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Texas tightens requirements for Mexican cattle as New World screwworm spreads
Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
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Tributes pour in following death of Tennessee icon Dolly Parton
Fans and celebrities alike are sending their condolences after the family of Dolly Parton took to social media to announce the superstar's death on Tuesday, Aug. 25....
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Child exploitation operation in Central Texas leads to arrest of 6 men
Several Central Texas men were arrested after a child exploitation operation was conducted by law enforcement.
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Trump orders US flags lowered to half-staff to honor Dolly Parton
Trump wrote that American flags across the country will remain at half-staff for a week beginning Tuesday evening.
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From 'Best Little Whorehouse' to Cowboys halftime: Dolly Parton’s Texas ties
Dolly Parton’s legacy reached far beyond Tennessee. From filming “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" to stealing the show at a Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the country icon left her mark on the Lone Star State....
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Remembering Dolly Parton: Queen of Country's iconic visits to Texas, Austin through the years
To honor and remember Dolly Parton, we've compiled some of her iconic Texas moments.
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Head of Local FBI talks of 'massive increase' in crypto scams in Central Texas
Central Texas is a rising target for cryptocurrency theft, according to the FBI. Nationally, reported cyber investment scams totaled more than $11 billion in losses....
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Jake Lang won't face felony charges after riot arrest in Minneapolis
Far-right activist Jake Lang will not face charges after he was arrested in Minneapolis on riot charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced on Tuesday. However, the protester dressed up as Spider-Man is facing charges....
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Dolly Parton has died, family announces: 'She will always love you'
“May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you."
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Social Security recipients need to remember this important date
As millions of Americans continue to feel the sting of high grocery and fuel prices, retirees — and those who rely on Social Security — are particularly vulnerable. But more money could be on the way soon....
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What is CTE, and how many former NFL players have been diagnosed with it?
So far, the degenerative brain disease has only been diagnosed after a person's death.
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Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting....
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Colorado police officer uses body cam to communicate in Mandarin in traffic stop
A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
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Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against Trump again
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Monday, reviving his push to remove the president from office as Democrats debate how aggressively to confront Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Green’s resolution is aimed at impeachin...
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Texas fall foliage 2026: Why the Farmers’ Almanac predicts a 'spotty' season
People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
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Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when....
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Florida sheriff’s office warns students about playing ‘senior assassin’ game
Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play....
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Development possible for 2 systems in the Atlantic: National Hurricane Center
Development is possible for two disturbances in the Atlantic this week, the National Hurricane Center announced.
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163 missing Florida kids rescued, 3 arrested during Operation Statewide Shield
A historic Florida child recovery operation rescued 163 missing children and led to multiple arrests across several regions.
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Army soldier's wife deported in immigration crackdown
The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant was deported back to Honduras, according to her family and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
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Pennsylvania confirms first measles-related deaths in 35 years
Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health....
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Teen summer employment in 2026 far below past levels: Pew
About 36% of teens have held a paying job this summer — down from over 50% as recently as 2000, according to Pew.
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Mexican cattle imports restart in Arizona as screwworm cases decline
The U.S. livestock port in Douglas, Arizona, became the first along the Southwest border to reopen to Mexican cattle on Monday, but the threat of New World screwworm still remains elsewhere and that means restrictions are still in place....
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Abbott tells judge Minnesota's ICE officer extradition lawsuit ‘doomed to fail’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.”...
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Who investigates when Texans die? Lawmakers rethink state’s death system
Texas lawmakers will discuss the merits of medical examiner offices and potentially expanding them across the state at a House Subcommittee on County and Regional Government hearing Tuesday....
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More than 500,000 people across Central Texas don't have enough food to eat
Texas has the highest population battling food insecurity in the country, with over 6 million residents in the state struggling to access food consistently throughout the year. That’s about 1 in 5 households....
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James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in new US Senate poll
The senate race was the only statewide contest where the poll showed a Democrat in the lead. The poll found 21% of voters had no opinion in the races for Texas Attorney General....
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State investigation, officer exodus raise new questions over Leander ISD police
A new school police department is facing questions about hiring, staffing and internal operations – but what’s happening in Leander ISD could be a preview of challenges facing school districts across Texas....
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Q&A: How KXAN uncovered a state probe into Leander ISD police
Arezow Doost and Grace Reader discuss questions surrounding Leander ISD police hiring, staffing and internal operations, as schools focus on new safety requirements statewide....
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Spotty showers may arrive as early as Wednesday
Higher rain chances (30%) come on Thursday as the front nears the area. -- Nick Bannin
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Vegetation fire contained in NE Austin, crews extinguishing hot spots
Austin firefighters have brought a vegetation fire under control near Centre Creek Drive and Cross Park Drive in northeast Austin Monday evening.
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Kohl's addresses double billing issue on recent online orders
Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span....
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Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting
Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday....
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Austin Humane Society speaks on Clear the Shelters event
The Austin Humane Society describes itself as Austin's longest-standing no-kill, nonprofit animal adoption center.
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AI giant Anthropic in talks to lease massive Bastrop County data center, sources said
The inventors of Claude appear to be steering clear of corporate incentives like tax breaks.
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State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest
Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.
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San Marcos CISD works to improve ratings as board considers interim superintendent
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is working to improve performance at several campuses after the Texas Education Agency released its 2026 school accountability ratings....
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Major Texas highway getting speed limit drop and new safety upgrades
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
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Steve Sarkisian weighs in on Dae'Quan Wright's return to college football
Steve Sarkisian weighed in on Dae'Quan Wright's potential return to college football and the challenges of adding players with NFL experience.
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Killeen private school doubles enrollment with new education savings account program
An analysis of the campus data provided by the Comptroller's Office shows 400 students who attended a Killeen ISD school last year are now accepting money to go toward private school....
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1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation
More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
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Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize the world’s second-largest economy for flooding the global market with underpriced goods, according to three people familiar with the matter. Two of the people, who spoke o...
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Texas fall weather forecast: What experts are saying about autumn weather in 2026
The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
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Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store....
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Gov. Abbott presents Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to military heroes
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony....
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Deshaun Watson named Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener....
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Karmelo Anthony appeal: What's next after motion for new trial was denied
After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court....
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Hutto Fire Rescue responds to structure fire
Hutto Fire Rescue was on the scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of CR 138, according to a post, before containing the fire at around 4:55 p.m....
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Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says
Lindsay Clancy did not have acute psychosis when she killed her three children but rather took their lives so they wouldn’t “suffer” after she took her own life, a forensic psychologist testified Monday in her murder trial. Kirk Heilbrun said he ruled out acute psychosis with com...
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Hill Country city named finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town
Boerne, Texas, was named a finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns contest.
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested Sunday in Ohio on initial charges of engaging in prostitution - a charge that was later reduced, court records show....
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Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the Hawk Fire, which has held steady at about 23 square miles since it burned out of control on Sunday, authorities said at an afternoon news briefing....
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Worried about flesh-eating bacteria? These are the warning signs
Here's how to protect yourself and identify the early signs of an infection.
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Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure....
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AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals, busiest months and new flights in 2026 and 2027
We're keeping track of all the numbers in what is set to be another busy year at AUS. Follow along with our interactive charts.
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1 dead, 2 injured after house explosion in Southern California
One person was killed and two more hospitalized after a home exploded in the city of Twentynine Palms, California.
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Stolen Picasso print signed by artist found hanging in vacant apartment
A Milwaukee art dealer couldn’t believe his luck when police called to report that a rare Picasso "Torero" print stolen from his gallery more than eight years ago had been found, according to law enforcement and media reports....
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San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested in the Valley over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.