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Top The Statesman News

4 hurt in an apparent house explosion in Austin, Texas

4 hurt in an apparent house explosion in Austin, Texas

77% Center coverage: 57 sources

At least four people were injured after an apparent house explosion in Austin, Texas, according to Austin Fire Department posts on X.See the Story

Frisco track meet stabbing: Teen suspect released after bond reduced significantly, and more conditions added

Kyle Rittenhouse · Frisco

Frisco track meet stabbing: Teen suspect released after bond reduced significantly, and more conditions added

53% Center coverage: 42 sources

Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Centennial High School, was arrested and charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf April 2.See the Story

Texas Border Patrol seize more than $14M in meth hidden in pepper, cucumber shipment

Texas Border Patrol seize more than $14M in meth hidden in pepper, cucumber shipment

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

Texas Border Patrol officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,620,900 worth of alleged methamphetamine hidden within a shipment that was supposed to be fresh bell peppers and cucumbers.See the Story

Blindspots

Trump triples tariff that would affect Shein, Temu packages

Trump triples tariff that would affect Shein, Temu packages

Trump triples tariff that would affect Shein, Temu packages

Senate · Austin

Texas Education: Funding the Future

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

An in-depth look at School Choice from both sides of the aisle AUSTIN (KMID/KPEJ)- This week, Texas lawmakers are expected to take up two pieces of legislation that will shape the future of Texas education. One would determine funding for public schools and the other would create an education savings account program to allow families to pay for private school with taxpayer dollars. The concept of school vouchers has been heavily supported by…See the Story

Startups · Houston

Houston Landing to close over 'financial challenges,' nonprofit announces

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The nonprofit newsroom Houston Landing announced it will close in "Letter from the Editor" posted Tuesday morning citing financial concerns.See the Story

West Hartford · West Hartford

Bear walking around Goleta Neighborhood caught on Doorbell Camera

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

GOLETA, Calif. – A viewer sent your News Channel footage of a bear sighting in Goleta early Tuesday morning. The doorbell footage captured the bear walking around a quiet neighborhood near Brandon School around 1:00 am. The viewer told your News Channel they believe the bear most likely came all the way down from the mountains, likely walked down Cathedral Oaks and into their neighborhood. Viewer called the police at 1:15 am, and who advised the…See the Story

Austin, Texas · Austin

Rees Wise, Westlake's UIL state championship QB, commits to Ole Miss

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Westlake High School quarterback Rees Wise announced Monday evening his commitment to Ole Miss.See the Story

Smithville · Smithville

Downtown Smithville shows off its many charms

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Downtown Smithville shows off its many charmsSee the Story

Austin, Texas · Austin

I've proven myself on parole. Why am I still locked out of democracy?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

If the time I served has paid my debt, then I’m not asking for forgiveness — I’m asking for the chance to belong, to be accepted fully as a citizen.See the Story

Austin, Texas · Austin

Texas bills invite political interference in the teaching of U.S. history

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SB 37 and SB 2714 would undermine the liberty to learn and to think that has long been at the core of American institutions of higher education.See the Story

Taxes · United States

When is the last day to file taxes? What to know in Tennessee

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Tennesseans who still need to file taxes are running out of time as Tax Day 2025 approaches. Here's what you need to know about refunds, extensions and more.See the Story

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