of 80,000 years and cost just under $15 million, a relatively small budget for a space mission.
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The Girl Scouts are hoping to widen their customer base with new cookie offerings for humans and non-humans alike.
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The fight for control of the Senate hangs in the balance with just eight weeks to go until the midterm elections, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ)....
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Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group attacked on Oct. 7, 2023, according to an Israeli newspaper report. UAE President Moha...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves....
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An unusual find keeps showing up on the shoreline of Lake Erie in Dunkirk, New York.
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Even people who have rave reviews of their experience with a GLP-1 have found themselves stuck in a predicament: Is it ever possible to stop the injections?...
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Kids with obesity-related conditions like high cholesterol or sleep apnea were substantially more likely to be prescribed GLP-1s than those without.
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More than 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products have been recalled over concerns about possible listeria contamination.
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KXAN investigators continue to hear complaints from Texans who believe they were misled about solar panels and are now stuck in long-term contracts.
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First responders O'Hara's co-owner Michael Keane had gotten to know over the years ran back to the fire station, got their gear, and rushed to the buildings....
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Iran is set to announce a “restricted zone” close to the Strait of Hormuz following recent exchanges of fire between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern country....
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From penthouses in Manhattan to a Rhode Island beachfront estate, Taylor Swift has quietly built one of the most impressive celebrity real estate portfolios in America....
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As high pressure holds strong over our area expect triple-digits to continue and high dew points keeping the heat index near dangerous levels. - Freddy Vela...
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol video posted on their social platforms showing migrants detected in underground tunnels.
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Artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming a go-to source for voters to ask questions about upcoming elections, but a new study determined nearly a third of AI-generated replies could be inaccurate or outdated....
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) slammed President Trump’s recent posts where he said renaming her state as "New America" would be "much more prestigious and beautiful."...
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For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11. How best to educate a new generation about the attacks 25 years ago? Which details are appropriate for young kids? What do victims' families want s...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it la...
