San Marcos officer-involved shooting leaves suspect dead
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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Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists....
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Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen overnight
Hurricane Hunter aircraft confirmed that Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Severe storms sweep Texas as flooding prompts Abilene water rescue
Severe weather moving across Texas brought flooding to multiple areas Tuesday morning, including a water rescue in Abilene and reports of water on roadways from...
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Heavy rain floods Hill Country as Central Texas faces overnight flood threat
The threat of flooding is increasing across Central Texas Thursday evening as a stalling cold front brings repeated rounds of heavy rain, while runoff from earl...
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Austin weather: Central Texas braces for heavy rain this week
Travis County and much of Texas are bracing for heavy rain starting Wednesday night and continuing until Friday.
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Texas lawmakers discuss power to impeach Travis County District Attorney José Garza, other 'rouge DAs'
Texas lawmakers let out frustration against the Travis County District Attorney Office in a tense committee hearing on Wednesday afternoon.
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Women describe attacks near Zilker Park by same man
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again....
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CapMetro offers bus, rail and bikeshare options for ACL festivalgoers
CapMetro is encouraging Austin City Limits Music Festival attendees to take transit to Zilker Park, with bus, rail and bikeshare options running during both wee...