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Capitol Context: Cornyn, Bush exclude Paxton from fundraising efforts
Ken Paxton was recently left out of a fundraising event held by Sen. John Cornyn with special guest former President George W. Bush.
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
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Texas weather: State prepares for heavy rainfall, flooding threats
A large portion of the state is facing heavy rainfall and flooding threats later in the week.
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Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22 vot...
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ACL 2026: Could we see some rain, mud during Weekend One?
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain and potentially mud.
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Former Gillespie County teacher gets 15 years for recording girls in bathroom, school dressing rooms
A former Gillespie County teacher was sentenced to over a decade in prison for multiple felony offenses relating to recording young girls in bathrooms and dressing rooms....
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These are the best foodie cities in the US, according to a new ranking
WalletHub ranked more than 180 U.S. cities based on their culinary quality, diversity, accessibility and affordability to identify the best destinations for food lovers....
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Sandy Creek residents ask Travis County for River Sentry flood sirens ahead of heavy rains
Heavy rains are headed for Central Texas later this week, with parts of the region under a Level 3 out of 4 risk for flash flooding.The community in Sandy Creek...
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Paxton open to legal worker programs if border is secure, tells Hispanic business leaders
The Republican Senate nominee discussed immigration, data centers and bipartisanship, while signaling openness to workforce programs if the border is secured....
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Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare
A Michigan police department has launched an investigation into an incident on Monday at a local daycare where a toddler had a loaded firearm.
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Riders stuck, again, on Cotaland coaster at center of lawsuit
The ride was stuck for nine minutes, according to spokesperson Megan Fazio.
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New coalition warns data center growth could strain Texas water supplies
A new coalition of civil rights leaders, rural advocates and community groups launched Monday at the Texas Capitol, warning that the rapid expansion of data centers across the state could threaten Texas' already limited water resources....