Roommate charged with murder after deadly shooting in South Austin parking lot
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting his roommate during a dispute over rent money in South Austin, police said.
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NHC: Isaias strengthens into Cat. 1 hurricane, targeting northern Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened into a hurricane late Wednesday evening. With a projected track that is targeting the northern Gulf Coast, forecasters are warning of dangerous coastal flooding, damaging winds and heavy rain....
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Isaias becomes Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2026
Hurricane Isaias has formed in the Gulf as of Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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APD searching for suspect accused of striking victim with stick at South Austin park
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of repeatedly striking another person in the head with a large stick during a fight a...
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Austin leaders propose 'responsible' changes to city's bond spending
New numbers from the City of Austin show half-a-billion dollars in unspent bond programs.
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What is the debate over Austin's Prop I?
Austinites will vote on Proposition I on Nov. 3, which has sparked debate over its proposed amendment to the Austin City Charter.If approved by voters, Prop I w...
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Afghan national pleads guilty to online suicide bomb threat in Fort Worth
A 32-year-old Afghan national living in Fort Worth pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce after threatening to carry out a suicide attack....
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Austin’s 'Hospital of the Future’ Is Being Designed With AI From the Ground Up
Austin’s hospital of the future is starting to take shape and artificial intelligence is being designed into it from day one.Leaders from Dell Medical School, T...
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Student, 6, dies after large video display falls at Florida school, district says
A six-year-old student died Wednesday after a large video display board fell on the child at an elementary school in Florida, according to the school district....
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LIVE BLOG | Trump rallies in San Antonio with Senate nominee Ken Paxton
President Donald Trump is making a stop in San Antonio to shore up support for the Texas GOP and Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
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Kyle City Council moves forward with $39.8M Bunton Creek Road Project
Relief may soon be on the horizon for drivers and families navigating Bunton Creek Road, as progress continues on a major infrastructure project funded by Kyle’s historic 2022 Road Bond....
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Camp Mystic deadly flood probe: Eastland family calls search warrants a 'fishing expedition'
The Texas Rangers are investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to the deadly July 4 flooding in 2025.
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Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss
A new study reveals which is better for weight loss: water or diet drinks.