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Man found guilty of capital murder in killing of Austin woman, man
A Travis County jury found Sherles Machado-Hernandez guilty of capital murder in the deaths of Francis Kaina Anseume Corredor and Bryan Florentino Flores Alvarez, who were found shot to...
Austin Weekend: Arts fest in Round Rock, Brisketfest, and a Rodeo
Austin area residents have several local events planned for the upcoming weekend, including the Round Rock Summer Arts Fest, the Cedar Park Rodeo, Paddle for Puppies, POP Cats Austin...
Tucker Carlson Lays Out Manifesto After Vow to Help Form a Third Party
Tucker Carlson Lays Out Manifesto After Vow to Help Form a Third Party
“That kind of argument just makes it hard, especially in a period where the parties are so polarized, where, for most voters, even if they don’t like either party,...
Major data center company backs Abbott's audit as Texas pauses new grid connections
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that QTS Data Centers has committed to meeting Texas' new regulatory standards for data center projects, following his directive for a comprehensive audit of the...
Violence intervention groups push for city funding as federal help grows inconsistent
Community violence intervention groups are among those becoming increasingly impacted by inconsistent federal funding, and Austin is no exception. Source link
Texas' depth with be tested by tough 2026 schedule, Sarkisian says
Texas enters the 2026 season with the nation's third-toughest schedule, making roster depth one of Steve Sarkisian's top priorities heading into the fall. Source link
Austin voters to decide on libraries, parks bond package in November
On Thursday, Austin City Council voted to include a $295 million general obligation bond on the upcoming ballot. Source link
A Senate Panel Has Voted to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress. What Happens Next?
A Senate Panel Has Voted to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress. What Happens Next?
On Thursday, the Republican-led committee voted 8-7 along party lines to advance the contempt resolution.Here’s what to know about what that vote means, and what might come next for...
NOAA updates 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
NOAA has lowered its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to between seven and 13 named storms, citing El Niño as a primary factor in the expected below-average activity. ...
The Chaos and Cruelty of ICE
The Chaos and Cruelty of ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walk outside the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura, California, on July 27, 2026. —Blake Fagan—AFP/Getty ImagesWithin the span of just six days,...
Big Waves Meet Biodiversity: Why Surfing Paradises Could Offer a Key Opportunity for Marine Conservation
A recent mapping study examines places in northwestern Africa where coastal ecosystems overlap with surf breaks, highlighting areas that could support recreation, the environment and local economies, if protected...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers From Chipotle and Qdoba
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers From Chipotle and Qdoba
Salmonella, a bacteria that mostly spreads through contaminated food and water, is one of the most common foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and globally, infecting tens of millions of...