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H-E-B recalls Hill Country Fare mustard potato salad

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A recall was issued for an H-E-B food item ahead of Fourth of July celebrations and cookouts.

Police investigating suspected homicide in east Austin

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The Austin Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide in east Austin Wednesday morning, the agency said in a social media post.

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Former advisor to Austin city official sentenced to probation in federal conspiracy case

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A former senior policy advisor to a City of Austin official was sentenced in federal court in connection to conspiracy case dating back to 2015, according to the Department of Justice.

CapMetro offering free rides on the 4th of July after 5 p.m.

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Those seeking a ride to the City of Austin's annual Fourth of July orchestra performance and fireworks show can utilize CapMetro's services for free Thursday evening.

Q&A: Taking care of our fur babies during July 4 celebrations

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Fireworks often scare some pups and kitties. Dr. Kelly Hopkins talks about how you can keep your four-footed friends relaxed when fireworks occur. -- Rich Segal

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Austin lane closed for nearly 2 years without any roadwork

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It’s a case of construction confusion for a driver in southeast Austin.

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U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sites

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A state law passed last year requires pornographic websites to adopt age-verification measures, leading sites like Pornhub to block user access in Texas.

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Round Rock parade will have heavy law enforcement presence following Juneteenth tragedy

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The City of Round Rock said there will be a "heavy law enforcement presence" at its annual Fourth of July parade and celebrations after a recent Juneteenth event ended in a tragic shooting that left two people dead and 14 injured.

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Red River Rising hosts online auction throughout July

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Red River Rising, Austin Arena Company's community platform initiative, announced it will host an online auction from July 1 to July 29.

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Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.

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On July 2, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.

RFK Jr. denies eating a dog following bombshell Vanity Fair report

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is denying a Vanity Fair report that claimed he barbequed and ate what appears to be a dog.

Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, announces cancer diagnosis

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“To the ticket buyers, I really do wish we could do these gigs. Please know that I absolutely plan to be back on stage in 2025,” Wilson said in the statement.

He did what? UT's Max Belyeu has huge game for Team USA vs. Chinese Taipei

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Belyeu hit cleanup for Team USA and went 2 for 3 with three runs scored and a pair of walks. He drove in Tennessee's Dean Curley with a single in the first inning and then plated another run in the sixth with a single. While on his bag…

Hays County Commissioners Court approves contract with Austin Pets Alive!

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A partnership focused on animal safety and other initiatives will continue in Hays County.

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Layne's Chicken Fingers wants up to 25 locations in Austin area

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As Shahroz Khan assessed which franchise to open between Raising Cane’s, Chick-fil-A and Layne’s Chicken Fingers, he landed on the third option, going into the venture with seven of his cousins who plan to open 15 locations from Austin to…

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'I'll be ready': Rori Harmon eyeing big comeback

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Harmon suffered the injury in late December 2023. Texas women's basketball was unbeaten at the time. Losing the rest of her junior season was highly emotional for the star point guard.

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'Craziest week of my life': Earley introduced as Aggies head baseball coach after Texas whirlwind

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Earley was officially introduced as the Aggies' head baseball coach Tuesday, replacing Jim Schlossnagle who left to take over the Texas Longhorns after the A&M's first-ever MCWS championship series appearance. He spent a week as the…

Spiked drinks at Austin bars? We check in on a program aimed at preventing that

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The "Sip Safely" program has now been active in Austin for about two months.

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Rodney Reed petition for US Supreme Court review denied

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The U.S. Supreme Court denied on Tuesday a petition by death-row defendant Rodney Reed seeking a review of his case. Reed argued his constitutional rights were violated by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals’ wrongfully high bar for his…

Austin mayor pitches delay on climate bond election

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It's looking increasingly likely that Austin City Council members are going to send a climate bond to voters to decide just that -- but when that vote will happen is up for debate.

Deadly vehicle-motorcycle crash shuts down US Highway 290 in southwest Travis County

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One person is dead after a vehicle-motorcycle crash in southwest Travis County on Tuesday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.

Ordinance requires 'adequate' water supply for Austin event attendees

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This will be the first Austin Symphony July 4 concert since a new rule went into effect, requiring events to provide an adequate supply of water to attendees.

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FDA bans soda additive over health concerns

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The FDA said Tuesday that the soda additive "is no longer considered safe."

Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Beryl moves closer to Jamaica as Category 4 storm

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Tune in to Tracking the Tropics today at 12:30 p.m ET/11:30 CT for the latest on Hurricane Beryl, where it's headed, and why it's a historic storm.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Austin gun violence rates higher than Texas, US rates, report says

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Over a 15-year period, Austin’s homicide rate remained mostly below Texas’ and the U.S. rate, averaging four per 100,000. But, in 2021 and 2022, Austin outstripped Texas’ and U.S. rates averaging 8.3 homicides per 100,000 in 2021 and 7.1…

VIDEO: APD body, dash camera footage released following in-custody death

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The Austin Police Department released officer body-camera video and video from a dash camera after a man died in police custody in June.

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Former Vista Ridge teacher pleads guilty to improper student relationship

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A former Vista Ridge High School teacher pleaded guilty last month in a Williamson County court after she was accused of inappropriate interactions with a 15-year-old student in 2023, according to court documents.

What is an emissions test and which Texans need them?

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In less than six months' time, Texans will no longer need to undergo mandatory vehicle inspections each year.

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Judge rejects Paxton's efforts to shut down El Paso migrant shelter

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The judge sided with the shelter, sharply criticizing Paxton's legal action as "outrageous and intolerable."

How the ice bucket challenge 10 years ago revolutionized ALS research

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In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge. The virtual challenge gained global momentum, raising $115 million to support research and care…