Abbott wants to prohibit building of data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
Jacob Donald Johns was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Why no pfireworks this year? The city said that it "chose not to sponsor a fireworks show this year so resources could be focused on the priority services our community relies on every day."
The Wednesday event, which was held at the Manor Community Center, was one of several "Paws to the Polls" mock elections planned ahead of the November election as Get Out The Vote efforts.
There's another flying insect to watch out for.
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
An Elgin High School coach was arrested Wednesday on a warrant alleging aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Elgin Police Department.Officers
Good Systems is an interdisciplinary team at UT Austin that investigates ethical AI use.
A Williamson County jury sentenced a 41-year-old Pflugerville man to 18 years in prison after convicting him of indecency with a child. He must also register as a sex offender for life.
It wasn't immediately clear how they were able to get up there.
June 2026 was hotter and wetter than normal.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
A Pflugerville man will spend the next 18 years behind bars after being found guilty of Indecency with a Child.The investigation began in October 2023 when a 9-
Fireworks are a normal Fourth of July tradition for many families, but even the smallest of fireworks can cause serious injuries if something goes wrong.
The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
A family gathering in Austin's Colony turned deadly last weekend after an argument escalated into gunfire, according to an arrest affidavit.Michael Scott Crawfo
A Leander man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for four separate cases involving the sexual abuse of two children.Police began their investigation in Septem
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
The Austin Fire Department was on the scene of a building fire in south Austin Wednesday morning.
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
The baseball program announced the hiring of Jack Marder as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, as well as Caleb Longley returning to the Forty Acres as an assistant coach on Tuesday.
The winner of a million-dollar Powerball ticket purchased in Austin has until Aug. 1 to claim the prize.
A malfunctioning lithium-ion battery sparked a warehouse fire Wednesday at a South Austin electric bike shop before crews brought the flames under control.The A
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
An infant was safely surrendered Wednesday morning through a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene fire station,
The driver of an Audi SUV involved in a fatal crash that sent a semi-truck off an overpass onto State Highway 130on Monday has been arrested on a charge of dri
Austin Energy customers can now receive larger financial incentives to install solar panels.
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
Two children were in the SUV—a 9-year-old and a 5-year-old.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in re...
An employee of the restroom vending company discovered the body in the festival's camping area, Michigan State Police said.
Four people have been arrested after 16 children in serious medical conditions were removed from a home in Vinton County, Ohio, authorities announced Tuesday.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
City officials are urging Austin residents to inspect their ash trees for signs of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that has killed ash trees across mu
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.