Travis County double homicide: Mississippi man charged with capital murder
A man was arrested and charged with capital murder following a double homicide in the Wells Branch area this week.
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Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting....
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Smyrna suspect charged with murder after victim’s remains found in trunk
An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department....
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Austin airport expects 35,000 travelers ahead of Texas-Tennessee game
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns face the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers tomorrow in Knoxville, but the distance isn't stopping Texas fans from getting to the game....
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East Austin homicide: Teen kills girlfriend's ex, steals his car
A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.
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Thousands of dressers sold on Amazon, Wayfair, Temu, and Walmart recalled over tip-over hazard
Yuyitop is recalling thousands of Aitjunz 8-drawer dressers sold online because they can tip over if not anchored properly, posing serious injury or death risks....
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Texas recognizes Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day
Gov. Greg Abbott named Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day to honor the singer’s work on early literacy.
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School choice fight enters new phase as Texas lawmakers debate future of program
Texas Education Freedom Accounts have already launched, but some Democrats are discussing repeal while Republicans are calling for expansion. The program's future could depend on who controls the Texas House after the November election....
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Loaded gun confiscated at Stony Point High School, 2 officers injured
Officers confiscated a loaded gun found in a student’s backpack at Stony Point High School on Friday, Sept. 25, according to a letter sent to families from the school’s principal....
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'Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond's son arrested on drug, assault charges
"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond's foster son is facing legal trouble after getting arrested in Alabama.
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Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative....
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2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads....
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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.