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Friday afternoon, the Austin Police Department will hold a media briefing to present video from Wednesday's officer-involved shooting at 824 Camino La Costa, which is near I-35 and U.S. 290 East in the St. John's neighborhood....
safety
Fort Hood officials identified the two soldiers killed in the crash of a helicopter near Salado and now say it occurred during a maintenance test flight....
business
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons....
schools
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
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Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
schools
Wimberley ISD is starting the school year with major construction projects at Danforth Junior High School and Wimberley High School.
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Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint....
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
safety
A new sensor developed at UT Austin may help utilities identify power line problems before they lead to outages or wildfires. Researchers say the technology can pinpoint trouble spots, reduce inspection time and improve safety for crews working in remote areas....
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“She was so excited to walk for the first time.”
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A UT student was reclassified as an international student and was expected to pay $40,000 more for her tuition. She has withdrawn and now lives in Mexico, but she still misses the Forty Acres....
safety
Paul Walker, who appeared in six films in the heist action franchise, died in a November 2013 car crash.
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Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces trial Monday on a murder charge in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 death.
government
The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump’s name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him....
government
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey last month aboard an alternate aircraft at the behest of the Secret Service amid what intelligence officials said was a credible assassination threat from Iran....
business
According to the Texas Restaurant Association's latest report, 88% of Texas restaurants reported higher food costs, 66% reported higher labor costs, and 52% saw traffic decrease....
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We'll be back to the triple digits this weekend as high pressure regains control. -- Nick Bannin
schools
As students return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, Eanes ISD is beginning its first full academic year under Superintendent Kirk Koennecke....
schools
Superintendent Quintin Shepard addressed the closure of four Pflugerville ISD elementary schools due to a $20 million budget shortfall while discussing the district's initiatives in teacher recruitment, technology, and student career paths....
safety
The city's $6.6 billion budget opens the door for better security at parks with crime concerns.
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The Boerne Little League All Stars are preparing to head to the Little League World Series.
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Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
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Animal advocates are urging pet owners to verify their pets' microchip registration information, noting outdated records can prevent lost pets from being reunited with their families....
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks, calling them a tool to help officers end confrontations without using deadly force. “It’s another device to he...
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Wallonia, Belgium, is more than 5,000 miles away from Austin, Texas. But the distance doesn't matter to Texas Rangers Wallonie Belgium, because the Texas-obsessed group is bringing the Lone Star spirit over to their own country....
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a multistate surrogacy dispute involving a surrogate from Alaska and intended parents after a baby was diagnosed with a serious heart defect....
safety
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
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A baby born in Dallas with a severe heart defect is at the center of a multistate legal battle involving an Alaska surrogate, California parents, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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Those who knew Hensley said they will remember him for his kindness, personality and the impact he had on the people around him.
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The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
schools
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
government
UT President Jim Davis unveiled the proposal Thursday during a University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting. Under the plan, the university’s current 42-credit-hour core curriculum would be reduced to 36 hours and reorganized into three broad pillars: Arts and Humanities, ...
business
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states including Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania....
parks
What started as house parties in a Hyde Park rental home in 2014 has evolved over the last decade into a beloved, wholesome night of storytelling among friends and now, easy access to classical music and community....
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A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
government
On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen to discuss his decision to vote against the city budget approved Wednesday....
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Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles had plenty of options when he entered the transfer portal, but the Columbus native had no interest in returning home to play for Ohio State....
safety
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
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A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
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The San Antonio Spurs will start their 2026-27 season with the home-team advantage, according to the schedule released by the NBA on Thursday.
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CapMetro will launch service changes Aug. 16, including an expanded Route 2 in east Austin, Route 217 adjustments, updated UT Shuttle schedules and more....
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KXAN has won a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for its investigative multimedia journalism, earning the honor in the Large Market Television Digital category....
safety
Federal regulators have recalled nearly 50,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of flames escaping the container and causing burns.
safety
The man involved in an East Austin hit-and-run has been arrested, police said.
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A fan-favorite Costco staple is returning to warehouse shelves after a two-year hiatus.
safety
Authorities are investigating an airplane crash on FM 671 in Caldwell County.
safety
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
schools
Two Austin ISD schools have received their fifth consecutive failing rating by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The district said this could prompt some form of future intervention by the state....
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Over 41,000 baby jumpers and swings are being recalled after federal regulators warned of a potential risk of serious injury or death from fall or strangulation hazards....
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A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
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Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
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A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather....
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Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop flights between Austin and Paris, France, in March, the airline announced Thursday.
schools
Two Austin Independent School District middle schools received their fifth consecutive F ratings, opening the entire district up to a state takeover.
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Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin announced its plans to double the size of its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) today.
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Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance....
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ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,”
government
“We have the safest food supply in the world,” acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC. “Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce including leafy greens at this point.”...
library
The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper....
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Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla....
