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Want to 'live comfortably' in your state? How much you have to earn, per a new study
What it costs to "live comfortably" varies based on where you live and how large your family is, a new study shows.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's longshot effort to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict
The new, one-sentence order denies it again without comment or any noted dissents.
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Plane that brought Sinaloa cartel bosses to US on display at warfighters museum
The small twin-engine plane that delivered one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords into U.S. custody now sits at the same airport it landed, but this time inside the hangar of a New Mexico aviation museum....
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Hottest stretch of the year with 100°+ locked in
We continue to see a rinse and repeat type of forecast with very little in terms of variation. In fact, we will pass the amount of triple-digit days from last year and will even pass the yearly average of 29 by the end of the week. - Freddy Vela...
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A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the “one person who has a hard time being silent.” “Let’s be clear, Duane Davis did not pull the trigger. But he did plan the shoot...
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Georgetown ISD calls for tax rate election to fund $8.4M in teacher raises
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase....
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'Major' crash causes partial road closure near UFCU Stadium in San Marcos
A crash caused the partial closure of Aquarena Springs Drive near UFCU Stadium in San Marcos.
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West Nile in Texas: Positive mosquito trap found in Hays County
Another mosquito trap in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Family seeks answers after 78-year-old attacked at Hutto Home Depot
A Hutto family wants answers after they say their 78-year-old dad was attacked by a man with an axe at Home Depot.
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Judge upholds temporary halt on border wall construction along wildlife refuge
A federal judge is keeping in place a temporary order preventing border wall construction through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas, at least for a couple weeks....
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Rain bombs: What are they and why are they so dangerous?
Rain bombs sound explosive and can be dangerous, but they're not exactly what you might think.
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Pflugerville Police investigating shooting that left 1 person injured
One person was injured after a shooting occurred in the area of Pecan Street and Heatherwild Boulevard in Pflugerville, according to the police department....
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New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation....
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20% vs. 80%: What do we mean by a 'percent chance of rain?'
It's one of the most important questions a meteorologist can answer: "What is the chance of rain?"
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Hurricane, typhoon, cyclone: How do meteorological names differ around the world?
The earth is a big place, but different parts of the planet often experience the same weather. Sometimes people in different parts of the world call them different things, even if the same meteorological mechanisms are at play....
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Texas community colleges fall victim to own successes, ask lawmakers for more predictability
The state did not appropriate enough money in its budget to fully pay community colleges all the money they earned.
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Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
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Why and how do rainbows form?
We know that there's a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and that somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. But have you ever wondered how a rainbow actually forms?...
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Explaining virga: Why does some rain never reach the ground?
When it rains, you can often seek dark streaks falling out of clouds in the sky. But sometimes those streaks don't reach all the way to the ground.
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Final Frontier Rescue Project gives shelter dogs a second chance
Final Frontier Rescue Project pulls at-risk or overlooked dogs from shelters, placing them in foster homes or boarding programs until they can find their forever home....
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2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains....
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How does a 400-year-old tool help us predict the weather today?
More than 400 years ago, an Italian physicist invented a tool that meteorologists still use to this day to predict the weather: the barometer.
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Gov. Abbott awards $2M to expand free textbooks, course materials at Texas colleges
Nine Texas colleges and universities will receive more than $2 million in state grants to create and expand free educational resources, helping students save on textbook costs and workforce training materials....
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9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
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Gas tanks explode at Oklahoma pipeline facility after lightning strike
Two of the tanks exploded, but at least three were involved in a fire, officials said.
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Large truck meet causing 'disruptive behavior' at Buc-ee's gets shut down over the weekend
Law enforcement shut down a large truck meet in the parking lot of the new Buc-ee’s store in San Marcos after reports of "disruptive behavior" impeding operations over the weekend....
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Penn State drug bust: 14 charged in off-campus fraternity-based cocaine ring
Authorities charged 14 people with drug offenses tied to fraternity houses near Penn State, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
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Austin trail break-ins: Man uses hidden cameras to catch thieves in act
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
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Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents....
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CBP halts all construction activity at Big Bend National Park
All construction activity at Big Bend National Park has been paused, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced Monday.
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Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race....
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APD seeking help to identify man accused of auto theft
The auto theft occurred Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8:20 a.m. in the 9300 block of S. I-35 Service Road southbound.
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Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review....
