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Researchers aim to mitigate weight gain after stopping GLP-1 use
According to the study, 20% to 50% of people discontinue GLP-1 treatment within a year of starting.
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Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know
Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.
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MAP: Where have earthquakes been recorded in Texas?
When you think of earthquakes in the U.S., Texas is probably not the first state that comes to mind.
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Texas Senate race remains a dead heat as early voting approaches
Texas' top candidates for the U.S. Senate again find themselves in a virtual tie with less than a week before early voting begins.
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Crews extinguish apartment fire in South Austin
Firefighters put out a fire at an apartment complex on Barton Skyway on Wednesday, the Austin Fire Department said.Crews responded to the fire at 2901 Barton Sk...
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East Texas 26-year-old sentenced to 25 years for production and distribution of child pornography
A Texarkana man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
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'Save Muny': Austin nears deal to take ownership of Lions Municipal Golf Course
The city of Austin announced Wednesday that it's "close to an agreement" with the University of Texas that would shift ownership of the Lions Municipal Golf Course to the city of Austin. The deal would once again amend the 1989 Brackenridge Development Agreement....
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Texas dad first in state to hold premature baby using groundbreaking 'Skincubator'
A Houston dad made history when he became the first father in Texas to hold his premature baby skin-to-skin using a groundbreaking wearable incubator called a ‘Skincubator,’ according to hospital officials....
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Former FSU cornerback refused to let woman out of SUV during 150-mph Hillsborough chase: FHP
A former Florida State University football player is accused of leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase that reached more than 150 mph and refusing to let a woman out of his vehicle, according to an FHP arrest affidavit....
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Ohio governor defies NCAA with order allowing 2022 high school graduates fifth season
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order allowing colleges and universities in the state to let athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 play a fifth season....
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Attempted ATM burglary in Gillespie County under investigation
The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office is asking for information in relation to the attempted burglary of an ATM in Harper on Sept. 20.
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Lubbock County Judge denies sexual contact allegations made by justice of the peace
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish called allegations of unwanted physical contact by Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley "preposterous" following an audio release....
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GameStop thefts: Police looking for man possibly involved in multiple incidents
The Leander Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a man who was captured on surveillance camera allegedly stealing merchandise from a GameStop and may be involved in similar thefts....
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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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Student accused of poisoning colleague’s tea arrested at airport while allegedly trying to flee country
A University of Wyoming graduate student was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after police accused her of poisoning a colleague’s tea.
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ICE officer appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston: Prosecutor
Texas prosecutors said they are weighing criminal charges after they alleged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer appeared to intentionally hit a man with a vehicle in Houston over the weekend....
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Texas preps emergency response resources ahead of flood threat
On Tuesday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management was directed to activate state emergency response resources.
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Coaster closures spread after fatal Six Flags Over Georgia incident
SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closed its Mako coaster, while La Ronde shut its Goliath for a safety review.
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It's that time of year, but what exactly is a cold front?
Later this week, we will have our second cold front of the year, and our first significant drop out of summer temperatures.
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Audit finds inefficiencies in Texas' art grant management system
An October 2026 audit of the Texas Commission on the Arts identified an inefficiency.
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New Texas polling shows Talarico, Hinojosa leading Paxton, Abbott in tight races
A new UT/Texas Politics Project poll finds James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, with all results within the margin of error....
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Flood damaged EVs pose fire risk even after water recedes, fire officials say
Saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure....
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Check your email: $15.8 million being sent to users of cash advance app, FTC says
More than 2 million payments are being sent out, according to the FTC.
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Texas looks to turn Oklahoma loss into motivation as familiar issues linger
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't shying away from adversity. After the Longhorns' first loss of the season, he believes it could be exactly what his team needs....
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Georgetown may delay projects, push back potential bond election after property values fall
Several major projects in Georgetown could face delays, and a potential bond election once discussed for 2027 may now be pushed back as city leaders grapple with lower-than-expected property values....
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1 dead after being hit by vehicle off SH 71
A person died Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Austin.
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Mother accused of stabbing husband, 3-year-old son to death at Great Wolf Lodge
A Pennsylvania mother is facing charges after investigators say she stabbed her husband and 3-year-old son to death at a popular Pocono Mountains resort....
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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle on SH 71 near Austin airport
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle on State Highway 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport early Wednesday morning, according to Austi...
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911 calls reveal delays in assistance after Christa Pike execution attempt
The recordings show minutes elapsed as officials worked to determine whether requests for emergency assistance inside the execution chamber were legitimate....
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NYC manhole mystery deepens as 3 more people enter sewer in Manhattan
It is the latest report of people entering or emerging from manholes across the five boroughs since at least May.
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US hits Bank of America with $1.2B fine, saying it violated money laundering, sanctions laws
The fines on America’s second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department’s history.
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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
In the U.S., roller coasters and other rides at major amusement parks such as Six Flags are not regulated by the federal government.
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Isaias aftermath brings arrests after suspects allegedly trick woman into letting them in car, store looted
At least three people were arrested in Florida after allegedly exploiting the chaos left behind by Hurricane Isaias to steal a car and loot a store.
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'American dream' now costs $5.3M, report says
The report shows that owning a home now costs $1,275,782, which is up from $1,184,493 last year.
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The next cold front is on the way to cool down the weekend
A drop in temperatures tonight after the rainfall, but muggy conditions remain, for now, as we wait patiently for the next front. - Freddy Vela
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Amazon Extra Strength Acetaminophen recalled: More than 112,000 bottles affected by discoloration complaints
More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled after consumers reported discolored pills, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....
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San Marcos wants to hear from you on the future of public transit
The City of San Marcos kicks off the first of four open houses this fall to discuss the future of public transportation.
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POLL: How long is too long for a flight delay?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says operations are back to normal after power outages in the Barbara Jordan Terminal caused flight delays Tuesday evenin...
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Parent petition due October 15 may decide Austin ISD's future
Parents at Burnet and Webb middle schools have until Thursday to decide whether to ask the state to close their children’s schools. Organizers say the petition...
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ICON Raises $200 Million to Scale Its Multi-Story 3D Printing Robot
ICON just announced a $200 million Series D, and the Austin company says the money will take its 3D-printed construction technology to a much bigger market.A pr...
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APD filed 11 animal cruelty warrants, how Austin shelters care for those animals
APD said its Animal Cruelty Unit filed 11 warrants in September, ranging from third-degree felonies to Class A misdemeanors...
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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in North Austin
An adult pedestrian died Tuesday night after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in North Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
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Six Flags Goliath coaster death: Georgia investigators probe fatal ejection
A 42-year-old man died Monday after being thrown from the Goliath hypercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in north Austin, ATCEMS says
An adult pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle near North Lamar Boulevard and Sagebrush Drive in north Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS....
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Six WWII-era grenades found in boxes purchased at Austin estate sale, police say
An Austin resident sorting through boxes purchased at an estate sale discovered six apparent World War II-era grenades, prompting a response from the Austin Pol...
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Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as remnants of Hurricane Simon pose flood threat
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as heavy rain and potential flash flooding threaten West Texas and other portions of the state....
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Rep. Mike Collins doubts Sen. Jon Ossoff's 2028 presidential denial
Sen. Jon Ossoff shut down 2028 presidential race rumors during a Georgia debate, pledging to serve a full six-year term if reelected.
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'People are big mad in Texas': Hinojosa challenges Abbott's data center policies
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, discussed her stance on data centers during a press conference in Dallas on Tuesday.
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Midland becomes latest Texas city to end Flock camera contract amid privacy concerns
Midland has become the latest city in Texas to get rid of Flock cameras after city council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to end their contract with the company....
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'Sunshine of our family': Family remembers man killed at Six Flags
A southwest Atlanta family’s world was shattered when their 42-year-old loved one died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday....
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'It cuts a little deeper.' Community mourns Texas firefighter who died in a crash
"No hesitation man. We just took off and on the way there you're just, you're just praying, you know, hoping everything is going to be all right," said Fuentes' cousin Alexander Rodriguez....
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Power fully restored at Austin airport after brief outage
All power has been restored at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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Sex crimes and stigma: reports and reporting culture across five Texas universities
Following the indecent assault of a Texas State student on Sunday, Oct. 11, CBS Austin analyzed sex crimes data across five major public universities in Texas....
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Arch Manning's Heisman hopes on the decline, while Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith surges
Arch Manning showed flashes of progress in the first half against Oklahoma, but two costly interceptions left Texas with its first loss of the season and his Heisman Trophy hopes facing an uphill climb....
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Man indicted for mid-flight assault that prompted duct tape restraints, emergency landing at BWI Airport
An Arizona man was indicted for a mid-flight outburst that prompted passengers to restrain him and pilots to make an unscheduled emergency landing at BWI Airport in Maryland....
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Man dies after two-vehicle crash in east Austin
The Austin Police Department said the crash occurred at 2:11 a.m. at the intersection of East Anderson Lane Service Road Eastbound and Cameron Road.
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Del Valle residents frustrated with road closure that has no active construction work
Residents in the Los Cielos neighborhood are upset because of a closure on Pearce Lane they believe is for no apparent reason.
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JD Vance backs Ken Paxton, announces Delek refinery expansion in Tyler
VP J.D. Vance rallied in Tyler to boost Ken Paxton’s Senate bid and announce a major refinery expansion, while staying silent on Paxton’s recent Dubai controversy....
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Fugitive donated $25,000 to Ken Paxton days after being indicted for embezzlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton rang in 2025 at a party in Dubai that was also attended by two men who were indicted by the federal government for embezzling millions of dollars of funds at an Illinois hospital, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal....
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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, part of lung removed during surgery
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday....