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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was in Austin on Friday. It’s part of what he’s calling the “Arsenal of Freedom Tour" to bolster the U.S. Defense industrial base and revitalize American manufacturing capabilities....
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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue....
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A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard....
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Texas Rep. Jeff Leach says he plans to file legislation allowing the death penalty for child rapists, despite a U.S. Supreme Court precedent that currently bars the practice....
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The Trump administration has awarded a long-awaited $7.5 billion to Texas as reimbursement for the money the state spent on border security during Joe Biden’s presidency....
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Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election, but what are the rules?
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Austin Friday as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, stopping first at Saronic — a defense-tech startup building autono...
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To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers....
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Sources with knowledge on the investigation have confirmed to KXAN that remains have been found in proximity to the search area where Jason Landry disappeared after crashing nearly six years ago....
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Coming off an emotional win over Ohio State, Texas turns its attention to UTSA. Could a Longhorns receiver be in store for a breakout game?
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The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.
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Two people were arrested and charged with murder after a 19-year-old student died from an overdose. The victim's family is now speaking out.
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President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.'s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result of their constant ‘rep...
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President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."...
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A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
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Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military's price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date c...
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A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025....
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Austin Independent School District launched a dashboard to allow the community to track student performance and teacher quality for schools that have received unacceptable ratings....
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Cedar Ridge improved to 4-0 with a 34-16 win over Rouse on Friday night, closing out nondistrict play with a perfect record.
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"He gave us 19 incredible years with some amazing moments that I will cherish forever," said Naomi Westgard of her 19-year-old son Ethan.
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Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires....
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Girl Scouts of Central Texas and Western Governors University unveiled a new AI Explorer patch designed to teach more than 12,000 local Girl Scouts about artificial intelligence....
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Round Rock held off Vandegrift 41-38 Friday night, earning its third straight win and avenging last season's overtime loss to the Vipers.
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In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
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Most 18-year-olds, if they won $1.2 million, would probably buy a new car or house, take an international trip, or buy a private jet. But not Connor Kacena-Merrell....
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A 50-year-old man was arrested after Tulsa police said he took a 1-year-old child from a shopping cart at a Walmart store.
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A Milam County grand jury returned a no bill in the Dogtown Ranch animal cruelty investigation, prompting the sheriff's office to close the criminal case after weeks of inspections....
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A new study was released recently that found alcohol-related deaths in the United States have more than doubled since 1990.
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Hayden Panettiere will be remembered by family, close friends, and former colleagues at a special celebration of life this weekend, according to a report....
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The Hutto City Council has announced that it has voted to discontinue Hutto Police Department’s use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader cameras....
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The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know....
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The Pentagon is reportedly requiring troops to meet waist-to-height requirements and exhibit “impeccable” grooming standards to attend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “State of the Force” address later this month....
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A 23-year-old man was arrested earlier this month after he reportedly assaulted a security guard at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin last month.According...
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UT's new Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building is nearing completion, bringing new research labs, study spaces and collaborative learning areas to campus as part of an $820 million investment in engineering facilities....
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The unemployment rate in Texas ticked down slightly in August, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Nearly 1,500 students across Texas were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin guitarist and singer Jackie Venson will headline an Oct. 7 benefit concert at Radio East supporting efforts to increase oversight of data...
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A Texas A&M football player will be available to play this weekend after suffering a heat-related emergency at practice this week.
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Officials say southbound I-35 from Stassney Lane to Slaughter Lane will be closed beginning Sept. 18 at 11 p.m. and last until 9 a.m. the following morning....
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A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)....
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Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads....
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving ahead with any changes to the Kennedy Center, including potential demolition....
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A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country....
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Austin police and Austin-Travis County EMS went bar-to-bar along Sixth Street distributing hundreds of Narcan rescue kits following five suspected overdoses in the entertainment district....
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A man pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in connection with a fatal 2024 crash involving a bicyclist.
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After an emotional win over Ohio State, Steve Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to refocus and improve its ball security, third-down defense and starts ahead of Saturday's matchup with UTSA....
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Round Rock officials have approved an updated plan intended to guide the future growth of the city's trail system.
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Texas has dramatically overhauled its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program in the past year, shifting eligibility toward service-disabled veterans and leaving thousands of minority- and women-owned businesses without certification....
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The president was seen Wednesday night on Air Force One looking at a placard that appears to depict a potential demolition.
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Charles Alexander Dieterich now faces additional charges, including unlawful escape, resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and MIPP.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he won’t vote for Bo French, the Republican nominee for the powerful post of Texas Railroad Commissioner, because of his “racist” online comments. Cornyn called French “an embarrassment to the Republican Party” after he posted on social media a pho...
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"Why not... find the secrets of those spying on us?”
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A small fire broke out in a utility closet on the 33rd floor of a downtown high-rise overnight, according to the Austin Fire Department.Firefighters responded t...
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The weekend will be well above-average, with high temperatures near the triple-digit mark. Rain chances are extremely isolated, with most staying dry through next week. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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If the kids are already asking, “What are we doing this weekend?”, here are four ideas, and the best part: they’re all free.1. Austin Museum DaySunday is Austin...
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What happens to a pickleball after it cracks? At one Austin pickleball facility, some are ending up somewhere unexpected: on a dress.The Picklr Austin West co-o...
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DETROIT (AP) — An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. Sgt. Derek Gutier...
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Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 4 of the 2026-27 season.
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Texas Longhorns co-defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen was arrested on a DWI charge Wednesday night after a three-vehicle crash in West Austin, according to the...
