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Fromm recalls wet dog food over potential metal contamination
Fromm Family Foods is recalling cases of wet dog food over potential metal contamination. It’s at least the second dog food recall announced this month....
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Body of Lake Travis swimmer who went missing Saturday recovered late Sunday morning
The body of a swimmer who went missing in Lake Travis Saturday evening was recovered late Sunday morning, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
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Indiana Gov. Braun: NIPSCO has failed 21,000 residents still without power
Gov. Braun said NIPSCO continues to "fail" the more than 20,000 Indiana residents still without power nearly two weeks after major storms.
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Rescuers recover body of missing swimmer from Lake Travis near Lago Vista
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said....
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Son of former NFL player, reality TV star faces sexual battery, sodomy charges
Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, is facing several felony charges following an incident in Alpharetta....
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Trump's plan to lower beef prices faces pushback from ranchers and some Republicans
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
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Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
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DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
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Hutto Fire Rescue announces location for Fire Station 6
Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 3 (WCESD 3), also known as Hutto Fire Rescue, announced Saturday the location of its future Fire Station 6....
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Panama City Beach landmark Jaws Souvenirs shop destroyed by early morning fire
A massive early morning fire destroyed Jaws Souvenirs, an iconic beach retail shop on Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach.
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15-year-old arrested in connection to deadly shooting at California high school
A 17-year-old boy died of his wounds from the shooting that took place at the Independence High School in Bakersfield, California
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Defense shines, offense ‘too sloppy’ in Texas’ second scrimmage
Steve Sarkisian praised Texas’ defense after its second fall scrimmage but said the offense was “too sloppy” with the Longhorns’ season opener two weeks away....
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Bobcats bring balance into season opener at Texas
Texas State enters its fourth season under GJ Kinne with an experienced offense and growing confidence on defense ahead of its Sept. 5 opener against Texas....
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State of Texas: Big Bend construction paused, but for how long?
The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan....
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Near-record heat this weekend, low rain chances
Near-record high temperatures are forecast in Central Texas this weekend, with very isolated rain chances. — Meteorologist Tommy House
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?
Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
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Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver shared surveillance footage of police getting into his vehicle while going after a suspect.
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New DC monument displays the names of 41 million veterans
The temporary monument will be up for visitors through Nov. 12, 2026.
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WATCH: Pilot makes rare emergency landing at Ohio airport
A pilot made a heart-pounding and rare emergency landing at Akron-Canton Airport on Tuesday.
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COVID is 'growing' in nearly every state, CDC reports. Here's where levels are highest
Don't be surprised if you start hearing some more coughing in the next few weeks. COVID-19 is once again on the rise in nearly every corner of the U.S....
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Flash drought developing across the southern Plains
Dry and hot conditions in the southern Plains and lower Mississippi River Valley are leading to a developing flash drought.
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2 injured in plane crash in Brenham, city says
The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries....
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Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands....
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Army battalion in Georgia offering 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive
A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) as a reenlistment incentive once the highly anticipated game gets released this fall....
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NASA space telescope to plunge through atmosphere after rescue mission called off
“This is not the outcome we were working toward, but it does not change why this mission was worth attempting," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said in a statement....
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VIDEO: Woman hits truck with bat, truck rams her in Albuquerque road rage incident
The man who captured video of the incident spoke with Nexstar's KRQE, revealing what led the two motorists to intentionally inflict damage on each other's vehicles....
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Workplace surveillance: Do you know how your employer is keeping tabs on you?
Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic....
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Florida deputy fired after grabbing Target worker's necklace, making inappropriate comments: Sheriff's office
A Florida deputy was fired and arrested after he was caught on camera grabbing a Target employee's necklace and making inappropriate comments to her, the sheriff's office said....
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SNAP enrollment dropping faster than expected. Here's why
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill” take hold....
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You can see a blood moon lunar eclipse in August. Here's when, how to see it at maximum
A lunar eclipse will be visible across the entire United States at the end of August, when the full moon will pass through Earth's shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red....
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'The Emperor is a fan of Flock': Man dressed as Darth Vader endorses cameras at city council meeting
A man dressed as Star Wars villain Darth Vader spoke during public comment at a San Diego City Council committee meeting on Wednesday to show tongue-in-cheek support of a stronger police force and the use of Flock cameras....
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Pentagon says more than 750 US service members wounded in Iran war
The Pentagon said more than 750 U.S. service members have been wounded since the war against Iran began in late February.
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Austin-San Antonio rail link studied with two routes, vastly different costs
Austin and San Antonio could one day be connected by passenger rail capable of speeds up to 125 mph, and two separate feasibility studies are laying out very di...
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Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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Court cuts $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely labeling Sandy Hook killings a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his false claims that one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history was a hoax....
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Walmart finally adds tap-to-pay at checkout
Despite facing years of complaints from customers, Walmart has been holding out on contactless payment options.
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia
Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.
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TxDOT reopens FM 481 bridge in Uvalde, just weeks after July flooding damage
The FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County is set to reopen Sunday following $3 million in emergency flood repairs completed weeks ahead of schedule.
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Central Texas animal shelter has robust fire safety plan
Caring for these dogs goes beyond the day-to-day love and care. It also includes making sure they can get to safety in any emergency; and during a hot, dry central Texas summer, that means wildfires....
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These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds
Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
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Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith dismissed from program
Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith is reportedly no longer with the program just weeks before the Longhorns open the 2026 season.
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Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents
A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a judgment finding Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but sharply reduced the punitive damages they were awarded....
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Cole Hutson remains eligible after court blocks broader fifth-year ruling
A federal appeals court blocked a ruling that opened the door for thousands of athletes to play a fifth season, but the decision will not impact Cole Hutson’s eligibility at Texas....
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Jury awards ex-college basketball player $9.25M in New York Times defamation case
A former University of Alabama basketball player sued The New York Times over a 2023 story it ran reporting he was at the scene of a deadly shooting.
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Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
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Car thefts in San Marcos have increased, police say
Auto thefts tend to go up during the summer. San Marcos police said this year was no different.
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Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized while hidden in laundry detergent shipment at Texas border
U.S. border officers seized over $9.5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of laundry detergent at a South Texas crossing.
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Parent concerns prompt TxDOT school zone light repairs outside Bee Cave Elementary
School safety zones are set up to make sure drivers aren't speeding near schools, but next to Bee Cave Elementary School, parents sounded the alarm when their school zone's flashing lights weren't working....
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Austin nurse sentenced to 3.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing medically-fragile child
A former Austin nurse accused of repeatedly striking, choking and restricting the breathing of his patient — a non-verbal, bedridden, 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy — has been sentenced to 3.5 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, after pleading guilty in a case ...
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Dramatic nighttime helicopter rescue saved hiker in El Paso mountains
Emergency crews staged a dramatic nighttime airlift to rescue an injured hiker stranded in the rugged Franklin Mountains.
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Funding for work on Texas' roads, bridges in jeopardy ahead of Sept. 30 deadline
Nearly 47% of roads and 38% of bridges in Texas will likely need major repair work in the next few years. But the funding for that work is in jeopardy, warns the Associated General Contractors of America....
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Woman arrested after 6-year-old jumps out apartment window, tests positive for cocaine
A 6-year-old child in West Virginia tested positive for cocaine after surviving a fall from an apartment window, which resulted in the woman's arrest.
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CDC links multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts
A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people, prompting a warning from health officials.
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Boerne is Texas’ only finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town
Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie....
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Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice....
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Boil water notice issued for Hays WCID 1, Hays WCID 2 customers
Residents served by Hays WCID 1 and Hays WCID 2 are urged to boil water before drinking, cooking or making ice.
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What's with the 6th Street billboard calling out Alamo Drafthouse?
In mid-July, a billboard reading "MAKE DRAFTHOUSE GREAT AGAIN BAN SMARTPHONE ORDERING" went up on West Sixth Street near Winflo Drive.
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Texas Lottery launches Cowboys, Texans scratch tickets for 2026 season
New Texas Lottery scratch tickets featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans offer $100,000 top prizes and fan experiences while supporting public education funding....
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Man to serve life in prison for multiple sex crimes against teen girls in Kyle
A 41-year-old man will serve life sentences for multiple counts of sex crimes against teen girls in Hays County.
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Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities
A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions....