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A city report says last year's deadly northwest Austin home explosion exposed communication challenges among emergency responders and recommends stronger coordination.
Some San Marcos residents say they are on edge after multiple attacks from foxes in the Willow Creek neighborhood, including one fox that tested positive for rabies.
Austin ISD was selected for a state spending review ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and announced by Texas Comptroller Don Huffines, a move that is drawing criticism from his Democratic challenger in the 2026 comptroller race.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The U.S. military has not carried out the death penalty since 1961. The Army secretary will decide a time and place for the execution, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell…
Travis County election officials are working overtime to process a significant backlog of voter registration records before the October 19 early voting deadline.
The Texas House of Representatives subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine had their second interim hearing Monday where they focused on issues regarding hormone health and menopause.
Some of Tennessee’s top Republicans said Monday they want to explore alternative ways of executing condemned prisoners after the failed execution of Christa Pike, which relied on a large dose of pentobarbital. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the state’s Republican candidate for governor, said Pike’s unsuccessful execution…
Steve Sarkisian broke down what it takes to win the Red River Rivalry, where No. 1 Texas still needs to improve and the eight-game SEC grind awaiting the Longhorns after their bye week.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL on Monday suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride. Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals’ loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. “Obviously, you hate to see it, for obvious reasons,” Arizona coach Mike LaFleur
"Me and other juveniles went to go for a fight, and that fight turned into something that should never have happened, a young man lost his life," Gonzalez said. "I took a plea deal for 20 years."
Elgin Independent School District has been given the all-clear following a non-credible threat after students were placed under lockdown Monday afternoon.
The State Fair of Texas is preparing for the Red River Rivalry with themed food, watch parties and game-day events as Texas and Oklahoma meet at the Cotton Bowl.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating UnitedHealth Group over allegations it improperly denied medically necessary care and engaged in deceptive insurance practices.
The Eastland family is responding to the criminal probe into their role in the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods at Camp Mystic in July 2025.
With the voter registration deadline just hours away on Monday, Travis County officials are making a final push to help residents sign up before time runs out.
Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor.
An analysis of ICE data reveals a significant spike in arrests in Austin through mid-2026, with July seeing a peak of 357 arrests and a growing trend of targeting individuals with unclear criminal histories.
The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.
Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
After a muddy first weekend, Austin City Limits Music Festival said on Sunday it plans to "prioritize rest and recovery" of Zilker Park this week before its second and final weekend.
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
Jason Horek said he took Wegovy to lose a few pounds. Months later, he was diagnosed with a rare eye condition that left him with permanent vision loss in one eye, a condition researchers are studying for possible ties to GLP-1 medications.
Hastert was sentenced to prison in 2016 in a hush money case that revealed allegations of decades-old sexual abuse.
Austin Water will hold an "open house" Monday night where it intends to present concepts of a policy framework for large water users, and where it hopes to get feedback from the public.
On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" – an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" – KXAN’s Arezow Doost and Grace Reader take an in-depth look at the unanswered details surrounding an ICE officer’s shooting of a man in north Austin.
More than 35,000 people are projected to travel through the Austin airport Monday following weekend one of the Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival.
“Suspending a search is not an easy decision,” Coast Guard Northeast District Commander Matthew Lake said in a statement.
A day before the deadline was set to end, the Education Department extended the window in which student loan borrowers can get a small reduction on their interest rates.
After a wet and gray weekend, blue sky conditions will return over the next few days, with cool mornings and warm afternoons bringing a pleasant feel. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
An analysis of government data by a think tank finds the Trump administration has cut legal immigration by 96% for those coming from majority-Muslim countries this second term.
Parts of the footage had been shown during a hearing in New York, but had not been publicly released.
(The Hill) — Country singer Zach Bryan wore a shirt with the words “Free Palestine” on it during a Friday concert at Gillette Stadium. This follows the stadium owner’s decision to block Macklemore from performing at the venue because of his pro-Palestine advocacy. Last month, Macklemore said he was removed from Ed…
Great Value's frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, and Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend were recalled.
The charts in this story show how hot, cold and wet each month typically is and compares that to the hottest, coldest and wettest on record.
“Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two featuring her wearing an engagement ring.
Two people were shot dead at a club near the campus of California State University-Northridge late Friday night, authorities confirmed.
From August to September, the military used a high-energy laser in the Rio Grande Valley to take down at least 11 cartel drones.
Tony Romo will no longer be calling NFL games for CBS, according to a statement Friday from the broadcasting company.
CeeDee Lamb had a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards and his 12-yard TD reception with 40 seconds left lifted the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-30 win over Houston to keep the Texans winless.
Some Austin ISD parents are raising concerns about transportation for high school band equipment, saying they’ve had to find alternative ways to get large amounts of equipment to games and competitions.
The city of Lago Vista released a statement on Sunday regarding the passing of a Lago Vista Police officer.
Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and killing of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue.
While Pike's case of surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug is unprecedented, the lifesaving measures Tennessee took to save the death row inmate's life aren't.
Police did not specify how many of the 35 injured had been shot or provide any details about what injuries they had and how serious those were.
A video circulating on social media has raised concerns over the detainment of a woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Austin.
Missouri made a big jump to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its rout of Florida while the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10. Texas will go into Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma as the No. 1 team
"I just want people to get a sense of how Rainey was, little one-bedroom houses and shacks" said Anita Quintanilla. "Now, it's totally gentrified."
From generations of families who have called Austin home to the artists, leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs shaping the city today, Austin’s Latino community is woven into the fabric of Central Texas. During Hispanic Heritage Month, KXAN takes a closer look at the people, places and stories that celebrate that…
In five states, households will pay roughly $9,000 more, the analysis found.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 1 million lawfully present immigrants could lose ACA subsidy eligibility by 2034.
The Hugging Face hack was the first in a series of incidents in which AI agents have breached other firms or generally acted in ways that developers did not intend, sparking concerns about keeping the technology under human control.
In what’s believed to be a first in U.S. courts, Christopher Pelkey’s family used AI to create a video of his likeness to give him a voice.
"Now you've got transfers that are out of control. You've got salaries that are out of control," Saban said.
Looking for the fastest fast food experience? A new study may help you decide.
President Trump said during a Hispanic Heritage Month event on Wednesday that only Hispanics could survive a fall from the site of the White House ballroom.
Witnesses said Sargent was "dancing on a couch or air mattress" in her apartment before she fell through a window, according to the police report.
Abundant sunshine with warming temperatures return tomorrow through most of the workweek. — Meteorologist Tommy House
Following a little more than half-an-inch from Friday and Saturday, the "Great Lawn" at Zilker Park crumbled into a sludge field. Muddy conditions inspired a doors delay of two hours, pushing festival goers to start at 2 p.m.
The crash happened on Pearce Lane and Farm-to-Market Road 973.
With a month left before Election Day, it remains unclear whether U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton will meet for a live debate.
"I felt like [were] lions around me."
Opponents of border construction in the Big Bend region brought their fight to federal court Friday, and they came out with a victory that stops work they say threatens private property, wildlife and historic sites along the Rio Grande.
A state park will soon be available thanks to a $10 million purchase by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, which purchased 650 acres on Lake Palestine in Henderson County.
Martinez and Berry's divorce was finalized in 2023, and she was ordered to pay him $8,000 a month in child support.
Prosecutors charged a “local golfing legend” with running an illegal sports gambling business on Friday.
The decline in the perceived importance of college is across all major demographic groups, according to Gallup.
The Manor Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers responded around 10 p.m. to the crash on East U.S. Highway 290, just west of Gregg Manor Road.
She could face up to 8.5 years in prison.
The department said investigators are also looking into social media comments about the note to determine its credibility.
A new nickel, rounded transactions and the formal death of the penny. They could all happen soon.
A man is dead and his mother-in-law and father-in-law are behind bars after a daylight shooting in a parking lot across from a police station.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Independent School District leaders said hundreds of job seekers turned out for a district-wide career fair Saturday as the district works to fill about 70 open positions in critical support roles. According to AISD Chief Talent Officer Woodrow Bailey, about 300 people registered for the event…
September 2026 was the hottest on record and one of the driest. The weather pattern for the month was dominated by upper-level high pressure creating hot and dry conditions.
Claudia Zapata, the District 3 at-large representative, was elected and sworn in last November.
A longtime advocate for Austin’s Latino community, Saldaña owns a public relations firm and has spent decades working on issues affecting Mexican-American families across the city. He also served on the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees.
Isolated to widely scattered showers continue through the evening and overnight hours in Central Texas. — Meteorologist Tommy House
Austin High earned its first win, Cedar Ridge stayed unbeaten and district races continued to take shape across Central Texas in Week 6.
San Marcos fire investigators released surveillance video and are seeking help identifying vehicles and Wi-Fi networks linked to the 2018 Iconic Village Apartments fire.
President Trump’s motorcade put the pedal to the metal Thursday as stormy weather in the South spurred the president to drive from rallies in Texas to Oklahoma rather than fly.
KXAN+ is your home for Texas high school football, featuring live games all season long from across Central Texas.
KXAN dug through the archives to find the hottest, coolest and wettest ACL festivals in history.
San Diego State is dealing with a mumps outbreak ahead of Saturday’s Pac-12 matchup with Texas State, with 32 players listed on the Aztecs’ availability report.
Operation Lone Star is still in effect today but its future is possibly on the line with the upcoming midterm elections. Abbott's Democratic opponent, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, has criticized the policy in the past.
Austin High completed a second-half comeback with a go-ahead touchdown in the final minute to beat Hays 35-28 for its first win of the season.
McCallum and Cedar Creek each look to snap their losing skids when the two teams meet in District 13-5A DI action Friday night.
Southwest Airlines will launch seven new seasonal nonstop routes from Austin in June 2027, including three international routes, the airline announced Friday.
Austin City Limits 2026 kicked off midday Friday, and it's off to a muddy start.
Texans only have a few days left to register to vote and cast their ballot in the November election. That deadline is this Monday, Oct. 5, and the Travis County Tax Office is sending out reminders to help people register on time.
A man was arrested Friday for making terroristic threats against the University of Texas and a local church, according to the Austin Police Department.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardon’s ruling means federal contractors can’t continue construction in the national park or surrounding areas until a lawsuit opposing the work is resolved.
Cedar Ridge's high-powered offense erupted for 77 points as the Raiders stayed unbeaten with a dominant win over McNeil.
The decision typically seeks to balance the interests of the public and defendant(s) with the plaintiff's interests.
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue across the nation, one Austin woman who was taken into custody back in June is now back with her family.
Fredericksburg built a 35-point lead before Austin LBJ scored late, handing the Jaguars their fourth straight loss Friday night.
Leading up to the operation, the department cited an increase in criminal activity in the area.
Earlier this week, Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) announced a temporary closure of the Zilker Botanical Garden. While it's typical for the garden to close during Austin City Limits, at least on the weekends, this year's closure brings an operational update with it.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) said travelers should prepare for increased passenger volumes during the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
One floodgate is open at both the Starcke Dam and the Wirtz Dam to pass floodwaters from the Llano River downstream to Lake Travis.
SB 2972 requires public universities restrict several forms of protected speech on campus during certain times.
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