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Former Texas Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Killing Ex-Wife, Stepdaughter, Man
A former Texas sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for killing his ex-wife, teenage stepdaughter and the stepdaughter’s boyfriend.
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Judge Denies Release of DPS Records Regarding Police Response in Uvalde School Shooting
A district judge in Travis County denied a state senator’s request to order the Department of Public Safety to release their records due to incorrect filing of paperwork.
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Samsung May Make Additional $192.1B Investment in 11 New Austin-Area Facilities
Documents show the tech giant may invest over $192 billion into new chipmaking plants near Austin.
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Travis County District Attorney Ran on Changing Austin Before Police Indictments
Jose Garza ran for district attorney in Austin on promises to hold police accountable in Texas’ capital city. He got off to a fast start.
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19 Austin Police Officers to Be Indicted Over Conduct During Racial Justice Protests
A Texas grand jury indicted 19 Austin police officers on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for their actions during 2020 protests over racial injustice that spread nationwide following the killing of George Floyd, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty to Making Threats After Election
A Texas man accused of posting a message on Craigslist after the 2020 election calling on “patriots” in Georgia to “put a bullet” in three government officials has pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge.
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Temporary Victory for Sellers and Users of Delta-8 THC Products
A Texas judge has ruled in favor of removing Delta-8 THC products from the state’s list of controlled substances at least until the court determines whether the state followed the law when it ruled the hemp-derived products illegal.
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Judge Blocks Ban on Delta-8 THC, Allowing Product Back on Shelves for Now
A Texas district judge ruled on Monday in favor of removing Delta-8 THC from the state’s list of controlled substances until the court determines whether the state followed the law when it ruled the hemp-derived products illegal.
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Grand Jury Clears 8 Austin Police Officers in Gunman's Death
A grand jury on Friday cleared eight Austin police officers in the 2018 fatal shooting of a gunman they were pursuing.
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Man Arrested in Molotov Cocktail Attack on Austin Dems' HQ
Investigators in Texas have arrested a man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail inside Travis County Democratic Party headquarters in Austin
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Man Throws Molotov Cocktail Into Austin Democratic Party HQ
An arson investigation is underway in Austin after a man wearing an American flag bandana was caught on video throwing a Molotov cocktail into the Travis County Democratic Party Headquarters on Wednesday.
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Man Caught on Camera Throwing Molotov Cocktail Into Austin Dems HQ
Austin investigators are looking for the man who threw a Molotov cocktail into the headquarters of the Travis County Democratic Party headquarters. The incident was captured on a security video.
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Flag-Wearing Man Throws Molotov Cocktail Into Travis County Democratic Party HQ
Authorities in Austin, Texas, say a man wearing an American flag bandanna threw a Molotov cocktail into the Travis County Democratic Party headquarters .
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Sex Assault Case Against Lance Armstrong's Son Dropped
A Texas district attorney has rejected a felony sexual assault charge filed earlier this year by Austin police against the son of former cyclist Lance Armstrong.
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Indictment Accuses 2 Officers of Murdering Austin Scientist
Two Austin police officers, including one already under a murder indictment, were indicted Friday in the July 2019 shooting of a scientist who neighbors reported as having a mental health crisis.
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Mesquite ISD Reissues Mask Mandate for Students and Staff
Mesquite ISD announced Tuesday they’re reissuing their district-wide mask mandate following Travis County blocks Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate.
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3 Men Sentenced in Beating of Gay Couple in Austin
Three men won’t serve any additional jail time after reaching plea deals in an assault on a gay couple in downtown Austin.
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Texas Soldier Who Shot, Killed Austin Protester Indicted on Murder Charge: Authorities
An Army soldier who shot and killed an armed protester after driving into a crowd demonstrating against police violence in the Texas capital last summer has been indicted on murder charge, authorities said Thursday.
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Political Aide to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Arrested
A top political aide to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller was arrested and released from jail Friday after allegations that he stole money from investors looking to join the state’s new hemp industry.
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No Charges in Texas After Investigation of Alleged Drugging of Legislative Aide
Prosecutors said Thursday there was not enough evidence to support allegations that a Texas lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works in the state Capitol, which had been shaken this week by the reports.