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Teenage Sharpshooters: Austin's Trigger-Happy Trio

In a wild weekend of crime, three Austin teenagers went on a 36-hour shooting spree, racking up a dozen shootings, four wounded bystanders, and extensive property damage across the city. Lead suspect Cristian Fajardo Mondragon and his pals managed to steal cars and a gun, all while making a name for themselves as some of the city's most trigger-happy delinquents.

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Texas Attorney General Candidate Gets Infusion of Dirty Money

In a shocking turn of events, Congressman Chip Roy's campaign for Texas Attorney General received a last-minute injection of $2.75 million from Amarillo businessman and GOP megadonor Alex Fairly. This huge financial boost against Roy's opponent Mayes Middleton in the final stretch before the May 26 runoff election has left many wondering just how deep the corruption runs.

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Lyme Disease: Austin's Hottest New Trend?

Austin's trendiest new accessory isn't a vintage band tee or a pair of designer sunglasses – it's a bulls-eye rash from a tick bite. Lyme disease is taking the city by storm, and if you're not already infected, you're officially uncool.