# central texas (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover central texas. Page: Feed: --- ## [2 injured in plane crash in Brenham, city says](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/2-injured-plane-crash-brenham-city-says) _2026-08-22 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries. ## [Another warm weekend for San Antonio](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/22/another-warm-weekend-for-san-antonio-with-a-small-rain-chance/) _2026-08-22 · Shelby Ebertowski · KSAT San Antonio_ San Antonio is heading into another brutally hot August weekend, with temperatures expected to climb above 100° Saturday and Sunday. A Heat Advisory remains in effect across the northern Hill Country, the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains through Sunday, with heat indices potentially reaching around 109°. ## [Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/celebrity-deaths-2026-list) _2026-08-22 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | FOX 7_ From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026. ## [Son of former NFL player, reality TV star faces sexual battery, sodomy charges](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/son-former-nfl-player-reality-tv-star-faces-sexual-battery-sodomy-charges) _2026-08-22 · Latest News | FOX 7_ Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, is facing several felony charges following an incident in Alpharetta. ## [Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide over possible contamination](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/nearly-40000-bottles-eye-drops-recalled-nationwide-over-possible-contamination) _2026-08-22 · Latest News | FOX 7_ Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. ## [Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/houston-police-officers-commandeer-uber-vehicle-during-pursuit-suspect) _2026-08-22 · Ronnie.Marley@fox.com (Ronnie Marley) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A Houston-area Uber driver has quite the story to tell following an incident earlier this month. ## [Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/ravens-wr-rashod-bateman-faces-family-violence-charges-georgia) _2026-08-22 · Latest News | FOX 7_ Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer. ## [TxDOT reopens FM 481 bridge in Uvalde, just weeks after July flooding damage](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/txdot-reopens-fm-481-bridge-uvalde-just-weeks-after-july-flooding-damage) _2026-08-22 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County is set to reopen Sunday following $3 million in emergency flood repairs completed weeks ahead of schedule. ## [Florida man arrested in Senoia after Flock camera spots missing child](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/florida-man-arrested-senoia-after-flock-camera-spots-missing-child) _2026-08-21 · Doug.Evans@fox.com (Doug Evans) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The body-worn video captured by a Georgia police officer showing the rescue of a 10-year-old Florida boy from a truck during a traffic stop was just released. ## [These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/top-city-inspired-baby-names-us-data) _2026-08-21 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vfpMnHtYiTvE) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/texas-appeals-court-cuts-damages-alex-jones-was-ordered-pay-sandy-hook-parents) _2026-08-21 · Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a judgment finding Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but sharply reduced the punitive damages they were awarded. ## [Jury awards ex-college basketball player $9.25M in New York Times defamation case](https://www.fox7austin.com/sports/college-basketball-new-york-times-defamation-case) _2026-08-21 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A former University of Alabama basketball player sued The New York Times over a 2023 story it ran reporting he was at the scene of a deadly shooting. ## [Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/wildfire-montague-county-prompts-evacuation-orders) _2026-08-21 · Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted. ## [Car thefts in San Marcos have increased, police say](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/san-marcos-car-thefts-increase) _2026-08-21 · Meredith.Aldis@fox.com (Meredith Aldis) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Auto thefts tend to go up during the summer. San Marcos police said this year was no different. ## [Mary Ann Schwerdtfeger](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/21/mary-ann-schwerdtfeger/) _2026-08-21 · Darren Dunn · d2121_ Mary Ann Schwerdtfeger, age 85 of Seguin, passed away on August 20, 2026. Mary Ann was born on May 29, 1941, in Guadalupe County, Texas to Elizabeth M... ## [Very small rain chance Saturday from 3pm to 6pm](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/21/despite-july-rainfall-drought-making-a-rapid-comeback/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Spivey, Justin Horne · KSAT San Antonio_ Saturday is expected to be the hottest day, with temperatures reaching 103° and only a slight drop in humidity during the afternoon. There is a minimal 10% chance of rain from 3pm to 6pm. ## [Former Texas Lottery Commission, director face new indictments in Travis County](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/former-texas-lottery-commission-director-new-indictments-travis-county) _2026-08-21 · Elizabeth.Evans@fox.com (Elizabeth Evans) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity. ## [Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender's ahead of State Fair of Texas](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/big-tex-gets-new-shirt-designed-cavenders-ahead-state-fair-texas) _2026-08-21 · Tracy.DeLatte@fox.com (Tracy DeLatte) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The State Fair of Texas has unveiled Big Tex's new Cavender's-designed red shirt featuring navy blue and white accents, kicking off a new annual tradition where his iconic Western wardrobe will evolve each year to honor local milestones. ## [8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/8-dead-after-charter-plane-crashes-western-alaska) _2026-08-21 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials. ## [Hayden Panettiere would have been 37 today: Latest on her death](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/hayden-panettiere-would-have-been-37-today-latest-death-investigation) _2026-08-21 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Tributes poured in on August 21 as loved ones and fans marked what would have been Hayden Panettiere’s 37th birthday. Here’s the latest on the investigation into the star’s death. ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lWe7m4vLhnzF) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Person dies after being hit by vehicle while crossing Highway 183](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/person-dies-after-being-hit-vehicle-while-crossing-highway-183) _2026-08-21 · Dave.Froehlich@fox.com (Dave Froehlich) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while they were crossing the highway in North Austin. ## [SDN: August 21, 2026](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/21/sdn-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Lizz Daniels · d2121_ ## [Childhood friends are bringing Seguin its first-ever card show this Saturday.](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/21/childhood-friends-are-bringing-seguin-its-first-ever-card-show-this-saturday/) _2026-08-21 · Cindy Aguirre · d2121_ (Seguin) -- Ed Flores and Dr. Valdamar Cevallos have known each other since their middle school days at Saegert here in Seguin. However, after going t... ## [Local filings to appear on Nov. 3 ballots](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/21/local-filings-to-appear-on-nov-3-ballots/) _2026-08-21 · Cindy Aguirre · d2121_ (Seguin) --The deadline to file for a place on the ballot for the November 3 General Election has come and gone. Monday afternoon marked the deadline ... ## [Marion ISD maintains B rating](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/21/marion-isd-maintains-b-rating/) _2026-08-21 · Cindy Aguirre · d2121_ District continues to show academic growth (Marion) -- The Marion ISD is celebrating its latest letter rating from the Texas Education Agency. The sch... ## [Triple-digit streak climbing, heat advisories posted](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/20/triple-digit-streak-climbing-heat-advisories-posted/) _2026-08-21 · Justin Horne, Sarah Spivey, Adam Caskey · KSAT San Antonio_ Triple-digit heat to continue into next week, heat advisories have been posted. ## [Back to school during peak heat — most Texas school districts start earlier than state law prefers](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/20/back-to-school-during-peak-heat-most-texas-school-districts-start-earlier-than-state-law-prefers/) _2026-08-21 · Leah Rodriguez, Adam Barraza, Sal Salazar, Rick Medina · KSAT San Antonio_ The majority of school districts in Texas have a designation that allows them to start in early August when San Antonio is moving through the hottest temperatures of the year. ## [Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/substitute-teacher-arrested-after-allegedly-triggering-false-active-shooter-alerts-5-schools-sheriff) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 7_ A substitute teacher in Louisiana was arrested after authorities say she triggered false active shooter alerts at five schools, prompting security responses across the district. ## [Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/army-resumes-apache-helicopter-training-after-fatal-crash-near-fort-hood) _2026-08-20 · Shaun.Rabb@fox.com (Shaun Rabb) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters. ## [Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/convicted-murderer-busted-running-convenience-store-poison-near-schools-held-2m-bond) _2026-08-20 · Mekenna.Earnhart@fox.com (Mekenna Earnhart) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cZtT7QLnHP2g) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, put on Russia's international wanted list: Reports](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/conor-kennedy-rfk-jr-s-son-taylor-swifts-ex-put-russias-wanted-list-reports) _2026-08-20 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Conor Kennedy was placed on Russia’s wanted list for allegedly assisting Ukraine during the war after secretly joining its International Legion in 2022 before returning to the United States. ## [Austin weather: Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Texas; residents urged to stay safe](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-weather-heat-advisory-effect-most-central-texas) _2026-08-20 · Meredith.Aldis@fox.com (Meredith Aldis) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend. ## [Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/plane-helicopter-crash-involving-pa-state-police-carlisle-under-investigation) _2026-08-20 · Kamryn.Scrivens@fox.com (Kamryn Scrivens) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state troopers injured. ## [Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/amazon-drone-drops-package-swimming-pool) _2026-08-20 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool. ## [Teen violence escalated to a deadly stabbing in Phoenix. How a self-defense claim changed two families forever](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/teen-violence-escalated-deadly-stabbing-phoenix-self-defense-claim-changed-families-jaylen-reeves) _2026-08-20 · Justin.Lum@fox.com (Justin Lum) · Latest News | FOX 7_ After 15-year-old Jaylen Reeves was fatally stabbed, prosecutors declined to charge a 14-year-old suspect who claimed self-defense against a physical attack, leaving the high school football player's family demanding justice. ## [West Nile in Texas: Travis County see first human case of 2026](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/west-nile-texas-travis-county-first-human-case-2026) _2026-08-20 · Elizabeth.Evans@fox.com (Elizabeth Evans) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026. ## [Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/man-creepy-mask-identified-philadelphia-police-after-threats-near-city-hall) _2026-08-20 · Brian.Wilson@fox.com (Brian Wilson) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Police have identified a suspect they say was seen assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia's City Hall last week and asking at least one woman if she was 'ready to die.' ## [Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/train-derailment-mansfield-causes-grass-fire) _2026-08-20 · Carter.Freemon@fox.com (Carter Freemon) · Latest News | FOX 7_ A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say. ## [CHECK THIS OUT: Dust devil spotted in San Antonio](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/20/check-this-out-dust-devil-spotted-in-san-antonio/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Spivey · KSAT San Antonio_ Dust devils may look intense, but they usually are pretty harmless. So how do these whirls form, and where are you most likely to see them? Let’s chat... ## [Judy Frels Semmler](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/20/judy-frels-semmler/) _2026-08-20 · Lizz Daniels · d2121_ Judy Frels Semmler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and nurse, passed away peacefully on August 8th at the age of seventy-five. She was bor... ## [Navarro Panther Preseason Report: Feeling Fine Ahead of Devine](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/20/navarro-football-preseason-report-feeling-fine-ahead-of-devine/) _2026-08-20 · Reily Chestnut · d2121_ (Geronimo) -- Last week, Navarro football got the ball rolling with anticipation for Head Coach Glenn Hill's second year in charge. Though merely a mo... ## [SDN: August 20, 2026](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/20/sdn-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Lizz Daniels · d2121_ ## [Seguin council approves land-use changes for proposed Walmart, major retail development](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/20/seguin-council-approves-land-use-changes-for-proposed-walmart-major-retail-development/) _2026-08-20 · Darren Dunn · d2121_ (Seguin) -- The Seguin City Council Tuesday night approved a general land use plan and zoning change request that could pave the way for a major new r... ## [How long we think this streak of triple-digit heat will last](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/19/heres-how-long-we-think-this-streak-of-triple-digit-heat-will-last/) _2026-08-20 · Justin Horne, Adam Caskey · KSAT San Antonio_ A long streak of triple digits lies ahead. ## [CPS Energy urges San Antonio residents to conserve energy ahead of peak demand day](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/19/cps-energy-urges-san-antonio-residents-to-conserve-energy-ahead-of-peak-demand-day/) _2026-08-20 · Shelby Ebertowski, Justin Rodriguez, Patrick Alvarez · KSAT San Antonio_ With temperatures climbing across San Antonio, CPS Energy is asking customers to take a few simple steps to conserve electricity as the city prepares for a peak energy demand day Thursday, Aug. 20. ## [What’s the hottest temperature San Antonio has ever recorded? 🥵](https://www.ksat.com/weather/2026/08/19/whats-the-hottest-temperature-san-antonio-has-ever-recorded/) _2026-08-19 · Sarah Spivey · KSAT San Antonio_ San Antonio reached its highest recorded temperature of 111° on Sept. 5, 2000, at the San Antonio International Airport. This stands as the hottest day in the city’s weather records, which date to 1885. ## [Area High School Volleyball Roundup: Aug. 18th, 2026](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/19/area-high-school-volleyball-roundup-2/) _2026-08-19 · Reily Chestnut · d2121_ (San Antonio) -- The Seguin Lady Matadors fell in five sets to Alamo Heights Tuesday night. The Lady Matadors took set one (25-14) and set three (25-1... ## [Bulldogs Building Before Poth Preseason Test](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/19/bulldogs-building-before-poth-preseason-test/) _2026-08-19 · Reily Chestnut · d2121_ (Marion) -- When Marion hosted Comfort for their first scrimmage last week, Head Coach Joel Call called for his team to play fast and furious. To para... ## [SDN: August 19, 2026](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/19/sdn-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Lizz Daniels · d2121_ ## [Navarro ISD ready to welcome another successful year](https://seguintoday.com/2026/08/19/navarro-isd-ready-to-welcome-another-successful-year/) _2026-08-19 · Cindy Aguirre · d2121_ (Geronimo) - The halls of Navarro ISD will once again be filled with students Wednesday as the district welcomes families back for the first day of th...