Worker killed in tower amusement ride crash at Munich Oktoberfest
An employee died after an accidented involving a free-fall tower ride at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
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World War II veterans gather in Austin to reflect on 'things that don’t make it into the books'
From their experiences on the battlefront to their time reacclimating to civilian life, each participant — not one under 100 years old — had something to say about the war and how it's remembered. Source...
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Sept. 22 is the autumnal equinox: What to know as fall officially arrives
This year, the autumnal equinox falls on Sept. 22 at about 8:05 p.m. EDT, bringing shorter days and cooler temps.
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World Alzheimer's Day: The earlier you know, the more you can do
Monday marked World Alzheimer's Day, a day that has taken on special meaning following Bill Ritter's diagnosis earlier this year.
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13 Alert Traffic: 18-wheeler fire closes inbound lanes of I-69 near Fannin
An 18-wheeler fire is causing backups for drivers along the Southwest Freeway near Fannin on Tuesday morning.
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Truck hits Yale Street train overpass bridge in Washington Avenue area
Traffic had to redirected along a part of a road in the Washington Avenue Coalition area on Monday night after a truck struck a bridge overpass.
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Gov. Greg Abbott directs Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt data center permits, office says
Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced that he directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits until ERCOT finished its audit....
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3 teens charged with sexual assault of child after alleged abuse at Houston private school
Three former students at The Briarwood School in west Houston are charged with sexual assault of a child following allegations of repeated sexual abuse and harassment involving students at the school....
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What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise
The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death this year from dengue fever as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise....
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Trump to sign agreement with leaders of Greenland and Denmark at United Nations
President Trump will sign a security deal with the prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland in a ceremony in New York on Tuesday while the president is in town for the annual U.N. General Assembly....
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Trump to address UN General Assembly as Iran war looms large
The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
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Data centers pause (Sept. 22, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Gov. Abbott has ordered a pause in permits for new data centers until state regulators complete an audit of those projects. And we discuss the role our city plays in women-led movements and organizations....
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Tropical Storm Fay weakens in the Atlantic, Hurricane Polo rapidly intensifies in the Pacific
As Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken in the eastern Atlantic, Hurricane Polo in the Pacific rapidly intensifies Tuesday morning.