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No injuries reported in house fire near US 183

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Officials responded to a report of a house fire on U.S. Highway 183 in south Austin on Saturday.

State of Texas: Former officers arrested 2 years after mass shooting at Robb Elementary

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AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Two former Uvalde school district police officers, including the former chief, have been indicted on felony charges of child endangerment and abandonment for their roles in response to the second-worst mass shooting in…

Saturday, Jun 29

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ATCEMS: 1 dead after rollover near Del Valle

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One person is dead after a rollover near Del Valle on Saturday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.

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Person dies after bicycle crash on Walnut Creek Trail in east Austin

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Austin-Travis County EMS said the crash happened near Loyola Lane in east Austin.

5 takeaways on a pivotal Trump-Biden debate

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President Biden and former President Trump met for the first time in four years on a debate stage in Atlanta on Thursday in what was cast as a pivotal moment in the presidential race. By the end of their 90-minute encounter, observers on…

49 percent say Democrats should nominate someone other than Biden: Survey

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Close to half of Americans believe the Democratic Party should replace President Biden in the 2024 election, per a YouGov poll conducted the morning after the first presidential debate.

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Tamayo Perry, former pro surfer, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor, dies in apparent shark attack

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Well-known surfer and occasional actor Tamayo Perry, who appeared in films including “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” was killed in an apparent shark attack on Sunday, officials in Hawaii believe.

Texas 'tourist traps': Which ones aren't worth the trip?

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Recently, the question, "What is the worst 'tourist trap' in all of Texas?" was posed in the Texas subreddit. Below are a few of the most popular/up-voted responses.

Tijuana mayor demands doctors and officers stop medical pass 'scam' at the border

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Caballero says some doctors and others, including police officers, have been selling passes to this lane to those who didn't receive or needed medical attention south of the border.

Human trials to begin for new teeth regeneration drug: researchers

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The drug has worked on mice and ferrets in trials conducted by Kyoto University Hospital in Japan, according to researchers.

Majority of young voters say it's harder to buy a house, raise a family: poll

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Coupled with these challenges, the majority of voters under 30 years old believe the older generations are leaving them with a more dangerous world.

Lawyer accused of masterminding TV host's assassination plot to be extradited to Mexico

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Surveillance video from the scene of the shooting led them to one of the suspects who reportedly implicated a man known simply as "the boss" for being the mastermind of the assassination plot.

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Insight: Fireworks can be scary for pets! Keep them safe this Fourth of July

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The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and while many get ready to celebrate, don’t forget about your furry friends.

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ATCEMS: One dead after wilderness rescue near Pennybacker Bridge

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One person is dead after an attempted rescue near Pennybacker Bridge, the Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media Friday.

Air Force veteran charged with disclosing classified information

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An Air Force veteran released classified national defense information about aircraft and weapons to unauthorized individuals, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Thursday announcement.

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Local organizations react to SCOTUS ruling on camping bans

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Local organizations in Austin reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that cities can enforce camping bans on people experiencing homelessness.

Friday, Jun 28

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Are Texas liquor stores open on the Fourth of July?

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As Texans celebrate the nation's independence on the Fourth of July, some might be wondering if liquor stores in the Lone Star state will be open to stock up for festivities. While Texas liquors stores are closed for some holidays, those…

Coalition petitions Texas' education board to adopt American Indian/Native studies course

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A coalition of native tribes, community groups and educational advocates, held a press conference Friday, where they discussed their desire for the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) to consider adoption of an American Indian/Native…

Affidavit: Man faces murder charge following deadly shooting, others arrested during investigation

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A man is facing a murder charge after police said he shot and killed another man following a fight at a north Austin apartment complex in May, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN. Two other people were also arrested during…

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How much funding does Austin's Office of Violence Prevention have?

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As police continue to investigate a southeast Austin shooting that killed two people and injured another, KXAN took a look at the City's efforts to reduce gun violence.

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New FAA technology improving air traffic awareness introduced at Austin airport

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The Federal Aviation Administration introduced new airfield surveillance systems that would reduce the risk of runway incidents by improving air traffic controllers' situational awareness, according to a press release.

Couple forced migrant to work at fireworks stand

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Two South Texas border residents have been sentenced for using an undocumented migrant as forced labor to work at a fireworks stand and as an unpaid nanny in the Rio Grand Valley.

Texas Supreme Court upholds law banning transition-related care for transgender minors

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The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday morning upholding a law banning transgender minors from receiving certain health care options, handing a legal defeat to families and doctors who sued the state in order to block the…

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Biden, Trump take shots during brief immigration debate

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Despite much hype that the border and immigration were expected to feature prominently in the first U.S. presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday night, the topics were barely discussed…

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Fact-check: Here's some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump's first debate

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Here’s a look at the false and misleading claims by the two candidates.

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Where you can celebrate July 4 in Central Texas

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From live music to parades and fireworks, here's a guide to free Independence Day events throughout Central Texas.

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CNN takes heat for lack of fact checks during Trump, Biden debate

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CNN is coming under heavy criticism after two of its top anchors failed to offer real-time fact checks of false statements made by former President Trump and President Biden as they moderated Thursday night's presidential debate. During…

Campaign Context: Biden calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at debate—does it matter?

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Ahead of Thursday night's first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle, President Joe Biden's campaign released a political ad labeling former President Donald Trump a "convicted criminal." But the question was whether President Biden…

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Did Trump actually call veterans who died in wars 'suckers'?

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Near the end of the first 30 minutes, Biden claimed Trump previously verbally attacked and disrespected American veterans, particularly ones who were injured or died during combat.

Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing 7-year-old former stepdaughter

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The state of Oklahoma is preparing to execute Richard Rojem on Thursday.