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TxDOT announces $138 billion, 10-year transportation plan
A new 10-year transportation plan with a $138 billion investment behind it was announced Wednesday by the Texas Department of Transportation and Gov. Greg Abbott....
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Georgia farm transforming its fall maze into a Dolly Parton tribute
North Georgia venue Jaemor Farms will feature a Dolly Parton tribute corn maze in Alto this fall.
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Report: Over half of Texas families say childcare costs made them have fewer kids
According to a new report from Texas 2036, 56.7% of Texas parents say childcare costs have affected their family planning decisions.
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Austin remembers Dolly Parton with colorful tribute, memories of ACL performance
Dolly Parton’s impact stretched far beyond country music, and Austinites are remembering the singer, songwriter, and philanthropist with tributes to the warmth,...
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Travis County joins federal lawsuit challenging Trump's proposed mail-in ballot rule
Travis County has joined a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration's proposed mail-in ballot rule.
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Better Bakehouse Snack Company recalls chocolate dipped donuts over undeclared milk allergen
The Better Bakehouse Snack Company is recalling certain lots of their donut snacks after one person reported having an allergic reaction.
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Texas renters: Check if you qualify for share of RealPage settlement
Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.
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NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951. The game wasn't played in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that was the only pause in the posts...
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Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
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Travis County looking for election workers, hosting job fairs ahead of midterms
With the potential for historic turnout for a midterm election, more people are needed to help make the voting process run smoothly in Travis County this November, according to the The Travis County Clerk's office....
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Cruz says 'it's no secret' he wants to be president
Sen. Ted Cruz said it is “no secret” that he wants to be president, but would not say whether he will run in 2028.
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Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'
A woman says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.
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Man wanted for creepy mask threats at Philly City Hall arrested in Las Vegas
The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
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11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park
Eleven visitors became stranded during flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah after heavy rain swept through the area.
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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton: 'I will always love her’
Miley Cyrus opened up Wednesday about the heartbreaking loss of her godmother, Dolly Parton.
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Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in immigrant shooting
A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a shooting earlier this year....
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SpaceX to build new Starship spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion Starship launch complex in Louisiana.
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Dolly Parton, RuPaul mural becomes gathering place for mourning fans
Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80.
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Texas getting $1B from Meta settlement. Here’s how it’ll be spent
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with nearly every state in the U.S. over the addictive nature of social media with teens.
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Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk
Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag....
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Deep partial lunar eclipse viewing forecast
As the moon passes into the shadow of the Earth, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night, peaking at roughly 96% full.
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Taylor's first condo project begins construction as units go on sale
Construction is underway on The Ferguson, Taylor's first condo development. It will add 82 residential units and retail space to the city's historic downtown....
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‘MasterChef’ judge Tiffany Derry: Top 6 must find their ‘voice’ to reach the finale
With finale spots on the line, judge Tiffany Derry teases Wednesday night’s new episode and why the remaining home cooks will need confidence to make it to the finish....
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New resources available for a growing number of veteran-owned businesses in Texas
Veteran-owned businesses are booming in Texas, according to the Texas Veterans Commission.
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Liberty Hill leaders question Flock cameras amid Central Texas pushback
A Flock Safety representative presented in front of an audience of concerned community members.
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Texas State students deal with dorm flooding during first week of semester
Some Texas State University students had an unexpected start to the new semester after their dorm room in Falls Hall was flooded during the first week of classes....
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Travel Forecast: Dangerous heat alerts, severe storms
Weather systems have steered around the ridge of high pressure in the Southern Plains for weeks, bringing rounds of severe weather to the Northern Plains, Midwest, and East Coast....
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Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration detention
A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln....
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APD identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash over the weekend
APD officers responded Sunday at 10:03 p.m. in the 10300 block of Anderson Mill Rd.
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Meet Bolt, the TSA's cutest canine for 2026
Bolt, a “doggone dedicated” bomb sniffer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been named TSA’s top dog for 2026.
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Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas
A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition....
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Texas education board exploring 3-year college degree programs
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees....
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3 Secret Service agents placed on administrative leave after potential misconduct
Three Secret Service agents were placed on administrative leave with details of what may have occurred not revealed amid an internal review.
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Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with 2024 fentanyl death
A man was arrested Aug. 21 in connection with a 2024 fentanyl distribution that led to the death of a man, according to Travis County court documents.
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GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
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Michigan couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary
A lot has changed since 1946, but one thing has stayed the same: the love of a local couple. Gordon and Eileen Bitely will celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary Tuesday....
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Texas education board looks into 3-year college degree options
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has begun working toward three-year bachelor’s degree options following a letter sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott....
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San Antonio picked for $200M plant expected to create 3,000 jobs
A California company is planning to build a $200 million manufacturing plant in San Antonio.
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Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'It,' dead at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor whose long career included a cult role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80 years old.
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Billings, Montana shooting: Former Seattle-area family among 8 killed
A family with ties to the Seattle area has been devastated after a man opened fire and killed eight of his relatives in Billings, Montana.
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Texas House Democrats urge Abbott to call for closing of Dilley ICE facility
Texas House Democrats are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to request the closing of a Texas immigration processing facility.
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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show....
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Shipping holiday packages with US Postal Service to cost more this year - See the temporary price increases
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season....
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Here's when you can see this week's blood moon lunar eclipse
Just about everyone in the U.S. will have an opportunity to see the blood moon lunar eclipse this week, but some people will end up having a much better view than others....
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President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
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3-year college degrees gaining popularity in US. But are they 'cutting corners'?
The condensed programs have exploded in popularity.
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Ohio officer helps corral chickens across a road back to their enclosure
The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
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Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again
Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge on Tuesday declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time....
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Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County experiences 'significant growth' overnight
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has now burned more than 80,000 acres after experiencing "significant growth" overnight.
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San Antonio Zoo celebrates birth of endangered tree kangaroo
Visitors to the San Antonio Zoo now have the chance to catch a glimpse of the zoo’s newest member—a Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey!
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CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
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California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an...
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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP senate nomination
Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman after a close runoff election to determine the GOP nominee for the seat vacated after the passing of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham....
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'Lake America'? Who is responsible for naming geographic places?
President Donald Trump announced his desire to change the name of Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada.
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Writer claims Sheridan stole concept for 'Yellowstone'
According to Salkin's suit, "Yellowstone" features too many similarities to her material to be a coincidence.
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Capitol Police seize guillotine from pickup truck
Guillotines were fashioned as the primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the "Reign of Terror," the weapon was used to kill thousands — including French nobles, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette....
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Uber rolls out new family features to help parents monitor teen rides
Parents can track their teen’s trip and use safety features such as audio recording.
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Empire State Building shimmers in pink in tribute to Dolly Parton
The Big Apple honored country music star Dolly Parton Tuesday night in a sparkling display.
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After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone....