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Longhorn Band will be required to play 'The Eyes of Texas'

AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” when they return to performing, but a new band will also be created that won't play the school song with racist elements in its past.

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Prototype of first US dollar coins going up for auction

A piece of copper that was struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in 1794 and was a prototype for the fledgling nation’s money will go up for auction Friday.

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Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere

AUSTIN, Texas – George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial inequities.

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Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers

AUSTIN, Texas - Uber is reminding all drivers and passengers that masks are still required to ride in an Uber. The rideshare company says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.Drivers will be expected to do the following in accordance with this policy:DOWNLOAD THE FOX 7 AUSTIN NEWS APPAdvertisementSIGN UP FOR FOX 7 AUSTIN EMAIL ALERTSUber says it developed these driver safety tips after reaching out to 2500 active drivers in its top U.S.

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Texas dog awarded by fire department, animal services for saving his owner’s life

Astro, an American pit bull terrier, saved his owner’s life by alerting a neighbor when his owner experienced a medical emergency last week. EL PASO, Texas - A dog in Texas has been recognized as a hero for saving his owner’s life.The El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) and El Paso Animal Services honored Astro, an American pit bull terrier, with a medal and a dog-safe cake on Friday, to celebrate the pooch’s bravery, according to KTSM.Last week, Astro reportedly alerted a neighbor when his owner experienced a medical emergency, fire department officials posted on social media -- though at the time, officials got his name wrong and called him Cosmo."The smart pup immediately went to look for help," the EPFD wrote on Facebook.

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As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Climate scientists have warned for years that a warming planet would cause more extreme storms, like the one that walloped Texas in February, knocking out power and leaving millions in a deep freeze.

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How oil prices have recovered, 1 year after WTI dropping below zero

On April 20, 2020, the price of West Texas Intermediate oil closed below zero for the first time in history. Tom Vernon looks at what happened that day, what’s happened since, and whether it could ever happen again.

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Wealthy Latin Americans flock to US in search of vaccines

MONTERREY – They travel thousands of miles by plane from Latin America to the U.S., in some places taking a shuttle directly from the airport to COVID-19 vaccine sites. Their ranks include politicians, TV personalities, business executives and a soccer team.

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Ex-Tomball teacher arrested, accused of having up to 3-year sexual relationship with underage student

Ex-Tomball teacher arrested, accused of having inappropriate sexual relationship with underage student. TOMBALL, Texas - A former Tomball teacher has been arrested and charged for having an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her students. The woman was a former teacher at Tomball Intermediate, a school for 5th and 6th graders. Authorities arrested 31-year-old Marka Lee Bodine on Saturday, charging her with continuous sexual abuse of a child, under the age of 14.Bodine was arrested and booked into Harris County Jail, but court records indicate Bodine has made bond, which was set at $100,000. "It was definitely a cry out for help.

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Gallo getting on base for Rangers without all of the extras

ARLINGTON, Texas – Joey Gallo is getting on base a lot for the Texas Rangers without going out of the park.

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Supreme Court rejects appeal over pickup seized at border

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a Kentucky man whose pickup truck was seized at the Mexican border and held by the federal government for more than two years.

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Former Texas sheriff’s deputy wanted in deaths of 3 arrested

AUSTIN, Texas – A former sheriff’s deputy in Texas has been taken into custody Monday following a manhunt that began after three people were fatally shot in Austin, authorities said.

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Leadership shakeup continues at GameStop, CEO to depart

The overhaul in the top ranks of GameStop continues with the announced departure of CEO George Sherman at the end of July.

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No driver in Tesla before deadly crash that killed both passengers, Texas police say

Tesla cars can now be bought with bitcoin, says Elon Musk “They feel very confident just with the positioning of the bodies after the impact that there was no one driving that vehicle,” Herman told KHOU-TV.Deputies said the car was travelling fast and failed to navigate a turn before running off the road, hitting a tree, and bursting into flames. The identity of the victims had not been released by Sunday afternoon.

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3 dead after shooting in Northwest Austin, suspect still at large

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police Department says it is responding to a shooting situation on Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway in Northwest Austin near the Arboretum.Austin-Travis County EMS says 3 people have been pronounced dead on scene.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 7 AUSTIN NEWS APPSIGN UP FOR FOX 7 AUSTIN EMAIL ALERTSAPD says the initial call came in at 11:42 a.m. with the first officer arriving on scene at approximately 11:46 a.m.AdvertisementAt that same time, a reverse 911 call was sent out to residents.Footage shared by local resident Meg Bonacorsi shows the city’s police and fire departments as well as authorities from ATCEMS on the scene in a northern suburb of Austin.

