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Data centers in Texas: State and city leaders squabble over water usage
Data centers are under scrutiny. State and local leaders are working to regulate large scale water usage from data centers across the state.
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Texas anti-abortion groups seek tighter control
Anti-abortion advocates urged Texas senators Tuesday to pursue additional restrictions on abortion pills, arguing that current laws have not stopped the drugs from entering the state....
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Abortion pill debate returns to Texas Capitol as lawmakers review new law
The debate over access to abortion pills in Texas returned to the Texas Capitol on Tuesday during a Senate State Affairs Committee hearing on the latest law res...
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Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announces retirement
Hays CISD superintendent, Dr. Eric Wright, announced his retirement from district leadership effective February 2027.
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Austin nonprofit working to combat AI 'exploitation' of musicians' intellectual property
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and while it can be a useful tool for many, people in creative spaces say generative AI can be exploitative of their work. That's why the nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) has launched a campaign to protect artists' intellectual proper...
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Police identify Kyle woman killed in Manor crash early Sunday; 2 toddlers remain critical
Authorities have identified the woman killed in an early morning crashSunday as 22-year-old Jennifer Hernandez, as two young children injured in the collision...
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Death investigation underway after body found in burned vehicle on Far West Side
SAN ANTONIO — A death investigation is underway after a body was recovered from a burning vehicle on the city’s Far West Side.The remains were found on Gross La...
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San Antonio mayor calls for cancelation of Ye concert at Alamodome
The San Antonio show is one of only five tour dates by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the United States.
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Manor car crash kills 1 woman, injures several others, including 2 children: police
A woman is dead and several others were injured, including two children, from a two-car crash in Manor this past weekend.
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Texas State Board of Education continues debate over curriculum changes
The proposal adds instruction on civic engagement, patriotism and Christianity while deemphasizing world history, culture and diversity, and race.
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Longhorns building 2027 wide receiver depth with latest in-state commitment
Kyron Brown is a 3-star recruit out of Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, currently rated as the No. 79 wide receiver in the country by 247Sports' composite ratings. He chose the Longhorns over Northwestern and Kansas State....
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Williamson County mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
Williamson County's first mosquitoes of the season tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Hays County passes industrial high-water resolution targeting data center impacts
Central Texas residents urging local leaders to take a tougher stance on proposed data centers got a response this week in Hays County, where commissioners appr...
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Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know....
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8 arrested after online solicitation of a minor operation in Williamson County
Eight people were arrested after a two-day operation targeting people seeking to exploit minors online.
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Nearly a year after Hill Country floods, 228 households are home or recovering
The Community Foundation provided an update on housing recovery nearly a year after the July 4 floods ravaged Kerr County and the Hill Country.
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One year after Kerr County flood, families rebuild and a community steps up
As the one-year anniversary of the deadly July 4, 2025, flood in Kerr County approaches, signs of recovery are becoming more visible and personal.
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Teen accused of 2025 Lit Lounge mass shooting faces two new felonies after release on bond
The Austin teenager accused of shooting four people in a downtown mass shooting back in March 2025 was arrested again this month on allegations that he helped carry out an armed robbery after being released from jail on a separate felony arrest less than two months prior....
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Longhorns land another 300-pounder on the defensive line for 2027 recruiting class
Tyler Alexander, a 4-star defensive lineman from Wellington, Florida, verbally committed to the Longhorns on Tuesday. At 315 pounds, Alexander is the type of player who can stall opponents' run games by simply taking up space and holding his ground in the middle of the line....
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Hays CISD superintendent to retire after nearly four decades in education
Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright plans to retire in 2027 after nine years leading the district.
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Police seek help identifying suspects in North Austin shooting
Austin Police (APD) have released a photo of two suspects involved in a shooting on Northgate Boulevard last month.
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Austin shooting: Police looking for 2 suspects who were injured and fled scene
The Austin Police Department is looking for two male suspects involved in a shooting.
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First mosquitoes in Williamson County test positive for West Nile virus
Williamson County's first mosquitoes of the season have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Lockhart ISD approves balanced $96.6 million budget
The Lockhart Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a balanced budget of approximately $96.6 million for the 2026-27 school year Mon...
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Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone
A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone....
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US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts
The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not....
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8 arrested in Williamson County online solicitation sting operation
Eight men were arrested last week after a two-day undercover operation targeting individuals seeking to exploit minors online, the Williamson County Sheriff's O...