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Authorities identify driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance, who was killed by DPS
The Fort Worth Police Department have identified Benjamin Randall Collins, 26, of Fort Worth, as the man accused of stealing an ambulance leading to a chase down Interstate 35, a crash and shooting on Thursday....
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What is humidity and how does it affect how much you sweat?
Have you ever needed lip balm or lotion in the winter or wondered why you start sweating the moment you step outside in the summer? Humidity is to blame!...
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Mayor Watson optimistic about Austin ISD's future despite potential state intervention
As Austin Independent School District students return to class Tuesday, uncertainty remains over whether the state could step in and take over the district. But Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said recent academic gains should weigh heavily in any decision....
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Detainee escapes custody at North Austin hospital, later found on CapMetro bus
A detainee escaped from law enforcement custody at a North Austin hospital Monday morning before being located on a CapMetro bus and taken back into custody, ac...
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Lampasas ISD making improvements on schools following bond approval
The bond package, approved by voters in May, includes construction of a new middle school, safety and security improvements at multiple campuses and the replacement of about 35 school buses....
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Hayden Panettiere's preliminary autopsy released: What it says
Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.
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Lake gymnastics: Why does Lake Travis flip over twice a year?
It's a somersault of sorts. Twice a year, the water in Lake Travis flips upside down, and it's all to do with water temperature.
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Armed suspect with machete, pickaxe detained by customers during Costco jewelry heist: reports
Costco customers and employees helped restrain a man accused of an armed jewelry robbery at a South Carolina warehouse store, according to local reports....
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Tired of the heat? Here's when Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler weather will arrive
When will it finally start to feel like fall? Here's what you need to know.
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Texas No. 5 in preseason Top 25 college football poll
The Longhorns landed at No. 5 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, but Steve Sarkisian said "internally, they just don't matter."
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Pennsylvania family makes prehistoric discovery while searching for seashells on the Jersey Shore
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
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More than 35 H-E-B foods recalled as salmonella outbreak spreads
More than 35 H-E-B and Mi Tienda prepared foods, along with pico de gallo, diced jalapeños and other products, have been recalled amid a salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers....
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Oklahoma police chase ends in wild crash
Oklahoma City Police Department posted video of a brief vehicle pursuit that ended in a dramatic crash last week.
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Inmate dies at Hays County Jail; investigation underway
Officials say during routine checks, an inmate was discovered non-responsive on August 16.
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Round Rock ISD superintendent: Targeted-improvement schools improved ahead of new year
Round Rock ISD's superintendent said all six of the district's campuses that were under targeted improvement plans have already shown signs of improvements....
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Safeway closing more stores as Albertsons reshapes footprint after failed Kroger merger
Safeway is closing additional stores as parent company Albertsons Companies reassesses its retail footprint following the collapse of its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger....
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Texas school districts still face challenges meeting armed officer requirement
Several years after state legislators passed House Bill 3, which aims to make schools more safe, KXAN investigators checked in with roughly two dozen school districts in our viewing area to ask about compliance. Overwhelmingly, districts that responded to KXAN said they still fac...
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Triple-digits continue, but humidity ramps back up
Very little change in temperature over the next week. -- Nick Bannin
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Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent discusses schedule switch ahead of new school year
Liberty Hill ISD superintendent Travis Motal discussed the district's return to a traditional five-day school week, its rapid enrollment growth, and the upcoming opening of new campuses....
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Evenflo recalling 23K infant car seats, citing calibration issue
Baby and childcare products company Evenflo is issuing a voluntary recall for select models of its Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seat.
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Are mass layoffs coming? Most states let you check – here's how
Companies aren't legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here's how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.
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The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand
The deal that U.S. President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran and reaching an accord on its nuclear program. The deadline was Monday, and the two sides are further apart than they were then. Talks, such as the...
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Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial — in the same spot where Trump had a stage built and hosted crowds for his July 4 celebration. Trump made the accusation...
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Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
JERUSALEM (AP) — An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Be...
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Border Report Live: Drones help fight screwworm on two fronts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Customs recently teamed up to help fight the New World screwworm using drones.
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Flock tries to quell surveillance fears as questions pile up
Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers....
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Family receives mysterious texts after woman goes missing in Las Vegas
An East Coast family said they're desperate to find their family member, 63-year-old Alisa Goods, who was reported missing on August 10. The family later received text messages from her phone, asking for payment in Bitcoin....