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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy,
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The Pflugerville Fire Department (PFD) is leading a multi-agency active attack training to respond to evolving threats.
An adult pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday evening in South Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.ATCEMS
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. The strikes came...
The city of Taylor is investing $500,000 into its downtown aimed at supporting local businesses, attracting new ones and preserving the downtown's history.
Hotel Occupancy Taxes in Austin help fund cultural and tourism-related initiatives like the Austin Convention Center and music and arts grants, including the city's Live Music Fund.
The proposed partnership would bring together Hays County, the cities of Wimberley and Woodcreek to coordinate regional water planning.
Texas senators examined the relationship between THC products, mental illness and homelessness during an interim hearing, with witnesses pointing to rising health care costs and increasing mental health emergencies as they prepare for the 2027 legislative session.
Texas is reporting dozens of cases of Cyclosporiasis, which is a disease caused by a parasite that can result in explosive diarrhea.
According to the Travis County Tax Office, 20 aircraft owners owe a combined $1.98 million in delinquent taxes.
If convicted, a man accused of killing a law enforcement officer might have the chance to eventually get out of prison.
Governor Greg Abbott is launching a commission on education reform. The teacher-driven group is charged with finding ways to improve student outcomes. Governor
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism.
In preparation for the school year, Travis County Emergency Services District 2, also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department, conducted an active attack training on Tuesday, an exercise centered on sharpening response and skills during a high-stress situation.
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
Texas State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, revealed during a committee hearing on Tuesday that he plans to introduce a new bill to ban THC in Texas during the u
Austin will remove the rainbow crosswalk at Fourth and Colorado by month's end, prompting criticism over the directive and concerns about taxpayer costs.
Texas Monthly recently announced that it's teaming up with Penguin Random House to relaunch Texas Monthly Press, the book-publishing arm of Texas Monthly that, in the words of Ross McCammon, editor in chief at Texas Monthly, tragically folded after its original foray in the 1970s and 80s.
New Waymo research found Austin drivers face significantly higher fatal crash risks on weekend nights, while the company's autonomous vehicles recorded fewer injury crashes than human drivers.
Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list.
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues. Aides to McConnell have declined to release ...
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma, his family announced Tuesday. The Boston Uni...
CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans and others who experience repetitive blows to the head.
Before a hurricane or major storm hits this season, non-profit Direct Relief has invested more than $14.7 million to help power hurricane-prone areas
A New York man has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that an email he sent to the agency’s acting director prompted federal authorities to visit his home.
A rabid raccoon has been found in Bell County, prompting a warning from law enforcement about contact with wild animals.
The city has opened applications for $23 million in grants supporting local artists, musicians and cultural organizations.The funding, distributed through Austi
Health insurance costs have been rising across ACA and other health insurance programs at a time when voters in the approaching November elections say affordability is among their top concerns.
A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning.
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025.
Two former Travis County tax office employees and an outside coordinator were indicted by a grand jury related to their charge of engaging in an organized criminal activity.
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce the App Store Accountability Act, which requires age verification and parental controls for app stores, while legal challenges continue.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
A plume of Saharan dust is expected to hit Florida this week, which could affect our weather patterns for its duration.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment, or ACME, has launched $23 million in grants funded by the city's Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue. This round of grant funding is one of several from ACME throughout the year, which will end up totaling what the office said is a "historic" $51 million in g...
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