Trial date set for White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect
A trial date has been set for Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of an attack at the White House Correspondence dinner in April.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline shares warning signs, resources during awareness month
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a representative from the National Domestic Violence Hotline discussed warning signs of abuse and where survivors can find help and support....
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Unclaimed property fund gets AI 'modernization'
Nearly three months after taking office—and four days before the election—Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced an "unprecedented modernization" of his agency's unclaimed property program. His political opponent dismissed it as window dressing....
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Texas GOP group seeks hand count, block on election certification over AI fears
A Texas county republican group is seeking to stop the certification of the state's upcoming election results unless every ballot is counted by hand.
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An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was indicted by a grand jury Friday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said. The officer, Mari...
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Elgin High School student in custody after altercation on campus: officials
One student is in custody after an altercation at Elgin High School on Friday, officials said.
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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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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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Bipartisan barbecue: Texas candidates dropped over $50K at local spots
Texas general election campaigns have dropped over $50,000 at more than 30 barbecue joints across the state during this election cycle.
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AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals, busiest months and new flights in 2026 and 2027
We're keeping track of all the numbers in what is set to be another busy year at AUS. Follow along with our interactive charts.
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Walmart's holiday meal basket offers meal for 10: How much it costs and what's included
Walmart has relaunched its budget-friendly holiday meal basket, adding more items to the package to enjoy for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Texas Supreme Court blocks deposition of LLC behind 'trans student guide' mailers
The administrative stay comes after an appeal by the LLC's attorney, a former member of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and his 2023 impeachment defense team....
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Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.