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Austin’s city leaders face a tough fiscal choice this Friday as they unveil their first budget proposal for the year, confronting a nearly $27 million deficit. To close the gap, they’re weighing a 3.5% property tax hike—or deep cuts to city services. Public backlash is already mounting, with groups like Save Austin Now accusing City Hall of eroding taxpayer trust after past tax rejection votes. As...

Texas Lottery’s July 8, 2026 draw had jaw-dropping odds—Powerball numbers 12, 29, 37, 43, 55 with PB 18 and Power Play 4 (1 in 292 million!), while Pick 3’s morning, day, and evening draws hit 7-3-8, 3-7-4, and 6-2-6 respectively. With games like Pick 4 and All or Nothing also rolling, millions dream of that life-changing win—even though the odds are stacked against them. Next draw: Saturday, July...

A Vietnam vet’s final resting place has vanished into mystery—his grandson spent years searching, even stabbing the ground with a metal probe to find his grandfather’s grave, all while the cemetery’s records crumble like old paper. With no official marker and no one left to remember where he lies, the family’s grief is compounded by bureaucratic neglect. Hadley honors his grandfather with a marker...

A deadly confrontation between ICE agents and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston has sparked national outcry. Surveillance footage shows the incident unfolding on Canal Street around 6:46 AM, after Salgado Araujo reportedly left home for work at 5:50 AM. ICE claims he rammed their vehicle, ignored commands, and attempted to run over an officer—leading to an agent firing in self-defense. Salgado Ara...

A 46-year-old retired Army vet was arrested for online solicitation of a minor after chatting with an undercover Secret Service agent on the Whisper app—sending explicit messages and photos to someone he believed was a 16-year-old girl. The operation, led by Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and the Secret Service, ended with a meet-up planned at his Northwest Bexar County home. Sheriff Javier Salazar...

Senator Charles Perry is reviving a controversial bill to ban THC in Texas, sending shockwaves through the state’s cannabis industry—especially for Austinite Cannabis Co., a family-owned business where half its revenue comes from THC products. Owner Estella Castro warns a full ban would drive customers to the black market and devastate small businesses, jeopardizing jobs and livelihoods. Though si...

A new study reveals that many popular plant-based burgers pack a shocking amount of sodium—sometimes rivaling an entire day’s recommended limit—in just one patty. While consumers flock to these alternatives for lower saturated fat and cholesterol, they may be overlooking a major health risk: sodium’s role in blood pressure and heart disease. Researchers urge manufacturers to cut back without sacri...

China’s pouring millions into disaster relief after storms and tornadoes devastate Hubei, funding road repairs, schools, and rebuilding efforts. Gansu gets emergency aid too, following a deadly landslide that claimed 21 forestry workers. Families are trapped, homes flooded, power outages widespread — and social media shows the raw human toll. Even weirder: snakes escaping breeding centers, prompti...

Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is stepping down from Maine’s U.S. Senate race after sexual assault allegations surfaced, citing the need for local leadership and a transparent replacement process — even as national Democrats push for his exit and the state party moves swiftly to name a new nominee before legal deadlines. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipill...

New research flips the script on brain energy use during learning: your brain actually conserves power when you’re deeply focused or in the zone, not burning through glucose like we thought. Scientists tracked brain activity during learning tasks and found metabolic efficiency spikes when mastery or flow is achieved — meaning peak learning often feels effortless, not exhausting. This insight could...

New research links specific gut bacteria to a higher risk of Parkinson’s — not a cause, but a strong correlation that’s sparking hope and caution. Scientists are unraveling how these microbes might influence brain health through inflammation or harmful compounds, opening doors to future diet or probiotic interventions. While early days, this deep dive into the gut-brain connection reminds us how p...

A 21-year-old man named Kevin Guerrero turned a routine 2 AM traffic stop into a high-stakes chase after refusing to comply and fleeing in his car. Caught on body cam, he argued with deputies, demanded a sobriety test, and later crashed his vehicle before abandoning it in the desert. Officers tracked him down on foot, deployed a taser, and eventually arrested him—his final words? “Call my mom.” No...

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H-E-B is quietly building its future in Central Texas by snapping up prime land in San Marcos, Buda, and Dripping Springs—right where the growth is hottest. They’ve bought 44 acres in San Marcos near I-35, just steps from a new Buc-ee’s, with plans for a massive 118,000 sq ft store (no immediate construction yet). In Dripping Springs, they’re tearing down the old store on U.S. 290 to build a nearl...

Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 season looks promising on paper with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and a revamped defense, but talent won’t save them if they can’t handle their brutal NFC schedule. Four key games—road battles with the Texans, Packers, Eagles, and a late-season showdown with the Rams—could define their playoff fate. Win at least three, and they’re in the hunt for January football. Listen in comf...

Fort Worth is suing the Central Motel for being a public nuisance, demanding a year-long shutdown, court-appointed management, and cleanup of rampant prostitution, drug dealing, and violence — part of a broader crackdown on chronic crime in the East Lancaster corridor, where residents and businesses are tired of the danger and neglect. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://sol...

Fort Worth zoning commissioners just rejected a landmark data center ordinance—7 to 4—calling it too vague and demanding more time, stricter rules, and clearer guidelines before moving forward. The proposal aimed to limit proximity to homes, restrict zones, and ban cryptocurrency mining as a primary function, but critics said it lacked specificity. Community backlash is mounting, with residents de...

Texas has seen about 4,000 surrogacy births over the past decade, with intended parents often providing genetic material and surrogates carrying the pregnancy — but the legal landscape is murky. While court approval is required for parental recognition, surrogacy companies operate largely unregulated. Republican lawmakers fear foreign nationals exploiting the system to secure U.S. citizenship for...

A Houston man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was fatally shot by ICE agents during an arrest attempt — sparking outrage as his family insists he was a law-abiding immigrant nearing legal status. His son describes him as a devoted father who completed all immigration paperwork. Advocates and lawmakers demand transparency and an independent investigation into ICE’s tactics amid rising enforcement in C...

A Mexican citizen, Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston after allegedly refusing commands and attempting to ram the officer with his vehicle — a claim the feds say justifies self-defense. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is demanding justice, vowing legal action against any mistreatment of her citizens abroad. The incident unfolds amid rising tensions in Houston, where...

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Texas lawmakers dive into a heated debate over surrogacy ethics as they probe potential exploitation in the state’s booming fertility industry, spurred by an interim charge from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Testimonies reveal a spectrum of experiences: some celebrate surrogacy as life-changing, while others warn of abuse and call for ethical safeguards. A chilling account of harm underscores the emotiona...

A newly discovered deep-sea fish, dubbed the phantom anglerfish, has stunned scientists with its eerie bioluminescent lure and existence at depths over five thousand feet. Found during an expedition using an ROV in an uncharted Pacific trench, this never-before-seen creature offers vital clues about deep-sea survival, evolution, and the vast unknowns still lurking in Earth’s oceans. Researchers ar...

Tech giant pulls the plug on its highly anticipated AI model after major backlash over inaccurate, offensive outputs—especially around historical figures and sensitive topics. The company admits a training flaw, halting public release as they scramble to rebuild with safer, more diverse data. This setback shakes public trust and reignites debates on AI ethics, but the team vows to get it right thi...

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum condemns the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE officers in Houston, calling it a tragedy and vowing legal action. Araujo, a 35-year U.S. resident with no criminal record and working to secure legal status, was reportedly shot during a high-speed chase after allegedly ramming an ICE vehicle — a claim disputed by his family, who say...