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South Austin homicide: Man shot by homeowner during burglary
A man shot and killed early Wednesday morning was in the middle of burglarizing a South Austin home, Austin police say.
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Protections for federal officers make local prosecutions rare
More than a week after an ICE officer shot and injured a man in north Austin, questions remain about the circumstances before, during and after the incident....
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CapMetro approves fare increases; riders say the change could strain budgets
CapMetro riders will soon be paying more to get around Austin...
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
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U.S. 290 could see major expansion as Central Texas continues to grow
If you drive U.S. 290, you know how quickly traffic can back up, especially during peak travel times. A proposed expansion could change the way drivers move thr...
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Bastrop County bans outdoor burning amid dry conditions
Bastrop County has banned most outdoor burning in its unincorporated areas because of wildfire risk from ongoing dry weather.The emergency order took effect at...
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Man shot by ICE in Austin charged with assaulting, resisting federal officer
A man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin has been charged with assaulting and resisting a federal officer.
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San Marcos fire chief retiring after 17 years
San Marcos Fire Chief Les Stephens will retire Wednesday after 17 years with the city, ending a fire service career that spanned nearly four decades.Stephens jo...
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Affidavit: Man charged in Wells Branch killings said women pulled guns on him
A Mississippi man charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of two women at a Wells Branch-area apartment told detectives the women pointed guns at him...
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Flooding, massive hole close busy San Antonio intersection
SAN ANTONIO - The intersection of Wurzbach and Blanco is shut down right now because of this.Jacque Pena shared this video with us of water flooding the intersection around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.This is what it looks like n...
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Man shot by ICE in North Austin charged with assaulting federal officer
According to the criminal complaint, ICE officers stopped Garcés Pérez on Sept. 20 because an immigration judge had issued a final order of removal against him....
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Uvalde CISD plans to sell Robb Elementary site to city for memorial, community park
Uvalde CISD will transfer the Robb Elementary campus to the City of Uvalde, opening the door for a permanent memorial and community park at the site.
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Abbott Activates 1,900 Emergency Responders Ahead of Flood Threat - KLBJ-AM
Abbott Activates 1,900 Emergency Responders Ahead of Flood Threat KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX