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UNDERWALKER
Where public signals converge
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WEATHER CHANGE BRINGS INCREASED RATTLESNAKE ACTIVITY
West Texas residents are urged to prepare for increased rattlesnake activity as warmer temperatures begin the snakes’ active season.
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Born here but deported. A Texas man's harrowing ordeal.
A Texas-born man says he was detained and deported to Mexico after a traffic stop, spending nearly four days through detention facilities.
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Deer startles East Texas deputy in viral dashcam video
A Trinity County deputy in East Texas was startled on dashcam when a deer he thought was dead sprang up and ran away.
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●○○○○ | Sep 6, 11:15 AM |
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The Rio Grande is running dry across parts of Texas and the Southwest, threatening drinking water for more than 15 million people.
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●●●●○ | Sep 6, 11:00 AM |
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Religion takes center stage in Texas' overhaul of high school social studies standards
Texas State Board of Education drafted social studies standards are drawing debate over how Islam and Christianity will be portrayed in classrooms.
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●●●●○ | Sep 6, 10:45 AM |
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Rain chances with highs in the 90s
Central Texas forecasts include chances of rain with daytime highs in the 90s.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 10:30 AM |
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Shirley Wild: Tichenor Clinic celebrates 100th anniversary
Tichenor Clinic for Children held a centennial fundraising event at Rancho Los Alamitos celebrating 100 years of services and support for children with disabilities.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 10:00 AM |
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2026 Texas Capitol ornament unveiled with nod to America's 250th
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop unveiled its 31st annual 2026 ornament honoring the Texas Capitol and America’s 250th anniversary.
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●○○○○ | Sep 6, 9:30 AM |
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Texas Delta-8 Felony: One Gummy vs. an Ounce of Weed
Texas’ changing THC edible classification can make possession of a single delta-8 gummy carry a felony penalty up to 20 years.
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Longview World of Wonders launches plan to transform downtown museum
Longview World of Wonders in downtown Longview launched a $2.4 million capital campaign to update exhibits and add interactive learning features.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 8:45 AM |
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Food, Fun, and Faith Return to Sacred Heart in Abilene
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abilene hosts its free fall festival September 26-27 with food, live music, bingo, a raffle, and a silent auction.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 8:30 AM |
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Muslim-run barbecue spots offering halal meats are gaining prominence in Texas, including Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth.
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 7:45 AM |
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East Point Energy, an Equinor subsidiary, began commercial operations at the 100 MW/200 MWh Citrus Flatts battery storage facility in Harlingen, Texas.
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●●●○○ | Sep 6, 6:45 AM |
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Can a security guard detain or arrest you in Texas? What the law says
Texas law allows private security guards to detain or arrest only in narrow situations, such as observing theft, until police arrive.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 6:30 AM |
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Constitution doesn't include right to clean water, federal court rules
A divided Fifth Circuit ruled the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water or accurate public-information regarding lead-contaminated water in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Texas could see its first big cold front of fall this month. Here's when.
The National Weather Service says South-Central Texas may see its first significant fall cold front in September, bringing cooler temperatures.
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When Federal Programs and Workers are Cut, Main Street Bears the Cost
Federal program and workforce cuts are disrupting Texas public services, including stalled storm drainage projects in Harris County and increased strains on VA care.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 5:00 AM |
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Multiple animals seized from We Care Wildlife Sanctuary in major law enforcement operation
Authorities seized more than 100 animals from We Care Wildlife Sanctuary in Lakehills, Bandera County, after evidence of severe underweight horses and alleged abuse.
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Migrating birds in Texas need darker nights and you can help
Fort Worth asks residents to dim or turn off outdoor lights overnight to help migrating birds during fall travel.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 12:00 AM |
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8 migrants locked inside train car rescued by Border Patrol agents near Knippa
Border Patrol agents rescued eight migrants, including a child, locked in a train vehicle near Knippa in Uvalde County.
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●●●●○ | Sep 5, 11:15 PM |
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Wildfire Smoke Can Affect the Air Inside Your Home — Texas, Oklahoma
Wildfire smoke from October fires in Texas and Oklahoma can travel far and degrade indoor air quality by increasing PM2.5 levels.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 11:15 PM |
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9/11 memorial stair climb honors fallen first responders
First responders and community members gathered in Corpus Christi for a 9/11 memorial stair climb with moments of silence at 8:46 and 9:03.
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Officer-involved shooting reported near Port and Agnes in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi police say an officer shot a man after he allegedly fired a gun at dogs and refused to stop during a bicycle pursuit near Parr Street.
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How they voted, Sept. 6, 2026
The House passed multiple bills this week, including measures affecting court locations and federal prison staff safety.
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West fears converts who become bombers
The West is concerned that people who convert could become bombers.
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For the Love of Creepy Crawlies and Students: A&M-Central Texas Professor Recognized with National Award
A&M-Central Texas biology professor Laura Weiser Erlandson received national recognition for her student-centered approach and enthusiasm for entomology at the university.
