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The hidden role your electric vehicle could play in Texas' power future
Electric vehicles are becoming a bigger part of daily life in Texas, but as more drivers plug in, there are growing questions about what that means for the stat...
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Civil rights groups opening investigation into Austin police after teen's killing
Several civil-rights groups say they are opening a formal human and civil-rights investigation into the Austin Police Department and other Central Texas law enf...
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New polls show Talarico leads Paxton in Texas Senate race
Josh Blank, Research Director for the Texas Politics Project, said the polling underscores how tight the contest appears to be.
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Llano police officer fired, arrested after domestic violence investigation
A Llano police officer has been fired and arrested following an investigation into an alleged off-duty domestic violence incident, according to the Llano Police...
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New UIL heat rules take effect for outdoor athletics, marching band activities
The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) has mandated all member schools to follow new heat safety rules.
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Texas comptroller touts record school voucher rollout, but critics cite missing details
The billion-dollar Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program has now funded more than 85,000 school choice accounts, according to a demographic report rele...
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Data infrastructure experts agree with Abbott decision to audit data centers
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, directing state regulators and ERCOT to verif...
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20-year-old dies hours after 11-year-old brother in unprovoked shooting
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in West Bexar CountyThe shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. in the 9800...
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Georgetown opens $272 million water treatment plant, doubling system capacity
The City of Georgetown has completed its new South Lake Water Treatment Plant, a $272.4 million project that city leaders say will double the community's water...
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ACC police arrest suspect after swatting call near Eastview campus
Austin Community College (ACC) police arrested a person Tuesday after determining a report of an active threat near the college's Eastview campus was a "swattin...
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Buda mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap sample collected in Buda has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the fifth positive detection in Hays County this year.The sample was c...
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Austin City Council set to debate budget amendments ahead of upcoming votes
Austin City Council members are set to tackle final questions and possible changes to the city’s next budget as leaders work to close a $26 million shortfall.Co...
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Protesters urge Travis County DA to charge officers in fatal shooting of 17-year-old
Demonstrators gathered outside the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, calling on District Attorney Jose Garza to bring criminal charges against the offic...
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Voter registration, databases take center stage at committee hearing on elections
Texas election officials faced questions from lawmakers Monday as concerns over voter database accuracy and voter registration technology resurfaced at the Texa...
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Google opens Austin's "Sail Tower" with free high-tech hub for nonprofits
Google has opened its 35-story "Sail Tower" in downtown Austin, filling a long-vacant landmark with employee workspaces and a free, high-tech hub for local non-...
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Fire extinguished after second-alarm blaze at downtown Austin high-rise
Firefighters extinguished a second-alarm apartment fire at a downtown Austin high-rise Monday evening after flames broke out on the building's 14th floor, accor...
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US 183 reopens after crash near Lamar Boulevard exit
US 183 southbound lanes have reopened after a crash near the Lamar Boulevard exit Tuesday morning.The crash, reported just after 8 a.m., initially closed three...
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Suspect fatally shot by Round Rock police after stabbing critically injured 2
One man is dead and two other people are hospitalized in critical condition after a Round Rock police officer shot a knife-wielding suspect
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Man struck and killed by vehicle on I-35 frontage road in North Austin
Austin police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday in North Austin.
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Gov. Abbott orders audit of data center projects seeking connection to Texas power grid
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed Texas energy regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of all data center projects seeking to connect to the state's power grid...
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Transcript details 911 call before 17-year-old was shot by Austin police
Police released the 911 call that preceded the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II in Northeast Austin last month.Austin 911 received the call a...
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July flooding prompts Gov. Abbott, Texas HHSC to extend SNAP replacement benefits deadline
Texas extends SNAP replacement benefits for July flood losses: deadline now Aug. 12, 2026. USDA adds Sutton and Zavala counties, joining nine others. Funds hit Lone Star Cards within 2 business days....
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Austin pavement-marking removal has cost nearly $28,000 so far, city says
The removal of non-compliant pavement markings, including Austin's rainbow crosswalks, has cost the city $27,959 in completed work, according to the Austin Tran...
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Boil water notice expands in Buda after major water line break
The City of Buda has expanded a boil water notice to additional neighborhoods after a major water line break Sunday.The break occurred along FM 1626 near the Oy...
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Alamo Drafthouse Mueller to be renamed Matthew McConaughey Cinema
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will rename its Mueller location the Matthew McConaughey Cinema next week.A plaque will be unveiled at the theater Monday, Aug. 10, foll...
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Suspect arrested in connection with Rainey Street shooting
Austin police have arrested a suspect in the July 26 aggravated robbery and shooting on Rainey Street that left a man seriously injured.Members of the APD Robb...
