Shell Casings and DNA on Fingernails Helped Crack ‘Yogurt Shop’ Murder Case

Old-fashioned detective work and advances in forensic science led to the identification of a suspect in the killings of four teenagers in Austin, Texas, in 1991, officials said.

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A Man Is Linked to the Brutal ‘Yogurt Shop Murders’ 34 Years Ago

Police said they used DNA to identify a suspect in the Austin killings known as the yogurt shop murders. The case has haunted the city for decades.

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Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress

The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican.

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Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

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Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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Gunman Kills Three at a Target Store in Austin, Texas

Police said a fourth person was injured. The gunman was caught after stealing a succession of cars, the police said.

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Texas Democrats to Leave State to Stop Republicans’ Redistricting Plan

The move would be a sharp escalation in the bitterly partisan clash over a congressional redistricting requested by President Trump.

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In Tense Hearing, Texas Republicans Defend Redrawn Political Map

The legislative hearing was part of a rapidly moving redistricting process, pushed by President Trump, that could see the map approved next week.

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Texas Republicans Unveil Gerrymandered House Map, Trying to Please Trump

The proposed map would give Republicans a chance to gain five U.S. House seats, including in Houston, Dallas and along the U.S.-Mexican border.

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Alpha School, AI-Driven Education Founded in Austin, Is Coming to More Cities

At Austin’s Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day on academics, led by artificial intelligence tools. New Alpha schools are set to open in about a dozen cities this fall.

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