Suspected overdoses in downtown Austin: 5 adults treated
The Austin Police Department is investigating after five people were treated for what police believe was a "bad batch" of drugs.
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Americans shopping secondhand again: What's behind the boom?
Higher prices and a hunt for unique finds are sending more Americans to thrift stores and secondhand marketplaces.
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The Obamas' family dog Sunny dies, the former president says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obamas' pet dog Sunny has died, former President Barack Obama said Wednesday. Sunny, a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog the Obamas got in 2013 while living in the White House, died Tuesday. “We got Sunny at the start of our second term in the White House, an...
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Kristen's Classroom: What is the autumnal equinox?
Although the forecast is slow to catch up to the calendar, we officially enter astronomical fall on Tuesday, September 22nd 2016 at 7:05 p.m.
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Texas embraces No. 1 ranking but knows the job is far from finished
The celebration inside Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium was everything Texas fans hoped it would be.
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States, cities sue over 'public charge' green card restrictions
A coalition of Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration to block a rule that makes it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards or even enter the country if they rely on public benefits....
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Oklahoma judge admitted to citing fake ChatGPT cases in court order, investigators say
"... you need to take a good look at what it's giving you with a big grain of salt."
parks
$25 million in national park project funds blocked by Trump administration: Report
The Trump administration has reportedly blocked more than 130 planned projects at national parks across the country, putting more than $25 million worth of funding on hold. The Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service (NPS), “disapproved” of agreements last m...
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Immunity, wellness products recalled nationwide over risk of 'significant medical events'
A compounding pharmacy that distributes customized pharmaceuticals nationwide has issued a recall for three products which may have contained elevated levels of toxins....
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Nearing record heat (again) with minimal rain
Like what we've seen play out in recent days, today's temperatures will be much closer to daily records than seasonal averages both in the morning and afternoon. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
safety
Four hospitalized after suspected mass overdose outside downtown Austin bar
Five adults were treated for suspected drug overdoses early Wednesday outside a bar in downtown Austin, with one patient found in respiratory arrest, authoritie...
safety
Del Valle ISD police officer indicted on 6 counts of tampering with government records
Del Valle ISD police officer indicted on 6 counts of tampering with government recordsTRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A Del Valle ISD police officer has been indicted on...
safety
3 dead after helicopter crashes in Chatsworth
The scene is about a block or so away from the scene of a deadly Metro bus crash that happened earlier in the evening.