2 dead, driver arrested after 30-person Halloween bike ride struck in California
Two people are dead after a driver allegedly struck a group of roughly 30 bicyclists participating in a Halloween ride in California.
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Austin ISD says staff data compromised after software breach
A software system for managing employee records and documentation used at Austin ISD suffered a data breach in August, the district said in a letter to staff....
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Texas sues OpenAI over ChatGPT safety claims and alleged harm to minors
Texas AG Ken Paxton sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman under consumer protection laws, alleging deceptive safety marketing and failure to protect young users....
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Firefighters extinguish abandoned house fire in South Austin
Austin firefighters extinguished a fire at an abandoned house in South Austin Monday morning, preventing the flames from spreading to a neighboring residence....
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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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Baby born on I-35 in Round Rock after family runs out of time to reach the hospital
A family heading to the delivery room for the birth of their third child had to make an unexpected stop after the baby arrived earlier than expected.
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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.
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Man accused of stomping on another's head at Austin Central Library now charged with his murder
A man accused of stomping on another man's head at the Austin Central Library earlier this year has now been charged with murder.
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Man says Texas Roadhouse served him $20 steak instead of pricier filet multiple times
An Illinois man's TikTok warning about one Texas Roadhouse location has drawn over 30,000 views.
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Stats: How are the Texas Longhorns performing in the 2026 season?
Follow along as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2026 season.
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US measles cases surpass 4,500, more than double last year's total
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases in 2026, with cases substantially higher in certain areas compared to others.
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Austin firefighters respond to spray booth fire inside warehouse
Austin Fire received reports of a "spray booth fire" inside a warehouse that contains "hazardous materials."
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AFD responding to reported spray booth fire inside warehouse
Austin fire crews are on the scene of a reported industrial fire near E. Ben White Boulevard.