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Austin Humane Society speaks on Clear the Shelters event
The Austin Humane Society describes itself as Austin's longest-standing no-kill, nonprofit animal adoption center.
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AI giant Anthropic in talks to lease massive Bastrop County data center, sources said
The inventors of Claude appear to be steering clear of corporate incentives like tax breaks.
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State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest
Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.
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San Marcos CISD works to improve ratings as board considers interim superintendent
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is working to improve performance at several campuses after the Texas Education Agency released its 2026 school accountability ratings....
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Major Texas highway getting speed limit drop and new safety upgrades
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
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Steve Sarkisian weighs in on Dae'Quan Wright's return to college football
Steve Sarkisian weighed in on Dae'Quan Wright's potential return to college football and the challenges of adding players with NFL experience.
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Killeen private school doubles enrollment with new education savings account program
An analysis of the campus data provided by the Comptroller's Office shows 400 students who attended a Killeen ISD school last year are now accepting money to go toward private school....
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1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation
More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
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Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize the world’s second-largest economy for flooding the global market with underpriced goods, according to three people familiar with the matter. Two of the people, who spoke o...
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Texas fall weather forecast: What experts are saying about autumn weather in 2026
The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
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Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store....
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Gov. Abbott presents Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to military heroes
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony....
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Deshaun Watson named Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener....
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Karmelo Anthony appeal: What's next after motion for new trial was denied
After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court....
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Hutto Fire Rescue responds to structure fire
Hutto Fire Rescue was on the scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of CR 138, according to a post, before containing the fire at around 4:55 p.m....
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Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says
Lindsay Clancy did not have acute psychosis when she killed her three children but rather took their lives so they wouldn’t “suffer” after she took her own life, a forensic psychologist testified Monday in her murder trial. Kirk Heilbrun said he ruled out acute psychosis with com...
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Hill Country city named finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town
Boerne, Texas, was named a finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns contest.
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested Sunday in Ohio on initial charges of engaging in prostitution - a charge that was later reduced, court records show....
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Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the Hawk Fire, which has held steady at about 23 square miles since it burned out of control on Sunday, authorities said at an afternoon news briefing....
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Worried about flesh-eating bacteria? These are the warning signs
Here's how to protect yourself and identify the early signs of an infection.
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Palo Pinto County grass fire hits 10,000 acres
Firefighters in Palo Pinto County are battling a large grass fire near Highway 180 and Ross Watson Road, forcing a road closure and threatening at least one structure....
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1 dead, 2 injured after house explosion in Southern California
One person was killed and two more hospitalized after a home exploded in the city of Twentynine Palms, California.
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Stolen Picasso print signed by artist found hanging in vacant apartment
A Milwaukee art dealer couldn’t believe his luck when police called to report that a rare Picasso "Torero" print stolen from his gallery more than eight years ago had been found, according to law enforcement and media reports....
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San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested in the Valley over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
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6 men arrested for child exploitation multi-agency sting in Hutto area
Six men arrested over the weekend, after a multi-agency operation in the Hutto area, were accused of online child exploitation, according to a Monday press release from the Hutto Police Department....
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Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
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Bastrop County firefighters respond to brush fire near Paige
Firefighters fought a brush fire near Paige, Texas, Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from Bastrop County Emergency Services District 2....
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Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
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Indiana Gov. Braun prompts investigation into NIPSCO following mass power outages
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago....
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Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer fired over social media posts about violent white men following last year's killing of Charlie Kirk. The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, w...
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Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives....
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Air conditioning units in Austin Animal Center dog kennels restored, now broken in cat area
Austin Animal Service said in a Monday social media post that two of the facility's six dog runs lost AC. After that was fixed, an area that houses cats started having issues....
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CapMetro suspending rail service through Thursday as crews work on new station
CapMetro is suspending Rail service Monday through Thursday due to construction of a new station in north Austin.The transportation service will offer alternati...
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When is Labor Day? This year, as late as possible
The unofficial end of summer is fast-approaching.
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Sean Grayson, ex-Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison: Lawyer
Massey, a Black woman, had called 911 to report she believed someone was trying to break into her home.
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US Postal Service issues rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting despite courts looking to block
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Friday new eligibility guidelines for mail-in ballots, complying with President Trump's March executive order restricting the practice — despite a federal court later striking it down. USPS's 95-page unpublished report, slated for...
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Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake....
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Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention
A sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday said his father was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Fired Phoenix officers admit to violent traffic stop, court documents show
New court documents reveal disturbing details involving the two Phoenix police officers accused of assaulting and tasing a couple during a traffic stop....
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Suspect in killing of five people, multiple animals in Washington found dead
Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains....
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Dallas murder-for-hire trial begins in I-35 shooting of rapper MO3
Jury selection began Monday in Dallas for Kewon White, the alleged gunman charged with capital murder in the 2020 I-35 shooting of rapper MO3 as part of an alleged murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by rival rapper Yella Beezy....
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Triple digits continue, but rain chances sneak in
Tuesday will be hot again, but highs will be a couple of degrees "cooler" pushing us below "Extreme Heat Warning" criteria. -- Nick Bannin
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Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
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Federal judge rules against Trump's 75-country visa ban
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s pause on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries on Friday. In a 61-page decision, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found that this policy was “contrary to law” and was “in excess” of Secretary of State Marco Rubi...
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These baby names are popular in one state and one state only: Data
Think your baby has a unique name? You might be right.
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One seemingly ordinary job has gotten much more deadly over the past 10 years, federal data shows
Logging, hunting and mining are all dangerous jobs (at least relatively speaking), and the reasons may seem obvious. But what about landscaping?
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John Skelton prelim begins today: What to know 15 years after sons’ disappearance
John Skelton’s three sons disappeared while with their father during Thanksgiving in 2010. Today John Skelton will be in court accused of their unsolved murders....
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KXAN launches 'Cause & Effect': A unique investigative program for Central Texas viewers
KXAN is set to launch "Cause & Effect," a new investigative program premiering Aug. 28. The half-hour show, airing Fridays at 4:30 p.m., is dedicated to providing Central Texans with a thorough examination of significant stories, going beyond the surface to uncover the factors an...
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Mom, 2-year-old daughter die after hit by lightning in Florida storm, police say
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
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August triple digit record in jeopardy?
August 2026 has been scorching, with 21 out of 23 days warmer-than-normal at Camp Mabry.
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Dangerous heat continues through the week
Triple digit high temperatures continue through the next week, with a limited rain chances starting Thursday! — Meteorologist Tommy House
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Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured....
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
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Grand Prairie firefighters responded to one-alarm fire involving 30+ vehicles
Grand Prairie firefighters are on the scene on East Avenue J working to extinguish a one-alarm fire involving at least 30 vehicles as a large column of dark smoke looms over the area....
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Harker Heights house damaged after vehicle fire spreads to residence
A vehicle fire in Harker Heights quickly spread to a nearby home on Friday afternoon, displacing one person while investigators work to determine the cause....
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Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window....
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Colin Simmons headlines Texas’ deep defensive front
Led by Colin Simmons, Texas enters 2026 with a deep defensive front featuring veteran experience and young talent across the edge and interior.
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Can Texas trust its water planning process? Report calls for changes
Flooding rain earlier this summer brought relief, for now
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Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca Raton coast; pilot unhurt, police say
A small-engine plane on its way from Fort Myers to the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton on Saturday morning.