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Clements/Parsons Elementary in Cove dismissing early
Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX44) - Due to a power outage impacting part of the Clements/Parsons Elementary School campus, students were being dismissed beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Students who ride a CCISD school bus were told to do so with their afternoon route number. The outage did ...
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Sixth measles-related death reported as Pennsylvania battles widespread outbreak
Nearly six weeks after reporting its first measles-related death in more than 35 years, Pennsylvania officials say a sixth person has died amid the ongoing outbreak. The Franklin County, Pennsylvania, coroner confirmed that a 39-year-old woman died Saturday after being treated fo...
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Summer-like humidity plays a leading role with a heat index reaching 100°
What happened to fall? It's October, but it feels like summer. The good news is we will return to autumn conditions this weekend. We just have to get through a few more hot and humid days. The first half of this week will continue with high humidity and a chance for pop-up aftern...
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After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande
Standing on a high bank of the Rio Grande, Army Lt. Col. Ray Richards points to a stretch of river that was, until recently, one of the busiest spots for illegal border crossings from Mexico. But on a recent afternoon, the area is quiet. American soldiers gather at a border monit...
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Retirement spending dilemma: Why millions fear running out of money
After decades of saving for retirement, many Americans face an unexpected challenge: actually spending their money. A new Prudential survey found that 54% of retirees would rather leave money behind for heirs than risk running out of money during retirement. Even retirees with si...
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Grace Reiter brings the spunk back to SNL
By Lily Lemaire | Photo Intern As a teenager, I didn’t watch a lot of Saturday Night Live because it simply was not that funny to me. Sure I watched a few skits here and there, but it was ridden with unfunny sex jokes or politics that I did not care for. However, there is hope fo...
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Bo French, South Asians are not a problem
By Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer Bo French, we are not a problem. On September 13, Bo French posted on X an image of UT Students celebrating a victory at a University of Texas versus Austin vs Ohio State football game with predominately South Asian students, captioned, “I hear...
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Review: ACL Eats cooks up tricks, treats
By Kalena Reynolds | Editor-in-Chief, Sophia Monson | Opinion Editor, Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor With its heavy baselines that bang around in your stomach, live music has a way of reminding you that you’re hungry. Fortunately, Austin City Limits brought many food vendors to...
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ACL Weekend 2, Day 3: The xx expertly helps end festival
By Kalena Reynolds | Editor-in-Chief, Sophia Monson | Opinion Editor, Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The third day of Austin City Limits was as hot and dusty as ever, but the refreshing beats we heard throughout the day kept us cool. Joshua Jensen Despite some technical difficu...
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St. Peter Catholic Student Center launches campaign for new chapel after attendance spikes
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer After multiple years of Sundays in an overflowing chapel, St. Peter Catholic Student Center has entered the early stages of building a facility to accommodate its growing congregation. St. Peter, a ministry of the Diocese of Austin, opened in 1999...
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Kyler Jordan’s loyalty is becoming rare in college football
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter In college football today, loyalty is becoming increasingly rare. Players transfer for more playing time, bigger opportunities and even greater NIL gains. Roster turnover can be significant year-after-year. For many players, it is not certain whether th...