Woman arrested after 6-year-old jumps out apartment window, tests positive for cocaine
A 6-year-old child in West Virginia tested positive for cocaine after surviving a fall from an apartment window, which resulted in the woman's arrest.
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Thomas J. Henry, who donated over $600K to pro-Paxton PAC, endorses Talarico
Thomas J. Henry, a fixture of Texas TV ads and billboards, posted a video to the social platform X Thursday announcing he would support Talarico’s candidacy....
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Austin air taxi service planned: New electric aircraft route would connect AUS, COTA
Archer Aviation announced plans for an Austin air taxi network that would connect Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with Circuit of the Americas and Austin Executive Airport. The company says its all-electric Midnight aircraft is designed to help travelers bypass traffic on ...
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Does Texas allow you to register to vote on Election Day?
A total of 21 states and Washington, D.C., allow voters to register on Election Day for the midterms.
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POLL: Are you going to any events this weekend?
Austin is in for one of its busiest weekends of the year, with Formula One, an NBA game and Longhorns football all happening in the city.The Formula One U.S. Gr...
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New this weekend: AIA Austin’s 40th Homes Tour and free YMCA Spooktacular join F1 buzz
Formula One takes over Circuit of The Americas this weekend, but there are plenty of other ways to spend your time around Austin. Here are four options, from Ha...
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas week 9 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 9 of the 2026 season.
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Proposed affordable housing development in South Austin sparks concerns
A proposed affordable housing project on Menchaca Road in South Austin has ignited debate among area residents, with nearby homeowners raising concerns over the size and density of the project rather than its intended purpose....
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SAFE Alliance to restore forensic nursing services at Eloise House
SAFE Alliance will resume forensic nursing services at Eloise House in January through a new partnership, expanding care options for sexual assault survivors in Central Texas....
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Anticipated debate between Texas Railroad Commission candidates turns into one-sided conversation
Polling in the race shows it will likely be a close contest, similar to most other statewide races.
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The Alamo in San Antonio undergoes $400M transformation
The Alamo is undergoing a $400 million transformation with new exhibits, public spaces and buildings already open to visitors.
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US Supreme Court says New Hampshire can reject student IDs as proper identification to vote
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that paves the way for New Hampshire to prohibit students from using student IDs to register to vote or obtain a ballot for the November election....
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Round Rock ISD now facing budget deficit
As inflation gets worse, school districts across the state are feeling the impacts.