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Triple digit streak likely to return this next week
Triple digit heat continues through next week in Central Texas with minimal rain chances. — Meteorologist Tommy House
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MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
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Texas hunting, fishing licenses for 2026-27 season on sale now
It may not feel like summer is winding down anytime soon in Central Texas. However, as fall quickly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued a reminder that hunting and fishing licenses for the upcoming season are now available....
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How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost
Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see....
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Teen who kicked sea lion in viral video pleads guilty
An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion on the San Diego coast.
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Dog missing for 30 days rescued from storm drain
San Diego County animal services officers rescued a 20-pound dog named Teddy from a storm drain after he had been missing for more than 30 days.
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'Natural lawnmowers': Over 400 goats, sheep return to Pflugerville to help clear unwanted vegetation
More than 400 goats, as well as some sheep, have returned to the city to help clear unwanted vegetation in parks and along community greenbelts.
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DeFlock says there are cameras in Yosemite, but what are they looking for?
The National Park Service doesn't deny the presence of the controversial surveillance equipment, but says the cameras' purpose is to help solve something that has plagued the park for years....
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Mother who injected human waste into child's IV pleads guilty to child endangerment
A woman who injected human waste into her child's IV at Nationwide Children's Hospital in February pleaded guilty to endangering children this week.
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Surrogate defies parents’ wishes, flees to Texas to give birth to baby with heart defect amid legal battle
A baby born with a rare heart defect is at the center of a bitter legal dispute between the child’s biological parents and the woman who gave birth to the baby as a surrogate against their wishes....
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Entering the peak of hurricane season
The climatological peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from mid-August until mid-October.
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Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students
On Friday, a Texas nonprofit hosted a school supply distribution event at Popham Elementary School in Del Valle.
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Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released....
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Army halts all 'Apache' helicopter training flights after fatal Texas crash
U.S. Army leaders have directed a temporary stand-down of AH64 "Apache" training flight operations due to the helicopter crash in Salado on Wednesday.
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Flock Safety overhaul keeps Pflugerville skeptical of surveillance cameras
Privacy and accountability changes may not be enough to convince city leaders to keep the cameras.
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ICE in Austin: Greg Casar, community leaders speak out after recent enforcement activity
Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin, while Republicans continue to defend the federal Immigration enforcement effort....
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TEA school ratings: Breakdown of Central Texas school districts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas....
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Hutto police arrest suspect after reported aggravated assault at Home Depot
A suspect was taken into custody after an aggravated assault was reported at a Home Depot in Hutto.
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2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
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Landowners continue to put pressure on PUC to reject 765kw transmission plans
Texas landowners and lawmakers testified against proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in the Permian Basin Reliability Plan during a recent Public Utilities Commission meeting....
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Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."...
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Missing person from San Antonio found safe in Llano River
A missing person was found with the help of a drone in Llano County.
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TEA releases accountability ratings for Austin ISD schools
Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating, putting the district in a precarious position of possibly facing a state intervention....
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What Steve Sarkisian wants to see from Texas in first fall scrimmage
Steve Sarkisian says establishing and stopping the run have been points of emphasis ahead of the Longhorns' first fall scrimmage.
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FDA assigns highest-risk status to 1.5 million egg recalled over salmonella risk
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
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Looking for your new best friend? Here's where to find waived adoption fees during Clear the Shelters
This August, KXAN is partnering with more than a dozen animal rescue groups and services to try and Clear the Shelters. Here's where to find waived or lowered adoption fees this weekend....
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Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
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Austin 311 to stop taking overnight calls starting later this year
While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.
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US Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training following deadly Texas crash
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
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Back-to-school jitters or something more? When parents should seek support
The first day of school can bring a lot of big feelings for students: excitement, nerves and maybe even a few tears. However, doctors say there is a difference between typical back-to-school jitters and signs of deeper anxiety that might require more support....
business
Popular tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria....
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Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring partner to expand book access
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring are working together in a new book donation partnership to provide book access and encourage literacy to children.
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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight...
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Austin writer opening 2-day, pop-up grief museum
John Jeff Hutter lost his father to suicide a decade ago, but his journey with grief from that loss has helped him find himself. He's also been able to create things, like his book "Gutsy Grief". Now, he's opening up a space for others to share their creations born of grief....
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investor conference and gunned him down on a New York City street in 2024. Man...
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Levitation is a month away; here's what to expect at the festival
Levitation Festival is just around the corner, and festival organizers say this is its biggest year yet.
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Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether....
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Regulations eased in Texas on suppressors, certain guns after court order takes effect
A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge....
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A rattling start to the school year: Jarrell ISD principal 'doing well' after snake bite
The principal of Double Creek Elementary School in Jarrell ISD was bitten by a rattlesnake Friday while trying to move it away from a door on the side of the school, according to district officials....
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work. Trump’s solicitor general petitioned th...
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Hays County investigators recover stolen Corvette, trailers and equipment
The Hays County Sheriff's Office recovered a stolen car, trailers and pieces of equipment following an investigation.
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DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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Texas hunting and fishing licenses for 2026-2027 season on sale Saturday
Hunters and anglers in Texas can renew their licenses for the 2026-2027 season beginning Saturday.
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Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said....
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DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive....
safety
Plane crashes in Caldwell County after mechanical issue
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a pilot was injured following a plane crash in Caldwell County.
business
Costco gets approval for second location in Buffalo, New York metro, more new stores opening soon across US
Costco is continuing to expand across the U.S. with stores opening this month and others in the planning and development stages.
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Austin's housing market: How quickly are homes selling, and for how much?
At KXAN, we're keeping track of home prices, and several other data points, to help buyers and sellers stay on top of trends in the market.
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Summertime heat and extracurricular activities
Summer break is wrapping up, but the heat will stick around for the next few weeks in Central Texas. With extracurricular activities beginning soon, it's important to remember heat safety....
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Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
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One of the last living WWII Navajo Code Talkers to be honored Friday
Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
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CBP says Big Bend work is limited as legal challenges grow
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park....
schools
What the Texas Education Agency’s A-F ratings actually mean
On Friday, the Texas Education Agency released its annual accountability ratings for schools across the state. But how are the ratings determined, and what do they actually mean?...
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North Austin officer-involved shooting: Police release video, new details
The Austin Police Department released video and provided new details on an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 800 block of Camino La Costa on August 12....
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How did your school do? TEA releases A-F ratings with many schools showing improvement
On Friday, the Texas Education Agency released the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public schools and districts across the state.
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Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023....
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I-35 expansion in Williamson County faces environmental hurdles
The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing an expansion of I-35 between Round Rock and Georgetown to address rising crash rates and significant population growth....
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What’s next for Luigi Mangione after his federal guilty plea?
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, resolving the federal case against him while a separate state prosecution remains pending....
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Austin Weekend: PCX Austin, parade at capitol, and Austin FC
Several community events are scheduled in Austin over the weekend of August 15 and 16, including a free screening of Wicked at Gregg-Clarke Park, the PCX Austin pop culture expo, the Festival of New Texas Plays, a soccer match between Austin FC and FC Dallas, and the Parade of In...
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing....