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Donald Trump at a 2005 news conference about Trump University. Now, the New York attorney general says Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement with over 6,000 plaintiffs who said the university had defrauded them.

New York Attorney General Says Trump Agrees To Trump University Settlement

Eric Schneiderman called the settlement "a stunning reversal by Donald Trump and a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university."

The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads last year was the highest in 28 years. Using data reported by states, the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018 — a 4 percent hike from 2017 and 35 percent since 2008.

Pedestrian Deaths Reach Highest Level In Decades, Report Says

A safety group estimates 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018 — a 4 percent increase over 2017 and the highest mortality rate since 1990.

Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Disaster Relief And Preparedness Bill In Houston

Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills into law Thursday aimed at bolstering the state’s emergency preparedness and disaster relief programs, including…

Texas House and Senate Start Off the Legislative Session With Vastly Different Budget Proposals

From Texas Standard:The Texas House and Senate released their separate budget proposals for the next two years on Tuesday. There’s a nearly $5.3 billion…

Austin Energy quiere aumentar sus tarifas. Así es como puedes dar tu opinión.

Según la propuesta de la empresa, un cliente "residencial típico" verá un aumento de $15.56 en su factura mensual. Insiste en que la subida no está relacionada con la histórica tormenta invernal del año pasado.

Being Dead, Lesly Reynaga and THEBROSFRESH headline KUTX’s 98.9’s fall Rock the Park concert series

Austin’s favorite family friendly live music series, KUTX 98.9’s Rock the Park, is back at Mueller Lake Park with a curated mix of local artists including Being Dead, Charlie Faye & the Fanimals, Lesly Reynaga Rockaroni & Cheese, and THEBROSFRESH.Named "Best Kids and Family Wild Card" in the “Austin Chronicle’s” annual Readers’ Poll, KUTX’s Rock the Park is in its 12th season of bringing kids to the dance floor.

A green sign that says "Now Leasing" with an arrow pointing toward a white building in the background.

Rents in the Austin area have been falling for a year

Since May 2023, the average monthly rent in the Austin area has declined. Prices are down 6% compared to this time last year.

After four-and-a-half years leading the Houston Police Department, Art Acevedo has stepped down to take the role of top cop in Miami. Longtime HPD officer Troy Finner is now the current cheif. Ahead of Finner's swearing-in ceremony, Acevedo removed his badge and pinned it onto Finner's uniform.

There Seems To Be A Lot Of Turnover Among Police Chiefs In Texas’ Largest Cities. Why?

In recent months, five of the largest cities in Texas have seen their top cop leave. The reasons for their exits are varied. But one thing is known: The average tenure for some big-city chiefs in Texas is in decline.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.

Why is immigration such a big deal in the governor's race? Because it helps win elections

Gov. Abbott has been able capitalize on polling that shows immigration remains a top concern for Texans, even as abortion, school safety and gun violence compete for voters’ attention.

Ledges

Read by Carrie FountainI jumped off a ledge onceInto the waterIt took me about half an hour to work up the courageI realized afterwardsThat it all happens…

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