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Austin credit card fraud suspect linked to Dallas case
A woman suspected of credit card fraud in Austin has been linked to a similar case in Dallas, says the Austin Police Department.
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10 arrested in Llano County, charged with sex crimes, solicitation of prostitution
The Llano County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 10 people in what it called a "proactive enforcement initiative focused on reducing human trafficking, protecting children and vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation, and holding registered sex offenders accountable."...
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Former Army contractor convicted of stealing $1.1M in MRE military rations from Fort Bliss
A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Army civilian contractor of stealing more than $1.1 million worth of military rations from Fort Bliss, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday....
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Grass fire burns at least 100 acres in Llano County
A grass fire that broke out in Llano County on Monday afternoon was 75% contained by the evening after burning at least 100 acres, according to the Llano Police...
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Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
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Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds....
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Austin FC signs Polish winger with English Premier League experience
Płacheta, 28, joins Verde and Black from Oxford United in England. The squad was recently relegated from the EFL Championship division to EFL League One, and Płacheta technically signed his contract with Austin FC in March during Oxford's season. He'll be eligible to play when th...
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Travis County
A mosquito pool in Travis County has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first positive pool of the year, Austin Public Health said.While no human...
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First West Nile virus mosquito pool tests positive in Travis County
Austin Public Health has confirmed the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus in western Travis County.
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Expect a massive state trooper presence on Texas roads this Fourth of July weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary....
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Exterminator finds body in NYC school chimney: NYPD
An exterminator found a body in the chimney of a New York City public school in Queens on Tuesday morning, police said.
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Medication used to treat heart failure recalled nationwide
Nearly 1 million bottles of the medication are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to an FDA recall alert.
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LeBron James to play another season, but not with the Lakers: Report
The GOAT isn't retiring yet.
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Texas leaders react after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens....
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LIVE: NHC monitoring disturbance in the Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics
With first month of the 2026 hurricane season nearly behind us, our Tracking the Tropics takes a look at what can expect as the season rolls on. Watch live here at 12:30 p.m. ET....
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Dolly Parton opens ‘Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop’ off I-65 in Cornersville, Tennessee
Travelers traveling on Interstate 65 in Tennessee now have a new place to stop for fuel, some food, and a chance to rest with the opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop....
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Hays CISD approves 2026-27 budget with $12M in cuts
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district's budget for the 2026-27 school year Thursday, adopting a financial plan that includes $12 million in previously announced budget cuts aimed at restoring the district's fund balance....
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CapMetro workers authorize strike amid 'stalled' contract negotiations
The CapMetro workers' union announced Tuesday that 99.5% of its members voted to authorize a strike against the Austin transit provider.
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Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
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Supreme Court rules Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions are unconstitutional
The Supreme Court shut the door on President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions on Tuesday, ruling that his banner immigration policy is unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the 14th Amendment guarantees automatic citizenship for nearly all children bo...
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Trump Wants Gas at $2.50. Here's Where Texas Prices Stand.
Gas prices are continuing to fall, and President Donald Trump says they should drop even faster.In a Truth Social post Monday, Trump urged gasoline retailers to...
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Supreme Court backs GOP challenge to campaign finance law
The Supreme Court agreed with Vice President Vance that federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates violate his First Amendment rights, siding with Republicans on Tuesday in a campaign finance battle that became a tug-of-war betwee...
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Austin ISD police chief discharged from hospital nearly 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
Austin ISD Police Chief Wayne Sneed has been released from the hospital, nearly four weeks after he was injured in a motorcycle crash during a motorcade operati...
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Austin ISD Police Chief Sneed released from hospital after motorcycle accident
Austin ISD Police Department Chief Sneed has been discharged from the hospital nearly four weeks after a motorcycle accident.
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Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools
The Supreme Court ruled states can bar transgender girls from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that is set to impact similar laws passed in more than half the countr...
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Dream Lab Summer Showcase brings Austin teens’ music and stories to the stage July 2
This summer, young people across Austin have been discovering their voices, building confidence, and transforming their dreams into reality through the SaulPaul...
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San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children....
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America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
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Dementia will cost US $818B this year: study
The study's lead researcher said the dementia population is set to grow substantially.
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Austin ISD police chief released from hospital 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Wayne Sneed, the police chief for the Austin Independent School District, is out of the hospital, according to the district. The chief received treatment and physical rehabilitation at the Dell Seton Medical Center after his motorcycle crash on June 3. The crash ...
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Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her 'Marxist'
A State Board of Education member threatened to sue her colleagues after tensions over how to teach history and Bible stories in public schools spilled over onto social media....
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A year after the flood, Kerr County rebuilds one day at a time
Kerrville, Texas, is still recovering from the devastating flood of July 4, 2025, with the help of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which has raised $150 million to help rebuild homes, parks and other community touchpoints, as well as providing mental health re...
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One year after Kerr County floods, grants help families heal beyond the damage
One year after devastating flooding swept through Kerr County, many families are still working to rebuild their lives — both physically and emotionally....
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France vs Sweden preview: World Cup knockout clash will decide Paraguay’s July 4 opponent in Philadelphia
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4....
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Laredo bracing after screwworm found right across border
The South Texas border town of Laredo is taking extra precautions after a case of New World screwworm was found in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande. Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño said Saturday that every animal entering the city's public animal shelter is now being ...
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Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
In strictly applying the judge's order, the department is now striking some degrees from the list of professional programs, meaning those students will face lower loan limits....
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Little change in weather as heat rolls on
Not to anyone's surprise, heat and humidity will be the main story as we close the books on June and start July this week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
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Deadly Texas flooding: Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department honors former chief
The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department is honoring former Chief Michael Phillips. He went missing during the deadly July 4th floods last year....
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Hays CISD approves 2026-27 budget, reviews preliminary STAAR results
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s 2026-2027 budget Monday night after months of planning to address ongoing financial challeng...
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Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation....
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Remember Camp Mystic victim, Hadley Hanna, as family advocates for stronger camp safety standards
Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation....
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Austin robbery: 3 suspects accused of injuring 7-Eleven employee, stealing alcohol
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying three robbery suspects.
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Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup. He made his first start a memorable one. Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shoot...
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Austin ISD delays most school boundary changes amid focus on budget, academics
Austin ISD is delaying its plans to update school boundaries after thousands weighed in, shifting its focus instead to budgeting, academics and enrollment.In a...
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Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot timing highlights fight over Texas mail-in law
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's mail-ballot grace period Monday, preserving similar election laws in states including Texas. The ruling comes months after Texas lawmakers debated eliminating the state's own post-Election Day ballot deadline....
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How Austin ISD's bus service changes could affect your student
Austin ISD (AISD) has announced major changes to its school bus services for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Waymo driverless cars are hunting for potholes in Austin
Austin's potholes are more than just a nuisance. They can damage cars and cost taxpayers an average of $1,300 to permanently repair. But now Waymo's self-drivin...
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Gillespie County deputies investigate possible murder-suicide after two found dead
The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead Monday in what authorities believe may be a murder-suicide.According to...
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Texas adds Humble Atascocita's Jason Johnson to 2027 recruiting class
Jason Johnson, a 3-star recruit from Humble Atascocita, chose the Longhorns over Cal, Louisiana State and Vanderbilt.
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Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says....
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More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments....
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Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes
Autonomous vehicles are helping City of Austin crews identify road problems.
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Texas DPS deploys explosive detection K-9 teams to Houston for FIFA World Cup security
Texas Department of Public Safety explosive detection K-9 teams and their handlers have deployed from Austin to Houston to support security efforts during the F...
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Police seek suspects in Central Austin 7-Eleven robbery that injured store clerk
Police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who robbed a Central Austin 7-Eleven and tackled a store clerk in the early morning hours of...
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Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions....
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Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch
A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home.
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Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
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Williamson County deadly crash: Driver of semi-truck killed
Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck that went over the side of an overpass and onto SH 130.
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AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
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Austin leaders warn AI-driven layoffs could signal broader job losses
After thousands of layoffs tied in part to artificial intelligence, Central Texas leaders are raising concerns about what it could mean for the future of jobs in Austin's booming tech sector....
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