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Manhunt underway after 3 killed in Northwest Austin shooting

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police Department says it is responding to a shooting situation on Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway in Northwest Austin near the Arboretum.Austin-Travis County EMS says 3 people have been pronounced dead on scene.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 7 AUSTIN NEWS APPSIGN UP FOR FOX 7 AUSTIN EMAIL ALERTSInitially reported as an "active shooter", APD says this is believed to be a domestic incident with no immediate threat to the public. AdvertisementPolice say this is a domestic situation. They believe it is isolated and there is no risk to the general public.

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EMS: 3 adults fatally shot in Austin, no suspect in custody

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were fatally shot in Austin on Sunday and no suspects are in custody, emergency responders said.

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Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions

In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy have assembled outside the state capitols to decry what they view as voter-suppression measures targeting Black and Hispanic people.

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Miami GP to join F1 calendar from 2022 in 10-year deal

MIAMI – There will be two Formula One races in the United States next year with the new Miami Grand Prix added to the calendar from 2022.

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As voting fight moves westward, accusations of racism follow

AUSTIN, Texas – The Arizona Legislature was debating one of several Republican proposals to overhaul voting when GOP Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita said she'd had enough.

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Collier, Kuier taken 1-2 by Dallas Wings in WNBA draft

NEW YORK – The Dallas Wings chose Charli Collier of Texas and Finnish player Awak Kuier with the first two picks of the WNBA draft on Thursday night.

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San Antonio airport on lockdown after police shooting

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - San Antonio’s airport was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported police shooting, but authorities said there was no "active threat to the public."The San Antonio Police Department said the airport was locked down as a precaution Thursday afternoon after a "confirmed officer-involved shooting" on airport property.

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Tom Hanks’ son being sued for $1 million by his ex-girlfriend following alleged assault

SUGAR LAND, Texas - Chet Hanks, the son of famous actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, is now being sued for over a million dollars, for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend. On Tuesday, the lawyers representing Kiana Parker filed the lawsuit in Fort Bend County, where the abuse allegedly happened. During a news conference, the attorneys representing Kiana Parker, the ex-girlfriend of Chet Hanks, announced a new civil lawsuit filed against the son of famous actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. Court documents accuse the younger Hanks of repeatedly physically and verbally abusing Parker during their 2-year relationship, which started in March of 2019. "Chet Hanks repeatedly called our client a black b**** and other names.

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North Texas softball's Hope Trautwein strikes out each batter in historic perfect game

FILE - NCAA softball on a field. North Texas pitcher Hope Trautwein couldn’t have pitched a better game.The Mean Green softball star struck out each batter she saw in the team’s seven-inning win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff on Sunday.

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Blue Origin targeting another flight from Texas with astronaut dress rehearsal

Blue Origin plans to launch its New Shepard rocket on another sub-orbital flight from West Texas Wednesday and as the company inches closer to adding humans on board some employees will conduct astronaut operations as if they were launching.

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7-day average of COVID-19 cases in US above 70,000 as states reopen, life resumes amid ongoing pandemic

traffic is returning to pre-pandemic levels and travel is increasing, despite a worrisome increase in daily new cases.On Jan. 2, there were more than 300,000 COVID-19 cases reported in a single day in the U.S.

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Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open

TOPSHOT - Jorge Ortiz, general manager of Perches Funeral Homes, pushes a casket to a hearse with Assistant Funeral Director Gabriel Tavarez (L) at Perches Funeral Home in El Paso, Texas, on December 4, 2020. - Funeral homes in El Paso have been deal The application process to receive reimbursement for funeral expenses related to COVID-19 is now open.

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Oil inches higher but rangebound as COVID-19 cases soar

LONDON: Oil prices edged higher in rangebound trade on Monday on optimism about a rebound in the U.S. economy as vaccinations accelerate, but rising COVID-19 cases in other parts of the world kept a lid on prices.Brent was up 22 cents, or 0.4%, at $63.17 a barrel by 0843 GMT.

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Clean-shaven Odor makes debut for Yankees against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Rougned Odor was in the lineup for the New York Yankees for the first time Sunday, sporting a new look that includes more than a uniform change.

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Catching No-Nos: Padres' Caratini an MLB 1st with 2nd in row

ARLINGTON, Texas – Victor Caratini is a no-no catcher.

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Texas Rep. Crenshaw temporarily blinded after eye surgery

HOUSTON – Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, said Saturday that he has undergone eye surgery and will be virtually sightless for a month.

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Hometown no-no: Musgrove no-hitter for Padres vs. Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas – San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove pitched the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown team, allowing only one baserunner in a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.

