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Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
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Missing Pan Am flight found 74 years after crash that killed 52
In 1952, the Clipper Endeavor was set to transport five crew members and 64 passengers to New York City.
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Austin fentanyl dealer sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison
An Austin man was sentenced to 220 months in federal prison after admitting to trafficking fentanyl and possessing firearms, including after investigators linked him to a fatal overdose....
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Georgetown homebuilder acquitted of felony charge in Williamson County case
A Williamson County judge acquitted a Georgetown homebuilder of a first-degree felony charge of misapplication of fiduciary property after a July trial....
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Driver arrested after 22 kilograms of fentanyl found hidden in spare tire at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a driver after seizing over 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside a pickup truck's spare tire at the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry....
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Immigration judge removal orders spike in June
The number of removals ordered by immigration judges has reached the highest levels in years, nearly tripling since June 2024.
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Texas woman arrested for $70K Roswell car dealership theft
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Texas after allegedly stealing nearly $70,000 from a Roswell, New Mexico, auto group, her employer.
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Arch Manning, teammates visit 'next generation of Longhorns' at St. David's Medical Center
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning and teammates Dylan Sikroski and Jackson Christian paid a visit to St. David's Medical Center to surprise what the hospital called the "next generation of Longhorns" on Monday....
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Pentagon IDs third US soldier killed in weekend Iranian attack
The solider was identified as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Paxton opens floor to questions, shuts down inquiries on voting record and real estate holdings
After opening the floor to reporters, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declined to answer questions about his voting history and real estate holdings, redirecting the discussion to law enforcement and public safety....
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Texas man charged with impersonating officer days after assaulting El Paso County deputies
A Texas man out on bond for allegedly assaulting deputies is back in custody after law enforcement say he impersonated a peace officer to direct traffic on a Colorado highway....
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D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
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'Con-like experience' coming to Austin's Central Library this fall
The event, CABAMcon 2026, will celebrate Comics, Anime, Books, Art, Movies, and more. It will be held at APL's Central Library on Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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Paxton calls Talarico 'anti-law enforcement' at Fort Worth campaign event
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
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Austin councilmember shares cancer journey after becoming a new mother
Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes shared on Tuesday that she's been battling breast cancer, right after becoming a new mother.
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More than 400 Austinites help shape community-led AI governance framework
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday life, a group of Austin residents are working to ensure the technology develops with community input, not just decisions made by tech experts and government officials....
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South Austin residents had homes flooded because of drainage ditch clog
Several South Austin residents recently had flooding in their homes because of a clog in a drainage ditch behind their yards.
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Public Utility Commission seeks additional authority to regulate data centers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) proposed additional legislative actions ahead of the next session to give itself and the Electric Regulatory Commission of Texas (ERCOT) more authority in regulating data center development in the state....
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Texas targets hospitals, providers in new executive order on birth tourism
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes....
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City of Austin extends waterway ban for continued floodgate operations
A waterway ban issued last week due to heavy rainfall causing major flooding has been extended for continued floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam, the city of Austin said....
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Austin council resolution would require water conservation plans for major consumers, like data centers
Austin City Council members are back from summer break this week, and one of the items on the agenda for their first meeting back involves water usage, particularly for customers that use large volumes of water, such as data centers and other water-intensive developments....
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City of Kyle considers forensic audit investigating potential misuse of tax dollars
On June 2, leaders directed the interim city manager Perwez A. Moheet to find options for retaining an independent, third-party firm for a forensic audit....
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APD HQ employees relocated after mold found in AC unit
Austin Police said recent testing conducting in a portion of its main headquarters found the presence of mold in an air-conditioning unit.
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Texas lawmakers question how municipal utility districts impact housing affordability
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday reviewed the state's management of public lands, disaster recovery programs and municipal utility districts (MUDs), with much of the discussion centered on whether the districts provide the right balance between supporting growth and protecting taxpayer...
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Talarico endures tense exchange over Black voter support during Houston town hall
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
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San Marcos manhunt ends in arrest of Texas most wanted fugitive
A manhunt in San Marcos on Monday ended in the arrest of one of Texas' most wanted fugitives.
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Lake Austin saw 'no change' in hydrilla problem, memo reports
According to a memo, Texas Parks and Wildlife saw “no change in the total acres in the combined area of hydrilla and Eurasian watermilfoil, since February 2026.”...