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Parents of teens fatally shot by Austin police speak out after 17-year-old's death
Grief and anger are resurfacing for families in Austin after 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was shot and killed by police late last month, prompting parents...
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Austin leaders get report on residents' priorities for AI governance
Austin city leaders are set to get a new look at what residents want as the city weighs how to govern artificial intelligence.A new “AI Accountability Report” w...
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Travis County Fire Rescue responds to brush fire near Mendoza
Travis County Fire Rescue responded to a approximately 2-acre brush fire near Homannville Trail and SH 130 Sunday afternoon near Mendoza.Firefighters stated th...
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Austin Park Rangers warn against break-ins around trail parking spots
City of Austin Park Rangers stated Sunday that they have noticed break-ins in areas including Bull Creek, Mt. Bonnell, St. Edwards Greenbelt, and other popular...
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One person injured after stabbing in Southeast Austin
One person was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at 2200 Woodland Ave. Saturday night.The Austin Police Department stated that they received reports ab...
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Hemp groups sue to block Texas health agency’s delta-8 THC ban, citing harm
A new lawsuit is seeking to halt Texas’ newly implemented THC rules, as hemp industry groups warn the changes could force popular Delta-8 products off shelves a...
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Driver safe after giant sinkhole swallows pickup truck in west Beaumont
A driver managed to free himself from his pickup truck after a giant sinkhole opened up while he was traveling across the intersection of Central at East Drive, swallowing the truck while he was inside with several feet...
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Community mourns as investigator tragically drowns on the Nueces River in Uvalde County
An environmental crimes investigator with the Caldwell County Constable’s Office has died after a drowning accident in Uvalde County, according to the agency.The Caldwell County Constable’s Office, Precinct 2, said in a...
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Activist faces federal charges after protest clash outside planned East Side ICE site
SAN ANTONIO — An activist is facing federal charges after a protest turned chaotic in front of the planned ICE processing center on the city's East Side.We are...
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UT Austin Police, APD honor those lost on 60th anniversary of UT Tower shooting
Saturday marks 60 years since 17 people were killed in a shooting at the University of Texas Austin Tower.
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Round Rock man killed after crashing into Leander building
One person was killed in a single-vehicle collision in Leander involving a 2008 Chevrolet pickup truck Friday morning.The Leander Police Department, Leander Fi...
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One person dead following crash in East Austin
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in the area of
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The AI That Cheated and Why Experts Are Concerned
Artificial intelligence just delivered one of its biggest warning signs yet.During a recent OpenAI safety evaluation, one of the company's advanced AI models...
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Austin neighborhood left without alerts during double SWAT standoffs
An Austin man is in custody after the Austin Police Department’s SWAT team responded to the same South Austin address twice in less than 24 hours. The officers...
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City of Austin seeks public input on possible César Chávez Street name change
The City of Austin is asking residents to weigh in on whether César Chávez Street should be renamed following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor le...
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Fourth mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Hays County
Hays County officials have confirmed a fourth mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus this year.
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Kyle teen charged in connection with June shooting, police say
A 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a shooting that occurred in Kyle last month, according to the Kyl...
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Protesters disrupt Austin City Council meeting, demanding justice for teen shot by police
Protesters interrupted an Austin City Council meeting Thursday, chanting "Justice for Anthoneil Williams" and temporarily halting proceedings as they demanded a...
government
Austin ISD superintendent seeks to reassure parents amid Paredes Middle closure
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura is seeking to reassure families at Paredes Middle School after the district’s board of trustees approved his recommendat...
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Williamson County deputies investigating shooting involving juvenile in Taylor
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Taylor that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Fatal two-vehicle crash closes Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Williamson County
A fatal two-vehicle collision at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Elizabeth Park Boulevard prompted road closures Friday, according to the Williamson County Sheriff'...
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APO director addresses fatal shooting of 17-year-old, launches Know Your Rights initiative
Austin Police Oversight (APO) formally launched an updated Know Your Rights initiative Friday, just a week after the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Antho...
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Austin Startup Makes History With 3D-Printed Military Barracks
An Austin startup is changing the future of military construction and making history in the process.At Fort Bliss, the Army just opened the first of ten 3D-prin...
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Texas ban takes effect today on many THC products
Texans’ access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday.Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punish...
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Man accused of beating French bulldog to death, burying dog in backyard
San Antonio deputies arrested Erik Estrada, 47, after investigators say he beat his 2-year-old French bulldog to death and buried it in a Bexar County backyard. He faces a third-degree felony animal cruelty charge....
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Suspect arrested after SWAT team returns to same South Austin home for second day in a row
The Austin Police Department stated Friday afternoon that they were responding to the area of the 2400 block of Monarch Dr.The department stated just after 12:...