Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
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Scandal and border policy frame race for Texas' 23rd Congressional District
Voters across a vast stretch of the Texas-Mexico border will choose a new representative Tuesday in a congressional race shaped by the scandal that ended Republican Tony Gonzales’ career and competing visions for border security, health care and federal spending....
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New border wall plans appear in motion at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
New wooden stakes with pink ribbons have been posted on the tree line at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge and environmentalists are fearful that the border wall will cut straight through the forest and sensitive wildlife areas....
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'Vamos a Votar' tour aims to motivate Rio Grande Valley voters
Dozens of leaders from prominent nationwide Hispanic organizations came to the Rio Grande Valley to participate in the tour to motivate Hispanic voters here. They say it highlights the importance of Hispanics' votes in Tuesday's middterm elections....
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Trump mulls Iran strikes after midterms, as mediators push for peace deal
Mediators are pushing the U.S. and Iran to reach a deal to end the war in the Middle East as President Trump mulls military strikes as early as this week. Trump has predicted the war will quickly draw to a conclusion after the midterms on Tuesday, though he’s been ambiguous about...
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Storms clear through the morning, cooler temperatures
A cold front arrives today, pushing rain and storms through early before clearing out to a breezy and cooler day. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
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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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Talarico, Paxton make final pitches to Texas voters ahead of Election Day
Both James Talarico and Ken Paxton have wrapped up their U.S. Senate campaigns as voters will head to the polls tomorrow to decide their choice.
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Kyle man charged after campaign signs taken down near City Hall
A man is facing a criminal mischief charge after police say he took down several political campaign signs near Kyle City Hall.
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Rapid DNA Testing Program produces 'hit' days after launch
The Texas Department of Public Safety said its a pilot program generated its first investigative lead just days after entering DNA samples into the system....
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Kyle mayoral candidates outline priorities ahead of Election Day
The three candidates running for mayor say water availability, infrastructure and the city's rapid growth are among the issues facing the community.
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Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
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2026 election: Williamson County Election Day hours, locations
Election Day for the 2026 midterms is here. Here's where you can place your vote in Williamson County.