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Austin mother, her 2 girls shot at 28 times; shooter gets plea deal
AUSTIN, Texas - A mother and her two little girls said their lives will never be the same after they were shot. The gunman was eventually given a plea deal that the family doesn’t agree with. "I think that bad man should stay in jail for a long time...
Founder Of Texas Dealership Chain Arrested For Arson In Austin
The founder of a Texas dealership group with locations in Austin, Dallas, and San Juan, Texas has been arrested for a second time for committing arson. 75-year-old Dorsey Bryan Hardeman is the founder of Continental Auto Group, which has seven dealerships, some representing luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
Austin Readies for Hottest Week of 2024 with Severe Weather Warnings in Effect
Austin braces for a scorching week ahead, marking the hottest temperatures of 2024 thus far, KXAN reports. With only one day above 90 degrees to date, the forecast predicts back-to-back days of sizzling heat. Wednesday is slated to be the peak with highs in the low 90s. But the real kicker is the high humidity, making it feel as if it's almost 100 degrees.
Energy drinks show ‘damaging’ effects on young adults, multiple studies show
UT researchers warn against the rising trend of college students turning to energy drinks to stay productive throughout the day. Despite their popularity, several studies indicate potential harm to students' well-being.
Serious Motorcycle Accident in Northwest Austin Leads to Major Traffic Delays, One Victim Hospitalized
Early this morning, chaos hit northwest Austin as a motorcycle crash sent one person to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious injuries. According to a CBS Austin report, the accident took place around 12:08 a.m. near the intersection of Research Boulevard and Mopac Expressway. The exact events leading up to the incident remain unclear, but the repercussions were immediate and severe.
Texas Earthquakes Activity on the Move—'The Fault Zone Has Been Activated'
An area of Texas could be set to receive more earthquakes as seismic activity moves along a newly activated fault zone. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin looked at seven years' worth of earthquake data from the Midland Basin, a huge sedimentary basin in the Southwest, to reach these findings. The basin is a major oil field. Wastewater used for operations, which is injected into the surface, has resulted in multiple stresses along the fault lines.
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