Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Texas shooting spree suspect has hearing
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A man accused of killing six people in 2023 had a hearing on Tuesday after being deemed competent to stand trial. FOX 7 Austin's Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis gave the latest details.

Charlie Kirk murder investigation
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The suspect accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged and made his first court appearance

Bill signed to expand career & tech educations
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Legislation to expand vocational-technical programs in schools across Texas was signed by Gov. Abbott. The goal is to keep students in school, with a pathway to good paying jobs that don't require a college degree

Travis Co. homeowners to see tax rate increase
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Travis County property taxes are going up. The county commissioners court has approved an 8-percent tax increase to help, in part, with flood recovery

Domain apartment fire: Several residents displaced
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The Austin Fire Department is working on putting out a fire at an apartment complex at the Domain.

Beyoncé unreleased music stolen in Atlanta: Arrest made in theft

The Atlanta Police Department said a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music.

Adidas, Hibbett releasing shoe inspired by State Fair of Texas

The shoe features a Texas state silhouette on the bottom of both shoes, a Dallas-inspired belt buckle dubrae and the Texas Star Ferris wheel.

NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil

Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.

Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl

A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.

NY judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in NY state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.

Car crashes into Cedar Park home, starts fire
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A car crashing into a home in Cedar Park prompted a major gas leak on Monday night. The car and home also caught on fire, officials said.