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Showers and storms possible late tonight
Heat and humidity to wrap up the holiday weekend, storms drop south overnight. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
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1 dead, 1 hurt in north Austin bar shooting
One person is dead and another is hurt after a shooting at a north Austin bar just before midnight on July 4, according to Austin Police (APD). The shooting occurred near the intersection of East Braker Lane and North Interstate Highway 35....
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One dead, one injured in shooting at Northeast Austin bar
One man is dead and another is in stable condition after a shooting late Saturday outside a bar in Northeast Austin.Officers responded to the parking lot of Mic...
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Iranian-Americans rally at Texas Capitol for "Free Iran" on Fourth of July
Iranian-American demonstrators gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday as part of a global week of action calling for a free Iran.Organizers said the demonstr...
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LIVE | Police investigating possible mass casualty incident near Phillis Wheatley Park
San Antonio police are probing a late-night incident at Phillis Wheatley Park on the East Side after reports of multiple casualties. Heavy police and fire response flooded the area near Lamar and N Gevers....
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Austin's Star Spangled Fest wraps up with fireworks, symphony performance
Austin's 4th of July celebration came to a close Saturday night after hours of festivities at Auditorium Shores.The Star Spangled Fest began at 10 a.m. with a h...
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Fireworks spark multiple grass fires across Travis, Caldwell, Hays Counties
Multiple grass fires broke out Saturday night across parts of Central Texas, sparked by fireworks activity, according to Travis County Fire Rescue.The departmen...
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Texas launches upgraded WIC cards with real-time benefit tracking through new app
Texas WIC recipients can now use upgraded EBT cards and the updated myWIC app to track benefits in real time, receive remote updates and access new security features....
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150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens....
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Flood memorials join 4th of July events in Kerr County this year
"We're acknowledging this complicated weekend that for now us in the Hill Country two truths coexist," said Karen Clint of Unity of the Hill Country church. "One is, of course celebrating the independence of this country on its 250th birthday. The other is now a day of remembranc...
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Flood memorials join Fourth of July events in Kerr County this year
"We're acknowledging this complicated weekend that for now us in the Hill Country two truths coexist," said Karen Clint of Unity of the Hill Country church. "One is, of course celebrating the independence of this country on its 250th birthday. The other is now a day of remembranc...
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Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on I-35 near downtown Austin
A motorcyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical injuries after a crash on northbound I-35 near the 6th Street exit, ATCEMS said.
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Biggest "Fireworks" for Texas athletics this last year
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The last athletic year for Texas sports has been another banner stretch. From softball claiming a second consecutive national title to a surprise run to the Sweet 16 for men's basketball, there were plenty of highlights. But as the July 4 weekend comes around and ...
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Longhorns add another 5-star to their 2027 recruiting class
Texas has been hitting home runs with their 2027 recruiting class, totaling 22 commits ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Turn it off or turn it up? How to save on that A/C bill
The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States....
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5 cities missing out on hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026
Major U.S. cities are getting an economic boost from the World Cup, with places like Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas flooded with thousands of overseas tourists attending matches to cheer on their home countries and packing bars to take in the action on the pitch....
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Andres Vega: The heart of a champion
Since birth, Andres Vega has been fighting for every heartbeat. Unlike the average person, he doesn't take it for granted and chose to fight for the last 18 years just to be here....
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State of Texas: One year after the flood
One year ago, the Guadalupe River became the center of one of the deadliest disasters in Texas history. In the early morning hours of July 4, floodwaters tore through Kerr County and the Hill Country with terrifying speed....
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PHOTOS: Central Texas celebrates Fourth of July, USA's 250th birthday
Central Texans are sharing their Fourth of July photos with KXAN as communities across the region celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday....
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Three deer killed following Mustang Ridge collision
Mustang Ridge Police responded to a collision Saturday morning after a vehicle hit three deer.The collision took place
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City of Kyle scales back Uber Kyle program amid budget shortfall
Residents who rely on the City of Kyle's Uber Kyle rideshare program will see several changes beginning July 1st as city leaders work to reduce costs amid a $14 million budget deficit....
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One Year Later: Gov. Abbott takes the stage in Kerrville to honor flood victims
Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to travel to Kerrville on Saturday, July 4, to deliver remarks during a remembrance ceremony and concert at the Cailloux Theater.Abbott will speak at the Symphony of the Hills Stars,...
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Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
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LIVE: Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking in Kerrville on Saturday to mark a year since the deadly Hill Country flooding.
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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest....
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Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States. The signing...
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Paul Pelosi under investigation for hit-and-run in Napa County
Paul Pelosi faces a potential hit-and-run charge in Napa County after hitting a parked car in Yountville, though authorities confirm alcohol was not involved....
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Empire State Building climbers say daring proposal was meant to be 'special'
The stunt-loving couple arrested after climbing atop the Empire State Building on Wednesday said they were simply trying to make their engagement special, one of the daredevils reportedly said....
