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Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
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Trump headlining Great American State Fair kick-off celebration on National Mall
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital....
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Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run
A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday....
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Travis County DA warns residents of phone scam impersonating staff
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has received four reports from residents who said they were contacted by someone claiming to work for the district attorney’s office....
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Six killed in fiery two-vehicle crash in Hill County identified
Six killed in fiery head-on crash on SH 171 near FM 3155 after a Nissan tried to pass and hit an oncoming Ford van. Four Hillsboro victims named; a 10-year-old survived. Investigation ongoing....
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Hays County approves resolution to address rabies outbreak
On Tuesday, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a resolution aimed at slowing the spread of rabies.
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Family of Texas woman killed in Tesla crash files lawsuit against company, driver
The family of a Houston-area woman who died after a Tesla crashed into her home is suing the company and the driver.
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Austin police looking for tips in South Austin apartment complex murder
The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving the murder of a woman at a South Austin apartment complex.
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Austin Police to release more details, ask for public's help in woman's murder
Austin Police will release more details and ask the public for help on Wednesday morning regarding a homicide that took place in southeast Austin last week....
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Trump calls for investigation into gas price gouging
President Donald Trump is accusing major oil companies of failing to pass along falling crude oil prices to consumers, suggesting motorists are being overcharged at the pump....
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Intelligence agencies warn AI models could launch crippling cyberattacks in months
AI firms have long warned of how the technology could empower bad actors to hack faster, cheaper and at a broader scale, but concerns ramped up this year amid these firms' new cybersecurity models like Anthropic's Mythos model....
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22-year-old killed in 'horrifying' incident at Yosemite National Park
A 23-year-old man was swept down a 600-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident....
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SpaceX stock takes a tumble, shedding most of its IPO gains in two weeks
Less than two weeks after its blockbuster initial public offering, SpaceX has shaved off almost all its added value.
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Texas man gets life for supplying fentanyl then watching, recording the victim’s overdose death
A Denison man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced pills to a 20-year-old woman, then recording video of her as she spent hours dying of an overdose....
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Three more New World Screwworm cases reported; total reaches 19
A growing number of New World screwworm cases has been confirmed in the United States, with all active cases currently concentrated in Texas.There are now 19 co...
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More Bible stories for public schools given initial approval by Texas education board
Texas students may soon attend social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible.The major...
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NHL in Austin? Fans react to start of 'process' to bring new NHL team to Texas
In a statement, the family told KXAN they have "the exclusive rights to bring an expansion NHL team to the state of Texas, with a primary focus on both Austin and Houston as potential markets... Each city brings unique attributes that would make a new team a huge success."...
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July forecast released for Central Texas
We're experiencing the wettest June since 2015 and still no triple digits in Austin yet, but that seems unlikely to hold as we head into July.
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Guinness crowns the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels
That is in the noise range of a chain saw, a jet aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren at close range.
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Patrols and nanobubbles at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a do-over
A piece of liner, about 4 square feet, was observed Friday partially floating in the pool.
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New World screwworm cases rise to 19 as Texas expands livestock quarantines
Federal officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 19, with all but one in Texas.
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PHOTOS: Semi-truck rolls over on US-183
Agencies responded early Wednesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over in southeastern Travis County.
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Solar Car Derby Day draws 125 PEC campers to Cedar Park for hands-on STEM fun
Today, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) held its fifth annual Solar Car Derby Day at the Cedar Park Recreation Center. The event was put on as part of Camp...
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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after floods killed 28 at camp
Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, nearly a year after floods at the camp killed 25 young campers and two counselors.The Associated...
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Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Texa...
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Camp Mystic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following deadly Texas flash flood investigation
Camp Mystic, the Texas Hill Country girls' summer camp where 27 campers and staff members died during a catastrophic flash flood last summer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection....
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Austin's 30th homicide of 2026: Stabbing near bus stop leaves 1 person dead
The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing near a bus stop on South Lamar Boulevard.
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1 injured after incident involving 18-wheeler in northwest Austin
One person was injured Wednesday after a crash involving a semi-truck and a single vehicle in northwest Austin.
