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Austin Wildlife Rescue has issued some new intake guidelines following the recent cases of New World screwworm in Texas.

As of June 11, there are six cases in Texas.

Austin Wildlife Rescue said due to the quarantine orders issued by the Texas Animal Health Commission, they cannot accept warm-blooded wildlife, mammals and birds, from areas that are deemed to be an ...


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Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much of the state.

Weekend forecast

According to the National Weather Service, an approaching cold front is expected to trigger multiple rounds of thunderstorms through the weekend ...


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The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.

According to the Texas Comptroller, about 4,100 students who had been put on a waiting list were awarded vouchers this week. About 2,000 students who were previously awarded vouchers later opted out.

"Our history-making progress bringing school cho...


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A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.

Joe Suarez Jr. sentenced

Joe Suarez Jr. was convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child and indecency with a child following a four-day trial. After four hours of deliberation, ...


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Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.

On June 11 and June 12, Austin FC is transforming Auditorium Shores into a free, premier fan destination where people can enjoy food and beverages, beer garden-style spaces and family-friendly activities.

The four ope...


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