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MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
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Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas governor, held a Monday press conference spotlighting data centers, urging Gov. Greg Abbott to pause new projects until lawmakers set rules....
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Tropical system is organizing in the Gulf, but the Texas impact zone is narrowing
A tropical depression or tropical storm could form before reaching the Upper Texas Coast.
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Federal government allows return of U.S. citizen deported after stop in Fredericksburg
**Headline shortened due to character limitsA 25-year-old man from Central Texas who was deported to Mexico despite insisting he was an American citizen returne...
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Questions remain after Georgetown Police fatally shoot man over weekend in town square
As of Monday morning, Georgetown police have not released bodycam footage, or announced the status of officers after an officer shot and killed a man near the t...
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Father asks public for help finding son missing in Austin for three weeks
A father is asking for the public’s help finding his missing son, who disappeared in Austin three weeks ago.
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Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms - ABC News
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Man found dead after vehicle crashes into fence in Austin, police seek suspect
Austin police are investigating the city's 39th homicide of 2026 after a man suffering from fatal trauma was found dead inside a crashed vehicle on Sunday afternoon, with officers now searching for a young suspect seen fleeing the scene....
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No injuries after plane makes emergency landing in San Marcos
No one was injured after a plane made an emergency landing in San Marcos Sunday afternoon.The incident was reported at around 1:45 p.m., stating that the emerg...
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How to get involved at Austin City Limits this year
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Austin City Limits this year? Then you might be in luck.
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Man dies after Georgetown police shooting following erratic behavior in town square
A man is dead after Georgetown police shot him in the Georgetown Square area after officers said he reached for an officer’s holstered gun.The incident happened...