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Motorcyclist critically injured after crash in southeast Austin
A motorcyclist is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in southeast Austin on Tuesday.Austin-Travis County EMS says that one adult patie...
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Roger K. Beasley, Austin auto dealer and longtime UT supporter, dies at 87
Roger K. Beasley, the founder of the Roger Beasley Auto Group and a longtime supporter of the University of Texas at Austin, has died at age 87.According to a s...
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Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
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Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns
Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country....
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Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbing spree, NYPD says
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive from New Jersey, has been identified as the woman killed in a stabbing spree in Times Square, the NYPD said....
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Map: Here's how much hotter fall has gotten in your county
Fall is supposed to bring a cool-down. But, new data suggests that’s becoming less true in nearly every corner of the country.
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These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade: Labor Department
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Indiana deputy allegedly used Flock cameras to search same license plate 2,055 times
He reportedly listed his searches as "city planning/traffic analysis," despite never being assigned duties involving either.
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Legal expert discusses risks of buying unapproved weight-loss drugs
The U.S Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers of internet pharmacies selling unapproved weight-loss versions of GLP-1 drugs, including semaglutide and tirzepatide....
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Mangoes sold at Walmart recalled for possible salmonella contamination, FDA says
The new recall affects Martina-brand mangoes sold at Walmart stores in four states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Austin City Council gives historic designation to 140-year-old east Austin home
An over 140-year-old house has achieved historic status after the Austin City Council voted unanimously to designate the building as a City of Austin Landmark o...
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Video shows moment FBI confronts former Congressman Eric Swalwell at SFO
Newly obtained video footage shows the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was confronted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport....
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Watch: Brawl breaks out between coaches at youth football game
Two football coaches have been suspended after a fight broke out at a game between two youth teams.
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How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times....
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Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph....
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Tupac Shakur murder: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty in 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper
A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty in orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
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Tropical Depression Edouard Live Tracker: Latest path, wind speeds, Texas impacts
Track Tropical Storm Edouard in real time with our live updating map, current wind speeds, central pressure, distance from land and official National Hurricane Center watches and warning for Texas....
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Registration now required for solar panel retailers, salespeople in Texas
Additional provisions of a 2025 Texas law took effect Tuesday, which provide new state oversight of rooftop solar sales.
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Halloween candy pulled over potential allergy risk
A Halloween candy sold in multiple states is being recalled because its packaging failed to disclose a milk allergen.
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Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson eligible for death penalty, judge rules - Pleads not guilty
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Edouard weakens into a tropical depression after landfall but still dumping rain into Texas
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression Tuesday night while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas, knocking out power to thousands, toppling trees and flooding roads. The storm downgraded hours after making landfa...
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Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of August
We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of August 2026!
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Donkey killed in Polk County; Dept. of Agriculture joins investigation
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
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Lindsay Clancy jury at impasse on Day 4; judge sends them back to deliberate
Jurors entered a fourth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing whether postpartum psychosis left her not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children....
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Laredo leaders head West in search of water sources
A delegation of leaders and citizens from the South Texas town of Laredo are heading West in search of answers and information on future water sources as they struggle to meet water needs....
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Isolated to scattered showers linger through Friday
Moisture from Edouard may be able to push slightly farther west on Thursday, increasing rain chances slightly more. -- Nick Bannin
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Migrant advocates testify before UN, alleged human rights violations in US
A coalition of immigrant rights organizations testified before the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, last week alleging escalating cases of abuse against non-citizens who are being held in the United States and deported to third countries....
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Georgetown officer-involved shooting: New details, man's identity released
Law enforcement has released new details about an officer-involved shooting in Georgetown, including the identity of the man killed.
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
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Suspect arrested after vehicle stolen in Kyle with infant inside
Kyle police arrested a suspect after a vehicle was stolen with a 5-month-old child inside. The infant was found safe and reunited with family.
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East Riverside: How mobility, housing changes can impact public safety
The planning department held an open house over the weekend to address new initiatives about housing, mobility and public spaces.
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Texas-Ex Gorzny wins first ever U.S. Open match
Gorzny, from Austin, played two seasons at Texas after transferring from TCU.
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Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was co...
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Texas Board of Education considers religious influence and framing in curriculum overhaul
Texas education leaders are debating controversial proposed high school social studies standards that emphasize America's biblical roots while framing early Islam around military conflict....
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Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Georgetown was arrested earlier that day, police say
Williamson County officials said Timothy Xayyaraj was released from jail Saturday before he was shot and killed by Georgetown police officers.
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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion from three programs.
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Vehicle stolen with 5-month-old inside; Kyle police arrest suspect
The Kyle Police Department says it has arrested a man for a series of crimes across Kyle and Buda, including multiple vehicle thefts.
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Attorney questions Hays County Jail procedures after inmate mistakenly released
The Hays County District Attorney’s Office has dropped an escape charge against a man who was mistakenly released from the Hays County Jail last month....
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Last house on Rainey Street: Family trying to decide what to do after owner's death
One little house still stands amid the high-rises and bars of Austin’s Rainey Street District. Now, following the owner's death, his family must decide what comes next....
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Police sweep Hutto ISD elementary school after report of shots fired near campus
Law enforcement has cleared the scene at a Hutto-area elementary school following a report of shots fired near the campus after school hours.
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Police respond to report of shots fired near elementary school in Hutto
The Hutto Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near the Howard Norman Elementary School on Monday evening.
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Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of tropical weather threat
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday as a tropical system in the northern Gulf threatens the coast of Texas and Southeast Texas....
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Sarkisian: Texas State a 'heck of a challenge' in Week 1
Steve Sarkisian discussed the Texas State matchup, Arch Manning’s growth and the Longhorns’ offensive line as game week begins.
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Gov. Abbott, White House launch cybersecurity project to secure Texas water
Governor Greg Abbott announced Project Watershed 250, a pilot program providing free cybersecurity services to Texas water utilities. This joint initiative between the U.S. government, Texas, and private partners aims to protect vulnerable rural infrastructure through AI-enabled ...
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Roger Beasley, longtime Austin auto dealer, dies at 87
Roger Beasley, a longtime Austin automobile dealer who built his legacy with the Roger Beasley Auto Group, has died at the age of 87.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday. Here's what to know.
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Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch issued in Texas ahead of Tropical Depression 5
Tropical Depression 5, formed in the Gulf of America, has now strengthened to Tropical Storm Edouard.
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Supreme Court signs off on White House ballroom construction continuing
Construction of the new ballroom at the White House will continue following a temporary order by the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the capital in his image. The appa...
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Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
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Fantasy Football 2026 guide: Complete rankings, injuries, possible suspensions and more
This comprehensive guide will get you ready for your draft with a general draft strategy, complete rankings, injuries to look out for and possible suspensions....
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children....
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D4vd pleads not guilty in Celeste Hernandez murder case; will be represented by public defender
Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to charges that he killed, sexually abused and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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Texas lifts New World screwworm restrictions in 5 counties
The Texas Animal Health Commission has lifted New World screwworm movement restrictions in parts of five counties after officials determined eradication efforts eliminated the pest from those areas....
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EA SPORTS kicks off Texas football with 'Ultimate Tailgate' ahead big matchup
EA SPORTS is taking over LBJ Lawn to present an exclusive tailgate event Sept. 10 for UT students
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Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency....
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Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1969 penny worth up to $600,000
A penny minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1969 may be worth up to $600,000 due to what is referred to as a "doubled die obverse" mistake made during the minting process....
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Suspect charged with aggravated robbery, APD says
Officials identified the man as 42-year-old Everett Driscol, who is facing two counts of aggravated robbery and a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Downtown Austin resident raises safety concerns after falling glass damages vehicle near high-rise
downtown Austin woman says she's still shaken after falling glass from a high-rise building damaged her vehicle Friday, raising concerns about safety around one of the city's residential towers....