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Forecast to end 2026: El Niño rains on the way
We may finally get our rain back next month in Central Texas as we start to see the more typical impacts of a very strong El Niño pattern.
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APD will graduate new cadets, but still faces significant staffing shortage
The Austin Police Department (APD) will commission 38 cadets into its ranks tomorrow, but the department is still facing significant staffing shortages....
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Deadly Iconic Village fire: Investigators need help identifying 9 wireless networks
San Marcos investigators are following new leads in the deadly Iconic Village fire in 2018. They are asking for help identifying nine wireless networks that may have been operating in the area when the fire happened....
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Sarkisian challenges No. 1 Texas to avoid letdown against UTSA
After an emotional comeback win over Ohio State and an eventful week off the field, Steve Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to refocus and show what it's made of Saturday night against UTSA....
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Austin police and EMS distribute Narcan after rash of Sixth Street overdoses
After a cluster of suspected opioid overdoses on Sixth Street, Austin first responders and city leaders are urging people to carry Narcan and learn how to use i...
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Texas senators express concern about working with state vendor on lottery operations
One of the companies facing accusations is a state vendor that has provided lottery operation services for more than a decade.
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Texas Supreme Court asked to revive megachurch sex case
The Texas Supreme Court is being asked to restart a megachurch sex scandal case.
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Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
At Gov. Abbott’s direction, TxDOT has stopped issuing permits allowing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers to be installed along state roads....
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Man dies in custody at Travis County Jail one day after booking
A 43-year-old man died Wednesday after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Travis County Jail, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
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Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown that roiled Minneapolis early this year made a brief first appearance Thursday before a Minnesota judge, following months of legal and political battles over w...
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Two arrested on murder charges in overdose death of St. Edward’s student
Austin police arrested two suspects on first-degree murder charges in the overdose death of a 19-year-old St. Edward’s University student.
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Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis on if she'll endorse in the D8 race
On this episode of Inside Austin’s Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis, who recently learned she will not be able to run for a third term....
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Inmate found dead in Travis County Jail Wednesday
A 43-year-old inmate was found dead in the Travis County Jail on Wednesday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
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These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
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2 people charged with murder after St. Edward's student dies from overdose: APD
Two people were arrested and charged with murder after a St. Edward's University student died from an overdose.
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Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
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Copperas Cove cruises past Westwood 49-15 in Week 4
Copperas Cove controlled Thursday night's matchup from start to finish, cruising past Westwood 49-15 to snap a two-game losing streak.
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Texas GLO wants to offer state land for power projects
The Texas General Land Office wants to get more involved in the development of energy projects on state land.
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Paxton investigating Taylor data center for potential misuse of land
Paxton's office said in a press release on Thursday that the AG had launched an investigation into the proposed development on land that was intended to be used as parkland....
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Legacy Ranch tops Pflugerville 24-19 for program's first road win
Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch made program history Thursday night, taking down Pflugerville 24-19 to earn the first road win in program history.
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Austin Weekend: Margarita mile, concerts and Dance Day
Several community events are scheduled across Central Texas this weekend.
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Liberty Hill ends Flock camera program, removes surveillance devices
Liberty Hill City Council voted unanimously to end the city's Flock Safety camera program, citing privacy concerns and directing staff to remove all city-operated devices....
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Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
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$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
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Texas Longhorns assistant coach charged with DWI
Texas defensive assistant coach Johnny Nansen was arrested on a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge and his status for a return to the sideline with the No. 1 Longhorns has not yet been determined, head coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday....
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Best coffee cities in America: See who's number 1
Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.
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New poll shows Hinojosa ahead of Abbott for first time, Talarico leads Paxton
ReconMR/Siena finds Gina Hinojosa up 4 points on the three-term governor while James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by 6.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Austin, College Station
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Austin and College Station.
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Man says he 'snapped' prior to shooting at north Austin employment agency
A man was arrested and charged with two felonies in connection with a north Austin shooting incident on Sept. 12.
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'Nice to have a brotherhood, sisterhood, family': APD cadets finish training at Chief's Run
Austin Police will welcome 38 cadets into its force after they graduate on Friday afternoon. Before graduation, though, the cadets had one last task to complete on Thursday morning as part of their training....
