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Unbeaten Cedar Ridge shuts out Westwood 43-0 in district opener
Cedar Ridge remained unbeaten with a dominant 43-0 win over Westwood, opening district play with a shutout Friday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
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Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library....
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Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging....
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Anderson High School students walk out after ICE-involved shooting in North Austin
The shooting of a 28-year-old Venezuelan man by an ICE agent in North Austin is prompting protests and demonstrations across Central Texas...
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US youth suicide rates falling, but not for young women, girls
"It's just been a really complex time to be a teenager and to be a young adult."
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Woman spends 13 days in jail after Flock camera misidentifies her car
Lindsey Isaacs said her car had zero damage — and she was nowhere near the crash scene — but troopers told her Flock had captured her license plate.
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Streaming vs. cable: What's the better deal these days?
Ready to "cut the cord" on streaming? It may make sense for your wallet.
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U2's new album to feature Dolly Parton on a song; due out in November
Irish rockers U2 will release their first full-length album of new material in nine years — the 12-track “Carnaval De Luz,” which will feature a song with Dolly Parton....
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Man wounded during Trump assassination attempt dies: House GOP
Since the attack, the Secret Service said it has overhauled communications and brought in hundreds of new agents.
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Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment
Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment....
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Westlake bounces back with dominant 49-6 win over Midland Lee
Westlake bounced back from its first loss of the season in dominant fashion, holding Midland Lee to six points in a 49-6 win Friday at Chaparral Stadium....
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Is cychlorphine in Austin? EMS says Narcan-resistant overdoses could suggest so
As warnings spread across the country, particularly on college campuses, of cychlorphine - a drug more potent than fentanyl - Austin Travis County EMS said recent overdose responses have indicated the drug may have entered the city and county....
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Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
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Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tob...
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Check your spice rack: Cinnamon sold in 6 states recalled over lead concerns
A New York-based manufacturer is recalling ground cinnamon seasoning after testing of a sample showed elevated levels of lead.
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Buda dealership employees surprise Texas State student with new car
Employees at City Limits Subaru in Buda surprised a Texas State University student with a new car on Wednesday.
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Watch: Father loses it, attacks killer in courtroom after spotting him laughing
Sentencing for a convicted killer turned chaotic inside a courtroom when a father saw the man who murdered his son-in-law laughing while he read his victim impact statement. What happened next turned the courtroom into a melee....
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Couple's home mistakenly becomes Amazon hub, porch flooded with packages
An Oklahoma family says their home was listed as an Amazon hub location without their knowledge or consent, leaving them with loads of mystery packages on their doorstep....
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Austin Weekend: Beer & Wine Walk, marching fest, more
Upcoming community events in the Austin area this weekend include the San Marcos Downtown Wine & Beer Walk, Big Queer Weekend, the Mrs. Doubtfire musical, the Cap City Marching Festival, Latinas Sin Fronteras, and an Anything but a Paddle Pickleball Tournament to support ATX Heat...
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Hays judge denies Texas State motion in twice-fired professor's lawsuit
Texas State University asked the court to remove reinstatement from consideration and excuse its president and provost from the case.
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Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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Hurricane Polo: Why Texas is keeping an eye on the monster Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.
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Stellantis recalls nearly 240K Ram 1500 trucks for rearview camera problem
Stellantis is recalling nearly a quarter-million Ram 1500 pickup trucks because of a potential problem with their rearview camera system.
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Student killed in shooting near Houston high school, police say
A student was shot and killed near Westbury High School in southwest Houston on Friday, Houston police said.
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Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
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Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him....
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Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hospital nurse in Michigan charged after baby suffers broken bones
A now-former nurse at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been charged with child abuse after a 4-month-old girl in his care was found with multiple broken bones and bruising....
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Police K-9 officer killed in the line of duty on his final shift before scheduled retirement
An Oregon K-9 officer who was working his last shift before retirement was killed in the line of duty Thursday.
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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' surpasses Mariah Carey song to become longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026’s biggest hit....
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WATCH: Six-year-old Chinese girl breaks Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days
Lian Yunzhi first broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds.
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Patients sue GLP-1 makers over sudden loss of vision
Patients say the pharmaceutical companies failed to warn them of a risk of a rare condition that causes vision loss.
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$147,000 reward offered to catch tree poisoner at Lake Tahoe beach
Someone has poisoned more than two dozen trees along Lake Tahoe in a case that has stumped investigators for years.
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4,000-year-old Assyrian merchant letter finally read by scientists, but left unopened
They had to view it without cracking its secure clay envelope.
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'Loudcasting': Why do people play music loudly in public?
Surveys suggest most people can't stand it.
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Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,...
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It's Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.
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Manor PD patrol vehicle involved in deadly crash; Texas Rangers investigating
A man is dead after being struck by a Manor Police Department patrol vehicle, prompting an outside investigation and renewed discussion about pedestrian safety and the future of US 290....
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State Fair of Texas opening day guide: Big Tex’s new look, top foods, lower prices
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
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Your trek to rideshare pickup at the Austin airport is getting shorter
Think the long walk to catch an Uber or Lyft at the Austin airport is a bit much? Airport leaders agree.
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After KXAN investigation, Texas lawmaker plans new push for hospital safety
Texas hospitals could face new safety requirements after KXAN’s reporting exposed risks that contributed to a deadly Austin crash and revealed similar concerns across the country....
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Police identify man shot by homeowner during South Austin burglary
Police have identified the man found dead outside a South Austin home early Wednesday and say he was shot by the homeowner after breaking into the house.Dmario...
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Lanes reopen after bridge strike at I-35, Onion Creek Parkway
Southbound Interstate 35 at Onion Creek Parkway was shut down Friday morning after a bridge strike.
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Hot first weekend of fall before wet pattern next week
While the air on Saturday won't be that humid, we'll notice humidity climbing through the weekend and continuing to rise into next week. -- Nick Bannin...
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Southbound I-35 reopens after truck strikes overpass in S Austin
All southbound lanes of I-35 at Onion Creek Parkway in south Austin have reopened after a truck struck an overpass early Friday morning, police said.No one was...
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Casar calls for surgery for Venezuelan man shot by ICE in North Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — New questions are being raised about the medical condition of a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in North Austin on Sunday.U.S. Rep. Greg Cas...
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One dead after being hit by Manor PD patrol vehicle
A Manor Police officer is on paid administrative leave after investigators said the officer's patrol vehicle hit a pedestrian overnight.
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Weekend Check: New theme park, ballet, art and Mid-Autumn fun in Austin
Looking for plans this weekend? From high-speed thrills to mooncakes and museum art, there are plenty of ways to get out around Central Texas.COTALAND officiall...
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What's the key for Texas against Tennessee?
AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's been quite the eventful non-conference slate for Texas football, no? The Longhorns head into SEC play as the top-ranked team in the country after a 3-0 start, including a win over Ohio State. The opener in conference play should be a thriller as Texas heads o...
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Talarico talks immigration in Austin, does not address ICE shooting at event
Immigration enforcement and border security are emerging as issues in the U.S. Senate race after a Venezuelan man was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin....
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Bicyclist critically injured after vehicle crash
A bicyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle.
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 5 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 5 of the 2026-27 season.
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Missing teen in Grand Prairie found, AMBER Alert canceled
Texas DPS says a missing teen in Grand Prairie has been found.
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Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital
A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports....
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Manor ISD proposes $400M bond package for campus repairs, upgrades
As the upcoming election approaches, Manor ISD is asking voters to approve a $400 million bond package aimed at revamping facilities, updating outdated technology, and modernizing campus infrastructure across the district....
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3 US news outlets return to White House after judge orders Trump to lift ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Three news organizations banned from the White House for days were back Thursday after a judge handed CNN, MS NOW and Politico a reprieve in an extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and outlets whose coverage he dislikes. But media coverage of Trum...
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Tropical tracker: Timeline of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.
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Talarico challenges Paxton to debate on Fox News
The Democratic Senate nominee challenged Ken Paxton to a Fox News debate after criticizing the attorney general for declining invitations from Nexstar, WFAA and Hearst/NBC/Telemundo....
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Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event
The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.
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Bat found in Cedar Park tests positive for rabies
A bat found Wednesday in Cedar Park has tested positive for rabies, city officials say.