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MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available. Source link
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024....
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority, telling President Donald Trump that the Democratic district “topples...
Abilene mom accused of leaving 3-year-old alone to go bar hopping because she 'needed a night out'
An Abilene mom accused of leaving her 3-year-old alone while she went to the bars because she "needed a night out" has been arrested. Source link
Burnet ESD 2 warns against controlled burning due to high winds this weekend
Burnet County ESD 2 on social media warned the public against starting any controlled burns this weekend due to "dangerous" weather conditions. Source link
Williamson County GOP bans candidate from party events after abruptly confronting opponent
A candidate running for Congress who abruptly confronted one of her political opponents at a Williamson County GOP gala has been banned from future events by the county party....
Texas Governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday he is directing the Texas Education Commissioner to investigate student-led protest against immigration enforcement happening across the state. Source link
300 endangered sea turtles released into Gulf as large crowd cheers them on
Iowa resident Laurie Nielson watched in awe Thursday as 300 sea turtles were released into the Gulf from South Padre Island. Source link
Do You Need More Vitamin D in Winter?
Vitamin D is often called the "sunshine vitamin" because it is made by the body after the skin receives direct sun exposure. This fat-soluble vitamin is also available from...
Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen?
Experts warn the expanding use of those systems risks sweeping up citizens and noncitizens alike, often with little transparency or meaningful oversight. Source link
