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A new fire station in Marble Falls is now a permanent tribute to a chief the community lost in last summer’s deadly floods.The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire...
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Texas Game Wardens stated Saturday evening that they have responded to multiple water-related fatalities and emergencies across the state.These incidents inclu...
schools
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Ex and Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron gave back to his hometown Saturday hosting the first Jahdae Barron Youth Camp. The free event staged at Del Valle High School was open to kids aged 6-18. Barron said that he created this camp to give back to the...
business
Texans are voicing growing concern about the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers, putting new pressure on state leaders to balance economic development, national security and local worries over water and electricity....
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It's certainly more than an unexpected guest, but it's quite the unwelcome one, as one man in Steamboat Springs found a wild bear relaxing in the front seat of his truck....
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The budget-friendly alternative involves mixing gelatin and warm water and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
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"I just want everybody to be aware to where they can educate their kids."
schools
A Cedar Park event offered swim lessons, life jacket fittings and water safety education for children with autism, aiming to reduce drowning risks and build confidence....
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LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. Venezuela’s government said families reported at least 68,900 people mi...
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of the...
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Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them....
safety
An open house and official dedication of the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station (Station #2) was held Saturday morning by the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Dep...
safety
The Marble Falls Area VFD officially opened and dedicated the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station, honoring the fire chief who went missing while responding to the devastating July 2025 floods....
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The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot....
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After decades of Republican dominance in Texas, Democrat Nathan Johnson is confident that he can break the cycle of defeat and win the Attorney General race in November, with the help of a focus on "kitchen table" issues and momentum from recent Democratic victories....
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AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's hard for any event involving Arch Manning to not become about Arch Manning. It's not Arch's fault at all. The star quarterback is one of the most talked about athletes in college sports, even before he was a starter. He's handled the pressure and expectations...
safety
Kyle police remind residents fireworks are illegal in city limits as the Fourth of July nears, urging safer celebrations at the city’s official display....
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Texas communities are preparing to mark America’s semiquincentennial with massive, daylong Independence Day celebrations across the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas on Saturday, July 4....
safety
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders....
safety
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
safety
An unloaded gun was found in a child's backpack at earlier this month.On June 12, Pflugerville Police responded to the Pflugerville Community Church Preschool...
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The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating a homicide early Saturday morning in Austin’s Colony.
safety
A 47-year-old Austin man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in the Austin’s Colony neighborhood, authorities said....
safety
A man in his 40s is dead and a suspect was detained following a shooting in Austin's Colony near Hornsby Bend.According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office,...
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Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks....
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Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a male suspect dead Friday night at a San Marcos apartment complex, authorities said....
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Going on a summer road trip is always a “fun” time – but new research suggests that some places may be better than others when it comes to packing up the car and hitting the road....
safety
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
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Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
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After months of investigation into a Northern California animal rescue, Humboldt County deputies uncovered a "horrific scene" this week while excavating the site....
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Two parents have reportedly been charged with second-degree murder for the death of their extremely overweight 7-year-old son.
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The National Hurricane Center is giving an area off of the US southeast coast a low chance for tropical development over the next 7 days.
government
Friday night, Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico took the stage at the Texas Democratic convention in Corpus Christi, continuing in the fight to turn Texas blue ahead of the November election. Talarico called on Texans to unite and fight against “billionaire mega-donors.”...
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Hot and dry for the weekend before Saharan dust arrives this week bringing with it haze and poorer air quality. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
government
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa used her keynote address at the Texas Democratic Convention on Friday to frame the 2026 election as a battle over affordability, public education and what she called the growing influence of wealthy donors in Texas politics....
safety
Police say a man was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a San Marcos apartment complex. The Texas Rangers are assisting with the investigation.
safety
San Marcos police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Friday night at an apartment complex, according to authorities.The incident happened at the Mis...
business
The family of a man killed by a falling tree at an Austin restaurant filed a lawsuit, alleging negligence and seeking damages over the deadly incident....
government
A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.
government
The Texas State Board of Education approved sweeping changes Friday to what more than 5 million Texas public school students will learn, adopting redesigned soc...
safety
Earlier this month, police responded to Pflugerville Community Church Preschool when a teacher found a gun in a student's backpack, the police department said in an email....
safety
Earlier this month, police responded to Pflugerville Community Church Preschool when a teacher found a gun in a student's backpack, the police department said in an email....
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Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike....
government
DALLAS (AP) — Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms. The state-mandated list of assigned reading...
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Gregg Phillips, a top FEMA official who made headlines for claiming he teleported to a Waffle House in Georgia, is leaving his post for "personal reasons," a FEMA spokesperson confirmed to KXAN....
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It has been one of the wettest months Central Texas has seen in years, and all that rain is creating ideal conditions for pests.
safety
The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is seeking public input for updates to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) now through July 6.
government
As Texas moves to add more biblical content to public school reading lists and reshape social studies standards, a key question is emerging: Who will pay for th...
safety
A man who was on the Texas Department of Public Safety's list of the 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders was arrested in Marble Falls on Sunday, officials said.Victor...
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The survey asked 2,000 people across the United States about their experiences with catfishing on dating sites.
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Next Saturday, Willie Nelson is hosting his annual Fourth of July Picnic at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater for the second year in a row.
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Texas Supreme Court rejects Uvalde survivors’ negligence appeal, letting stand a ruling that DPS and Uvalde County are immune under the Texas Tort Claims Act despite allegations of delayed rescue and equipment failures....
parks
The dog days of summer are here. That means lots of sunshine and hot temps - pool weather! This new weather pattern may be a little bit of a shellshock for some...
parks
Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....
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Williamson County officials urge residents to watch for screwworm signs in pets and livestock, as cases emerge elsewhere in Texas though none are reported locally....
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A viral video showing a Boeing 777 cargo jet flying low over a Horseshoe Bay runway has triggered an FAA investigation. The aircraft's owner told KXAN the flyby was part of a marketing video but said the pilots flew lower than expected....
safety
Police have identified the victim in a Southeast Austin stabbing death and are searching for a suspect who fled the scene, the department said Friday.Michael Sh...
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Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
business
The widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce, one of four men exonerated in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders, are calling the family's $10 million share of a $35...
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The popstar posted on social media that while on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation will be "shining a spotlight on local organizations we believe in."...
