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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 1 rankings
High school football kicked off a new season in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 1 rankings.
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Family grieves beloved homeowner who owned one of last homes on Rainey Street
The home is just one of two homes left, with both being surrounded by bars and high rises.
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Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment....
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ICE to spend $2M on robot dogs for immigration crackdown
ICE says the robot dogs aren't attack dogs and are intended to improve officer safety.
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Jet skier dies after being struck by lightning in Florida
A man was killed after being struck by lightning while jet skiing Saturday evening.
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Football player dies after medical emergency during game in Missouri
William Jewell College is mourning the sudden loss of a football player Saturday, who died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline.
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Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance
He ultimately made more than $17,500.
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Gov. Abbott briefs Texans as tropical storm threat grows in Gulf
Gov. Greg Abbott held a briefing and press conference in Austin on Monday to discuss the state's preparations for tropical weatherforecasters say could make la...
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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.
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Bronx pizzeria owner’s sign to people eating from his trash: ‘Come inside’
A handwritten sign in the window of a Bronx pizzeria is getting attention across the country, but owner Daniel Romano says it started with one woman, one discarded slice of pizza and a belief that no one should ever go hungry....
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Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
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EMS takes man to hospital after CapMetro train, car collide in Leander Saturday
Leander Police are investigating a crash between a Jeep and a CapMetro train that sent one man to the hospital over the weekend.
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Leander ISD appeals penalties after TCOLE found it improperly vetted police officers
The Leander Independent School District has sent appeals to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement after the state licensing agency found the district's police department did not properly vet officers, according to TCOLE....
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Argentina's Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international play
He made his debut in 2005 at the age of 18 and appeared in a record six World Cup tournaments.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 50,000 stolen beers
Someone stole a truck loaded with 50,000 cans of PBR. Now the brewery is giving them a deadline to bring it back.
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Paxton responds to Cornyn calling him 'lazy': 'They don't know my schedule'
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, calling him a “lazy” campaigner.
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Tropical Storm Edouard forms and expected to strengthen
Tropical Storm Edouard formed early Monday evening and should make landfall near the Texas/Louisiana state line on Tuesday.
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Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents....
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Kristen's Classroom: Field trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park
Most of the cave at Longhorn Cavern State Park stays at 68° year-round, a great adventure to take during the summertime heat.
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Homeowners who survived wildfires now worry about water shortages in Provence
After multiple boil water notices this summer, Provence homeowners are questioning whether growth outpaced water infrastructure. Utility officials say irrigation demand is overwhelming the system, while residents point to unfinished transmission and treatment projects....
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Ted Cruz, Michael Dell discuss Trump Accounts with Texas business leaders in Austin
Business and political leaders are set to gather in downtown Austin later today to discuss “Trump accounts” and how Texas companies could help fund the tax-adva...
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Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away....
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Austin metro home sales up 7% from 2025
Austin metro home prices rose slightly to $439,995 while sales increased by 7% between July 2025 and July 2026, driven by new construction and incentives in areas like Hutto, Dripping Springs, and Liberty Hill....
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The Receipts: Austin rents fall as new apartments rise, but eviction filings keep climbing
Even as Austin area renters see some relief in monthly prices, thousands of Travis County households are still being pulled into eviction court.Eviction Lab dat...
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Northeast Austin shooting leaves 1 person dead; person in custody
One person is dead and a person is in custody after a shooting on August 29 in northeast Austin.
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Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
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Q&A: Insights from a two-year investigation into Texas' unexpected deaths
On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" — an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" — KXAN Investigators Arezow Doost and David Barer discuss the station's two-year investigation into how Texas handles ...
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Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims
The fuel cost nearly $4 million. The supplier has yet to pay for it, the lawsuit alleges.
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A few storms possible as tropical storm enters Texas
Tuesday starts partly cloudy to mostly sunny, but clouds should increase later in the day as Tropical Storm Edouard nears Texas. -- Nick Bannin
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High chance of tropical development in the Gulf
An organized area of low pressure in the Northwestern Gulf has a high chance of tropical development in the next 48 hours. The wave will likely become a short-lived Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm, impacting parts of Louisiana and Texas....
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Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo released from ICE detention, family says
After 54 days in custody, Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo was released from ICE detention to rejoin his family following his detainment as a key witness to the fatal immigration officer shooting of his brother, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo...
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Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
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Federal government allows return of U.S. citizen deported after traffic stop in Central Texas
A 25-year-old man from Central Texas who was deported to Mexico despite insisting he was an American citizen returned to the country Sunday after the federal government reached an agreement with his lawyers in light of new evidence they provided about his citizenship, his attorne...
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Scottie Scheffler wins TOUR Championship, FedEx Cup for second time in 3 years
Former Texas Longhorn Scottie Scheffler won the TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup for the second time in three years Sunday at East Lake Golf Club.
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No. 2 Texas volleyball falls to top-ranked Nebraska
The No. 2 Longhorns fell to top-ranked Nebraska in straight sets Sunday at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase.
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Ryan Niblett headlines experienced Texas special teams unit
Ryan Niblett returns as one of the nation's top return specialists, while Texas added experienced transfers at kicker and punter.
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Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
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Hot & humid, increasing rain chances mid-week
Warmer than normal temperatures and near-oppressive humidity levels continue into the workweek, with a widely scattered shower possible starting Tuesday. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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County treasurers, tax assessors ask Texas lawmakers for guidance on the end of penny production
They can be found hidden between couch cushions, littered in car ashtrays, and if you're lucky, one may even be facing heads up on the street. The penny -- that bronze-colored coin emblazoned with the nation's 16th President -- will soon become a relic....
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Mother sought after baby found dead in porta-potty at Michigan music festival
Detectives are making progress in their search for the mother of an infant found dead in a porta potty at a music festival, according to a prosecutor in close communication with Michigan State Police....
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Texas DPS celebrates graduating class of 51 new State Troopers
On Friday, 51 new Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers graduated during a ceremony in Cedar Park.
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Invest 97L in Gulf among 2 tropical disturbances being tracked this week
Two tropical disturbances are being tracked in the Atlantic Ocean this week, and one of them is in the Gulf of America.
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Colorado city leader dies after collapsing on 14,000-foot mountain hike
Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson, 45, died Friday after collapsing while hiking Colorado’s Quandary Peak, a 14,271-foot mountain in Summit County.
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Officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
The tally of people sickened by the parasite is now 11,458.
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Why are flesh-eating bacteria expanding beyond traditional hotspots?
Scientists have recently documented the bacteria spreading to places that were once too cold for it to survive.
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Man accused of terrorizing Philadelphia in Chucky-style doll mask arrested in Vegas
The viral suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a baby doll mask has been arrested in Nevada, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Tuesday....
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Missouri deputy AG found alive after 6 days in Wyoming wilderness
Missouri deputy attorney general set out on a hike from Great River Lakes to Gannett Peak on August 20.
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How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?
About 80% of U.S. beef imports in the first half of 2026 came from five countries, according to the USDA.
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General Mills removes artificial colors from US cereals
General Mills said Wednesday that it has ended the use of artificial coloring in its United States cereal portfolio with intentions to remove the dyes by the end of 2027....
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WATCH: Florida paramedic jumps from helicopter in attempt to save fisherman's life
A flight paramedic was captured jumping into a Florida lake over the weekend in an attempt to save a fisherman's life.
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Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions
From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be useful in treating addict...
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'Poop pills' may be the key to a long-term cure for nut allergies: Study
Capsules formulated from the feces of people without nut allergies may be the cure.
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White House teleprompter operator who placed bets on Trump’s speeches ordered to pay $172K
The White House teleprompter operator who placed online bets on President Trump’s speeches has been ordered to pay a total of $172,000, a federal agency said Friday. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a news release that Gabriel Perez must pay out his profits...
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North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies....
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Cowboys acquire offensive tackle Broderick Jones from Steelers, AP source says
The Cowboys have had nagging questions at tackle all of training camp. They need Terence Steele, going into his seventh season, to find the form from earlier in his career and for Tyler Guyton to develop as expected in his third season....
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Accused 9/11 'mastermind' to stand trial in 2028
The self-proclaimed and accused "mastermind" of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center is scheduled to stand trial in 2028, according to an order issued Wednesday....
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Police, family seek answers after Southwest flight attendant found dead during layover in Hawaii
Jenny Lupton's family is currently seeking answers from officials in Hawaii.
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South Carolina police officer dies, 2nd officer hurt in gun battle at park, chief says
A Columbia Police Department officer died and another was injured after exchanging fire with a suspect at a park on Saturday morning.
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Walmart re-announces recall on 165K dressers - because more were sold
The company reissued the announcement after discovering more dressers had been distributed after the recall and customers had bought them.
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Video shows US forces seizing and sinking floating refueling station
Newly released video shows the U.S. military seizing and sinking a vessel that was suspected of being used as a floating gas station by a prominent narco-terrorist group....