Video of defendant's arrest played during Austin capital murder trial
This week, during the capital murder trial for Shane James, prosecutors played video of officers arresting him off of SH 45 in southwest Austin.
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Gov. Greg Abbott to watch Election Day results in Austin
Gov. Greg Abbott will watch Election Day results with supporters at a watch party in Austin Tuesday night...
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Goodwin challenges incumbent Lt. Gov. Patrick for most powerful state office in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas voters have the opportunity to choose the next person to hold what is widely considered one of the most powerful state offices in Texas: lieutenant governor. Incumbent Dan Patrick, who has held the office for more than a decade, faces a challenge from Vikki...
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'Brutal' MoPac wreck leads to intoxication manslaughter arrest
An 18-year-old Austin man has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after Monday's crash on MoPac that killed a passenger and sent another driver to the hospital, according to court records....
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Staff evacuated after 'suspicious package' found at Cuellar's Laredo office
On Election Day, the Laredo offices of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, were evacuated, the congressman told Border Report.
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Election Day Live Updates: Central Texas coverage of races, candidates
Election Day coverage of the races and candidates in Central Texas and the big races to watch across the country.
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Trump says US will cut off $4B in aid to Israel, blames bad 'talking point'
Trump said in an interview with “Fox & Friends” that he and Netanyahu made a deal “months ago” for Washington to end its aid to Israel.
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Victims identified in deadly Deep Ellum shootings that left 4 dead and 15 wounded
Authorities identified Kaniesa Scott and Unique Elise Benjamin as two of four victims killed in the weekend Deep Ellum shootings that left 15 others injured....
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Voters to decide Paxton's replacement as Texas' top cop
The election pits two state senators against each other: Republican Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Nathan Johnson, the Democratic challenger from Dallas....
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Who are the candidates for Texas comptroller and what does the position do?
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is one of the state's most powerful positions. The chief financial officer oversees the state's budget, collects taxes, manages state contracts and estimates how much money lawmakers can spend....
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When will we know who controls Congress?
The stakes in Tuesday's election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say.
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The House races to watch for early signs of a midterm wave
Both sides are paying particular attention to a number of contests that might lend early hints about where the winds are blowing and whether a wave is forming....
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Final projections give Democrats high odds to sweep Congress
Forecasters and prediction markets give Democrats strong odds to sweep Congress, but past polling misses loom.