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Why no pfireworks this year? The city said that it "chose not to sponsor a fireworks show this year so resources could be focused on the priority services our community relies on every day."...
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The Wednesday event, which was held at the Manor Community Center, was one of several "Paws to the Polls" mock elections planned ahead of the November election as Get Out The Vote efforts....
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There's another flying insect to watch out for.
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A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
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A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
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An Elgin High School coach was arrested Wednesday on a warrant alleging aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Elgin Police Department.Officers...
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Good Systems is an interdisciplinary team at UT Austin that investigates ethical AI use.
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A Williamson County jury sentenced a 41-year-old Pflugerville man to 18 years in prison after convicting him of indecency with a child. He must also register as a sex offender for life....
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It wasn't immediately clear how they were able to get up there.
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June 2026 was hotter and wetter than normal.
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The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
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Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell....
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Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
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A Pflugerville man will spend the next 18 years behind bars after being found guilty of Indecency with a Child.The investigation began in October 2023 when a 9-...
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Fireworks are a normal Fourth of July tradition for many families, but even the smallest of fireworks can cause serious injuries if something goes wrong....
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The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
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The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions....
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A family gathering in Austin's Colony turned deadly last weekend after an argument escalated into gunfire, according to an arrest affidavit.Michael Scott Crawfo...
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A Leander man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for four separate cases involving the sexual abuse of two children.Police began their investigation in Septem...
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Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded....
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The Austin Fire Department was on the scene of a building fire in south Austin Wednesday morning.
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A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
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Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
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The baseball program announced the hiring of Jack Marder as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, as well as Caleb Longley returning to the Forty Acres as an assistant coach on Tuesday....
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The winner of a million-dollar Powerball ticket purchased in Austin has until Aug. 1 to claim the prize.
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Austin Fire Department crews are battling a warehouse fire at 415 E. St. Elmo Road, the department said Wednesday.In a post on X, Austin Fire said crews had wat...
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The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
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An infant was safely surrendered Wednesday morning through a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene fire station,
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The driver of an Audi SUV involved in a fatal crash that sent a semi-truck off an overpass onto State Highway 130on Monday has been arrested on a charge of dri...
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Austin Energy customers can now receive larger financial incentives to install solar panels.
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Two children were in the SUV—a 9-year-old and a 5-year-old.
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An employee of the restroom vending company discovered the body in the festival's camping area, Michigan State Police said.
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Four people have been arrested after 16 children in serious medical conditions were removed from a home in Vinton County, Ohio, authorities announced Tuesday....
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A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry....
business
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....
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City officials are urging Austin residents to inspect their ash trees for signs of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that has killed ash trees across mu...
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A group of Central Texas children with rare or undiagnosed medical conditions recently returned home with unforgettable memories after a three-day adventure at...
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"Multiple other witnesses...stated that White walked towards Crawford and threw a punch at him when Crawford pulled out a handgun and shot him."
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Austin’s unclaimed $1M Powerball ticket is nearing expiration. Bought at Circle K on W. Parmer Lane, it matched five numbers from Feb. 2. Claim in person by 5 p.m. July 31 or it expires Aug. 1....
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Health officials have identified a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code.
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As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory....
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Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit t...
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Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
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People usually become infected from eating contaminated food or water.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, Meteorologist Kristen Currie dives into what gives fireworks their colors in today's episode of Kristen's Classroom....
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At the Learning Experience Preschool off Anderson Mill Road, preschoolers are using soccer to develop fine and gross motor skills
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Major U.S. Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports are drawing swift reaction from Texas lawmakers...
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In the year since devastating flash floods claimed the lives of more than 130 people across Central Texas, Traugott and McCutcheon have dedicated themselves to making sure their family members are represented as more than just a number, a tally, a small portion of a breathtaking ...
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Jodi Riley-King was staying at her father’s home with family when floodwaters rushed in during the July 2025 storm. Nearly a year later, Riley-King said she helped her father navigate the long recovery process, including applying for disaster assistance....
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We start the month of July in very July-like fashion - hot and humid. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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Austin Police responded to a fatal crash Tuesday evening that involved a vehicle and a person riding on a scooter.
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If you are a borrower, will soon be a borrower, or are paying back what you borrowed, you could be impacted.
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The ruling strikes down Trump's efforts to limit the 14th Amendment rights of some U.S.-born children.
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Ranchers and residents attended an information session Tuesday in Rio Grande City, Texas, to learn about new infestation zones and surveillance zones in STarr County, after a calf was found infected with New World screwworm on Saturday in neighboring Jim Hogg County....
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A man is dead after a crash involving an electric scooter and a vehicle in east Austin Tuesday night, APD has confirmed.Just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, APD offic...
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If you've ever wanted to learn to swing dance, the Blanton Museum of Art is giving you the chance during Blanton All Day: The Swing Edition on Saturday, July 11...
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With the Fourth of July just days away, Central Texas firefighters and safety experts are urging everyone to exercise caution as communities prepare for historic celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday....
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After a deadly weekend on Texas waterways, Game Wardens are urging people to put safety first this Fourth of July.
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Blanco County officials have issued a local disaster declaration as a preventative step amid the spread of New World screwworm in Texas, even though no cases ha...