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Watch: Man slaps fan not standing for national anthem at Cubs game
Video from a Chicago Cubs game is sparking a debate about patriotism and freedom of expression.
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'Godzilla Vs. Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 19
Actress Kaylee Hottle, who starred in "Godzilla Vs. Kong," has died at the age of 19.
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Amazon announced as first prospective tenant at Dog’s Head development
Austin city leaders have identified Amazon’s robotics division as the prospective first major tenant of the planned Dog’s Head development in East Austin....
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New Braunfels police looking for burglary suspect
The New Braunfels Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect believed to have burglarized a bar and grill.
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Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship....
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Austin city workers remove rainbow crosswalks early Monday morning
While state and federal officials argue that removal makes roads safer, neither released data to support the claim.
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Austin weather: Heat advisory in place; triple digit temps expected
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits, with heat index values of up to 112.
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DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students....
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San Antonio ISD selects new superintendent amid concerns of state takeover
San Antonio ISD on Monday night finalized its selection of Dr. Adrian Bustillos as its next superintendent of schools.
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Annual UT summer move-out donation stations open this week, Free Furniture Market to follow
The event aims to reduce waste and encourage reuse amid move-out season by offering UT students several donation stations where they can drop off gently used items rather than throwing them away....
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What can we expect from the D4vd preliminary hearing?
"We're going to hear some graphic stuff. I do believe that's coming," investigative journalist Lauren Conlin told "Jesse Weber Live."
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Why the US homeownership rate may overstate how many own their homes
The homeownership rate could be overstating how many Americans actually own their homes. Here's why.
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Powerball expands to UK, but the jackpot is slightly different
A new pool of players can now partake in Powerball, but their payout will be partially smaller.
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Kaylee Hottle, deaf actress, Texas School for the Deaf student, dies in Maryland car crash
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress and student at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, has died in a car crash in Maryland, according to her father and school....
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LIVE: Watches, warnings in effect for northern Gulf as Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens | Tracking the Tropics
Tropical Storm watches and warnings remain in effect for parts of the northern Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move northwest, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday....
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14 jurors to get $26,700 each for just 5 days at court, judge orders
Texas law requires county courts pay jurors at least $20 for their first day of service and $58 for each subsequent day.
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Texas leads nation in jobs added, jobless rate up from last year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Texas gained 43,400 nonfarm jobs from May to June, the largest numerical increase among the states and the District of Columbia....
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Gravel spill blocks southbound Loop 360
Vehicles were diverted onto the left shoulder to get around the spill.
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Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse....
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Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement in which artificial intelligence company Anthropic will pay thousands of authors about $3,000 per book after using pirated copies of their works to train its Claude chatbot. District Judge Arace...
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Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusi...
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United Airlines investigating worker who threatened to call ICE on passenger at SFO
An immigration and criminal defense said the confrontation could be grounds for a civil rights lawsuit.
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Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago....
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Regional electric grid operator warns of rolling blackouts for 14 central US states
A U.S. electric grid operator has issued a warning for 14 central states that it may implement rolling blackouts due to the heat wave and increased electrical demand....
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New York school district to deploy humanoid robot teacher this fall
The rural district on the Seneca Nation reservation will be among the first to place a humanoid robot in a classroom.
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How to tell if your lettuce is safe to eat during cyclospora outbreak
These are the types of lettuce you should toss out immediately.
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5 dead in attempt to save struggling swimmer in an Ohio river
A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child with the group who was running along a nearby road to seek help
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Border Report Live: ICE must rethink how it operates, group says
The policy director for the American Immigration Council says U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement must drastically change the way the agency operates. In the latest episode of Border Report Live, Nayna Gupta told South Texas correspondent Sandra Sanchez that the agency needs...
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State Department issues warning to Americans living and traveling abroad
Iran has vowed to retaliate against resumed U.S. strikes on its coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, as well as their missile and drone storage sites, among other targets....
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At or above 100-degrees next few days
Despite recent heavy rain and cooler weather, this week will be a stark reminder of yes, it is still July... and yes, it does get hot. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
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Pro Boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Brazos County bicycle crash
Rising professional boxer and Texas A&M employee Hannah Rapp was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near College Station, leading to the arrest of driver Charles Eric Medina on a manslaughter charge....
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Dropped charges lead to malicious prosecution lawsuit in Texas
Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour have filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after evidence-tampering charges related to missing Live PD footage from the 201...
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