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Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
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Texas state senator plans to introduce new THC ban bill in upcoming session
Texas State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, revealed during a committee hearing on Tuesday that he plans to introduce a new bill to ban THC in Texas during the u...
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Austin's rainbow crosswalks set for removal by month's end, sparking cost concerns
Austin will remove the rainbow crosswalk at Fourth and Colorado by month's end, prompting criticism over the directive and concerns about taxpayer costs....
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Texas Monthly, Penguin Random House teaming up to relaunch book publication 'Texas Monthly Press'
Texas Monthly recently announced that it's teaming up with Penguin Random House to relaunch Texas Monthly Press, the book-publishing arm of Texas Monthly that, in the words of Ross McCammon, editor in chief at Texas Monthly, tragically folded after its original foray in the 1970s...
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Waymo study finds Austin crash risks spike on weekend nights
New Waymo research found Austin drivers face significantly higher fatal crash risks on weekend nights, while the company's autonomous vehicles recorded fewer injury crashes than human drivers....
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Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says
Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list....
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Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on 'illegal voting.' He may have violated Texas election law.
Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud....
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McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues. Aides to McConnell have dec...
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Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma, his family announced Tuesda...
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans and others who experience repetitive blows to the head....
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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
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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....
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Rabid raccoon found in Bell County
A rabid raccoon has been found in Bell County, prompting a warning from law enforcement about contact with wild animals.
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Austin launches $23 million in grants for local artists, musicians and cultural groups
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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Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year: Data
Health insurance costs have been rising across ACA and other health insurance programs at a time when voters in the approaching November elections say affordability is among their top concerns....
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NYC high-rise 'unstable' after columns buckle, bricks fall, officials say
A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning....
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Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025....
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Former Travis County tax office employees indicted for alleged fraud scheme
Two former Travis County tax office employees and an outside coordinator were indicted by a grand jury related to their charge of engaging in an organized criminal activity....
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U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas app store age verification law to take effect
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce the App Store Accountability Act, which requires age verification and parental controls for app stores, while legal challenges continue....
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Spurs will play more home games in Austin
Bexar County OKs a tweak to the Spurs’ Frost Bank Center non-relocation deal, letting the team play a limited number of “home” games outside San Antonio while keeping its long-term commitment to Bexar County....
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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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Saharan dust plume heading to US; what does this mean? | Tracking the Tropics
A plume of Saharan dust is expected to hit Florida this week, which could affect our weather patterns for its duration.
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Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
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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"...
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Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable....
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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....
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The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report
Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn't related to the SUV's engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced....
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Amazon intends to build massive, long-awaited warehouse in Georgetown
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant on July 6 filed notice with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that it intends to start work next month on a 249,000-square-foot sorting warehouse at 104 Wittera Way. That's within Gateway35, one of two large industrial parks being...
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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...
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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....
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Texas health officials warn summer parasite spreads via contaminated produce or water
A summer stomach parasite that can cause severe, prolonged diarrhea is now showing up in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The...
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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...
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Fatal I-75 crash: Virginia man denied bond in wreck that killed 4 people
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.
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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....
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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....
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Controversial red card reversal divides Austin soccer fans as much as original red card
The USA-Belgium World Cup showdown came with plenty of controversy before the opening whistle. A red card that sidelined one of the Americans’ top players was o...
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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 positiv...
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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.
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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....
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'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....
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More than 440,000 people became millionaires in the US last year
The U.S. is home to 23.6 million millionaires — more than the rest of the top 10 countries combined.
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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....
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Pedigree recalls dog food over sharp metal and plastic pieces
The cans may contain sharp pieces of metal and plastic.
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How much attrition will Austin ISD lose to school vouchers?
With the first funds for school vouchers that rolled out last week, how many students can AISD expect to lose?
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Austin ramps up heat safety outreach, urges vulnerable residents to use cooling shelters
As temperatures climb in Austin, city officials are pushing to get more people out of the heat and into cooling shelters, with a renewed focus this summer on he...
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What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player riled the host country's World Cup opponent, Belgium, and sent soccer fans — and political leaders — into a frenzy over the influence President Donald Trump may have had over the extremely rare ruling. Hours be...
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Belgium ends Team USA's World Cup run with 4-1 victory in round of 16
Team USA fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 match, ending America's run in this year's World Cup.
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Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay
Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers....
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Toyota announces $3.6 Billion San Antonio plant expansion, 2,000 new jobs
Toyota is doubling down on Texas with a massive $3.6 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs and shift production of its beloved Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to San Antonio....
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APD labeled a NE Austin plaza a crime hotspot. What can be done to end the violence?
After police labeled a Northeast Austin shopping center a "crime hotspot" last year, violence continues to plague the area. A fatal shooting on Saturday night i...
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Travis County Cares flood relief fund faces scrutiny as recipients question distribution
Months after the July 2025 floods tore through areas along Sandy and Cow creeks in northwest Travis County, some residents who applied for recovery help say the...
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Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accus...
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Normal July heat with a few storms in the mix
Although everyone will feel the heat and high humidity, a lucky few could pick up some rain. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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Kerrville restaurant owners reflect one year later
The Fourth of July blended the solemn and the celebratory this year in Kerr County, where nearly 120 people lost their lives in last year's deadly floods....
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Why Texas football's expectations warrant five Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans
With five All-American selections or none, expectations are high for Texas in 2026. The Longhorns' five selections to the 2026 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams were the most for any program in the country....
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Preparations for border wall underway at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
rews have begun preparing the land to build a border wall through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. On Monday, Border Report saw crews working for Spencer Construction cutting grass and brush on the southside of the levee, which is where U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ...
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Austin officials focus on outreach, cooling resources as heat settles
While cooling centers are available throughout the city, Austin Public Health officials said they remain underutilized.