Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas’ top election official
Howden will need to be confirmed by the Texas Senate when the Legislature returns in January, but can serve until then without legislative approval.
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Gov. Abbott to hold press conference on severe weather in Uvalde
Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a briefing and press conference on the state's ongoing response to severe storms and flash flooding.
Video shows Travis County STAR Flight helicopter rescue in Gillespie County
The county shared a video of one rescue in Gillespie County, showing first responders rescuing a man from a building that had taken on what appeared to be several feet of water.
Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country
At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region.
Eanes ISD: Westlake grad identified as victim in Hill Country floods, family says
Eanes ISD on Friday announced that Mark Steward's family confirmed he was killed in deadly flooding that swept across the Hill Country and other parts of Texas on Thursday.
General Mills recalls Pillsbury bread rolls sold at Walmart over glass concerns
General Mills is recalling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls after concerns the frozen dough products may contain glass.
Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic.
Lead poisoning risk leads to recall of cup in retro syle lunch boxes
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas’ top election official
Howden will need to be confirmed by the Texas Senate when the Legislature returns in January, but can serve until then without legislative approval.
Llano River flood threat, rain chance ending
A Flood Warning continues for parts of the Llano River through early Sunday. — Meteorologist Tommy House
Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead of the midterms. Trump's amplification of deb...
College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
Biden will publish memoir after the November midterm elections
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, “Promise Me, America,” which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection.
Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, study shows
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported.
For some in US, insurance makes up nearly 20% of housing cost: survey
LendingTree examined data from the U.S. Census Bureau and federal housing agencies to define the home insurance burden in 50 states.
‘It literally has destroyed everything we have’: Uvalde resident describes flood devastation
Angela Turner was staying in an empty house filled with air mattresses and several other families who were evacuated from their homes after floods washed through Uvalde.
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Texas Flooding: How to help the flood victims
Several Texas organizations have opened donation channels to support flood recovery efforts and pet rescue operations after severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Texas Hill Country recovers from flooding that killed 2 as heavy rain continues elsewhere
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
Taco Bell removing lettuce from some stores amid cyclosporiasis scare
Taco Bell announced on Thursday that it would remove lettuce from some of its stores following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.
Five takeaways from Trump’s big elections speech
There was no single ‘bombshell’ revelation despite the hype that preceded the speech.
What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event.
Live updates: Damage, debris remain as flood threat dwindles
Flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continue to be felt Friday.
Texas flooding: 2 reported deaths in catastrophic Hill Country flooding
Catastrophic flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country has left two people dead, Gov. Abbott reported Thursday.
Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
US Attorney for Texas gives new details of deadly Houston ICE shooting
According to US Attorney Aaron Reitz, ICE agents tried to pull over the van one other time before the confrontation that led to Lorenzo's shooting death.
'More water than last year’s flood': Texas Hill Country dealing with another devastating flood
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
Five-star recruit Jayla Forbes commits to Texas
Jayla Forbes announced her commitment to Texas on Thursday, becoming the first five-star recruit for Vic Schaefer's class of 2027.
New Hill Country flood sirens activated for first time since being installed
Newly installed flood warning systems were put to the test Thursday morning as historic rainfall hit the same Hill Country areas where more than 100 died in the July 4 floods a year ago.
These states have the most residents in financial distress, data shows
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
Hill Country youth camps 'super vigilant' in latest storms
Amid severe flooding, KXAN visited the Hill Country Thursday to speak with summer camp operators about how the weather has affected their operations.
VIDEO: Texas Game Wardens, DPS in helicopter rescue kids from floodwaters in Uvalde County
Texas Game Wardens and the Texas Department of Public Safety teamed up to rescue people from flood waters in Uvalde County Thursday morning.
AT&T sends 'emergency communications teams' to Kerr County
AT&T has deployed emergency communications teams and equipment to central and south Texas as flooding continues to impact communities, according to a release.
Relief teams mobilize as Texas flood response grows
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief plans to send about 15 volunteers and four trucks to Uvalde on Friday to support a Salvation Army mass feeding operation.
7-Eleven parent details plan to close hundreds of US stores
Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.
'Substance' in van from Houston ICE shooting is electrolyte mix, lawyer says
An affidavit claims bags with a “white-crystal like substance" are inside the van targeted in the fatal Houston ICE-involved shooting.