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Burns, Harrison selected on Day Two of 2026 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft
Luke Harrison and Thomas Burns became the latest Longhorns selected on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, bringing Texas' total to five picks in 2026.
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Georgetown Police investigating fatal crash
The crash was reported just before 12 p.m. Police said the crash happened at Williams and Woodlake Drives.
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Muhammad Ali's grandson Biaggio Walsh brings his own legacy to Austin ahead of PFL fight
Ahead of PFL Austin 2026, Biaggio Walsh spoke with KXAN about living up to the Muhammad Ali legacy while building one of his own.
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DPS graduates newest K-9 teams to protect Texans
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday graduated five new K-9 teams and two certified K-9 tech trainers ready to serve and protect Texans.
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Austin Police: 3 DWI arrests, 38 citations during July 4th crackdown
Austin Police released the results of its DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative over the Fourth of July holiday season.
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Former Austin ISD elementary teacher sentenced for having 365K+ depictions of child porn
A federal court in Austin sentenced a former Austin ISD elementary school teacher to serve 200 months in prison in connection with the possession of child pornography....
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What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process
South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established un...
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San Marcos wig boutique helps women navigate hair loss
New San Marcos boutique is helping women navigate hair loss with wigs, workshops and a supportive community.
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New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
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Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question
The cost of America’s military operations against Iran is steadily growing, with continued escalations over the Strait of Hormuz this week as President Trump threatens to blow up negotiations and return to all-out war. The immediate cost of military actions in the Middle East wil...
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Trump's proposed arch gets preliminary site approval
The arch would be more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial and roughly half the height of the Washington Monument.
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Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
“Big Tech wanted to strip away our right to privacy. But the people spoke up, and we won."
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Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting
"We will got to the ends of the Earth to collect all the evidence so that we can eventually let the public know what happened.”
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Austin weather: Central Texas faces localized flooding risks, 'blood rain' from Saharan dust
Central Texas braces for heavy rain, upgraded flash flood risks for the early-week commute, and a Saharan dust plume capable of triggering rare "blood rain."...
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Heavy rain, flood threat increases into the work week
More rain is on tap for Sunday, but flooding becomes a greater threat for the start of the work week. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered as an 'American patriot'
Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
(The Hill) - Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period...
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness....
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8 indicted in White House UFC event attack plot
Eight men were indicted on federal charges Thursday for their alleged involvement in a planned drone and sniper attack on the White House’s UFC cage-fighting event last month....
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Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark....
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WATCH: Anderson's Comeau drafted by Texas Rangers
Catching up with Comeau — KXAN's Noah Gross talked to the Anderson High School infielder headed to the Rangers as the 54th pick in the MLB Draft.
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US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak....
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Man bit by rattlesnake in California barely survives after 54 antivenom doses
Three days later, the hospital ran out of antivenom.
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Former college basketball standout killed in NYC tournament shooting: NYPD
A former college basketball player who went on to play internationally was revealed to be the victim in a New York City basketball court shooting late Friday night, according to police....
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Longhorns baseball players Riojas, Robbins and Tinney hear their names called on Day One of 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney and Ruger Riojas heard their names called in Day One of the 2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft. Their selections make it 61 straight years a Longhorn has been taken in the draft....
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Connect Athletics camp give players the experience of a college football student-athlete
Connect Athletics gave dozens of high school football players an opportunity to taste the life of a college athlete during their second annual football camp....
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APD asks for help to identify person in credit card theft
Austin Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a March 2026 theft and credit card abuse case.
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State of Texas: Tax cuts, $1,500 checks - candidates for Governor offer economic relief ideas
Rising costs have many Texans facing concerns about affordability. The candidates in the race for governor are pushing different approaches to provide relief....
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Dirty Martin's celebrates 100 years serving Austin
Dirty Martin's celebrates 100 years serving Austin
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USPS unveils Barbie Forever stamps in Austin
USPS representatives were at the Hilton Downtown promoting the stamps Saturday morning as part of the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention.
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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in downtown Austin
One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Austin Saturday.
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Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets
Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing the major AI firm and industry partner of attempting to access and steal confidential information about their tools, processes and unreleased products through job interviews with their employees....
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Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta....
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Mexico wants criminal investigation after man killed by ICE
"We cannot turn a blind eye to the Mexicans who have died."
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New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump ’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for erodi...
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North Carolina man broke into ex's home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going to Taco Bell: police
A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell....
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1 shot near Townlake YMCA, police investigating
One person was shot Saturday morning in central Austin, according to Austin Police. The current status of the person’s injuries was not provided.
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These 3 Texas counties remain dry nearly a century after Prohibition
As of July 2026, three counties in Texas remain completely dry, while 191 counties are partially wet and 60 counties are fully wet.
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Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran “ at levels they've never seen before ” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him....
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Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images
Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images. The move on Friday came less than a week after the parent of Instagram and Facebook rolled out Muse Image, its ...
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APD asks for help identifying men in ATM robbery
Austin Police asked for help on Thursday to help find three men connected with a series of ATM thefts in north Austin.
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Police investigating south Austin homicide
Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was shot in south Austin early Saturday morning.
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Homicide investigation underway in south Austin
Austin Police said officers responded to an area in south Austin early Saturday morning in connection with a homicide investigation.
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Scattered storms keep the heat down this weekend
Rain chances bring some relief from the summer heat, but isolated flooding is possible with an increasing threat after the weekend. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard...
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Note from suspect in Charlie Kirk killing revealed during hearing
A note from the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin was revealed in court on Thursday, outlining an alleged confession amid other evidence tied to the accused killer....
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95% say US in affordability crisis: Survey
Around half of all Democrats, Republicans and independents said they have had issues affording the price of necessary goods like gas and food.
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Robotaxi companies warned after impeding first responders
It comes after a growing number of incidents where driverless vehicles have delayed or blocked first responders at emergency scenes.
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Mexican national killed in Houston ICE operation was not 'target,' lawmaker says
The Mexican man who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston earlier this week was not the person the agency was targeting in its probe, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) said Thursday....
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Map: Where cases of 'explosive' diarrhea-causing parasitic illness have been reported
It's still unclear what has caused the spike in illnesses.
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Trump restrictions on private AI models turns attention to open source
The Trump administration’s latest restrictions on private AI model releases is ramping up the push for open-source alternatives.
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Austin releases proposed $6.6B budget with higher property tax rate and social grant cuts
Austinites are getting their first look at the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year, a $6.6 billion spending plan that would increase the city proper...
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From the soccer pitch to the operating room: Austin's Dr. Stephanie Logterman
Long before she was repairing broken bones and helping young athletes recover from injuries, Dr. Stephanie Logterman was chasing championships on the soccer field....
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San Marcos mother says Ticketmaster mistakenly flagged her as a bot before reinstating concert tickets
A San Marcos mother says what was supposed to be a special night with her 11-year-old daughter nearly didn't happen after Ticketmaster canceled her concert tickets, claiming her account had violated the company's policies....
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City of Austin proposes $6.6 billion budget
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has proposed a $6.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that increases spending on public safety, homelessness services, housing and parks while raising the city's property tax rate and utility bills....
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Leander Police responding to reported gunshots at apartment complex
Leander Police stated Friday evening that they are responding to a call involving reported gunshots at the Southbrook Apartments in the 200 block of South Brook...
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Victor Wembanyama agrees to extension with Spurs
AUSTIN (KXAN) - As first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $252 million. It is a maximum rookie-scale contract extension. Wembanyama posted on social media earlier in the day hinting...
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Downtown Austin crime: APD searching for suspect in connection with series of thefts
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect involved in an ongoing series of thefts in downtown.
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City leaders want a regional hospital to open in Bastrop
As Central Texas continues to grow, some areas and people don't have access to the healthcare they need.
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Taylor city manager apologizes for timing of data center petition announcement
The Taylor city manager apologized Friday for the timing of an online announcement that a citizen-led petition to restrict new data center development could not...
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19-year-old convicted carjacker sentenced to 25 years for fatally dragging victim
San Antonio: Zachariah Aguirre, 19, gets 25 years for the 2023 carjacking murder of 80-year-old Larry Brister, dragged as Aguirre drove off. First of three co-defendants sentenced, last to take a plea....
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