Travis County deputy crash: Woman charged with DWI after hitting patrol vehicle
A woman faces two felony charges after driving her vehicle on the wrong side of a roadway and striking a Travis County patrol vehicle.
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Protesters rally in Austin after ICE shooting, arrests tied to demonstrations
Protesters who say they were arrested after demonstrating against the ICE shooting of a man in North Austin rallied Monday morning outside the Travis County Cou...
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ACL Festival says it's committed to leaving Zilker Park 'better than we found it'
After a muddy first weekend, Austin City Limits Music Festival said on Sunday it plans to "prioritize rest and recovery" of Zilker Park this week before its second and final weekend....
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Nationwide Gatorade recall receives risk warning: FDA
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level....
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Broccoli sprouts recalled over salmonella exposure
The new recall impacts Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom which were sold on Amazon between August 2026 and September 2026, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
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Former GOP House Speaker Hastert dies at 84
Hastert was sentenced to prison in 2016 in a hush money case that revealed allegations of decades-old sexual abuse.
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Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84....
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Austin Water seeks public input on large water user policy proposals
Austin Water will hold an "open house" Monday night where it intends to present concepts of a policy framework for large water users, and where it hopes to get feedback from the public....
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Former U.S. Army soldier convicted on 9 federal counts in Waco child sexual abuse case
A federal jury in Waco has convicted a former U.S. Army soldier on nine counts related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of two minor victims, federal prosecutors announced....
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Memphis Police arrest attempted murder suspect hiding inside clothes dryer
Police say a man wanted for attempted murder in Memphis was arrested after being found hiding inside a clothes dryer at a home.
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West Texas man sentenced to life in federal prison for severe child exploitation offenses
A 34-year-old West Texas man received a life sentence in federal prison for enticement of a minor, production of child pornography, and offenses as a registered sex offender....
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Texas deer season 2026-27: Herd reaches 5.64 million
TPWD forecasts a strong 2026-27 Texas white-tailed deer season with population estimates reaching 5.64 million and above-average antler growth expected....