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Pflugerville ISD seeking $2M in budget reductions
Pflugerville ISD leaders say the district is not considering any additional school closures for now, though officials still need to find about $2 million in budget reductions....
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Waterway ban in effect from LCRA, Austin Water
A temporary ban on water activities is now in effect on several Austin-area waterways following floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin Water....
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One man dead in south Austin apartment shooting
Austin Police were investigating a homicide at a south Austin apartment complex that left one man dead early Saturday morning.
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Paxton warns Texans about donation scams amid flood recovery
In a press release, Paxton urged Texans to be vigilant against donation scams, fraudulent charities and illegal price gouging.
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Manor alum Tahj Brooks gives back at fourth annual youth football camp
Summer days are prime time for football camps across Central Texas. NFL running back and former Manor Mustang Tahj Brooks kept it going with his fourth annual camp on his old stomping grounds....
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Texas flooding: Family mourns loss of man swept away in Kerrville floods
Two people are dead from this week's devastating floods. Now, we're hearing from the family.
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Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18
Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities....
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Texas women's hoops visits children's hospital
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The growth of women's basketball has been impressive to see over the last decade. That goes for much of the country, including here in central Texas. The average game seven or eight years ago at Erwin Center compared to now at Moody Center is night and day. The fa...
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Graveyard Point residents prepare for Lake Travis floodgate operations
As floodgate operations get underway in Central Texas, locals who live near Lake Travis are already preparing.
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Texas flooding: Austin issues waterway ban due to recent floods
The City of Austin has issued a waterway ban starting Friday, July 17. This comes after the Texas Hill Country experienced historic flooding this week....
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Center Point Fire Department a 'total loss' after flooding
Just over a year after the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department was destroyed during the July 4, 2025 floods -- it happened again.
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Lawmakers could 'look at more money' to fund warning sirens
At a news conference Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott touted that they sirens "all worked." One was delayed by approximately five minutes after being activated, he said....
business
Kerr County man feeling 'lost' after home, business destroyed by flood once again
On July 4, 2025, historic floodwaters swept everything away from the Guadalupe Keys RV Resort. On July 16, 2026, it happened again.
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T-Mobile deploys resources to support Central Texas flood response
T-Mobile says it is deploying satellite technology, mobile network assets and other resources to support flood-impacted Central Texas communities.
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Five shot at funeral held at Greater Love Tabernacle Church
Witnesses say there are multiple victims, but their status has not been confirmed.
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Texas Hill Country wineries assess flood damage after Pedernales River surge
Texas Hill Country wineries along the Pedernales River are beginning cleanup after severe flooding damaged property, equipment and infrastructure. While some vineyards saw several feet of water, winery owners say most grapevines appear resilient and are expected to recover....
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Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement....
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Texas flooding: Kerr County begins recovery efforts
Recovery efforts are ongoing in Kerr County. The county received 20 inches of rain over the past few days, which led to lots of flooding.
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Texas flooding: Here’s how to donate and help out
In response to severe storms and flash flooding across Central Texas, several emergency relief efforts are underway to help those impacted.
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Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce....
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Over 100 animals flown from Hill Country shelters to Salt Lake City amid flooding
National nonprofits Best Friends Animal Society and Wings of Rescue partnered with Austin Pets Alive! to transport more than 100 pets from shelters in the Hill Country to make room for animals displaced by the flooding, and to make sure the animals weren't stranded in shelters af...
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State officials move to repair roads, bridges battered by floods
In a news conference held Friday in Uvalde, Gov. Greg Abbott advised Texans to remain vigilant, even as the heavy rain ceased.
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Texas flooding: Llano River floodwaters help fill Lake Travis
In Llano, a rising river brings back memories of last year’s deadly flooding. That same water is now making its way toward Lake Travis, which is on track to fill for the first time in seven years....
safety
Two arrested in Kyle after armed robbery, police say
The Kyle Police Department arrested two teenagers after a robbery at gunpoint on Dacy Lane on Sunday. That's near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Windy Hill Road....
