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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues five TV manufacturers for using ACR technology to allegedly spy on viewers without consent, raising privacy and security concerns.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Texas sued Southwestern Public Service for $1 billion in damages over the deadly 2024 Smokehouse Creek wildfire, alleging negligence in maintaining infrastructure.
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Austin's weather forecast includes a cloudy day with a 20% chance of rain, patchy fog, and a high of 68 degrees, followed by clear skies and highs near 77 and 79 degrees over the next few days.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Aaron Jones was named Hays County's Director of Transportation, bringing over a decade of experience in road construction and maintenance to the role.
Austin's weather today features a high of 62°F, light southern winds, and potential nighttime showers. The rest of the week has sporadic rain chances, with increasing temperatures and sunshine.
A Jarrell officer shot a 20-year-old after a high-speed chase on northbound I‑35 that cut through a construction zone. The Texas Rangers are investigating and the driver is stable after surgery.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
UT Austin allowed samples of a kratom‑containing "wellness" tonic at campus events while poison‑control calls and state warnings over 7‑OH increased.
A motorcyclist was killed Monday after colliding with an SUV on South Bagdad Road in Leander; police closed the road for hours while investigators processed the scene.
Community & Society in ...
Austin Pets Alive! is urgently seeking foster homes as a contagious dog pneumovirus spreads through Austin shelters. Hosts with no other dogs are being asked to step up.
San Marcos Police arrested Kevin Frimpong for allegedly trying to kidnap two women while impersonating an officer.
Austin's weather forecast predicts a partly sunny day with a high near 54°F and increasing clouds at night with a low around 42°F.
Retail & Industry in ...
H-E-B is delighting travelers at Texas airports with free merchandise from vending machine pop-ups, offering items like concha slippers and a viral tortilla blanket.
Scammers posing as deputies are calling Leander residents and demanding payment by Bitcoin or gift cards, police say. Authorities urge people to hang up and report the calls.
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