WA man arrested in August killing of Coast Guard officer, charged with murder
A Washington man has been arrested and faces a murder charge after being linked to the August killing of a U.S. Coast Guard officer.
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Federal appeals court weighs future of Texas campus speech restrictions
A panel of 5th Circuit judges on Tuesday questioned the scope of a district court’s injunction blocking Texas’ campus speech restrictions, raising concerns that the order does not clearly identify which university policies officials can enforce....
parks
Trump doesn't commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after President Donald Trump said he would start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads with a campaign account, there's no sign he plans to refund the millions of federal dollars already spent on them. Nearly $12 million worth of ads have already ai...
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Texas comptroller moves to eliminate taxes on medical records
A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records.
parks
How does ACL Festival benefit Austin Parks?
The festival has a longstanding partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation, a nonprofit that helps maintain Austin's parks and fill funding gaps.
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Local organization steps in, provides community support after north Austin homicide
Workers with the group spent part of the morning talking with riders near the bus stop and offering support, counseling resources and information to anyone affected by the incident....
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Plague cases still occur in the US: Here's where
Earlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.
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Starbucks holiday menu drops Nov. 5 — Here’s what’s on it
Starbucks' 2026 holiday menu features new Tiramisu Velvet drinks, a Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and returning seasonal classics.
safety
Bastrop car crash leaves 1 dead, 3 others injured: police
Police are investigating a deadly head-on car crash in Bastrop on Tuesday.
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Christa Pike conscious and speaking after surviving failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after she survived a failed attempt to execute her, according to her attorneys.
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Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district
As canvassers gathered near a golf course on San Antonio’s Southside, armed with bilingual campaign literature and a willingness to brave the September Texas heat, Carlos De La Cruz clarified the stakes for his campaign volunteers....
government
Capitol Context: What are the rules in Texas on AI in political ads?
With less than a month until the midterm elections and with political advertisements flooding the airwaves, KXAN took a look at the current rules when it comes to artificial intelligence and these ads....
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Tropical Depression 9 forms in Gulf. What does that mean for Texas?
Texas has its eyes peeled on the southern Gulf where Tropical Depression 9 formed Tuesday.