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Joey Chestnut defends Nathan's hot dog eating title for 18th year
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Joey Chestnut ate the win once again at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July men’s hot dog eating competition on Coney Island on Saturday. Chestnut, 41, ate 66 hot dogs, just under his amount of 70.5 last year. It marked his 18th win in the annual I...
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Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case
A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to “future dangerousness.”...
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Motorcyclist critically injured, northbound I-35 closed after crash in downtown Austin
Northbound I-35 is shut down in downtown Austin after a crash sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with critical injuries.Austin-Travis County EMS says that the...
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'What's all the hoopla?': Air traffic controllers, NYPD react to climbers on Empire State Building
The two people who climbed the spire were taken into custody.
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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory....
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Data: Texas Hill Country flood survivors still struggling in recovery 1 year later
One year after the Hill Country floods left more than a hundred people dead across Central Texas, new data finds that many who survived the disaster are still struggling financially and mentally on the road to recovery....
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The holiday weekend provides plenty of heat
Happy Independence Day (and Happy 250th USA!) To celebrate, Mother Nature has given you the gift of heat and just a few clouds for the afternoon. - Freddy Vela...
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City of Austin covers iconic murals, sparking backlash over cultural loss
Austin is losing several well-known street murals after the Texas Department of Transportation ordered the city to cover them, saying they violate state guideli...
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New Braunfels police investigate vandalism at Comal Co. Democratic Party headquarters
The Comal County Democratic Party headquarters was vandalized sometime between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, when a vehicle was allegedly driven throug...
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Volunteer K-9 teams continue to aid in Central Texas disaster response
Texas Search and Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer-based first responder organization that supports emergency response efforts across the state, including through its specialized K-9 unit....
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Austin leaders call for stronger environmental protections in proposed Dog's Head development
As plans move forward for the proposed Dog's Head development in southeast Austin, several city leaders are calling for stronger environmental protections and more affordable housing before the project advances....
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1 dead in early morning crash in Manor
Around 4:37 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of US 290 and Old Kimbro Rd just east of Manor.
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One dead, another injured after overnight crash in Manor
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Old Kimbro Road early Friday, according to the...
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FDA allows Zyn pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful to human health than cigarettes, the agency said Tuesday....
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One Year Later: Photojournalists tell their story of covering the Hill Country Floods
One year after the Hill Country flood disaster, recovery progress is clear but far from finished. News 4 San Antonio’s Darian Trotter revisits the day through photojournalists’ hours of video....
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Parents panic after Uber takes autistic child alone to JFK
A New York couple is both upset and relieved after their 11-year-old son with autism somehow managed to book an Uber early in the morning and get dropped off alone at John F. Kennedy International Airport....
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Photos: Dr. Seuss' iconic San Diego home sells for $9 million
Dr. Seuss' longtime Southern California home, where he wrote many of his literary works, has sold for $9 million to the owners of a local bookstore.
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Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
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Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?
Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding....
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$3.7M worth of cocaine seized from cucumber truck at Texas border, according to CBP
CBP officers in South Texas seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a commercial shipment of cucumbers, triggering a federal criminal investigation....
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Watch: Horse dragged by truck, found dead in Las Vegas neighborhood
Neighbors said the horse appeared to be scared, struggling to stand upright as it was being dragged by the truck.
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New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."...
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Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident....
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Celebrate the 4th at Star Spangled Fest in Austin
Auditorium Shores and the Long Center will be hosting the annual Austin Symphony Orchestra's 49th July 4th concert with the City of Austin.
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July 4th: Austin celebration preview, safety tips
The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.
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Liz Carpenter Splash Pad closed until further notice for repairs
The Liz Carpenter Splash Pad located at 201 Dawson Rd is closed to repair after the splash pad pump room flooded.
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Round Rock hospital celebrates first July 4th with 'tiniest Texans'
It may be America's 250th birthday this weekend, but some Round Rock families are celebrating something even more special.
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Austin police officer pleads guilty to speeding after crash that injured two
An Austin Police Department officer pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of speeding stemming from a January 2025 collision that injured two people, the Travis...
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Man given deferred adjudication in connection with fatal 2020 shooting
A man was given deferred adjudication in June 2026 after being accused of shooting and killing a woman in May 2020.
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US Marshals task force arrests suspect in April NW Austin homicide
A man wanted in connection with an April homicide in northwest Austin was arrested Thursday after barricading himself inside an apartment in Manor, U.S. Marshal...
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San Antonio’s Alamo reopens restored Paseo del Alamo walkway
The Alamo has officially reopened its beautifully restored Paseo del Alamo, a major milestone in a $700M redevelopment project that seamlessly connects the historic site to the San Antonio River Walk!...
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Nearly a year after July 4 Hill Country floods, river and families show recovery signs
Nearly a year after floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, recovery efforts along the Guadalupe River are showing signs of progress ev...
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