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Abbott addresses state issues: Texas border, data centers and screwworm cases
Governor Greg Abbott is weighing in on issues shaping the future of Texas, from border security funding to growing AI data centers and the New World screwworm....
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Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
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NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The league's Board of Governors had their annual post-Stanley Cup Final and pre-draft m...
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8 men arrested for online solicitation of a minor in multi-agency sting
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said on social media Tuesday that it arrested eight men after a two-day operation last week.
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2 more arrested in alleged White House UFC plot
Two more people have been arrested in connection with what federal law enforcement has said was a plot to attack the "UFC Freedom 250" event in front of the White House earlier this month on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday....
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Iran-US peace deal faces various threats, from Lebanon, Israel and Trump
President Trump and Vice President Vance are staring down a number of major challenges in the U.S.-Iran negotiations, despite signs of progress being reported from the first round of talks on Sunday....
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WATCH: 18-year-old Florida woman leads trooper on wrong-way pursuit
After an unsuccessful PIT maneuver, the driver crossed the paved median and started driving eastbound in the westbound lanes.
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California library shooter aimed to commit Columbine-style 'massacre,' police say
Monday's shooting at a library in Chico, California, left two people dead and a minor injured.
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Five displaced, two pets dead in Belton house fire
Five people got out of the house uninjured, but the house was reported to be a total loss. Two pets have died in the fire.
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13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection....
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Hays County approves resolution to pause review of data centers
Hays County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday aimed at addressing concerns over data centers.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan....
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DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner....
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Williamson County mosquito trap positive for West Nile virus
The first mosquitoes in Williamson County have tested positive for West Nile virus from a trap near Geneva Park in Georgetown, according to the county health district....
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New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent
As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence....
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800,000 Texans' personal info compromised in cruise company data breach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Carnival Corporation after an April data breach compromised the personal information of 6 million people, including more than 800,000 Texans, according to a press release from Paxton's office....
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Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said....
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Teen suspect in Austin shooting spree now faces terrorism charge, court records show
A 17-year-old accused of participating in a shooting spree across Austin in May is now facing a terrorism charge, according to newly filed court documents.Crist...
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More than 3 million Texas license buyers may have data exposed in TPWD cyber incident
More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license customers may have had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a Texas Parks an...
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8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A demonstrator who shot and wounded a police officer during a protest outside a Texas immigration center last July 4 was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison Tuesday, while other protesters accused of having links to antifa were given multiple decades...
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YES, ITS REAL: A giraffe is missing in the Texas Hill Country
Lost giraffe in Real County: “Gracie” missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch, last seen on game cam west of Leakey. Rounded ears. $5,000 reward for info leading to safe capture. Call 830-279-5822 or 830-232-5201....
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Giraffe disappears from Texas ranch
Authorities in Texas are searching for a giraffe that went missing from a ranch Monday.
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LIVE: Are the tropics as quiet as they seem? | Tracking the Tropics
With the first named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Arthur, in the rearview mirror, the tropics are quiet for the time being.
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'Invest east of I-35:' Residents criticize plan for $25M Lady Bird Lake boardwalk project
The mitigation funds for the project were given to the city to offset years of disruption caused by the I-35 expansion project.
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Delta to cancel two nonstop routes from Austin in October
Delta Air Lines will cancel two nonstop routes from Austin in October. Flights from AUS to Memphis and New Orleans will end Oct. 5 "to better align with demand," according to an airline spokesperson....
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DOJ charges 11 migrants in SNAP, other benefit fraud
Officials said the alleged fraud totals more than $1.4 million.
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Critics concerned GLP-1 drugs may give athletes a performance edge
Critics are debating whether GLP-1 drugs should be banned in sports for potentially being performance-enhancing drugs.
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WATCH: 'Dog' rescued from Florida canal turns out to be coyote pup
An animal rescue in Florida had a surprise ending after crews realized the animal they were helping looked a bit different than your average dog.
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US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict
The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter....
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Life after retirement: Westminster residents share unique stories
Some of the residents of Austin's first continuing care retirement community, Westminster, share their unique personal stories.
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'I'm out': Tucker Carlson says he won't support Republican Party
The pundit, during a podcast appearance, wondered how any American "could support a political party that's not loyal to the United States."
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Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said....