Austin police seek suspect in stolen vehicle chase, foot pursuit
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who led officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle before abandoning the car and fleeing on foot
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AMBER ALERT issued for missing 16-year-old last seen at Texas A&M-San Antonio campus
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy arrested after hiding in backyard shed
A man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff's deputy and fleeing in a patrol car was arrested Thursday after neighbors' tips led officers to a backyard sh...
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POLL: Are you seeing rain this morning?
Rain is moving into Central Texas on Thursday morning, with a Flood Watch in effect for most of the region through Friday night.The biggest flood threat is expe...
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Abilene firefighters rescue woman from flooded underpass amid flash flood warning
A woman was rescued early Thursday mronign after floodwaters trapped her vehicle in a North Abilene underpass.The Abilene Fire Department rescued the woman from...
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ACL will go ahead unless festival producers say otherwise, City of Austin says
Heavy rain is headed for Central Texas along with the potential for flooding, but for now, Austin City Limits festival is set to go ahead as planned.
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Austin first responders train to handle Tesla Cybercabs as severe weather approaches
Tesla's Cybercab presents new tactical challenges for local emergency crews ahead of expected severe weather, so first responders recently completed training to handle the fully autonomous vehicles....
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Man shot by ICE officer to remain in custody, judge says criminal prosecution can continue
During the hearing, the Venezuelan man appeared in a wheelchair with his left arm in a sling, as his attorneys confirmed a bullet remains in his back.
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Austin City Limits Festival safety: EMS warns of fentanyl, cyclorphine overdose risks
Live music, good food and memorable performances will draw thousands of people to Zilker Park as the Austin City Limits Music Festival gets underway this weekend....
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Suspect in alleged Texas Capitol attack plot taken into federal custody
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