Year: 2026

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Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83

Granger was the first GOP woman from Texas to be elected to Congress, where she served for nearly three decades.​ 

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US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after officials intervene in markets

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in...

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Smoke shops may be forced to close amid Texas hemp THC ban takes effect, experts say

Texas’ ban on most hemp-derived THC products officially took effect on Friday, and experts estimate businesses may shutter as 60% to 90%...

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Texas gains new nationally-ranked running back

Texas football landed four-star running back Landen Williams-Callis for its 2027 recruiting class. The Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year enters...

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‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,”...

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Pflugerville Fire Department pushes to meet deadline for Travis County EMS transition

October 1 looms for the city’s fire department to take the reins on a life-saving service.​ 

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Central Texas Custom Bicycle Festival returns to Austin

The 2nd Annual Central Texas Custom Bicycle Festival returned to South Austin on Saturday, showcasing one-of-a-kind bicycles and the craftsmanship behind them.​ 

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County attorney in Minneapolis asks Abbott to authorize ICE agent’s extradition “immediately”

Two months after being arrested, the ICE agent charged with shooting a man in the Minneapolis area remains behind bars in Texas....

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‘Lawyer of miracles’ accused of lying on immigration petitions, lawsuit alleges

A self-proclaimed “lawyer of miracles” is now being accused of lying on immigration petitions without her clients’ knowledge, according to a lawsuit.​ 

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Round Rock man killed after pickup crashes into Leander store

A Round Rock man died after his pickup left Hero Way in Leander and crashed into a Goodyear Auto Service building, causing...

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