Travis County man sentenced to life in prison for child sexual abuse
A Travis County jury has sentenced a 55-year-old man to life in prison after convicting him of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the Travis Count
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Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group and prompting President Donald Trump to hail the conclusion of "a very expensive excursion into Hell.”...
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Texas says delayed voter registrations will be processed in time
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Boy, 11, recovering after going into cardiac arrest during football game: report
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How to protect your sinuses ahead of ACL Music Festival
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Best-selling Christian authors from North Texas arrested following investigation into child abuse
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Police searching for man accused of robbing, stealing from Austin business
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Manassas shooting: 2 victims dead, suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
Two victims of a northern Virginia workplace shooting died Wednesday, while the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit, according to authorities....
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Buc-ee’s to make Oklahoma debut with first location
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New toll proposal aims to ease Manor and Elgin traffic
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is considering extending the 290 Toll from SH 130 to SH 95 in Elgin to alleviate heavy traffic congestion. Officials held a public meeting in Manor to gather community feedback regarding the proposed 15-mile expansion. If approved, th...