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Fireball caught on dashcam over Central Texas Tuesday night
A fireball is created when a meteoroid, small rocky or icy space debris, burns up as a meteor when entering the earth’s atmosphere. Source link
Meet the candidates running to be the next U.S. Senator from Texas: Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton, the polarizing Texas Attorney General, is running against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas. Source link
Over $17M awarded to rural Texas fire departments
Grants totaling over $17 million were distributed to Texas volunteer fire departments this past Friday. Source link
AFD investigators say southeast Austin apartment fire set intentionally
The fire involved a three-story apartment that was under construction at 4605 S. Pleasant Valley Road. Source link
Crystal Falls Parkway shut down in Leander after 'significant' gas leak
Two blocks of Crystal Falls Parkway have been closed in Leander after police said there was a "significant gas leak" in the area. Source link
Eight Texas Longhorns make All-SEC team
Year two in the Southeastern Conference didn't go as planned for the Longhorns. Texas finished the regular season 9-3 and miss the College Football Playoffs for the first time...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to increase the homestead exemption in Texas — again
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a plan Tuesday to increase the homestead exemption in the next state legislative session and provide additional property tax cuts for Texans aged 55...
Texas AG Paxton investigating nearly 1,000 cities for possible unlawful tax increases
Nearly 1,000 Texas cities are under investigation in an effort to ensure municipal budget transparency and curb unlawful tax increases. Source link
Texas postpartum depression data isn't showing accurate picture for economically disadvantaged mothers
Mental health is a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Texas. However, annual state data meant to track postpartum depression and treatment in the state isn't showing an accurate...
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting on Kentucky State University campus; suspect in custody: Police
A suspect has been apprehended after a shooting at Kentucky State University left one person dead and another in critical condition on Tuesday. Source link
Mexico ready to talk after Trump threatens 5% tariff over water debt
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexico says it’s ready to compromise after President Trump threatened to impose a 5% tariff over a massive water debt to Texas farmers....
Townlake YMCA redevelopment would need 16 code changes; City council hears development assessment
Overall, the project will seek 16 modifications from the Land Development Code requirements and an increase in maximum building height to 425 feet. Source link