Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for fatal 2023 hatchet attack
A Travis County jury on Friday sentenced Brian Davis, 43, to 60 years in prison after convicting him of murder in the 2023 killing of a man with a "battleaxe-st
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Can an executive principal improve student outcomes at Webb?
After receiving a fifth consecutive failing rating from the Texas Education Agency, Webb Middle School now has an executive principal, Elizabeth Hodges, on its...
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Earlier this week, a Travis County Sheriff's Office deputy discovered two kittens under the hood of her patrol vehicle.
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2026 midterm elections: Travis County gives behind-the-scenes look ahead of early voting
Early voting starts Oct. 19, and the Travis County Clerk is preparing for what could be a historic turnout of voters this election cycle.
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UT celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a feast, stories, and cultural activities
UT Austin’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration brought students and community members together for food, storytelling and cultural activities...
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Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists....
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Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen overnight
Hurricane Hunter aircraft confirmed that Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Severe storms sweep Texas as flooding prompts Abilene water rescue
Severe weather moving across Texas brought flooding to multiple areas Tuesday morning, including a water rescue in Abilene and reports of water on roadways from...
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Heavy rain floods Hill Country as Central Texas faces overnight flood threat
The threat of flooding is increasing across Central Texas Thursday evening as a stalling cold front brings repeated rounds of heavy rain, while runoff from earl...