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Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Georgetown was arrested earlier that day, police say
Williamson County officials said Timothy Xayyaraj was released from jail Saturday before he was shot and killed by Georgetown police officers.
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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion from three programs.
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Vehicle stolen with 5-month-old inside; Kyle police arrest suspect
The Kyle Police Department says it has arrested a man for a series of crimes across Kyle and Buda, including multiple vehicle thefts.
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Attorney questions Hays County Jail procedures after inmate mistakenly released
The Hays County District Attorney’s Office has dropped an escape charge against a man who was mistakenly released from the Hays County Jail last month....
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Last house on Rainey Street: Family trying to decide what to do after owner's death
One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin’s Rainey Street District. Now, following the owner's death, his family must decide what comes next....
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Police sweep Hutto ISD elementary school after report of shots fired near campus
Law enforcement has cleared the scene at a Hutto-area elementary school following a report of shots fired near the campus after school hours.
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Police respond to report of shots fired near elementary school in Hutto
The Hutto Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near the Howard Norman Elementary School on Monday evening.
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Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of tropical weather threat
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday as a tropical system in the northern Gulf threatens the coast of Texas and Southeast Texas....
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Sarkisian: Texas State a 'heck of a challenge' in Week 1
Steve Sarkisian discussed the Texas State matchup, Arch Manning’s growth and the Longhorns’ offensive line as game week begins.
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Gov. Abbott, White House launch cybersecurity project to secure Texas water
Governor Greg Abbott announced Project Watershed 250, a pilot program providing free cybersecurity services to Texas water utilities. This joint initiative between the U.S. government, Texas, and private partners aims to protect vulnerable rural infrastructure through AI-enabled ...
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Roger Beasley, longtime Austin auto dealer, dies at 87
Roger Beasley, a longtime Austin automobile dealer who built his legacy with the Roger Beasley Auto Group, has died at the age of 87.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday. Here's what to know.
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Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch issued in Texas ahead of Tropical Depression 5
Tropical Depression 5, formed in the Gulf of America, has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Edouard.
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Supreme Court signs off on White House ballroom construction continuing
Construction of the new ballroom at the White House will continue following a temporary order by the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the capital in his image. The appa...
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Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
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Fantasy Football 2026 guide: Complete rankings, injuries, possible suspensions and more
This comprehensive guide will get you ready for your draft with a general draft strategy, complete rankings, injuries to look out for and possible suspensions....
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children....
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D4vd pleads not guilty in Celeste Hernandez murder case; will be represented by public defender
Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to charges that he killed, sexually abused and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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Texas lifts New World screwworm restrictions in 5 counties
The Texas Animal Health Commission has lifted New World screwworm movement restrictions in parts of five counties after officials determined eradication efforts eliminated the pest from those areas....
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EA SPORTS kicks off Texas football with 'Ultimate Tailgate' ahead big matchup
EA SPORTS is taking over LBJ Lawn to present an exclusive tailgate event Sept. 10 for UT students
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Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency....
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Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1969 penny worth up to $600,000
A penny minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1969 may be worth up to $600,000 due to what is referred to as a "doubled die obverse" mistake made during the minting process....
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Suspect charged with aggravated robbery, APD says
Officials identified the man as 42-year-old Everett Driscol, who is facing two counts of aggravated robbery and a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Downtown Austin resident raises safety concerns after falling glass damages vehicle near high-rise
downtown Austin woman says she's still shaken after falling glass from a high-rise building damaged her vehicle Friday, raising concerns about safety around one of the city's residential towers....
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 1 rankings
High school football kicked off a new season in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 1 rankings.
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Family grieves beloved homeowner who owned one of last homes on Rainey Street
The home is just one of two homes left, with both being surrounded by bars and high rises.
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Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment....
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ICE to spend $2M on robot dogs for immigration crackdown
ICE says the robot dogs aren't attack dogs and are intended to improve officer safety.
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Jet skier dies after being struck by lightning in Florida
A man was killed after being struck by lightning while jet skiing Saturday evening.
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Football player dies after medical emergency during game in Missouri
William Jewell College is mourning the sudden loss of a football player Saturday, who died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline.
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Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance
He ultimately made more than $17,500.