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Musgrove no-hitter through 8 in 2nd game for hometown Padres

ARLINGTON, Texas – San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove hasn't allowed a hit through eight innings against the Texas Rangers in only his second start for his hometown team that has never had a no-hitter.

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1 dead, 5 injured after shooting at furniture plant in Texas

One person was killed and five people were wounded Thursday in the wake of a shooting at a cabinet-making business in Bryan, Texas.

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Poll: Nearly 50% of Americans want Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to run for president

Consumer research company Piplsay polled 30,138 people nationwide between April 2-4 and found that 46% of Americans would like to see the retired WWE wrestler make the White House his home.Additionally, 40% of participants said they would like to see both Matthew McConaughey, who’s considering running for Texas governor, and Johnson run for public office.During a 2017 appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Johnson said that he was "seriously considering" a run for president.FILE - Dwayne Johnson attends the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Jumanji: The Next Level" on Dec. 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

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Trooper shot while chasing Bryan shooting suspect: DPS

BRYAN, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that a DPS Trooper was shot while pursuing a suspect of being involved in the mass shooting in Bryan. Texas DPS said the trooper is currently in serious but stable condition. Authorities have not released the name of the trooper.

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando acquires world’s longest fingernails

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Ripley’s Believe It or Not attraction along International Drive in Orlando is about to get a set of the world’s longest fingernails beginning Friday.

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Multiple people hurt in shooting in Bryan, suspect not yet in custody

BRYAN, Texas - Multiple people have been hurt following a shooting in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday afternoon. Lt.

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Woman with world’s longest nails cuts them after 30 years

Ayanna Williams shows off record-length finger nails before cutting them. (Credit: GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS/RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!)FORT WORTH, Texas - Ayanna Williams currently holds the Guinness World Records title for the longest fingernails on a female pair of hands, and after nearly three decades she has decided to cut them.The Guinness World Records recently unveiled the new nail measurements before her nail cutting procedure in Fort Worth, Texas.Williams’ nails reached approximately 11.105 feet on her right hand and 12.960 feet on her left, bringing the total length of her nails to 24 feet 0.7 inches.The total length of Ayanna Williams' nails reached 24 feet 0.7 inches.

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Lance Armstrong's son, 21, accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2018

Luke Armstrong mug shot, accused of sexually assaulting a minor in 2018. (Austin Police Department)Lance Armstrong’s son Luke Armstrong was charged with the sexual assault of a child over an incident from 2018.Luke Armstrong, 21, was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in 2018 and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

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Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - A family posted a Facebook video after they were kicked off their flight to Austin because their two-year-old child was not wearing his mask. A local pilot who heard the Harvey family’s story and stepped up to help with his private plane.Erik Harvey, his wife Michelle, and their two-and-a-half-year-old son Jackson were all set to fly from Denver to Austin through Southwest Airlines on April 1st.

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Condiment crisis: Ketchup shortage hits U.S. restaurants

There’s a shortage of one of America’s favorite condiments: ketchup.

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Texas investigating abuse allegations at migrant facility

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas child welfare officials said Wednesday they received three reports alleging abuse and neglect at a San Antonio coliseum that is holding more than 1,600 immigrant teenagers who crossed the southern border.

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Medic who shot 2 was assigned to medical research center

FREDERICK, Md. – A Navy medic who shot and wounded two U.S. sailors before he was killed by police on a nearby Army base was assigned to a Naval medical research center in Maryland for nearly two years, according to his service record.

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Nike reportedly suspends endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson amid lawsuits

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans participates in warmups prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) HOUSTON - Nike says the company has suspended its partnership with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, FOX Business reports."We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson.

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Police: Irving mom confessed to murdering 1 and 6-year-old daughters

IRVING, Texas - A 30-year-old North Texas woman was arrested and charged for the deaths of her two young daughters.Irving police say Madison McDonald went to the police department’s headquarters Monday night and used the phone in the lobby to call 911.McDonald told the dispatch officer she had smothered her two daughters: 1-year-old Lillian Mae McDonald and 6-year-old Archer Hammond."The exact determination of how they died will have to be determined by the medical examiner’s office but that is what she believed is how she killed the two daughters," said Irving Police Officer Robert Reeves.According to the arrest affidavit, McDonald said her children were allegedly abused and she would do anything to protect them, including "eliminating

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About 17 million view Baylor's championship win over Gonzaga

NEW YORK – Even an NCAA championship matchup between two widely acknowledged as the best men's college basketball teams in the country wasn't enough to set the television world afire.

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Texas teen diagnosed with neurological disorder after getting first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – A Texas teen is now questioning the COVID-19 vaccine after he says he was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder shortly after receiving his first dose, according to a report from News 6 sister station KPRC.

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