Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
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Nonprofit invests $14.7M to power hurricane areas and pre-position essential medications
Before a hurricane or major storm hits this season, non-profit Direct Relief has invested more than $14.7 million to help power hurricane-prone areas
Man sues DHS after scathing email led ICE agents to his doorstep
A New York man has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that an email he sent to the agency’s acting director prompted federal authorities to visit his home.
Rabid raccoon found in Bell County
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The city has opened applications for $23 million in grants supporting local artists, musicians and cultural organizations.The funding, distributed through Austi
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NYC high-rise 'unstable' after columns buckle, bricks fall, officials say
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Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
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Former Travis County tax office employees indicted for alleged fraud scheme
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U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas app store age verification law to take effect
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Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
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A plume of Saharan dust is expected to hit Florida this week, which could affect our weather patterns for its duration.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
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Applications open for $23 million in grants for Austin area creatives
Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment, or ACME, has launched $23 million in grants funded by the city's Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue. This round of grant funding is one of several from ACME throughout the year, which will end up totaling what the office said is a "historic" $51 million in g...
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Texas launches Classroom Commission to shape future of public education in the state
Texas launched a teacher-driven Classroom Commission Tuesday, a new initiative to shape the future of public education in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a press release.
Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report
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14 ducklings rescued from Round Rock storm drain
Animal control officers with the Round Rock Police Department rescued 14 ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain near Rock 'N River Water Park last week.Th
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting
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State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge.
Texas health officials warn summer parasite spreads via contaminated produce or water
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Abilene Zoo celebrates birth of third giraffe calf
The Abilene Zoo welcomed its third giraffe calf in just a matter of months after giraffe Malaika gave birth to a healthy female during the early morning hours
Fatal I-75 crash: Virginia man denied bond in wreck that killed 4 people
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Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Family marks 20 years since Roxanne Paltauf's disappearance with Austin billboard
More than two decades ago, Roxanne Paltauf's family gathered at an Austin roller rink to celebrate the teenager's birthday. This week, as the family marks 20 years since her disappearance, they plan to gather and skate together once again.
Controversial red card reversal divides Austin soccer fans as much as original red card
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Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positive for methampheta...
Beat the heat: Find an Austin cooling center near you
According to the City of Austin, all Austin Public Libraries and Austin Parks and Recreation facilities act as cooling centers during the summer.
Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll
Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprint of artificial intelligence in society, according to a new biweekly survey about the public’s sentiment on the advancing technology.
'A miracle': Driver pregnant with twins survives pole shooting through windshield, hitting her in stomach
A pregnant driver and her unborn twins survived a metal bar shooting through a van’s front windshield and hitting her in the stomach on a Southern California freeway earlier this month.
More than 440,000 people became millionaires in the US last year
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McConnell’s health emergency sparks questions on whether he will return to Senate
Emergency dispatch audio indicating that someone at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) home in Washington, D.C., suffered “cardiac arrest” earlier this month has raised questions about when the former GOP leader will return to the Senate or whether he will return at all.
Pedigree recalls dog food over sharp metal and plastic pieces
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Normal July heat with a few storms in the mix
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