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Supreme Court justices seek security funding in first Capitol Hill testimony in 7 years

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years....

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Festivals like All Things Go, Kilby Block Party 'big inspiration' for Austin's Holiday Hootenanny

"Cosmic gumbo of sounds" is how one of the organizers of Resound Presents' Holiday Hootenanny described putting together the lineup for the event, which the local events promoter announced on Monday....

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark....

Texas launches investigates LinkedIn over claims of "ghost jobs"

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel

A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive....

Texas weather: Flooding concerns amid heavy rain

Some areas in Central Texas have seen so much rain that flooding has become a concern.

Travis County, Austin issue disaster declarations as flash flood threat grows

Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday....

Texas town braces for round two after devastating flooding

Sabinal residents and Mayor Erik Gomez are preparing for an expected second round of heavy rain following significant flooding in Uvalde County.

TMA calls for new guardrails on betting-style apps as sports betting concerns grow

A new proposal from the Texas Medical Association is taking aim at online prediction market platforms, calling for more guardrails to protect young users from gambling-like behavior....

Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.

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Invasive pasture mealybug spreads to 70 Texas counties, threatening hayfields and pastures, report says

An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers....

Goodbye middle seat: United Airlines announces new seating option

United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.

House passes Daylight Saving Time bill: What it means for your state

The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out.

Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs

Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models....

How to check if you live in a floodplain

The weather this week brings a lot of rain and storms to parts of Texas, including here in the Austin metro area.

Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flooding hits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.

Taco Bell removes certain menu items amid cyclospora outbreak: Reports

Taco Bell is reportedly taking precautions as a parasite continues to sicken thousands of people nationwide.

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St. John Pocket Park to close for expansion as Austin redevelopment project begins

Austin's St. John Pocket Park will close through 2028 as the city expands it into a 4-acre neighborhood park.

SpaceX targets Thursday for Starship’s 13th test flight from South Texas

SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.

Hays County launches free digital mental health platform for residents

The county recently launched Behavioral Health 360, a partnership with CredibleMind that provides residents with free access to thousands of mental health resources, self-care tools and local support services....

Texas AG investigates LinkedIn over alleged 'ghost job' listings

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the professional networking platform advertised and profited from fake or misleading job listings, commonly referred to as "ghost jobs."...

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US uses Austin company's drone boat in Navy's first combat use

According to CENTCOM, it's the military's first combat use of unmanned naval vessels

Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana

A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.

E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said. The payment — representing the $5 million jury award, plus interest — was ...

Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed

Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed....

New Braunfels resident claims $20M scratch ticket prize

A New Braunfels resident has won $20 million with a top prize-winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's scratch ticket game $20 Million Supreme.

Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and ‌social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration...

Millions in Texas face serious dayslong flash flooding threat

Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.

DOE approves $3.26B in federal funding for Texas electric grid improvements

The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan....

Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase

Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.

Minnesota officials say they've obtained body camera footage, other evidence from Good, Pretti shootings

Minnesota officials said Monday that they obtained body camera footage and other evidence from the federal government for the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good....

Will Ferrell worked at Disneyland. Here's why he quit after a day

Before Will Ferrell became the Will Ferrell we know today, he, too, was a young person working so-called "fun, dumb jobs" that preceded his career.

The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

If you're unlucky enough to ingest a contaminated food, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC....

United Airlines is replacing some of its middle seats with this new amenity

United says the new seating arrangement allows “extra elbow room” for travelers in the window or aisle seats.

Mysterious puzzle on California building finally solved

After three years of playing on repeat, the code has been finally cracked.

$1.14B in Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots up for grabs: Can you increase your odds of winning both?

Two of the largest lottery jackpots of the year are brewing.

Inflation fell in June after short-lived Iran deal brought energy prices down

Inflation fell in June after a deal between the U.S. and Iran, which has since fallen apart, brought a temporary decline in energy prices.

Pacific explodes with activity as Atlantic stays quiet | Tracking the Tropics

Could tropical mischief be brewing in the Gulf? On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team takes a look at what the models are saying. Watch live here at 12:30 p.m. ET....

New Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment projections released for 2027 adjustment

The actual adjustment won't be announced until later this year, but projections suggest seniors could see a modest bump.

Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect through Thursday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains from now through Thursday evening....

ICE plans to temporarily limit traffic stops following fatal shootings: reports

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has privately directed its officers to temporarily pause traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings, though the agency would not confirm the directive publicly. Sources confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister outlet, that s...

ICE to immediately cease most vehicle stops, federal sources says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources....

'CTX GO' app may help drivers navigate construction projects over the next decade

Drivers will soon be able to track every construction project in Austin from their phones.

Trump notifies Congress the Iran war has resumed

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.

Live updates: Flood risk rises as rain moves across Central Texas

A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central Texas including the Austin metro counties through Thursday evening with the potential for periods of heavy rain to cause flash flooding....

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Costco opening 7 new stores in August with more locations planned as expansion continues - See where

Costco is continuing its expansion plan with seven new locations opening next month and more in the works.

Austin Fire searches Hancock Creek with drone after 911 call

A 911 caller reported that they had three friends who were sleeping or camping under the bridge and was concerned for their wellbeing.

Heavy rain likely at times, flash flood risk increasing

The risk of heavy rain causing localized flash flooding continues today through Thursday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie

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USMCA 'uncertainty' hurting border economy, lawmaker says

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, says the "uncertainty" of the long-term status of the U.S./Mexico/Canada Trade Agreement is hurting businesses on the South Texas border....

Bangladeshi appears in court on human smuggling charges after extradition from Brazil

A Bangladeshi man appeared in court in Laredo, Texas, on Monday, after being extradited from Brazil last week on charges he took part in a conspiracy to operate a human smuggling ring from Bangladesh into the United States....

Oil prices jump as fighting flares in the Middle East, while Asian shares are mixed

BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices surged Tuesday as fighting intensified in the Middle East, while world shares were mixed after markets in Tokyo and Seoul rebounded from early losses. The price of Brent crude climbed 4.1% to $86.73 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on Monday. U.S. bench...

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Bare Cabaret Austin shooting: 2 men facing capital murder charges

Two men are now behind bars for their alleged roles in a deadly shooting in the parking lot of an Austin strip club.

Thousands of WilCo residents without internet due to damage, theft of fiber optic cables

Some Williamson County residents woke up without the internet due to criminals cutting fiber optic cables.

CommUnityCare launches foster care health program in Austin after state designation

CommUnityCare Health Centers is expanding services for foster children and families in Central Texas after earning designation as a Foster Care Center of Excellence....

Trump signs order shrinking 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument. Combined, the lands will shrink by more than 90%, from more than three million acres to just over 300,000 acres, according ...

After petition rejection, Taylor says data center concerns will be addressed through comprehensive plan update

City officials said they anticipate bringing an ordinance related to digital infrastructure before city council in September following public input and required notifications....

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky split after 18 years of marriage: Report

Comedians and podcast hosts Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ.