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D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
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Granola designed for breastfeeding moms recalled over Salmonella fears
The makers of Lacnola Lactation Granola recalled certain pouches because of fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
schools
CapMetro service changes take effect Aug. 16
As Austin prepares to head back to school, CapMetro said it implemented some service changes guided by the Transit Plan 2035 and community feedback.
government
Williamson County opens 2026 election sticker design contests
On Friday, Williamson County Elections announced the launch of its 2026 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” sticker design contests.
business
Why Buc-ee's has been suing over logos, mascots recently
Buc-ee's recently sued a small business in Ohio, accusing the decades-old brand of having a logo that too closely resembles its own. It's just the latest lawsuit the company has brought against small companies....
safety
FDA green lights more screwworm medications: Should you give them to your pets?
The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorizations for more medications that can prevent and treat infestations of the flesh-eating New World screwworm spreading along the U.S.-Mexico border....
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Can GLP-1s affect birth control, fertility?
Research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.
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Chick-fil-A adding chicken and waffle sandwiches to all-day menu
The chicken waffle sandwich will be offered nationwide for a limited time as part of Chick-fil-A's fall menu
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Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports: Poll
The findings point to a key problem in youth sports: parents almost universally see participation as an important part of kids’ childhood, but the out-of-pocket expenses can be significant....
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Can you get flesh-eating bacteria from eating seafood or oysters?
Dr. William Schaffner said people with liver disease or who are immunocompromised should avoid eating raw oysters.
schools
How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school
Today's school conferences are sometimes 15 to 20 minutes, with little time for parents to ask their own questions.
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Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson....
government
Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
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Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall....
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California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
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Triple-digit heat and expanding drought lock in across Central Texas for another week
Summer heat continues to grip Central Texas as triple-digit temperatures and worsening drought conditions remain locked in place across the region for the coming week....
government
ID requirements for mail-in voting in Texas reinstated by federal appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated multiple provisions of a 2021 legally contested Texas election integrity law that, among other things, created an ID requirement for mail-in ballots and applications. A lower court blocked those changes in March....
schools
Changes to UT Austin's required classes split campus community
Some students worry the academic shift caters more to the Capitol than the classroom.
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Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requests
The changes would cost billions and worsen chronic delays, sources said.
safety
19-year-old arrested after shooting injures 5, including 1 student near VSU residence hall
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured....
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State of Texas: One point separates Paxton, Talarico in Senate poll
The Texas race for a U.S. Senate seat is still extremely close, according to the latest poll from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar Media.
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Texas GOP lawmaker predicts fallout for his party over Big Bend border work
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers sent a letter this week to Gov. Greg Abbott asking for his help in stopping the Trump administration from moving forward with border construction projects in Big Bend National Park....
business
Grocery chain pulls more products as Salmonella-linked recall grows
The number of foods affected by the recall on fresh jalapeños keeps growing higher as more and more products are identified. On Friday, H-E-B added nearly 20 new items to its list of recalled foods that were sold in its stores....
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What stood out in Texas football’s first fall scrimmage
Steve Sarkisian shared his takeaways from Texas’ first fall scrimmage, including standout plays, offensive line competition and Arch Manning’s limited reps....
schools
Lake Travis football coach says team ‘devastated’ after player’s death
The head football coach for Lake Travis High School spoke Saturday about the death of a player after practice earlier this week.
schools
Lake Travis football returns to practice following player's death
The Cavaliers returned to the practice field Saturday as support continues to pour in from across the Central Texas high school football community.
schools
Locally owned retro video game store opens in north Austin
If it were possible to capture the feeling of being a kid playing old-school video games on a CRT TV, Christian Amador has done it.
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Triple digit streak likely to return this next week
Triple digit heat continues through next week in Central Texas with minimal rain chances. — Meteorologist Tommy House
safety
MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
parks
Texas hunting, fishing licenses for 2026-27 season on sale now
It may not feel like summer is winding down anytime soon in Central Texas. However, as fall quickly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued a reminder that hunting and fishing licenses for the upcoming season are now available....
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How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost
Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see....
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Teen who kicked sea lion in viral video pleads guilty
An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion on the San Diego coast.
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Dog missing for 30 days rescued from storm drain
San Diego County animal services officers rescued a 20-pound dog named Teddy from a storm drain after he had been missing for more than 30 days.
parks
'Natural lawnmowers': Over 400 goats, sheep return to Pflugerville to help clear unwanted vegetation
More than 400 goats, as well as some sheep, have returned to the city to help clear unwanted vegetation in parks and along community greenbelts.
parks
DeFlock says there are cameras in Yosemite, but what are they looking for?
The National Park Service doesn't deny the presence of the controversial surveillance equipment, but says the cameras' purpose is to help solve something that has plagued the park for years....
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Mother who injected human waste into child's IV pleads guilty to child endangerment
A woman who injected human waste into her child's IV at Nationwide Children's Hospital in February pleaded guilty to endangering children this week.
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Surrogate defies parents’ wishes, flees to Texas to give birth to baby with heart defect amid legal battle
A baby born with a rare heart defect is at the center of a bitter legal dispute between the child’s biological parents and the woman who gave birth to the baby as a surrogate against their wishes....
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Entering the peak of hurricane season
The climatological peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from mid-August until mid-October.
schools
Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students
On Friday, a Texas nonprofit hosted a school supply distribution event at Popham Elementary School in Del Valle.
safety
Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released....
safety
Army halts all 'Apache' helicopter training flights after fatal Texas crash
U.S. Army leaders have directed a temporary stand-down of AH64 "Apache" training flight operations due to the helicopter crash in Salado on Wednesday.
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Flock Safety overhaul keeps Pflugerville skeptical of surveillance cameras
Privacy and accountability changes may not be enough to convince city leaders to keep the cameras.
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ICE in Austin: Greg Casar, community leaders speak out after recent enforcement activity
Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin, while Republicans continue to defend the federal Immigration enforcement effort....
schools
TEA school ratings: Breakdown of Central Texas school districts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas....
safety
Hutto police arrest suspect after reported aggravated assault at Home Depot
A suspect was taken into custody after an aggravated assault was reported at a Home Depot in Hutto.
safety
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
government
Landowners continue to put pressure on PUC to reject 765kw transmission plans
Texas landowners and lawmakers testified against proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in the Permian Basin Reliability Plan during a recent Public Utilities Commission meeting....
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Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."...
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Missing person from San Antonio found safe in Llano River
A missing person was found with the help of a drone in Llano County.
schools
TEA releases accountability ratings for Austin ISD schools
Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating, putting the district in a precarious position of possibly facing a state intervention....
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What Steve Sarkisian wants to see from Texas in first fall scrimmage
Steve Sarkisian says establishing and stopping the run have been points of emphasis ahead of the Longhorns' first fall scrimmage.
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FDA assigns highest-risk status to 1.5 million egg recalled over salmonella risk
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
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Looking for your new best friend? Here's where to find waived adoption fees during Clear the Shelters
This August, KXAN is partnering with more than a dozen animal rescue groups and services to try and Clear the Shelters. Here's where to find waived or lowered adoption fees this weekend....
parks
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
safety
Austin 311 to stop taking overnight calls starting later this year
While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.
safety
US Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training following deadly Texas crash
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
schools
Back-to-school jitters or something more? When parents should seek support
The first day of school can bring a lot of big feelings for students: excitement, nerves and maybe even a few tears. However, doctors say there is a difference between typical back-to-school jitters and signs of deeper anxiety that might require more support....
business
Popular tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria....
library
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring partner to expand book access
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring are working together in a new book donation partnership to provide book access and encourage literacy to children.