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Grayson County Historical Society to meet Sept. 8
The Grayson County Historical Society will hold a Sept. 8 meeting featuring a presentation on Patrick Henry at Frontier Village and Museum in Denison.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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Local gas prices on the uptick
AAA reports regular gas prices in the Killeen-Fort Hood area rose to an average of $3.74 per gallon this week.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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K-9 'Karma' helps troopers seize 133 pounds of marijuana and thousands in cash during traffic stop
Texas DPS troopers seized about 133 pounds of marijuana and $6,804 in suspected proceeds during a K-9 Karma-assisted traffic stop on I-35 in McLennan County.
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●●●●○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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North Texas nonprofit leading disaster relief efforts for those affected by Ross Fire
United Way of Palo Pinto County is coordinating disaster relief case management and funds for families affected by the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
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Hundreds walk in Nacogdoches for suicide awareness event
Hundreds participated in Nacogdoches’ fourth annual suicide awareness walk at Festival Park hosted by NAC Safe Space.
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What You Need to Know About Jugging, Now a Felony In Texas
Texas lawmakers made “jugging” a felony, increasing penalties for following people who withdraw cash from ATMs or banks to rob them.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 9:00 PM |
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Oklahoma and Texas
A severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Oklahoma and Texas, including Sherman and Texhoma, is set to last until 8:15 PM.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 8:45 PM |
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DART received a $70 million FTA grant to replace 53 aging light rail vehicles as part of its Transform modernization program.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 7:30 PM |
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Grand Prairie Golden Chick Worker Indicted In Alleged Armed Robbery Plot
A Grand Prairie woman was indicted in federal court for allegedly helping plan an armed robbery at a Golden Chick restaurant in Grand Prairie.
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Forney family demands answers after child left on daycare bus
A Forney family says their 5-year-old was trapped on an Arka Montessori daycare bus for about two hours in triple-digit heat.
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DPS stepping up enforcement for Labor Day
Texas DPS will increase enforcement during Labor Day weekend with Operation CARE targeting speeding, intoxication, and Move Over violations.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 6:15 PM |
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Blazing New Trails Exhibit at State Fair Celebrates TWU's 125th Anniversary TWU anniversary exhibit at State Fair
Texas Woman’s University will present the “Blazing New Trails: 125 Years of Texas Woman’s University” exhibit at the 2026 Texas State Fair.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 4:45 PM |
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Tyler's Downtown Improvement Project expands to Broadway Avenue
Tyler’s Downtown Improvement Project will reduce North Broadway Avenue to one lane each way between Erwin Street and Line Street starting Sept. 8 for roadway and sidewalk work.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 4:15 PM |
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Henderson County deputies arrest two men in narcotics raid
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two men in Athens after executing a narcotics search warrant, finding suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and a firearm.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 4:15 PM |
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280 Pounds of Meth Seized by CBP at Texas Border Crossing
CBP seized 280.47 pounds of alleged methamphetamine worth about $2.58 million at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, with investigation involving ICE HSI.
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●●●●○ | Sep 5, 4:00 PM |
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Flags of Valor transforms Art Hill into one of the nation's largest 9/11 tributes
Volunteers planted more than 7,500 flags at St. Louis’ Art Hill to build a major 9/11 tribute for the Sept. 5–13 memorial period.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 3:00 PM |
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Dallas County homeowners may be missing homestead exemptions
Research says tens of thousands of Dallas County homeowners may be missing the homestead exemption and losing hundreds of millions in benefits.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 2:45 PM |
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Texas boaters urged to clean, drain and dry to stop invasives
Texas Parks and Wildlife urges boaters and paddlers to clean, drain, and dry gear ahead of teal season to prevent aquatic invasives.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 2:45 PM |
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Denton FedEx Alert Leads To Rescue Of 191 Turtles And Tortoises
A FedEx alert in Denton led authorities to rescue 191 turtles and tortoises and transfer them to the Dallas Zoo while U.S. Fish and Wildlife investigates an attempted shipment.
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Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Meeting Set for Sept. 10th
Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund will hold a meeting on Sept. 10.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 2:15 PM |
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Meet Claire Wang, the Texas high-schooler whose free tutoring network has reached 10,000 girls and recruited 2,000 volunteer tutors
Claire Wang, a Texas high-school student, co-founded Future Female Scholars, a free global tutoring network reaching 10,000 girls with 2,000 vetted tutors.
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Governor Abbott Reminds Insurers Of Price Optimization Ban Under Texas Law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance to enforce a ban on insurers using “price optimization” in homeowners’ insurance pricing.
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●●●○○ | Sep 5, 2:00 PM |
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DOJ Announces Deal With Mount Sinai Ending Pediatric Gender Interventions
The U.S. Justice Department announced an agreement with Mount Sinai Health System to end pediatric puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries and pay a penalty.
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●●●●○ | Sep 5, 1:00 PM |
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Members Award $754K to Texas Community Organizations
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $754,250 to 24 Texas community organizations through its 30th-anniversary Partnership Grant Program.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 12:00 PM |
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O-Zone: Nightmare Scenario
An NFL fan commentary discusses perceptions of the Jaguars’ outlook and potential 2026 matchups with the Texans.
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●○○○○ | Sep 5, 11:45 AM |
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Texas A&M Cuts More Than 100 Classes, Many About Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Texas A&M Board of Regents approved cuts to more than 100 core classes under SB 37, drawing criticism over race, gender, and sexuality topics.
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