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October 20, 2022

DNA kits for Texas kids: Plan evokes strong reaction from parents, grandparents nationwide

As Texas prepares to hand out DNA kits to schoolchildren to bring home to parents, other concerned caregivers are weighing in on the issue of DNA kits for kids — and what it says about society.

October 20, 2022

Texas' lottery numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 19

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $30,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $550,000,000. The Cash 5 numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 19 are 08-12-15-20-24.

October 20, 2022

Democrat Texas mayor accused of lying about pressure from WH on handling migrant crisis: 'We have receipts'

Claudia Rodriguez said she was "floored" by Mayor Oscar Leeser's claim that the White House didn't influence his decision not to declare a state of emergency due to the border crisis.

October 20, 2022

Texas couple who donated frozen embryos 20 years ago meets biological teen triplets

A Texas couple who donated their remaining eight embryos from an IVF treatment 20 years ago had the opportunity to meet the three children who were born with their DNA.

October 20, 2022

‘Rust,’ halted last year after Halyna Hutchins killed on set, considering resuming production in California

The film "Rust," which plans to continue the production halted after Halyna Hutchins' on-set death, won't return to New Mexico and may move to California.

October 19, 2022

Texas man gets no jail time for beating girlfriend, killing their unborn child: report

A Texas man charged with attacking his pregnant girlfriend and killing their unborn child accepted a plea deal Monday and will serve no jail time.

October 19, 2022

Oklahoma murders of 4 friends 'very rare,' police chief says as investigation ramps up

Okmulgee police called the case of four men who disappeared before they were found murdered "very rare." Police arrested a person of interest on Tuesday.

October 19, 2022

Huge Halloween skeleton snatched from Texas yard in broad daylight caught on camera

Neighbors' security cameras captured the suspect stealing a 14-foot skeleton decoration on Saturday evening from a Texas condominium neighborhood.

October 19, 2022

Arizona fires back at Biden admin’s demand it remove shipping containers filling gaps at border

Arizona is pushing back against a demand by the Biden administration for it to cease efforts to fill the gaps in border wall construction and to remove the barriers.

October 19, 2022

Austin council member raises the alarm on distressed 911 call center, long hold times

An Austin city council member is calling for a briefing on the city's distressed 911 call center, which is struggling with high vacancy rates among the staff.