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Capitol Context: Cornyn, Bush exclude Paxton from fundraising efforts
Ken Paxton was recently left out of a fundraising event held by Sen. John Cornyn with special guest former President George W. Bush.
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
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Texas weather: State prepares for heavy rainfall, flooding threats
A large portion of the state is facing heavy rainfall and flooding threats later in the week.
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Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22 vot...
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ACL 2026: Could we see some rain, mud during Weekend One?
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain and potentially mud.
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Former Gillespie County teacher gets 15 years for recording girls in bathroom, school dressing rooms
A former Gillespie County teacher was sentenced to over a decade in prison for multiple felony offenses relating to recording young girls in bathrooms and dressing rooms....
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These are the best foodie cities in the US, according to a new ranking
WalletHub ranked more than 180 U.S. cities based on their culinary quality, diversity, accessibility and affordability to identify the best destinations for food lovers....
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Sandy Creek residents ask Travis County for River Sentry flood sirens ahead of heavy rains
Heavy rains are headed for Central Texas later this week, with parts of the region under a Level 3 out of 4 risk for flash flooding.The community in Sandy Creek...
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Paxton open to legal worker programs if border is secure, tells Hispanic business leaders
The Republican Senate nominee discussed immigration, data centers and bipartisanship, while signaling openness to workforce programs if the border is secured....
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Police officer in custody after toddler brings loaded gun to Michigan daycare
A Michigan police department has launched an investigation into an incident on Monday at a local daycare where a toddler had a loaded firearm.
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Riders stuck, again, on Cotaland coaster at center of lawsuit
The ride was stuck for nine minutes, according to spokesperson Megan Fazio.
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New coalition warns data center growth could strain Texas water supplies
A new coalition of civil rights leaders, rural advocates and community groups launched Monday at the Texas Capitol, warning that the rapid expansion of data centers across the state could threaten Texas' already limited water resources....
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3 takeaways from Steve Sarkisian as No. 1 Texas enters bye week
Steve Sarkisian addressed Texas’ offensive inconsistencies, discipline issues and what the No. 1 Longhorns need to accomplish during the bye week before facing Oklahoma....
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Cornell fraternity alleged gang rape investigation reopened following civil lawsuit
Prosecutors in New York reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell after the victim filed a new lawsuit.
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Over 11,000 Ford pickups recalled due to a possibly counterfeit component
Ford is recalling thousands of its 2026 Ranger pickup trucks over an issue with the backup cameras that may affect nearly half of them.
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ACL preparing for potential threat of heavy rain during Weekend One
ACL is closely monitoring weather ahead of potential heavy rain in Austin this weekend, according to a statement received by KXAN from festival organizers....
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Austin woman removed from Q2 Stadium over anti-ICE shirt
An Austin woman says she was removed from Austin FC's Q2 Stadium during Saturday's match, after refusing to cover a shirt that read "Abolish ICE," an incident she says reflects broader concerns about immigration enforcement and the treatment of immigrants in Texas....
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Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative....
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MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
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Texas election officials praise state aid, blame vendor for registration backlog
Texas county election officials welcomed state funding to help process a voter registration backlog while urging accountability for ongoing problems with the state's election database system....
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Camp Mystic owners propose selling the property in bankruptcy
The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy with hopes that a buyer will preserve the camp’s “historic mission” after the death of 27 campers and counselors swept away by a 2025 flood....
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Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash
A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash....
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Man crashes car into Kroger store in Texas to use bathroom, police say
A man drove his car into a Kroger store in Rosenberg early Sunday morning so that he could use the bathroom, police said.
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Feds OK $330K for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says
A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas....
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 5 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 5 rankings.
business
Rising diesel prices put pressure on businesses
The cost can effect everything from deliveries and construction, to agriculture and other services.
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Gas line break closes Austin road
A gas line break has closed Cameron Road northbound and southbound at Briarcliff, according to ATX Transportation and Public Works.
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Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US
An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization....
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Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets....
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Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security....
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Here's why airfare prices could stay high even if price of oil falls
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
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Heavy rain expected across Texas this week, officials say there's 'still time' to prepare
Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to hold a briefing and press conference Monday on Texas' preparations for severe weather that is expected later this week....
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$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger....
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Tennessee onside kick 'incorrectly officiated,' SEC says
Steve Sarkisian addressed Tennessee’s late onside kick after the SEC said the play was incorrectly officiated and should have resulted in a five-yard penalty and replay of the down....
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MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
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Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the north-central Atlantic on Monday afternoon.
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Texas to investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield over prior authorization delays
"Reports received by the OAG indicate that BCBSTX may have denied or delayed coverage for procedures deemed medically necessary or urgent."
schools
Caught on Camera: Driver uses sidewalk to pass stopped school bus
A motorist in Pennsylvania took an unusual and dangerous path to maneuver past a stopped school bus.
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IDEA Austin schools to offer free supper to all kids under 18
Children under 18 across the Austin area will be able to get a free supper at IDEA Public Schools campuses starting this week, whether or not they attend IDEA.T...
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Blood pressure medication recalled nationwide after failing 'dissolution specifications'
Over 13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication are the subject of a nationwide recall, according to the FDA.
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Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care....
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Texas allows dyed diesel on roads as fuel prices surge
Texas farmers and truckers can temporarily use dyed diesel on public roads under a new emergency order from Gov. Greg Abbott. The proclamation also raises weight limits for certain loads and seeks federal action to increase diesel supplies....
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Trump rolls back car fuel efficiency standards
The Trump administration has rolled back car fuel efficiency standards requiring automakers to ensure their products were using less fuel.
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Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide emergency over soaring diesel prices in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight....
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GoFundMe: 'Factual misrepresentations' led to end of fundraiser for man paying wife's cancer bills
GoFundMe says it was her identity, not her parents' story, that led to the fundraiser being pulled.
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DA reopens case accusing 7 men of rape at Cornell University
The anonymous student filed a lawsuit regarding the 2024 incident earlier this month.
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Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says
A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours....
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How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times....
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Fall is here: Expert tips for picking mature pumpkins
Fall arrived this week, and as the leaves start to change, you also may be starting to think about pumpkins and pumpkin picking.
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Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor
Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release....
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Despite weather challenges, Texas wineries expect strong 2026 vintage
Despite facing extreme weather challenges like a St. Patrick's Day freeze, floods, and drought, the 2026 Texas grape-growing season resulted in a smaller but high-quality crop....
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Kristen's Classroom: ACL Music Festival's weather extremes
With the festival now falling on the first two weekends of October, the weather of year's past has certainly been hit & miss.
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Popular pantry product can't legally be called peanut butter — here's why
Peanut butter is a spread by definition, but when the word "spread" appears on a peanut butter jar label, it's most likely satisfying a legal requirement rather than acting as a simple descriptor....
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SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short....
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CapMetro directors consider fare increase Monday
On Monday, the board of directors is set to vote on its first system-wide fare increase in more than a decade.
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Q&A: Texas hospital safety. Why the fight isn’t over
On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" – an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" – KXAN’s Arezow Doost and Matt Grant examine the push for stronger hospital safety measures following a deadly Austin ...
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Waiting at a red light? It may not know you're there
If you drive a car, you've likely found yourself at a stoplight. They're hard to avoid, with roughly 320,000 estimated to be in the U.S. But getting through them is sometimes harder than you may think it should be....
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Flood threat as slow-moving cold front arrives
Rain chances climb late in the day on Wednesday, but the bulk of this week's heavy rain comes on Thursday into Friday. -- Nick Bannin
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Tropical Tracker: Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic
Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.