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Longhorns tennis star Eliot Spizzirri grinds out opening-round win at US Open
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas standout Eliot Spizzirri picked up a win in his first match in the men's singles main draw Sunday at the US Open in Queens,...
About 65 dogs in need of care rescued from 'hoarding situation,' Leander shelter says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Humane Heroes, along with Killeen Animal Services and a few other rescues, is working to find homes for about 65 dogs discovered in Coryell County...
Wildfire smoke leads to health issues, reversals in air quality
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It is an unfortunate aspect of the recent past that wildfire smoke pollution has increased. It should be noted that this isn't just a western states...
Nightly I-35 lane closures in south Austin this week
AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week, drivers should look out for lane closures on Interstate 35 in south Austin, on both the northbound and southbound sides, during the overnight hours....
Charge dismissed against Austin street takeover suspect after separate conviction
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The charge toward a 21-year-old man who was accused of organizing a street takeover in Austin in July 2023 was dismissed. This comes after he was...
What are the symptoms of a heat stroke?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With high temperatures in the 90s and 100s almost every day, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can take you by surprise. It's important to know early...
Former Vatican chef opens Italian restaurant in NYC
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- At some restaurants, the food can be like a religious experience. That could be said for a new Italian restaurant in New York City's SoHo...
DEA agents uncover 'torture chamber,' buried drugs and bones at Kentucky home
LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) — Federal agents made a gut-churning discovery when they stopped by a home in London, Kentucky, looking for a man connected to multiple Drug Enforcement Administration...
Convicted sex offender in Louisiana agrees to be castrated by state: reports
This article concerns a sex offender who was convicted of crimes against a child. Discretion is advised. (NewsNation) — A convicted sex offender in Louisiana has been sentenced to...
Truck full of ribeye steaks goes up in flames on Missouri highway
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KOLR) – A tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks went up in flames on a Missouri highway. Officials with the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District...
Lady Bird Lake wishbone bridge ahead of schedule
AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you run, walk or ride your bike along Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam, you've probably seen all the construction going on over the past...
Company looks to deploy drones to combat school shootings
(The Hill) — The Campus Guardian Angel is looking to deploy drones to combat school shootings, running test trials in Florida.   Campus Guardian Angel CEO Justin Marston told...