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Mosquitoes in the heart of San Marcos test positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes in San Marcos are testing positive for West Nile Virus. Mosquito traps in the heart of the city have produced the first positive tests in Hays County...
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Central Texas dog rescue trying to curb shelter overflow with 'safe haven' pet ranch, but they need $500K
Jack Jack's Pack is a street dog and cat rescue organization that has helped thousands of pets in the five years it has been running. Now, after years of helping the community through pet rescue, Jack Jack's Pack needs help from the community to continue its mission....
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Texas reports dozens of cyclosporiasis cases tied to contaminated fresh produce
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause explosive diarrhea, has been confirmed in Texas, prompting health officials to urge extra pr...
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Democratic Gov. candidate proposes $1,500 checks to all Texas households
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wants to use $17 billion from Texas' Rainy Day Fund to send $1,500 checks to every Texas household. Governor Greg Abbott is pushing a competing plan to eliminate school property taxes on homesteads as both campaigns focus on affordability....
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Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.
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3rd person charged in connection with Sam's BBQ shooting in east Austin: Affidavit
Austin police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting outside an east Austin barbecue restaurant that left six people wounded earlier this year....
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'Pink Crime' author warns legal system increasingly targeting women, LGBTQ+ people
Approximately 75% of exonerated women were wrongfully convicted for crimes that never happened.
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Austinites conflicted about budget cuts, tax increases ahead of budget proposal release
Austin residents are weighing potential property tax increases and spending cuts as the city prepares to release its proposed budget for next year.The city is e...
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National French Fries Day: Where to score free fries in the Austin area
National French Fries Day is Friday, and there is still time to score free fries at a number of places in Austin.
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Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her....
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Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry this weekend with 3-game series
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will renew their in-state rivalry with a three-game series this weekend.
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Cyclosporiasis update: 31 states now investigating diarrheal illness
The CDC is investigating a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases now reported across at least 31 states. Here's the latest.
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East Austin business staff 'frustrated' by repeat thefts, burglaries
"The investigation determined that the burglary occurred around 4 a.m. after a suspect shattered the glass of the business's east-side double doors to gain entry," APD said. "Once inside, the suspect rummaged through multiple areas of the business. Investigators believe in additi...
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Costco's Kirkland Signature beers to be discontinued: reports
Production is expected to end sometime in July, a notice obtained by multiple media outlets indicates.
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House to vote on measure making daylight saving time permanent
Daylight saving time has been observed throughout most of the U.S. since the 1960s, shifting clocks forward one hour from March to November.
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Inside Austin's booming trading card economy: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and six-figure collectibles
A booming collectibles economy is on display in downtown Austin this weekend as Trading Card Con brings together hundreds of vendors and thousands of trading cards. From Pokémon influencer PokeBeard to cards valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars, collectors say nostalgia, sc...
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Former Texas teacher gets 16 years in prison for possessing 365K-plus files of child sex abuse
Court documents say he was found in possession of over 365,000 images of CSAM, including images of minors under 12. Some of them were found to be AI-generated from real images of students....
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Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
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Caritas of Austin serves hundreds of meals to homeless community
The FOX 7 Austin team spent the day volunteering at Caritas of Austin, serving free meals to hundreds in need. As we learned, it takes a lot of help behind the scenes to keep the community kitchen running....
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Nolan Wells' family calls for further investigation: 'It's not adding up'
The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened....
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Bare Cabaret shooting: Victim's father speaks out
“A parent’s worst nightmare": A father is speaking out after losing his 19-year-old daughter in a shooting outside a Travis County cabaret over July 4th weekend....
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Warrants issued for two suspects in double homicide outside Austin strip club
The Travis County Sheriff's Office issued warrants for James Mackeise Shearrion, 19, and Kevin Curtis Parrish, 20, and says additional arrests could follow....
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The Latest: Testimony concludes in pre-trial hearing in Charlie Kirk killing
A weeklong preliminary hearing is done for now in the case of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors aimed to show they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. The 23-year-old Robinson decided not to testify in the hearing. He's ...
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Cash App owner Block to pay $45M to settle fraud protection claims by 46 states
Block, the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $45 million and improve its fraud prevention and customer support to settle allegations from 46 states that it failed to adequately protect users from scams....
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Here's how many Americans say they are now taking GLP-1 drugs
As GLP-1 drugs become more widely available, they are reshaping how Americans approach weight management and chronic disease prevention. The trend points to a sustained shift in public health, carried forward by a growing canal of treatment options that more adults are able to na...
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NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'
NASA chief Jared Isaacson has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
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Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened
More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide....
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APD working to identify man killed in crash on US-290 service road on Thursday
Austin police are working to identify a man killed in a single vehicle crash in northeast Austin on Thursday.At around 12:32 p.m., APD officers responded to the...
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Affidavit: Blood-stained hand swipe linked suspect to SE Austin fatal stabbing
A woman arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man in Southeast Austin was linked to the crime scene by a "blood-stained hand swipe" on a w...
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Passenger partially sucked out of plane after ‘window dislodged in-flight’
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.
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Oregon ‘mega-mansion’ sits unfinished 30 years later
For some 30 years, locals and boaters along a popular spot on the Willamette River have been staring at a 50,000-plus square foot home, unsure of what to think....
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How to stop new Meta AI model from using your Instagram pics
The new model automatically includes public profiles to be used in generative AI creations.
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Trump tells reporter she'll be killed if Iran strikes Air Force One: 'If I go, you go'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a reporter aboard Air Force One that she would also be killed if Iran struck the jet, as tensions rise once again between the U.S. and Tehran....
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Video shows daycare worker tossing child in air, dropping him
The boy is still experiencing symptoms from the traumatic brain injury, including loss of hearing, according to the complaint.
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2 mosquito traps in San Marcos test positive for West Nile Virus
Two mosquito trap samples collected in San Marcos on Tuesday tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a release from Hays County.
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APD identifies bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in central Austin on Sunday
APD has identified a bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday in central Austin.
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Kia recalls over 460k Telluride SUVs again after previous recall failed to fix fire risk
Kia’s latest recall covers certain 2020-2024 model year Telluride SUVs manufactured between 2019 and 2024.
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$360K Chihuly glass sculpture installation underway in Round Rock, opens to public July 15
Round Rock's City Arts Center will soon have, according to city leaders, the only Dale Chihuly sculpture permanently installed in Central Texas.
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Affidavit: Man charged after assaulting woman with a handgun on Sixth Street
A 22-year-old man is facing an aggravated assault charge after APD says he struck a woman in the head with a handgun on Sixth Street in May.The arrest affidavit...
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Missing South Carolina girl's remains may never be fully recovered: 'Simply not possible'
Authorities say it is unlikely they will ever recover all of the remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris after investigators determined her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals and other tools to destroy evidence following her death....
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TCSO identifies two killed in NE Austin nightclub parking lot shooting
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has identified two people killed in a shooting early Sunday in the parking lot of a Northeast Austin nightclub as 19-year-old...
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Weekend in Austin: Fan drive, Orion 224 performing, and Yoga at Zilker
This weekend in Austin will bring a chance of rain, a performance by Orion 224 at Far Out Lounge, the KXAN Fan Drive for box fans, free yoga at Zilker, a Park Clean Up, and the Beyond the Call fundraiser for the Austin Firefighter Relief and Outreach Fund....
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Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
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Chinese restaurant in California goes viral for strict kids policy
A restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area is going viral after a screenshot of its policy toward diners with children was posted — and largely applauded — online....
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Forever stamps getting pricier this weekend — and it's likely not the last price hike
You may want to stock up on Forever stamps now.
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Travis County DA refiles motion to dismiss Chody, Nassour cases in Javier Ambler case
The Travis County District Attorney's Office refiled its motion Friday to dismiss criminal cases against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and forme...
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Man out on bond given probation following arrest in separate crime
A man was given five years' deferred adjudication June 11 in connection with a fatal January 2025 shooting investigation.
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Austin Fourth of July enforcement leads to 3 DWI arrests and 38 citations
Police made three DWI arrests and issued dozens of citations and warnings during a stepped-up enforcement effort over the Fourth of July holiday period, the Aus...
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Travis County gentlemen's club shooting: Victims identified
Travis County law enforcement has identified two people killed in a shooting outside a gentlemen's club over July 4th weekend.
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Cuisinart recalls more than 12,000 gas grills over shattering glass hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026....
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Two Hays County mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus
Two mosquito trap samples collected in San Marcos have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first detections of the season in Hays County, health of...
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West Nile in Texas: Hays County mosquito traps test positive
West Nile has been detected in Hays County for the first time this year.
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Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson's lawyers question reliability of evidence
The week-long preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk concludes Friday. Prosecutors will continue to present evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial....
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Iran recently plotted to kill Trump, per Israel
“I’m No. 1 on the kill list for Iran."
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Live updates: How to participate in the 2026 Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
Today's the day! The 36th annual Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive, sponsored by KXAN and Roger Beasley Mazda, kicked off this morning. This year, our goal is raise $100,000 and collect 1,000 fans....
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Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market
Costco is quietly discontinuing two Kirkland Signature craft beers, including an award-winning brew fans have called "one of the best lagers on the market."...
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Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
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Immigrant killed by ICE was not target of operation, Congress member says
The 52-year-old Houston man fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier this week was not the target of the agency’s operation, sai...
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County judge candidates agree: Williamson County autopsies need reform
Deaths in Williamson County continue to be investigated by justices of the peace, and both candidates for county judge admit the system needs reform.
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Cruz: Talarico has ‘real chance’ to beat Paxton in Senate race
Talarico’s campaign contributions are more than triple what Paxton’s campaign raised from April through June.
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