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Spotty shower Friday our only hope for 100º relief
Overall, highs on Friday will still reach the upper 90s, but the extra afternoon clouds and rain-cooled air may help keep most areas under 100º if we're lucky! -- Nick Bannin...
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Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
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Set for School: Hays CISD Superintendent talks about what's new this school year, keeping up with growing enrollment
This week, for several Central Texas school districts, it is back to school. That Includes Hays CISD.
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Man dies after being shot by deputies in Guadalupe County
The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office says deputies shot and killed a man who held a knife to a woman's neck during a domestic disturbance.
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Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements
Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.
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West Nile Virus: First human case confirmed in Hays County
The first human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Hays County.
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Fort Worth stolen ambulance involved in DPS chase, shooting in Austin
A person who stole a Fort Worth ambulance and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase in Austin has died.
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty on federal charges: What it could mean for his state case
Luigi Mangione could be moving toward a guilty plea in the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could significantly affect both his sentence and his separate New York murder case....
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."...
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Two central Texas men killed in two-truck crash in Fisher County, DPS says
Two central Texas men were killed, and another driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Fisher County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
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Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
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Decades-long nationwide marriage fraud scheme dismantled; 11 charged in NYC
Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals....
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69% chance of 'historic' El Niño later this year
This upcoming El Niño is favored to be the strongest since record keeping began in 1950.
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Texas DPS confirms fatal shooting in Austin after pursuit of stolen Fort Worth ambulance
Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin early Thursday morning after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and fatal shooting in Austin....
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Crews carry out field investigations, early utility work on Austin light rail
Crews with Austin Transit Partnership are executing field investigations and early utility work along the future rail alignment.
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Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states....
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Lake Travis ISD confirms death of Lake Travis High School senior
Lake Travis ISD said a senior at Lake Travis High School passed away after experiencing complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice Monday....
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Lake Travis HS student dies after medical emergency during football practice
Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has passed away as a result of complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice, Lake Travis ISD says....
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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy. The lawsuit alleges the service offering paying customers sne...
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Some Austin ISD families lose in-school help for finding food, counseling, tutoring
Some Austin families will start the new school year without a resource that has helped them find food, mental health care, academic support and other services inside their children’s schools....
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Rain or shine: How farmers markets create connection within communities
Small business owners explain how becoming farmers market vendors has grown their business.
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WATCH: Perseid Meteor Shower peaks over Central Texas
KXAN viewers across Central Texas sent in their videos of the Perseid Meteor Shower.
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What is LARPing? Gen Z's viral insult
“It's almost like you're calling someone out," said Morgan Hurlock, 24.
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Lawsuits over Project Connect bonds paused after Paxton appeals denied jurisdictional plea
The legal fight over voter-approved bonds for a light rail system in Austin was paused on Thursday, due to an appeal from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a district court judge's denial of his plea for jurisdiction over the bonds....
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Paxton, Talarico still fighting tight Senate race, per latest Emerson-Nexstar poll
The poll surveyed 1,000 voters between Aug. 9-10 who said they were "very likely" to vote.
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Trump on undisclosed plan to use decoy plane: ‘It’s up to Secret Service and military’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the undisclosed plan to transfer him off of Air Force One and on to a separate military plane last month came at the request of the Secret Service....
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Student News Now: Leander ISD police chief suspended; Big Bend National Park border construction; Austin pushes for NHL team
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, our investigators look into the suspension of Leander ISD's Police Chief Shā Rogers. She's been put on administrative leave, and the state is looking to suspend Rogers' peace officer license for one year....
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$1.04 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois; $1M sold in Florida
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
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Austin's $6.6B budget includes funding to restructure 911 dispatch
The change drives a wedge between community and council members concerned about response times.
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More than 170 Texas schools faced closure in recent years. Many were not failing
More than 170 public and charter school campuses across Texas have closed — or are being considered for closure — since the 2023-24 school year, according to an analysis by the nonprofit Our Schools Our Democracy....
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University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
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Austin City Council approves $6.6B budget for 2026-27
The Austin City Council has adopted a $6.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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Lake Travis community rallies around football player who suffered health emergency
The Lake Travis community is coming together to support a varsity football player. He suffered a cardiac arrest at practice this week.
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Man attacks teen girl after smashing through wall, Gainesville police say
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
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Whole Foods recalls dips, salsas, guac, and more after Salmonella outbreak
The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now spurred Whole Foods to pull more than three dozen products from its shelves....
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Austin city council approves $6.6B budget for fiscal year 2026-27
Austin City Council voted during its Wednesday budget meeting to approve a $6.6 billion budget, first proposed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax in June.
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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who called it unnecessary and cruel. ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 mill...
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Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
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How potential federal changes to preservation laws could impact Austin
Section 106 of the act, one of the most well-known and impactful sections, requires the government to consider how federally funded projects would affect historic properties and allows public input before any projects move forward. Just weeks ago, the Advisory Council on Historic...
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South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
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'Our next 9/11 is coming,' Texas senators hear warning about drone attack risk
Michael McGee came to the Capitol Wednesday morning with a warning for Texas lawmakers.
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Will there be a TEA takeover in Austin ISD? A-F ratings expected soon
Each year the scores are released to show how the district and schools are performing.
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DoorDash mom left with skull fractures, brain bleeds after man allegedly follows her and attacks with bat
Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her young family. Leavitt, 28, called it a “bittersweet decision" in a social media post Wedne...
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How valuable are the Texas NFL teams?
As the National Football League gets more and more popular, franchise values continue to soar.
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Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility
The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.
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Why Austin's extreme heat can feel like it never ends
Austin's hottest stretch of summer can bring triple-digit heat index values for hours each day. Here's when the extreme heat typically starts to fade.
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San Marcos neighbors raise safety concerns after deadly shooting
San Marcos neighbors are raising safety concerns after a deadly weekend shooting on Crossover Road.
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Burnsville homicide connected to Hopkins daycare deaths, police say
The Burnsville Police Department says a homicide Wednesday afternoon that left a 78-year-old woman dead is connected to the deaths of three people at a Hopkins daycare earlier in the day....
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3 adults, 1 child dead in triple murder-suicide in Hopkins, Burnsville
Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
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Fort Worth reaches $11.25 million settlement with Atatiana Jefferson's family
The city of Fort Worth agreed to an $11.25 million settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was shot and killed inside her home by former police officer Aaron Dean in 2019....
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Red Garage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to close in 2027
The Red Garage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will close in 2027, according to a post from the Airport.
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USA Swimming CFO arrested for theft, embezzlement
USA Swimming placed its chief financial officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave Monday after learning of his arrest on charges of theft and embezzlement.
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Photos: Community First! Village expands, adding a 'downtown' area
The neighborhood has been slowly expanding over the years, and the latest development of the downtown area added a new headquarters building, a neighbor services building, a welcome center, a small market, and Goodness Hall, which is a multipurpose space for events, meetings and ...
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Suspect in custody after shooting at Georgia high school
At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities....
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Austin-area heat-related ER visits top 700 this summer
The Heat-Related Illness Morbidity and Mortality Dashboard shows 701 heat-related emergency room visits between May 2 and Aug. 10.
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Houston law firm withdraws from contract consideration to represent migrant children
A Houston law firm said it would be withdrawing from consideration of a federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration court....
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Two soldiers dead in Fort Hood military chopper crash
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Authorities responded to a Fort Hood military chopper crash in Bell County on Wednesday. FOX 44 News has learned that this was a 1st Cavalry Division "Apache" helicopter with two soldiers on board. Both have been pronounced dead. The deceased...
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Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure....