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'Closer to zero than five': GOP redraw appears set to fall short of goal
President Donald Trump said Texas Republicans could gain five U.S. House seats through redistricting. With less than a week until Election Day, analysts now say the likely gain is one or two....
government
Austin City Council District 1 race draws six candidates as Harper-Madison terms out
With half of Austin voters choosing a City Council member in this midterm election, the race for District 1 is drawing attention as six candidates compete to re...
government
Election 2026: Has the early voting surge ended?
Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash....
business
Dispute over house listing rules could boil over into lawsuit against Central Texas service
A dispute between Central Texas real estate listing service Unlock MLS and real estate company Compass could lead to an antitrust lawsuit over a rule that imposes $100 fines if a home for sale isn't listed with the service....
safety
Six injured in three-vehicle crash in Niederwald
Six people were involved in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on Highway 21 in Niederwald.
safety
Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental by police in South Carolina
Police in South Carolina have officially closed the investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere, according to a Wednesday news release.
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More than $320M in foster care reforms, oversight, enough to end court monitoring, state tells court
State officials testified Tuesday how more than $320 million has been spent on court-ordered improvements to the Texas foster care system since 2019 as proof the need for oversight was no longer needed and a 15-year-old federal lawsuit should end....
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Texas man sentenced to 25 years for smuggling meth into prisons using drones
A Little Elm man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to what federal prosecutors describe as a conspiracy involving drones used to drop methamphetamine and cellphones at a Texas prison....
parks
District attorney Jose Garza responds to Abbott campaign ad
In 1991, Anita Byington died by homicide and Allen Andre Causey was charged with murder. He was sentenced to 50 years imprisonment, but received paroled in 2022 and was exonerated in 2025....
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After a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis at 29, Austin woman urges others to know their risk
"It was pretty frustrating to get like such a far-along diagnosis," Stamatedes said.
government
Election 2026: Proposed tax increase for some Williamson County school districts
If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts....
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Trump announces more relief for flood survivors
Families impacted by this year's flooding across Central Texas could be getting more FEMA aid, according to President Trump.