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Illinois woman loses $62K to scammer impersonating Kevin Costner
Related video: Why do scammers love gift cards? EVANSTON, Ill. (WGN) — An Illinois woman thought she was sending gift cards to actor Kevin Costner in hopes of elevating...
Texas Tech beats Texas 4-3 in WCWS finals Game 2, forces final game Friday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas made Game 2 against Texas Tech interesting late, but the Women's College World Series finals will go the distance. The Red Raiders scored twice in...
Family alleges Grindr fails to protect minors, leading to death of Florida teen
Video above: Suspects accused of kidnapping, dismembering Gulfport teen submit not guilty pleas TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The family of a teenager who Florida police said was tortured and...
State Rep. Jolanda Jones to campaign for seat left vacant by congressman's death
AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced Monday her campaign for Congress, seeking to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. Sylvester Turner's death earlier this year. The...
Downtown Austin Space Activation program brings in more visitors
AUSTIN (KXAN) --- More people are visiting downtown Austin. According to the Downtown Austin Alliance, foot traffic is up thanks to a program it launched a year ago. The...
TxDOT: CR 143 bridge to 'remain closed several days' following 18-wheeler hitting it
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on Interstate 35 Thursday, the Texas Department of Transportation said it "will remain closed for several days until repairs are...
Wall's offense explodes to win UIL 3A-Division II baseball title 14-2 over Thrall
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wall cranked 17 hits to run away with the UIL Class 3A-Division II baseball championship 14-2 over Thrall on Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock....
Weather will delay Game 2 of WCWS finals between Texas and Texas Tech
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Game 2 of the Women's College World Series finals will have to wait on Mother Nature. Lightning and storms in the Oklahoma City area will delay...
Law professors react: Texas will no longer provide in-state tuition to undocumented students
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Undocumented students at Texas' public universities will lose the ability to receive in-state tuition, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in an uncontested settlement. The change comes...
A/C unit stolen from Austin nonprofit as temps rise
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An organization that helps people deal with the loss of loved ones is now dealing with loss as well. In early May, thieves stole an A/C...
