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Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas
A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, seconds before a 7.5-magnitude quake hit, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)....
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Summer heat not letting up with temps rising
A few clouds in the morning and hot in the afternoon with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. - Freddy Vela
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Two killed in wrong-way rollover crash at I-35 and I-37 interchange
SAN ANTONIO - Two people are dead after a rollover crash downtown. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday at the Interstate 35 a
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Student News Now: Trees replanted after flooding; Schools consider Bible excerpts; Millions of bees escape in Texas
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, groups are planting trees and other plants along rivers and creeks that saw major flooding last July....
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Historic Texas Tall Ship sails to New York to celebrate America's 250th Birthday
A piece of Texas history is on the move.The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, the Official Tall Ship of Texas, is currently making its way along the East Coast as part of...
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A Warm Winter Shrunk Fredericksburg's Peach Crop. Here's the Good News.
Peach season has arrived in the Texas Hill Country, and while growers say this year's crop is smaller than average, they remain optimistic about the season and...
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Annelise Camp update: Texas AG says Louisiana hospital accepting transfer from Houston
According to a statement on Facebook by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a hospital in Louisiana has accepted her transfer to receive continued care and specialized treatment....
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Hundreds gather to remember Pease Park troll as Austin fire investigation continues
Hundreds of Austinites gathered at Pease Park this evening to remember Malin, the beloved Pease Park troll sculpture that burned down last month, as investigato...
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Welfare check leads to 5th homicide in two weeks, 70-year-old found dead with ‘obvious trauma’
Austin police tell KXAN a friend of the victim hadn't heard from him in a week, came over, went inside, and found the white man in his 70s dead.
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Thick layer of Saharan dust just days away
The effects of the incoming Saharan dust have already reached Austin, with more to come.
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After withdrawing from NBA Draft as a Texas freshman, Dillon Mitchell finally heard his name called
Boston selected the former Texas Longhorn with the No. 40 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the 5-star recruit who spent two seasons in burnt orange will get his shot in the league long after he originally planned....
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TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites
Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.
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Bee Cave Acupuncture Plans Third Austin Location - WhatNow
Bee Cave Acupuncture Plans Third Aus...
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Waymo says self-driving cars show fewer crashes than humans
Waymo says its self-driving vehicles show fewer serious crashes than human drivers, including improved safety outcomes in Austin after millions of miles on the road....
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Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes
An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar under new ownership
Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by Founders Table Restaurant Group.
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Athletes in Ohio challenge new age-based eligibility rules set by NCAA
The NCAA will now allow athletes five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with their full-time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first. The move will all but eliminate waivers or redshirt years for extended elig...
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Community gathers to remember Malin, the Pease Park troll
Wednesday, people gathered at Pease Park to remember Malin, the beloved Pease Park troll, lost in a fire in May.
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Texas insurance costs surge 79% in six years as lawmakers question AI impact on rates
During a Texas Senate Business and Commerce hearing Wednesday, lawmakers heard invited testimony examining soaring property and casualty insurance costs. Testimony focused on the need for more affordable options and the need to address the role of AI....
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Bankruptcy declaration leaves lawsuits against Camp Mystic in limbo
Camp Mystic and its related entities have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, which has put all five lawsuits against them on hold, but the families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died in last year's Independence Day floods are still determined to get justice....
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San Marcos seniors forced to relocate after facility stops accepting Medicaid residents
With just days until several seniors must leave a San Marcos assisted living facility, advocates say the situation highlights a broader issue facing families across Texas....
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New World screwworm poses threat to Central Texas shelter pets, stray animals
The threat of New World screwworm led local nonprofit Austin Pets Alive! to overhaul its intake, medical and transport systems, but as President and CEO Dr. Ellen Jefferson explained, costs of medication and transport restrictions from other states are presenting challenges to th...
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Austin serial killer Raul Meza facing new charge after CSAM found on his phone: source
Austin serial killer Raul Meza may be facing a new charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone, a source tells FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis....
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Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes
A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced....
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Austin homicides: APD investigating 5 cases within 2 weeks
Austin police are investigating five homicides that have happened within the past two weeks. They say the recent string of killings are not connected.
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Austin nonprofit tackles foster care, homelessness
Austin nonprofit tackles foster care, homelessness.
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Ground breaking ceremony held for Lockhart ISD affordable housing development
Lockhart Independent School District leaders, construction workers, and community members broke ground Wednesday morning on an affordable housing development dedicated to district staff....
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Travis County's public defender shortage 'years in the making'
The 20% of defendants who need a public defender must wait until one is available, potentially pausing proceedings for years.
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Texas forecast to be hit by huge plume of Saharan dust
A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is forecast to hit Texas last this weekend or early next week.
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Baseball social media star with impressive rise to Triple-A in Texas
There will often be some veterans with big league experience, but most players are far from household names. John Taylor doesn't really fall into either category for the Round Rock Express....
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Hispanic media company launches membership based healthcare program to expand access to affordable care
Texas has the highest Hispanic population in the country, with more than 12 million Hispanic residents in the state. Many Hispanic families struggle to find affordable insurance or healthcare, which is why VOZ Salud was launched....
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New power plant to bring more energy to West Texas
The two natural gas units will add to Vistra's Permian Basin Power Plant in Ward County and create 860 megawatts of energy.
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Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
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Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.
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Austin-area teens develop app aimed at fighting food insecurity
As food insecurity rises during the summer months, four Central Texas teens are using technology to help families access food, identify allergens and make meals with ingredients they already have....
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17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations....
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Cedar Park police to host career open house July 1 at new training center
Cedar Park recently unveiled a new Public Safety Training Center, where they will host a career open house.
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Missouri fugitive arrested in Del Valle following 11-hour SWAT standoff
A Missouri man who was wanted for multiple sex offense charges was arrested in Del Valle after an 11-hour SWAT standoff.
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Police investigating homicide in SE Austin
Police are investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin in a neighborhood just south of East William Cannon Drive, the department said.Officers responded to the...
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Florida man sues Waffle House after falling while looking at window ad
The man sustained severe and permanent injuries, the lawsuit claims.
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Harrison makes cut for USA Baseball National Collegiate Team training camp
Left-handed pitcher Luke Harrison is a late addition to the USA Baseball National Collegiate Team training camp roster, bringing the total Longhorns to four. Pitchers Dylan Volantis and Sam Cozart, along with outfielder Anthony Pack Jr., were named to the roster earlier....
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Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: 'This makes no sense'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on allegations the company’s full self-driving software was involved in a recent crash that killed a Texas woman.
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Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn
An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails.
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Missouri fugitive arrested after 11-hour SWAT standoff in Del Valle
U.S. Marshals arrested a Missouri fugitive in Del Valle after an 11-hour standoff, with the suspect now awaiting extradition on felony sex offense charges....
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Austin police seek public's help in South Austin homicide investigation
Austin police are asking for the public's help as detectives continue searching for answers in the killing of a woman found at a South Austin apartment complex....
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report
After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report....
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Austin police investigating homicide in South Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in South Austin.
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Del Valle ISD police officer indicted on six counts of tampering with government record
The Travis County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment of a Del Valle ISD police officer.
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Austin Police investigate another homicide in southeast Austin
It happened in the 5200 block of Lambs Lane in Austin.
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Hays County approves resolution to fight rabies outbreak
The Hays County Commissioners Court has officially approved a resolution to address the rabies outbreak affecting pets and wildlife in the area.
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New Braunfels city manager to retire after 18 years leading city
New Braunfels City Manager Robert Camareno plans to retire in May 2027 after 18 years.
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Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
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Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii
The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported....
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Video shows Six Flags Over Georgia ride stall, leaving guests stuck mid-air
An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video....
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APD calls suspect 'a monster' in killing of woman found at SE Austin apartments
Police are asking the public for help identifying leads in the killing of a 40-year-old woman whose body was found in broad daylight behind a Southeast Austin a...
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CBP intercepts $10.1 million methamphetamine shipment at Laredo World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $10.1 million, federal authorities announced Monday....
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USDA releases states' SNAP error rates, Texas to pay $826M annually under One Big Beautiful Bill
It's important that the rate was under 10% -- that's the line that would put Texas on the hook for a $1.06 billion payment to the federal government under the "One Big Beautiful Bill."...
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Majority of Texans oppose data centers in their community, according to new poll
A new poll found 56% of Texans were opposed to the construction of a data center in their community.
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Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
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Texas DPS Trooper seriously injured, driver killed in head-on crash in West Texas
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said....
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