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Deep beneath Central Texas, a caver put his head beneath an underground stream and found Ice Age fossils everywhere — mammoths, mastodons, saber-toothed cats and an armadillo relative as big as a lion
A Comal County water cave study reports Ice Age fossils, including mammoths and armadillo relatives as large as lions, in Texas limestone streambeds.
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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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Will it rain in Austin on Labor Day? Rain chances linger Sunday but holiday could be dry
Austin is forecast to be mostly sunny and near 99 degrees for Labor Day with only a 20% afternoon rain chance.
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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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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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Humble family disputes police account after K-9 unit deployed in arrest
In Humble, a family disputed police accounts of a K-9 deployment during the arrest of Christopher Cevilla, who faces felony charges.
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US Communities are Organizing to end Complicity with the Gaza Genocide in their Backyards
U.S. communities are organizing to end local complicity in the Gaza genocide in their backyards.
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Copperas Cove council walks back tax rate increase, set to trim budget after last-minute proposal
Copperas Cove City Council kept the 2026-27 property tax rate at 68.6419 cents and adjusted the $77.2 million budget after a late proposal.
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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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NWS forecasts persistent triple-digit heat index conditions for Killeen through the weekend.
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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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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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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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Killeen’s first Boots, Brews and BBQ Festival drew over 100 vendors downtown as leaders highlighted momentum for the city’s revitalization efforts.
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Jean Shine | Obituaries
Jean Lashlee Utley Shine’s obituary lists funeral services on Sept. 17 at Christian House of Prayer and interment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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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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TxDOT unveils $10.6B plan for Houston highways-here's what's on the list
TxDOT unveiled its 2027 Unified Transportation Program listing about $10.64 billion in potential Houston District highway projects from 2027 to 2036.
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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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Westfest marks 50 years of Czech tradition in West
Westfest in West, Texas kicked off its 50th year of Czech heritage celebration with a parade and runs through Sunday with music, food and polka.
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Killeen Daily Herald’s week in review covers Jean Shine’s death, a Killeen City Council dispute over a team-building retreat, and a funeral for a Salado helicopter crash victim.
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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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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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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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This Week in Texas: Harris County Judge Candidates, Voter 'Suspense' List
An episode discusses candidates for Harris County Judge and explains Texas’s voter suspense list and its meaning.
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Person shot to death at Meadows Place home, police say
Police in Meadows Place are investigating a fatal shooting on Scottsdale Street where a person was found dead and a person of interest was detained.
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MCH to start work soon on new Waco housing for young adults
Methodist Children’s Home in Waco plans to break ground this fall on a 22-unit housing complex for young adults, targeting readiness by January 2028.
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Labor Day closures affect Belton, Temple facilities
Labor Day closures are affecting facilities in Belton and Temple.
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Paxton brings Senate campaign to Bryan
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Bryan and outlined tax and healthcare-focused proposals while attacking James Talarico.
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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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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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Home Depot to join Costco in growing Grand Parkway retail hub northwest of Houston
Home Depot plans a 134,808-square-foot store next to Costco in the Grand Parkway retail hub in Cypress, with construction starting soon.
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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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Deer Park Police records describe an officer’s alleged misuse of Flock license-plate cameras for personal reasons, leading to a 10-day suspension.
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Incidents blocking lanes on Houston's I-10 East, I-69 Southwest
Lane-blocking incidents prompted traffic disruptions on Houston’s I-10 feeder road near Holland Avenue and on I-69 near Downtown.
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Suspect seen running from deadly north Houston shooting
Authorities are seeking a suspect after a shooting on Gulf Bank Road east of Airline Drive killed a man in north Houston overnight.
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Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Sunnyside; driver arrested
A pedestrian was killed in a vehicle crash at Cullen Boulevard and Bellfort Avenue in Houston’s Sunnyside, and the intoxicated driver was arrested for DWI.
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ALPR technology helps locate suspect in Lorena robbery case
Lorena police used ALPR technology to locate a vehicle-stealing robbery suspect within 90 minutes after a robbery call on I-35.
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Police respond to assaults, drug offenses, theft, burglary in Killeen
Killeen police logged calls for assaults, drug offenses, theft, and a burglary over Friday, with additional calls listed for Lampasas.
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Wednesday Review Club summons spirit of Rosie the Riveter for cleanup day
The Wednesday Review Club held a cleanup day in 100-degree heat ahead of its September President’s Tea.
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Temple officials announce South Pea Ridge road improvements projects take new turn, closing postponed
Temple adjusted the South Pea Ridge road improvements Phase 8 closure, keeping most access open until next summer and targeting summer 2027 for remaining work.
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Killeen reader asks why TxDOT has left high weeds along Highway 195
A Killeen reader criticized TxDOT for leaving high weeds along State Highway 195.
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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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Temple Police arrest fifth suspect in Ember Henry killing
Temple police arrested a fifth suspect tied to the robbery and fatal shooting of Ember Henry in Temple on Aug. 24.
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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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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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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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A food delivery drone crashed onto Highway 6 in Houston - Investment Watch Blog
A food delivery drone crash occurred on Highway 6 in Houston, according to social media posts.
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A homeowner got $1 after Texas City demolished his home. Now a jury will reconsider that.
A federal appeals court ordered a jury to reconsider compensation for Michael Ramirez after Texas City demolished his fire-damaged home.
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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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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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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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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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UT Austin named No. 2 school in Texas and more top stories
UT Austin was named No. 2 among Texas schools in a news roundup of top stories.
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