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Tesla now has more than 300 robotaxis in Austin after Cybercab launch
Robotaxis are becoming a far more common sight on Austin streets, with new driverless vehicles arriving and safety questions following close behind.The newest a...
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Great white shark's 'aggressive behavior' shuts down California beach
It’s unclear if this particular great white has been seen in the area before, but abnormally warm ocean temperatures affecting Southern California due to the powerful El Niño pattern have drawn other rarely seen animals to Southern California....
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Owner of RV reportedly left the engine running before fire, authorities say
Travis County fire said reports indicated that the owner was running the RV's engine before the fire occurred.
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Suspect in sexual assault of Nevada child arrested at Texas border after trying to leave US, officials say
A man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Reno, Nevada was arrested at the Texas border after federal officials said he was caught trying to leave the country....
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What can be done to prevent auto-pedestrian fatalities in Texas?
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on E. State Highway 71 near the Austin airport this morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS)....
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Independent watchdog finds ICE can not assure its agents turn on body-worn cameras
An independent federal watchdog said Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) lacks the ability to assure its agents are activating body-worn cameras when they are required to do so, according to a report released publicly on Wednesday....
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Hays County consider stricter development rules and regulations
Hays County is working to update its development regulations, with proposed changes aimed at protecting water quality, managing flood risks and preserving the environment as the area continues to grow....
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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Child among 6 killed in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells
Six people, including one child, were killed Tuesday night in a plane crash near Wisconsin Dells, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department said.
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FBI adds Central Texan to 'most wanted fraudster' list
The agency is asking for help tracking down Imer Gomez, who it accuses of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 400 people.
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Paxton vs. Talarico: Where They Stand on the Border
Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democr...
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Texas bans use of state grant money for Flock cameras
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state grant money from being used for Flock cameras and other license plate trackers....