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New nonprofit in Austin aims to prevent child sexual abuse
Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas announced a new nonprofit in Austin aimed at preventing child abuse.
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Steve Sarkisian says he could have handled ESPN interviews better
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he should have shown more patience after the Longhorns' comeback win over Ohio State, addressing missed ESPN interviews and comments involving Arch Manning....
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Harris County Sheriff's Office builds online cold case database for 641 unsolved crimes
More than 40 years ago, neighbors found the bodies of a man and woman in their twenties at an apartment in Houston. No one had heard from the couple in days, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. They'd been stabbed, and the man had also been shot....
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F-16 plane crash near Traverse City; Evacuation order given, pilot in stable condition, officials say
Emergency services are responding to reports of a plane crash in Northern Michigan. According to the National Guard, the plane was an F-16 that originated from the Texas Air National Guard 149....
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Texas Stock Exchange welcomes first newly launched ETF
One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF....
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'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference....
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Historic Killeen church destroyed by fire days after celebrating 75th anniversary
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church was destroyed by a fire just days after it celebrated its 75th anniversary.
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American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
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More than 30 museums offering free admission on Sunday
The 29th annual Austin Museum Day (AMD) is this Sunday, Sept. 20. According to its website, AMD is a "free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science."...
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Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies....
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Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll
The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.
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Florida woman pleads guilty to falsifying records to obtain $750K Epstein settlement payment
Florida autism scholar Jennifer Percival pleaded guilty to falsifying records to obtain a $750,000 payment from a compensation fund established for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims....
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Austin, Bastrop police say man killed two romantic partners, then himself
Police in Austin and Bastrop are investigating two homicides they say are connected to the same man. Investigators believe he fatally shot two women he had been...
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'Rickroll' and 'looksmaxxing' are official: Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words to dictionary website
Merriam-Webster.com has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, parasocial, and rickroll.
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Angry mob swarms race car driver after unsportsmanlike crash at Indianapolis Speedrome
A near riot broke out at the Indianapolis Speedrome on Saturday after an unsportsmanlike crash angered numerous spectators and led to an angry mob swarming the driver's race car....
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Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities....
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Man charged with assaulting security officer at Huston-Tillotson University
A man accused of assaulting a security officer at Huston-Tillotson University was arrested Sept. 6 and later charged with a third-degree felony, according to court documents....
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CaJJunEats homicide suspect out on bond when deadly shooting happened
Kavontae Markail Williams is accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Mykal Jones.
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Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat
Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County....
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Police believe Cedar Creek man killed two women in Austin, Bastrop
Investigators believe a 22-year-old Cedar Creek man killed two women, one in Bastrop and one in Austin.
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Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
Sheeran has faced backlash online as several other artists pulled out of the tour.
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'Lego Bandit': Man busted in organized $20K shoplifting spree including $3,000 worth of Lego sets from Target
Deputies in Florida say they have broken up a major retail theft operation that included Lego sets valued at $3,000 stolen from a Target store.
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USPS Operation Santa now accepting Christmas letters, seeking 'adopters'
As of this week, the U.S. Postal Service is officially accepting letters addressed to Santa Claus as part of its Operation Santa initiative, which traces back to 1912....
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Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
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APD: Fentanyl suspected after five overdose near Sixth Street
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police suspect fentanyl was behind a cluster of overdoses that affected five people outside Shakespeare’s Pub early Wednesday.“We suspect...
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Austin group urges support for mental health, jobs over police surveillance
As Austin leaders continue weighing how to improve public safety, a local digital rights group is urging the city to focus on expanding mental health services a...
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ERCOT group meets in Austin to plan for AI, data center power demand on grid
Texas power officials are meeting in Austin this morning to grapple with a growing challenge: how to connect massive new electricity users tied to AI and data c...
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SNAP benefits are changing in October: What to know
Heads up, SNAP recipients: Your monthly benefit allotment is about to change.
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Massive Ice Age-era mastodon tooth found in creek
What looked like a strange rock in a California creek turned out to be something much older and rarer.