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3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
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Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis....
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AISD teachers move to new schools in district after closures
AISD teachers move to new schools after closures
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Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
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Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
A U.S. judge on Monday blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington, finding that President Donald Trump's administration illegally tossed out a previously approved plan to build a new facility nearby in Maryland. The ruling is the lates...
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American Airlines plane blows 2 tires during landing at O'Hare
An American Airlines plane blew two tires while landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Monday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration....
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Suspect in doll mask filmed chasing, terrorizing woman in Philadelphia: police
Police say the suspect caused one woman to "stumble and sustain injury" before he stopped pursuing her.
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Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner expresses 'profound' grief over her death
The couple shared an 11-year-old daughter, Kaya.
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New Braunfels temporarily suspends TNR program after cat tests positive for rabies
The City of New Braunfels has temporarily suspended its trap, neuter, release (TNR) program for most of the city after a rabid cat was found last week....
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Three arrested after robbery of Pflugerville gun store
Three handguns, two of which had automatic-fire switches installed, were recovered.
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Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
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Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S....
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Can sharks help research hurricanes? | Tracking the Tropics
On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team will hear from University of Delaware professor Aaron Carlisle, who uses satellite-linked, tagged sharks to monitor ocean conditions. Watch live in the video player above at 12:30 p.m. ET....
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Pflugerville woman gets federal prison sentence for filing fake Paycheck Protection Loan applications
A Pflugerville woman will spend nearly two years in federal prison for submitting fake Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) applications in 2021.
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Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high....
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Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office....
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'Tremendous relief:' Coupland ISD opens first high school in 80 years
The Coupland Independent School District welcomed students back to high school for the first time in more than 80 years, marking a historic return for its first batch of students since 1946....
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Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump’s aesthetic
The U.S. Navy is weighing a major revamp of the design of its new class of aircraft carriers to better suit the desires expressed by President Donald Trump as the White House continues to wade into the designs of naval warships....
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The surprising bathroom problem scientists are studying in space
Scientists studying blood samples from 52 astronauts found evidence that gut bacteria begin fermenting protein more often in space, a change researchers say may help explain why constipation is common during long-duration missions. The findings could also help bedridden patients ...
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Over 1,000 Round Rock apartments acquired by Dallas investment firm
Dallas-based investment firm Knightvest Capital acquired 1,027 rental units in Round Rock.
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State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout
If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers....
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Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region....
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'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'...
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Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show....
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Cyclospora outbreaks with no confirmed sources grow: FDA
Nearly 14,000 cases of cyclospora have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the CDC. Last year, the U.S. saw fewer than 2,000.
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Want to 'live comfortably' in your state? How much you have to earn, per a new study
What it costs to "live comfortably" varies based on where you live and how large your family is, a new study shows.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's longshot effort to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict
The new, one-sentence order denies it again without comment or any noted dissents.
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Plane that brought Sinaloa cartel bosses to US on display at warfighters museum
The small twin-engine plane that delivered one of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords into U.S. custody now sits at the same airport it landed, but this time inside the hangar of a New Mexico aviation museum....
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Hottest stretch of the year with 100°+ locked in
We continue to see a rinse and repeat type of forecast with very little in terms of variation. In fact, we will pass the amount of triple-digit days from last year and will even pass the yearly average of 29 by the end of the week. - Freddy Vela...
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A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the “one person who has a hard time being silent.” “Let’s be clear, Duane Davis did not pull the trigger. But he did plan the shoot...
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Georgetown ISD calls for tax rate election to fund $8.4M in teacher raises
The Georgetown ISD Board has unanimously approved a resolution for a property tax rate increase. The measure could lead to a combined 6-cent tax increase....
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'Major' crash causes partial road closure near UFCU Stadium in San Marcos
A crash caused the partial closure of Aquarena Springs Drive near UFCU Stadium in San Marcos.
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West Nile in Texas: Positive mosquito trap found in Hays County
Another mosquito trap in Hays County has tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Family seeks answers after 78-year-old attacked at Hutto Home Depot
A Hutto family wants answers after they say their 78-year-old dad was attacked by a man with an axe at Home Depot.
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Judge upholds temporary halt on border wall construction along wildlife refuge
A federal judge is keeping in place a temporary order preventing border wall construction through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas, at least for a couple weeks....
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Rain bombs: What are they and why are they so dangerous?
Rain bombs sound explosive and can be dangerous, but they're not exactly what you might think.
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Pflugerville Police investigating shooting that left 1 person injured
One person was injured after a shooting occurred in the area of Pecan Street and Heatherwild Boulevard in Pflugerville, according to the police department....
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New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation....
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20% vs. 80%: What do we mean by a 'percent chance of rain?'
It's one of the most important questions a meteorologist can answer: "What is the chance of rain?"
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Hurricane, typhoon, cyclone: How do meteorological names differ around the world?
The earth is a big place, but different parts of the planet often experience the same weather. Sometimes people in different parts of the world call them different things, even if the same meteorological mechanisms are at play....
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Texas community colleges fall victim to own successes, ask lawmakers for more predictability
The state did not appropriate enough money in its budget to fully pay community colleges all the money they earned.
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Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
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Why and how do rainbows form?
We know that there's a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and that somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. But have you ever wondered how a rainbow actually forms?...
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Explaining virga: Why does some rain never reach the ground?
When it rains, you can often seek dark streaks falling out of clouds in the sky. But sometimes those streaks don't reach all the way to the ground.
government
Final Frontier Rescue Project gives shelter dogs a second chance
Final Frontier Rescue Project pulls at-risk or overlooked dogs from shelters, placing them in foster homes or boarding programs until they can find their forever home....
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2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains....
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How does a 400-year-old tool help us predict the weather today?
More than 400 years ago, an Italian physicist invented a tool that meteorologists still use to this day to predict the weather: the barometer.
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Gov. Abbott awards $2M to expand free textbooks, course materials at Texas colleges
Nine Texas colleges and universities will receive more than $2 million in state grants to create and expand free educational resources, helping students save on textbook costs and workforce training materials....
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9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
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Gas tanks explode at Oklahoma pipeline facility after lightning strike
Two of the tanks exploded, but at least three were involved in a fire, officials said.
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Large truck meet causing 'disruptive behavior' at Buc-ee's gets shut down over the weekend
Law enforcement shut down a large truck meet in the parking lot of the new Buc-ee’s store in San Marcos after reports of "disruptive behavior" impeding operations over the weekend....
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Penn State drug bust: 14 charged in off-campus fraternity-based cocaine ring
Authorities charged 14 people with drug offenses tied to fraternity houses near Penn State, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday.
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Austin trail break-ins: Man uses hidden cameras to catch thieves in act
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
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Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents....
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CBP halts all construction activity at Big Bend National Park
All construction activity at Big Bend National Park has been paused, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced Monday.
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Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race....
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APD seeking help to identify man accused of auto theft
The auto theft occurred Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8:20 a.m. in the 9300 block of S. I-35 Service Road southbound.
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Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review....
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Authorities identify driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance, who was killed by DPS
The Fort Worth Police Department have identified Benjamin Randall Collins, 26, of Fort Worth, as the man accused of stealing an ambulance leading to a chase down Interstate 35, a crash and shooting on Thursday....
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What is humidity and how does it affect how much you sweat?
Have you ever needed lip balm or lotion in the winter or wondered why you start sweating the moment you step outside in the summer? Humidity is to blame!...