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Quinn Ewers traded to Jaguars, Dolphins receive 2028 draft pick
Former Texas QB Quinn Ewers joins the Jacksonville Jaguars after the Dolphins traded him for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft.
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What's your walk-up song? Central Texas HS football coaches, players weigh in
From country to hip-hop, Central Texas high school football coaches and players shared the songs they’d choose as their walk-up music.
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State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes
Meta, the social media giant, will pay $1 billion and implement new child safety regulations on its platforms as part of a settlement with the state of Texas....
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City of Buda accepts $3M toward redeveloping Sportsplex
The project is a shared game plan between the City and Buda EDC to increase tourism through sports and boost economic development.
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One dead in Georgetown after officer struggle in downtown square
A man was shot and killed by a Georgetown police officer Saturday afternoon after a violent struggle in Georgetown Square, according to the Georgetown Police Department....
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2 dead, 1 injured after crash involving 18-wheeler on US 290 in Manor
The police department said in a Facebook post just after 4 p.m. that it was on the scene investigating a fatality on US 290 at the intersection of Kimbro Road....
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Hot Sunday, increasing humidity into next week
The weekend continues hot, with high temperatures near the triple digits day after day. Low rain chances for now. — Meteorologist Tommy House
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Georgetown Police identifies man in deadly officer-involved shooting
According to Georgetown Police, officers were dispatched around 12:49 p.m. to the 100 block of W. 7th Street after callers reported a man “jumping on vehicles and behaving erratically.”...
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Valhalla announces imminent closure due to building sale
Valhalla announced in a social media post Saturday morning that after 17 years, it will have to close down in October.
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Leander police investigate shooting at assisted living facility
Leander police are investigating after shots were fired at an assisted living facility resulting in property damage.
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Seneca Nation requests reversal on 'Lake America' executive order
Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca called Friday for President Trump to rescind his order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” citing a 225-year-old treaty between Native Americans and the U.S. government. Seneca said in a statement that this name change, which Preside...
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Shots fired at Leander assisted living facility, no injuries
A Leander assisted living facility reported shots being fired at the building early Saturday morning, just before 4 a.m. No one was hurt, but the building was damaged, according to the Leander Police Department....
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Driver taken to hospital after vehicle hit by train in Leander
A driver was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a collision between a Jeep and a CapMetro train.
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Ross Fire update: Wildfire 31% contained
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is 31% contained as firefighters work to stop new growth.
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$70,000 cargo theft investigation underway after massive Pabst Blue Ribbon heist in California
Montclair Police are investigating two potentially linked cargo thefts at an Anheuser-Busch facility involving $70,000 in missing Pabst Blue Ribbon inventory....
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Escape charge against Hays County inmate declined for prosecution
The man accused of escaping the Hays County Jail in July had the charge declined, according to his attorney.
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Goodwill Central Texas completes 11 store renovations, announces AI pricing
Goodwill Central Texas said it recently finished major renovations at 11 stores in the area and planned to transform nearly 40 locations by the end of 2028....
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Butter knife brandished during wedding fight, spills into parking lot
A fight between wedding guests in Westlake, Ohio, left at least two people injured and led to charges against three men in their 40s, police said.
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San Antonio power outages impact 67K after storms
More than 67,000 CPS Energy customers remain without power Saturday morning in San Anotonio after storms rolled through Friday night.
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Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise
When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms.
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'Offensive': Target issues apology after Halloween costume backlash
Target has removed a Halloween costume from sale after customers and social-media users pointed out that it appeared to evoke racist stereotypes.
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ICE plans to spend $2 million on dog-like robots for immigration enforcement
White House border czar Tom Homan defended the move against criticism, arguing the gloves would prevent agents from needing to resort to deadly force.
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Busy Philipps brain tumor revealed through an MRI
"'This is a real tumor, and it's inside your brain. And Busy, it's got to come out,'" she recalls the doctor telling her.
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Trump posts update on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Here's what President Trump had to say in about progress on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
"Recent cases involving the misuse of automated license plate reader systems in Arizona and nationwide have raised concerns about the risks that come with the technology."...
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Large quantities of khat are being intercepted at US airports. What is it?
Khat is listed as Schedule I drug in the United states. Where is it coming from?
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Push to rename Nashville Airport after Dolly Parton gets backing of Tennessee governor
Gov. Bill Lee announced a partnership with Nashville International Airport with the intent to rename it for Dolly Parton.
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Tennessee lawmakers pitch 9-25 as '9 to 5 Day' for Dolly Parton
Days after Dolly Parton’s death, the state of Tennessee is looking for more ways to honor "one of the most legendary Tennesseans of all time."
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 1 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 1 of the 2026-27 season.
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Window falls from Rainey St. high-rise, damaging cars and sending people running
Shattered glass littered the ground on Rainey Street after a window fell from a high-rise apartment on Friday.
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East Texas woman found dead on trail at Enchanted Rock
Authorities found a 59-year-old woman from East Texas dead on a trail at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on Thursday afternoon.
safety
Army selects Central Texas military base for nuclear microreactor deployment
The U.S. Army is expanding its plan to build over 20 off-grid nuclear microreactors across military bases to guarantee independent power during emergency grid failures....
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Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners
Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west....
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Judge hears hemp testing lawsuit, calls out OAG over communications failures
Travis County District Court Judge Maya Guerra Gamble said Friday she would need time to decide whether to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the Texas Department of State Health Services' use of a THC testing methodology challenged in a lawsuit....
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DNA leads to arrest in 1981 cold case murder of Texas woman
An Arizona man has been arrested and confessed to the 1981 murder of 23-year-old Yolanda Herrera after modern DNA testing cracked the 45-year-old Texas cold case....
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Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras
The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network....
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Texas judge could soon allow hemp businesses to sell THC products again
Texas smoke shops could soon be allowed to sell currently-banned THC products if a Travis County judge grants a temporary restraining order.
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Westwood falls to Boerne 34-14 in season opener
Westwood fell to Boerne 34-14 on Friday night in the Warriors' 2026 season opener.
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FULL REPLAY: Westlake vs. Inglewood (CA)
Westlake erased a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Inglewood (CA) 33-26 in its 2026 season opener Friday night.
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'Escaped' Hays County inmate's attorney speaks out; escape charge dropped
After law enforcement believed an inmate escaped from the Hays County Jail, prosecutors are now dropping the escape charge.
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FULL REPLAY: Leander vs. Pflugerville
Pflugerville opened the 2026 season with a 25-21 win over longtime Central Texas rival Leander on Friday night at The Pfield.
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South Texas congressional poll gives Democrats edge in three key districts
A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three closely watched South Texas congressional races.
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New Loop 360 main lanes opening Sunday at Westlake Drive, Cedar Street
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to open single lanes in each direction of Loop 360 on Sunday morning. The new lanes would allow drivers to bypass signals at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street....
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American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes
New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network....
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Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE, held at major deportation hub in Louisiana
Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, Fox News has learned....
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Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.
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Government, opponents of Big Bend border wall project agree to pause
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
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President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning....
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How Dolly Parton improved our world: ‘She was helping everyone’
Dolly Parton’s influence reached far beyond country music. Here’s how her life and work changed lives around the world.
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Trump vows to spend 'a lot of time in Texas' helping Paxton Senate bid
President Donald Trump says he'll spend "a lot of time in Texas" helping Republican Ken Paxton's Senate campaign, while launching a barrage of social media attacks against Democratic nominee James Talarico just 67 days before Election Day....
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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has previously sent about his economic outlo...
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Is cold and flu season affected by weather?
Does weather play a role in starting the cold and flu season? Meteorologist Tommy House talked to a doctor with Baylor Scott & White Health to learn more....
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DPS appoints new chief of the Texas Rangers
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Jason Bobo as the new Chief of the Texas Rangers Division
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Levitation faces major changes just weeks ahead of festival
Heading to Levitation Fest in a few weeks? Well, there are a few major changes to the festival's location and lineup that fest-goers should know about....
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Trump administration pushes ahead with border wall on tribal land
The Trump administration is advancing plans to build a border wall on a Native American reservation, proceeding with the project despite objections from tribal leadership....
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Trump to mark 25th observance of 9/11 at Pentagon instead of Ground Zero: Reports
President Donald Trump plans to mark the 25th observance of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President JD Vance is expected at Ground Zero....
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Dolly Parton fans urging US Postal Service to honor her with a stamp
Dolly Parton sold over 100 million records and earned 11 Grammy Awards and 55 nominations during her decades-long career and was also an avid philanthropist. Fans on social media are urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to honor her with a stamp....
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Cedar Park sporting goods store opening with indoor Ferris wheel, aquarium
The grand opening of Scheels, a major retailer, marks the start of a development Cedar Park leaders hope will become a huge destination and economic boost to the city....
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Austin ISD school dealing with HVAC issues as triple digits continue
School is back in session in Austin and around Central Texas, but for one school in the Austin Independent School District, it’s not the place some want to be....