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Trump Wants Gas at $2.50. Here's Where Texas Prices Stand.
Gas prices are continuing to fall, and President Donald Trump says they should drop even faster.In a Truth Social post Monday, Trump urged gasoline retailers to...
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Supreme Court backs GOP challenge to campaign finance law
The Supreme Court agreed with Vice President Vance that federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates violate his First Amendment rights, siding with Republicans on Tuesday in a campaign finance battle that became a tug-of-war betwee...
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Austin ISD police chief discharged from hospital nearly 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
Austin ISD Police Chief Wayne Sneed has been released from the hospital, nearly four weeks after he was injured in a motorcycle crash during a motorcade operati...
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Austin ISD Police Chief Sneed released from hospital after motorcycle accident
Austin ISD Police Department Chief Sneed has been discharged from the hospital nearly four weeks after a motorcycle accident.
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Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools
The Supreme Court ruled states can bar transgender girls from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that is set to impact similar laws passed in more than half the countr...
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Dream Lab Summer Showcase brings Austin teens’ music and stories to the stage July 2
This summer, young people across Austin have been discovering their voices, building confidence, and transforming their dreams into reality through the SaulPaul...
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San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement
More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children....
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America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
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Dementia will cost US $818B this year: study
The study's lead researcher said the dementia population is set to grow substantially.
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Austin ISD police chief released from hospital 4 weeks after motorcycle crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Wayne Sneed, the police chief for the Austin Independent School District, is out of the hospital, according to the district. The chief received treatment and physical rehabilitation at the Dell Seton Medical Center after his motorcycle crash on June 3. The crash ...
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Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her 'Marxist'
A State Board of Education member threatened to sue her colleagues after tensions over how to teach history and Bible stories in public schools spilled over onto social media....
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A year after the flood, Kerr County rebuilds one day at a time
Kerrville, Texas, is still recovering from the devastating flood of July 4, 2025, with the help of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which has raised $150 million to help rebuild homes, parks and other community touchpoints, as well as providing mental health re...
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One year after Kerr County floods, grants help families heal beyond the damage
One year after devastating flooding swept through Kerr County, many families are still working to rebuild their lives — both physically and emotionally....
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France vs Sweden preview: World Cup knockout clash will decide Paraguay’s July 4 opponent in Philadelphia
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4....
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Laredo bracing after screwworm found right across border
The South Texas border town of Laredo is taking extra precautions after a case of New World screwworm was found in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande. Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño said Saturday that every animal entering the city's public animal shelter is now being ...
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Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
In strictly applying the judge's order, the department is now striking some degrees from the list of professional programs, meaning those students will face lower loan limits....
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Little change in weather as heat rolls on
Not to anyone's surprise, heat and humidity will be the main story as we close the books on June and start July this week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
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Deadly Texas flooding: Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department honors former chief
The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department is honoring former Chief Michael Phillips. He went missing during the deadly July 4th floods last year....
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Hays CISD approves 2026-27 budget, reviews preliminary STAAR results
The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district’s 2026-2027 budget Monday night after months of planning to address ongoing financial challeng...
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Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation....
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Remember Camp Mystic victim, Hadley Hanna, as family advocates for stronger camp safety standards
Nearly a year after 8-year-old Hadley Hanna died in the Camp Mystic flood, her parents are honoring her legacy by advocating for stronger camp safety while helping other children through the Hugs From Hadley Foundation....
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Austin robbery: 3 suspects accused of injuring 7-Eleven employee, stealing alcohol
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying three robbery suspects.
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Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup. He made his first start a memorable one. Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shoot...
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Austin ISD delays most school boundary changes amid focus on budget, academics
Austin ISD is delaying its plans to update school boundaries after thousands weighed in, shifting its focus instead to budgeting, academics and enrollment.In a...
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Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot timing highlights fight over Texas mail-in law
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's mail-ballot grace period Monday, preserving similar election laws in states including Texas. The ruling comes months after Texas lawmakers debated eliminating the state's own post-Election Day ballot deadline....
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How Austin ISD's bus service changes could affect your student
Austin ISD (AISD) has announced major changes to its school bus services for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Waymo driverless cars are hunting for potholes in Austin
Austin's potholes are more than just a nuisance. They can damage cars and cost taxpayers an average of $1,300 to permanently repair. But now Waymo's self-drivin...
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Gillespie County deputies investigate possible murder-suicide after two found dead
The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead Monday in what authorities believe may be a murder-suicide.According to...
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Texas adds Humble Atascocita's Jason Johnson to 2027 recruiting class
Jason Johnson, a 3-star recruit from Humble Atascocita, chose the Longhorns over Cal, Louisiana State and Vanderbilt.
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Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says....
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More than $72M in meth seized by CBP officers in South Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas made a massive bust on June 19, seizing more than $72.3 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside two separate cargo shipments....
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Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes
Autonomous vehicles are helping City of Austin crews identify road problems.
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Texas DPS deploys explosive detection K-9 teams to Houston for FIFA World Cup security
Texas Department of Public Safety explosive detection K-9 teams and their handlers have deployed from Austin to Houston to support security efforts during the F...
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Police seek suspects in Central Austin 7-Eleven robbery that injured store clerk
Police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who robbed a Central Austin 7-Eleven and tackled a store clerk in the early morning hours of...
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Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
Texas is recovering nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to settle allegations that the pharmaceutical giant used an illegal kickback scheme to improperly influence Medicaid prescriptions....
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Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch
A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home.
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Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank
Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.
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Williamson County deadly crash: Driver of semi-truck killed
Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck that went over the side of an overpass and onto SH 130.
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AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
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Austin leaders warn AI-driven layoffs could signal broader job losses
After thousands of layoffs tied in part to artificial intelligence, Central Texas leaders are raising concerns about what it could mean for the future of jobs in Austin's booming tech sector....
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Great Horned Owl rescued from South Austin pool
Austin park rangers rescued a Great Horned Owl found trapped in a balance tank at Garrison Pool in South Austin, the City of Austin Park Rangers said.The ranger...
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Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting
A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife issues extreme heat guide for summer visitors, pets
As temperatures and heat indexes soar past 100 degrees this holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging state park visitors to protect themselves and their pets with these essential heat safety tips....
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WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration
A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.
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California man dosed sons daily with hallucinogens, ran psilocybin operation: prosecutors
A 43-year-old California man pleaded guilty last week to trafficking psilocybin mushrooms and using his two young sons in the operation after repeatedly dosing them with the hallucinogenic drug, federal prosecutors announced....
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California children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong
Two children were airlifted to a burn center, and an adult was hospitalized after a backyard gathering in Oceanside went wrong when a small outdoor tabletop fireplace that was being used to roast marshmallows flashed and shot flames at the children, igniting their clothing....
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JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported striking a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Monday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)....
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2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
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Guy Fieri becomes co-owner of NASCAR racing team
A North Carolina racing team is rolling out a new member of its ownership group.
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Body recovered from Lake Travis after swimmer goes missing Friday
The body of a man was recovered from Lake Travis on Saturday after he went underwater and did not resurface, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies wi...
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Williamson Co. deadly crash involving 18-wheeler that went off overpass
Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving an truck-tractor that went over the side of overpass and onto SH 130.
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New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees....
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Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff
Freeman joins Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as an addition to the staff following the departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin. Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee....
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Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks
Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
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18-wheeler falls off overpass, shuts down SH 130 at University Blvd
Multiple emergency agencies are investigating after an 18-wheeler "went over the side" of an overpass in Williamson County on Monday.
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Fatality reported after 18-wheeler falls from overpass on SH 130 in Williamson County
At least one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash sent an 18-wheeler off an overpass onto State Highway 130 in Williamson County on Monday, the Texas Depart...
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How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions
Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank....
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Austin is using Waymo AV data to target pothole repairs
Waymo is using its autonomous vehicles to feed real-time data back to the City of Austin to address street conditions and fix problem areas.
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July 4th: CapMetro to waive evening fares
CapMetro will be suspending evening fares on July 4th to help Central Texans celebrate Independence Day.