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Gov. Abbott briefs Texans as tropical storm threat grows in Gulf
Gov. Greg Abbott held a briefing and press conference in Austin on Monday to discuss the state's preparations for tropical weatherforecasters say could make la...
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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.
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Bronx pizzeria owner’s sign to people eating from his trash: ‘Come inside’
A handwritten sign in the window of a Bronx pizzeria is getting attention across the country, but owner Daniel Romano says it started with one woman, one discarded slice of pizza and a belief that no one should ever go hungry....
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Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
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MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
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EMS takes man to hospital after CapMetro train, car collide in Leander Saturday
Leander Police are investigating a crash between a Jeep and a CapMetro train that sent one man to the hospital over the weekend.
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Leander ISD appeals penalties after TCOLE found it improperly vetted police officers
The Leander Independent School District has sent appeals to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement after the state licensing agency found the district's police department did not properly vet officers, according to TCOLE....
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Argentina's Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international play
He made his debut in 2005 at the age of 18 and appeared in a record six World Cup tournaments.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 50,000 stolen beers
Someone stole a truck loaded with 50,000 cans of PBR. Now the brewery is giving them a deadline to bring it back.
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Paxton responds to Cornyn calling him 'lazy': 'They don't know my schedule'
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, calling him a “lazy” campaigner.
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Tropical Storm Edouard forms and expected to strengthen
Tropical Storm Edouard formed early Monday evening and should make landfall near the Texas/Louisiana state line on Tuesday.
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Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents....
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Kristen's Classroom: Field trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park
Most of the cave at Longhorn Cavern State Park stays at 68° year-round, a great adventure to take during the summertime heat.
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Homeowners who survived wildfires now worry about water shortages in Provence
After multiple boil water notices this summer, Provence homeowners are questioning whether growth outpaced water infrastructure. Utility officials say irrigation demand is overwhelming the system, while residents point to unfinished transmission and treatment projects....
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Ted Cruz, Michael Dell discuss Trump Accounts with Texas business leaders in Austin
Business and political leaders are set to gather in downtown Austin later today to discuss “Trump accounts” and how Texas companies could help fund the tax-adva...
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Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away....
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Austin metro home sales up 7% from 2025
Austin metro home prices rose slightly to $439,995 while sales increased by 7% between July 2025 and July 2026, driven by new construction and incentives in areas like Hutto, Dripping Springs, and Liberty Hill....
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The Receipts: Austin rents fall as new apartments rise, but eviction filings keep climbing
Even as Austin area renters see some relief in monthly prices, thousands of Travis County households are still being pulled into eviction court.Eviction Lab dat...
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Northeast Austin shooting leaves 1 person dead; person in custody
One person is dead and a person is in custody after a shooting on August 29 in northeast Austin.
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Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
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Q&A: Insights from a two-year investigation into Texas' unexpected deaths
On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" — an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" — KXAN Investigators Arezow Doost and David Barer discuss the station's two-year investigation into how Texas handles ...
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Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims
The fuel cost nearly $4 million. The supplier has yet to pay for it, the lawsuit alleges.
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A few storms possible as tropical storm enters Texas
Tuesday starts partly cloudy to mostly sunny, but clouds should increase later in the day as Tropical Storm Edouard nears Texas. -- Nick Bannin
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High chance of tropical development in the Gulf
An organized area of low pressure in the Northwestern Gulf has a high chance of tropical development in the next 48 hours. The wave will likely become a short-lived Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm, impacting parts of Louisiana and Texas....
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Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo released from ICE detention, family says
After 54 days in custody, Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo was released from ICE detention to rejoin his family following his detainment as a key witness to the fatal immigration officer shooting of his brother, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo...
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Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
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Federal government allows return of U.S. citizen deported after traffic stop in Central Texas
A 25-year-old man from Central Texas who was deported to Mexico despite insisting he was an American citizen returned to the country Sunday after the federal government reached an agreement with his lawyers in light of new evidence they provided about his citizenship, his attorne...
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Scottie Scheffler wins TOUR Championship, FedEx Cup for second time in 3 years
Former Texas Longhorn Scottie Scheffler won the TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup for the second time in three years Sunday at East Lake Golf Club.