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Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
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Kyle police arrest 19-year-old and 13-year-old after stolen vehicle pursuit on I-35
Two teens in Kyle were arrested Monday after a stolen vehicle pursuit on I-35.Kyle police say that their officers responded to reports of a driver colliding wit...
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Slowly heating up through the weekend, dust moves in
Hot temperatures climb through the weekend and a plume of Saharan dust is on the way. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
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TCSO at scene of rollover crash involving 18-wheeler in southeast Travis County
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is currently responding to a rollover collision involving an 18-wheeler in southeast Travis County.The crash occurred on nort...
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One dead, one hurt in overnight stabbings in south Austin
Austin Police investigated a deadly stabbing Tuesday night. According to APD, a woman called 911 around 11:30 p.m. to report that she'd been stabbed in the 2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard....
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APD investigating overnight homicide on S Lamar Blvd, fourth in less than two weeks
Austin police are investigating a homicide that occurred overnight in south Austin, this marking the city's fourth homicide in less than two weeks.According to...
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Austin man arrested following stolen car investigation in Kyle
An Austin man and a teenager were arrested following a stolen car and reckless driving report in Kyle, police said.
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Air Force firefighter injured in Austin hit-and-run returns home
A 23-year-old is finally returning home to Omaha, Nebraska. The active-duty Air Force firefighter was visiting Austin for a brief vacation, but instead, he has spent the last 24 days in a trauma unit on a respirator trying to survive....
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San Antonio Spurs select Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance with No. 20 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The San Antonio Spurs have selected high-upside Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to pair with franchise star Victor Wembanyama....
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San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season
University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16....
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Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home....
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Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge....
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Teen climbs out of Disneyland attraction mid-ride, taken to hospital
A 13‑year‑old boy exited his ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before the end of the attraction on June 21, prompting a cast member to stop the ride, Disneyland officials told Nexstar's KTLA....
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California library shooting victims identified
A 74 year old was among those killed in an attempted mass shooting at a library in Chico, police said in an update Tuesday afternoon.
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NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season....
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$10M in meth found in truck hauling polypropylene
Calling it a "major interception," border officials say a tractor-trailer hauling polypropylene from Mexico to the U.S. was also carrying more than $10 million worth of meth....
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ESPN analyst Matt Miller's arm amputated after car crash
The NFL draft analyst said he's "incredibly fortunate" to have survived last week's accident.
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Chicago Bulls pick Texas' Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in 2026 NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls picked the Longhorns junior just outside of the lottery at No. 15 during the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Swain becomes the 17th first-round pick and the 51st overall to come out of Texas....
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Sorsby's NFL debut delayed as league rejects his petition
"His application carries with it a lot of issues," an NFL source told ESPN.
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Deputies use drone and magnet to disarm suspect in California standoff
Deputies had a home surrounded, attempting to get a known felon and parolee-at-large, who was armed with a gun, to surrender.
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Family sues former APD officer and city for October 2025 officer-involved shooting
A family has filed a lawsuit against former Austin Police Officer James McKinney and the city of Austin related to an October 2025 on duty shooting which left a then 16-year-old boy with permanent damages....
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Family sues APD officer and city for October 2025 officer-involved shooting
A family has filed a lawsuit against former Austin Police Officer James McKinney and the city of Austin related to an October 2025 on duty shooting which left a then 16-year-old boy with permanent damages....
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Kyle police arrest teens after stolen vehicle crash on I-35
Kyle police arrested two teens after a stolen vehicle fleeing officers crashed on I-35, with drugs, a gun and burglary tools found inside.
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The majority of Texans oppose data center construction in their communities
The majority of Texans oppose data center construction. A poll released Tuesday shows 56% do not want a data center built in their community.The poll conducted...
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.
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Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop'
Texas water officials are urging lawmakers to provide more funding for water supply projects as costs skyrocket, with the State Water Plan estimating a $174 billion price tag, and data centers increasing water usage, raising national security concerns....
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Police identify victim in deadly Manor crash on FM 973
One person died and others remain in critical condition after a Sunday morning crash in Manor, according to the Manor Police Department.
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Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids....