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Anti-coal groups protest outside TCEQ on July 6, 2016 (KXAN Photo/Tom Rapp)

Anti-coal groups protest Commission on Environmental Quality

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The commission approved a wastewater discharge permit and expansion for the Dos Republicas coal mine near Eagle Pass, Texas.

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Hundreds of local and state health leaders gathered in a Texas border town Wednesday to plan for Zika virus.

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Anti-coal groups protest Commission on Environmental Quality

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The commission approved a wastewater discharge permit and expansion for the Dos Republicas coal mine near Eagle Pass, Texas.

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Two 10-year-old girls say they were in their neighborhood when two men approached them, telling them to come look at the dog in their car.

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San Marcos police warn against texting while walking

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Police say texting while walking could cause an accident or make you the next victim.

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Attempted kidnapping reported in Brushy Creek neighborhood

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Two 10-year-old girls say they were in their neighborhood when two men approached them, telling them to come look at the dog in their car.

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Man who drowned in Lake Travis identified

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David Sherman Anderson, 55, of San Antonio, was reported missing Monday morning.

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Man dies in crash on Hwy 290, traffic diverted

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A man died in a crash Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 290 East near Harris Branch Parkway.

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Plane wreckage removed from Lake Travis

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A bi-plane with three souls onboard crash landed into Lake Travis over the busy holiday weekend.

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Northbound I-35 in Round Rock re-opened after crash

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The five-vehicle crash involves a dump truck.

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People light candles inside a mall at the scene of a massive truck bomb attack in Karada neighborhood, Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, July 5, 2016.  Iraqis mourn for their dead and prepare for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr under the pall of one the worst bombings in 13 years of war. An Islamic State suicide bomber struck Baghdad's bustling commercial area of Karada on Sunday night, after people came out after breaking their daily fast.  (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

UT students will hold vigil for Iraq bombing victims

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The candlelight vigil will be held by the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program, a group of 23 students visiting UT Austin from Iraq.

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Austin motorcyclist killed in I-35 crash identified

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More than 100 people were arrested during the Fourth of July holiday festivities.

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Texas hopes to keep Monarch butterflies off endangered list

9:55 am

Deforestation in butterfly breeding grounds has dramatically hurt the numbers.

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Rising number of Texas foster kids left without homes

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Shortage of foster care families leading to a growing number of children living in state office buildings.

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City addresses worst traffic signals in Austin

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Study finds drivers not satisfied with the timing of Austin traffic signals.

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Family, dogs safely escape Georgetown house fire

July 5, 2016

Firefighters responded to the home on Caladium Drive near County Road 152 and put out the fire in around 30 minutes.

Rushing water at Twin Falls at Barton Creek Greenbelt on June 1, 2016. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)

AFD urged to make greenbelt safer after deadly year

July 5, 2016

After the three recent drowning deaths along Barton Creek, commissioners asked Austin’s Fire Department brass whether enough is being done t…

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Firefighters worry drought conditions could soon return

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The fire danger highlights the need for Central Texans to take steps now.

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Four East Austin Parks considered for smaller music festival venues

July 5, 2016

The task force is listing the Walter E. Long Park, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, Bolm Road Park and John Trevino Park as possible spaces fo…

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