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Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power....
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Taylor City Council faces public pressure over proposed digital infrastructure zone
For the first time since a petition was created to establish a digital infrastructure zone, the Taylor City Council is set to publicly address where data center...
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Austin public safety departments to publish monthly overtime, leave reports
Austin police, fire and EMS departments will begin posting monthly reports on sworn overtime and leave use as the city works toward launching automated public dashboards by 2027....
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Barbie postal stamps, merch van, and hotel takeover; Why Austin is a Barbie World this week
This week, Austin is hosting the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention at Hilton Downtown.
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Arlington professor gets $442k grant to study hookah health risks
The University of Texas at Arlington announced Monday that the National Institute on Drug Abuse awarded a two-year, $442,763 grant to a faculty member to study whether hookah use is "a cleaner alternative to smoking cigarettes."...
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Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies, joining Texas this season
Marcus Spears Jr., the top prospect in the 2027 class, reclassified and is set to join Texas ahead of the 2026 season.
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Is it weird that Austin didn't hit triple digits until July?
Austin officially hit the century mark this July, hitting 100 degrees on the 8th of July. We usually expect to hit triple digits in the summertime in Central Te...
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Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others
A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital....
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MICHELIN Star restaurant in Austin announces closure
One of Austin's seven One Michelin Star restaurants announced they will be closing.
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Saving for a down payment on an Austin home? Data says it could take over 2 decades
New data shows it would take just over two decades for someone looking to buy their first home in Austin to save for a down payment, assuming that person is saving 5% of their income....
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West Virginia town fires entire police force after chief resigns, sergeant alleges evidence room break-in
A petition from local residents demands transparency and reinstatement of a West Virginia police chief after what residents call government overreach by a newly elected city council....
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ATCEMS: 1 in critical condition after rollover, vehicle fire
One person was critically injured Thursday after a vehicle rolled over and caught fire near U.S. 290.
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ATCEMS: 1 dead after rollover, vehicle fire
One person died Thursday after a vehicle rolled over and caught fire near U.S. 290.
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Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
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19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation
A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos....
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Federal judge: Texas state hospital waitlist unconstitutional
After a decade-long court battle a federal district court in Texas has ruled the state’s system of making mentally incompetent people wait in jail for months – or years in some cases – for mental health treatment at a state hospital violates their constitutional rights....
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Her son was murdered in Austin; She buried him in her front yard
Nikki Olton lost her son, Camnik Campbell, in 2022. Prior to then, she never really gardened. But it has now become something she has poured her heart into, in honor of her son....
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These are the US's worst cities for bed bugs, Orkin report finds
Many popular tourist towns are on the list this year.
business
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
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Trump says he'll ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
On the final day of its term last week, the Supreme Court struck down the president’s day-one order — which would have required a baby born on U.S. soil to have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status to receive automatic citizenship....
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Indiana man charged with arson had cut off genitals and set them on fire, investigators say
What started as an investigation into a stabbing and arson in Indiana took a disturbing turn.
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This Florida airport has a new name: President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
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Artist brings nature to life on Austin utility box
Austin artist Whitney White is using the City of Austin Artbox Program to paint a utility box at the corner of Escarpment Blvd and Davis Lane with cacti, sunflowers, local animals, and honeybees to bring beauty to the school and families that walk by....
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Austin nonprofits brace for possible social service cuts in next city budget
Nonprofits that provide food assistance, rental assistance, help paying bills and other support services are waiting to see how deep possible city budget cuts c...
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Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S....
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Two found dead in possible Gillespie County murder-suicide identified
Gillespie County deputies identified two people found dead on Hahn Road in Fredericksburg. Investigators believe it was a murder-suicide. Officials say there’s no ongoing threat; the investigation continues....
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Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
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Republican Party of Texas will continue in lawsuit to close primaries, for now
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk asked both sides on June 30 to file a joint brief about the case.
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Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose
A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
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How to avoid 'explosive' diarrhea-causing parasite
As cases continue to rise in the U.S., health experts are urging Americans to take steps to protect themselves.
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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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Police identify man found fatally shot in a truck near E Austin park, seeking suspects
Police have identified a 26-year-old man who was found shot and "clearly deceased" in a truck in East Austin Wednesday evening.According to the Austin Police De...
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Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday....
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Texas Powerball ticket wins $1 million: Winning numbers, where it was sold
A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $1 million in Wednesday night's drawing. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
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Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States....
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Fire engulfs abandoned building in Southeast Austin, spreads into surrounding brush
Travis County Fire Rescue crews responded to a reported grass fire in Southeast Austin Wednesday to discover an abandoned building engulfed in flames.When crews...
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City of Austin has spent over $100K cleaning up graffiti on private properties
The City of Austin says that it has spent over $100,000 cleaning up graffiti on private property since October.Over $100,000 has been spent cleaning up graffiti...
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Abbott family dog Pancake, 'First Puppy of Texas' dies
The Governor of Texas shared some sad news Wednesday evening.
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Talarico, Paxton announce millions in new campaign funding for Q2
To mark the end of second-quarter fundraising Wednesday, State Representative James Talarico and Attorney General Ken Paxton announced millions in new campaign funding toward their U.S. Senate bid....
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Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting....
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Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
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Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list....
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Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated....
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Austin Infrastructure Academy helps more than 1,500 locals find careers in first year
The Austin Infrastructure Academy has successfully connected over 1,500 residents to jobs, enrolled over 1,000 people in training programs, and awarded 162 training scholarships in its first year of operation, resulting in an average annual earnings increase of $18,500 for those ...
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18-year-old killed in East Side mass shooting on Fourth of July identified
Bexar County identifies 18-year-old Cory Dajuan Dixon Goode as the victim in San Antonio’s targeted July 4 mass shooting. Six were hit, including two children. Police have a person of interest as the search continues....
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Will the Sun swallow Earth? New study offers surprising answer
A new study using updated stellar models suggests Earth could survive both of the Sun's giant expansion phases and remain in orbit around the resulting white dwarf, though researchers say significant uncertainties remain....
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Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
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Williamson County ESD 6 mourns off-duty loss of firefighter
Williamson County ESD No. 6 Fire/Rescue extended condolences following the off-duty death of one of its firefighters.
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Austin has spent over $100K cleaning up graffiti on private property
It's part of a graffiti removal pilot program approved by Austin City Council in the fall.
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Freedom Fuel gas station locations open as Trump pushes for lower energy costs
The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a White House‑backed effort to offer drivers discounted gasoline.
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AI detectors are getting more accurate. But are new solutions needed?
When technology companies started to push generative "artificial intelligence" programs to consumers in 2023, demand followed for tools that could identify undisclosed AI-written texts....
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Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
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Student News Now: Flood warning sirens go up; Bible passages in schools; A 2,000 pound destructive seal
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, 30 Texas counties, including Kerr, will install flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3.
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Kyle police make four unrelated arrests after finding narcotics in vehicles Tuesday night
The Kyle Police Department says they made four unrelated arrests related to narcotic possession Tuesday night.Officers with Kyle PD made the arrests after findi...
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Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson b...
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Spotty rain possible next few days, more next week
Rain chances return Friday and continue daily as a welcome pattern change settles in. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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James Talarico urges Ken Paxton to release the 'Hoffman Files' after denied records request
U.S. Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico is set to make a "major announcement" about Adam Hoffman, the former Waco attorney whose child sex abuse case garnered criticism over how the Texas Attorney General's Office handled his plea deal....
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Man found dead inside truck at East Austin park: APD
The Austin Police Department has identified a man whose body was found inside a truck at an East Austin park Wednesday evening.