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Sandy Creek survivor says community mostly rebuilding on its own, calls for FEMA reforms
"I feel like decisions are being made flippantly to cover a budget ... that can't be how disaster recovery is handled. There's no dignity in that."
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Texas Hill Country flooding concerns continue, but rain threat ends
Significant rainfall fell in many locations even after The National Weather Service released the week's totals at 10 a.m. Friday
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Floodgate operations underway at multiple Highland Lakes dams
Floodgate operations are underway along the Highland Lakes chain.
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Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities....
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Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.
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Kyle armed robbery: 2 suspects arrested, charged
Two men were arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Kyle.
government
Panasonic recalls more than 11,000 toaster ovens due to electrical issues
The latest recall covers Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens sold online at retailers like Amazon and Costco, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Jane Nelson, as she exits office, opens scrutiny into 'commercial mailbox' voters
It's a second-degree felony for Texans to misrepresent their residential address when registering to vote.
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Gov. Abbott to hold press conference on severe weather in Uvalde
Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a briefing and press conference on the state's ongoing response to severe storms and flash flooding.
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Video shows Travis County STAR Flight helicopter rescue in Gillespie County
The county shared a video of one rescue in Gillespie County, showing first responders rescuing a man from a building that had taken on what appeared to be several feet of water....
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Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country
At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region....
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Eanes ISD: Westlake grad identified as victim in Hill Country floods, family says
Eanes ISD on Friday announced that Mark Steward's family confirmed he was killed in deadly flooding that swept across the Hill Country and other parts of Texas on Thursday....
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Westlake grad identified as victim in Hill Country floods, family says
Mark Steward's family confirmed to KXAN that he was killed in deadly flooding that swept across the Hill Country and other parts of Texas on Thursday.
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General Mills recalls Pillsbury bread rolls sold at Walmart over glass concerns
General Mills is recalling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls after concerns the frozen dough products may contain glass.
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Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic....
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Lead poisoning risk leads to recall of cup in retro syle lunch boxes
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
business
Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company....
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Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas’ top election official
Howden will need to be confirmed by the Texas Senate when the Legislature returns in January, but can serve until then without legislative approval.
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Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May....
safety
College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
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Biden will publish memoir after the November midterm elections
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, “Promise Me, America,” which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection....
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Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, study shows
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported....
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For some in US, insurance makes up nearly 20% of housing cost: survey
LendingTree examined data from the U.S. Census Bureau and federal housing agencies to define the home insurance burden in 50 states.
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‘It literally has destroyed everything we have’: Uvalde resident describes flood devastation
Angela Turner was staying in an empty house filled with air mattresses and several other families who were evacuated from their homes after floods washed through Uvalde....
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Texas Flooding: How to help the flood victims
Several Texas organizations have opened donation channels to support flood recovery efforts and pet rescue operations after severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
government
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
business
Taco Bell removing lettuce from some stores amid cyclosporiasis scare
Taco Bell announced on Thursday that it would remove lettuce from some of its stores following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak ...
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Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties....
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Five takeaways from Trump’s big elections speech
There was no single ‘bombshell’ revelation despite the hype that preceded the speech.
business
Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event....
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River flood concerns continue, but heavy rain threat ending
Although the worst of the heavy rain and flash flooding is behind us, there remains concern for elevated river levels and water flows as we transition out of this 3-day flood event. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
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Flash Flood Emergency in Texas Friday July 17 2026
Life-threatening flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continue to be felt Friday.
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Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he's long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the 2020 election. Trump’s fixation on his loss ...
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Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
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US Attorney for Texas gives new details of deadly Houston ICE shooting
According to US Attorney Aaron Reitz, ICE agents tried to pull over the van one other time before the confrontation that led to Lorenzo's shooting death....
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Five-star recruit Jayla Forbes commits to Texas
Jayla Forbes announced her commitment to Texas on Thursday, becoming the first five-star recruit for Vic Schaefer's class of 2027.
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