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Mistrial declared in Texas murder case after new evidence found
A man accused of killing his mother is expected to face a new trial in January.
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Austin part of national DoorDash initiative to support local businesses
DoorDash is showcasing thousands of locally owned restaurants in six different cities, including three in Texas, through its initiative "Flavor Fest."
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Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week
Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.
parks
How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times....
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Hays County adds law enforcement for Texas State football games amid Pac-12 move
Hays County commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday between the county, Texas State University and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to provide additional public safety personnel during home football games....
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Heroic goose alerts Texas family to middle-of-the-night barn fire
A Texas family is crediting their pet goose, "Goosey," with saving their homestead after the honking bird woke them up to a middle-of-the-night barn fire captured on home security video....
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California police chase suspect leads pursuit across LA, San Bernardino counties
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
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H-E-B opens nominations for Excellence in Education Awards; $1 million in prizes up for grabs
H-E-B has opened nominations for its annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. This year is the 25th year of the program, and to celebrate, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools....
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Free game teaches kids signs of and responses to online predators
A game designed to teach parents and their kids how to handle online gaming was launched in July by Not on Our Watch Texas (NOW).
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Bastrop mayor defends city council weekend retreat in Fredericksburg
Mayor Harris said the Council spent hours discussing Bastrop’s budget and tax rate, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, data centers and other issues facing the city....
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Bulldozers begin work on border security project in Big Bend National Park
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
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MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
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Austin residents weigh future of Cesar Chavez Street name at first public meeting
The City of Austin has launched a public engagement process on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street. Community members can attend meetings, submit feedback online and suggest new names for the roadway....
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East Austin hit-and-run leaves 2 people injured; APD looking for suspect
Austin police are looking for a suspect involved in an East Austin hit-and-run.
government
Manor ISD voters to decide on $400 million bond election in November
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a $400 million bond election for the Nov. 3 election.
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FBI and NCAA team up to fight sexual exploitation
The FBI is teaming up with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes. Here's what to know.
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Violent crime falling further across many large cities: Report
Violent crime rates are falling in major cities around the United States this year compared to 2025, continuing a steady decline since 2022. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic saw a record-breaking spike in homicides....
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$1 billion Powerball jackpot: Which payout option is best if you win?
A $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.
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Nearly 30,000 pounds of beef recalled under highest 'Class 1' risk level
The USDA has categorized the recall as Class I, indicating a “high or medium risk” situation.
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Domino’s is giving customers $5 to test its new website and app
Domino's is paying customers $5 per order to beta-test it's revamped website and app. Here's how to cash in.
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FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States....
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Groups sue the Trump administration over its targeting of the International Criminal Court
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court, arguing that sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors are undermining the ability to prosecute...
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Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
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Texas firefighters battle 3,025-acre wildfire in Stephens County
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said....
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Boerne advances to Little League World Series after whirlwind legal challenge
A Waco district court vacated a temporary restraining order that had prevented Little League Baseball Inc. from disqualifying the Tulsa National team due to player ineligibility, leaving Boerne Little League as the Southwest Region champion heading to the Little League World Seri...
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Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
business
Katz's is closer to home: Restaurant starts construction on original 6th Street location
Construction has officially begun on the building at its original location, which co-owners Barry and Lisa Katz purchased at auction in 2024.
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Burn bans issued in unincorporated areas of Travis and Hays counties
Travis County and Hays County officials have issued burn bans that will remain in effect until September 29.
schools
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
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Texas asks Dallas court to let it intervene in dispute over unborn child's medical care
The unborn child was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which affects the development of the left side of the heart.
government
Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
safety
Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief
According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as acting fire chief beginning Tuesday....
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U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced....
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Schools starting in August among 'dumbest things' Texas does, lawmaker says.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
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Texas woman arrested after leaving 2 children home alone to travel to Mexico
A woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children, including a toddler in a heavily soiled diaper, home alone without adult supervision while she traveled to Mexico....
safety
Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
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Lotto Texas $26.75M jackpot winner: Winning numbers, where ticket was sold
A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton won the $26.75 million jackpot on Monday. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
schools
TxDOT urges drivers to stay attentive as students return to school
The effort is a part of TxDOT's "Be Safe. Drive Smart." back-to-school campaign, where the department is encouraging drivers to take extra precautions around schools....
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Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection
Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)....
business
Spirit Halloween owner to acquire Hot Topic, BoxLunch
Spirit Halloween is well-known for taking over empty retail stores every year. Now, its parent company is acquiring hundreds of still-open stores.
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Are the tropics waking up? Tropical depression could form this week | Tracking the Tropics
A Tropical Depression could form by the end of the week in the Central Tropical Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center announced.
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Robocalls are spiking — especially for phone numbers with these area codes
Is your phone getting lots of random calls lately? You're not alone. Americans received an estimated 4.4 billion robocalls in July — the highest robocall volume in a year, according to tracking by YouMail....
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Trial for Luigi Mangione, charged in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, to begin Sept. 8, jury to be anonymous
Luigi Mangione, who is charged in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was back in court Tuesday, in what could be his final appearance before his high-profile New York murder trial gets underway next month....
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Heat index: Why it feels hotter than the thermometer
The summer heat is in full swing during the hottest time of the year, but sometimes the thermometer doesn't tell the whole story. It's not just the heat; it's the humidity....
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Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held but discredited theory that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order advocates separa...
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Matthew McConaughey Cinema new name of Alamo Drafthouse Mueller
An Austin Alamo Drafthouse location now has a new name in honor of Texas native and award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.
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Kristen's Classroom: How a tropical storm impacts areas outside its path
This episode of Kristen's Classroom goes in-depth on the impacts of a potential tropical system.
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Kristen's Classroom: Tropical storm impacts before and after landfall
This episode of Kristen's Classroom goes in-depth on the impacts of a potential tropical system.
government
Manor ISD superintendent talks $400M bond election, campus safety ahead of school year
This is the first school year that Manor ISD will have a dedicated school resource officer at every campus.
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Former Austin ISD tutor convicted in Lee County for indecency with child
Isaiah Xavier Smith will serve 10 years in prison, with 614 days of jail credit against that time, according to court records.
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How a Hill Country ranch became Texas' first public rainwater system
How a Hill Country ranch became a public water system and the journey it took to get there.
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Texas faces extreme heat risks for more than 100,000 households without AC
As August brings intense heat to Texas, approximately 108,020 households across the state lack air conditioning, raising concerns about health risks such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke....
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New secretary of state will continue to defend Texas’ open primaries against GOP lawsuit
Robert Howden, the new Texas secretary of state, said in a legal filing Monday that he would continue to defend the state’s open primary system, putting him at odds with the Texas GOP in the lawsuit filed by the party last year....
safety
Video: Florida man accused of driving 110 mph claimed he was speeding to catch his cheating girlfriend
A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend....
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Hot and humid overnight with 7 more 100°+ days ahead
Even as the sun has gone down, warm and humid conditions persist and will continue to persist for the forecast period. - Freddy Vela
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American caught with $1.7M worth of cocaine at border, CBP says
A U.S. citizen attempted to smuggle more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine across the border last week in Del Rio, Texas.
safety
US emergency oil reserve falls below 300M barrels for first time since 1980s
The U.S.’s emergency oil reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels of oil for the first time since it was being filled decades ago.
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no big winner in Monday night's drawing.
safety
Car break-ins at Austin trails: 2 arrested after investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection to multiple vehicle burglaries. Their arrests come as the Austin Police Department investigates a series of car break-ins that have taken place at popular park and trail locations....
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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Search teams and civil...
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