A late-night power outage in downtown Austin Sunday and into the early hours of Monday was a necessary step for Austin Energy to make sure the power stays on, according to the utility.
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It's almost been eight years since a fire at the Iconic Village apartment complex claimed the lives of five people and San Marcos fire investigators are still trying to figure out what happened.
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax's proposed base budget released Friday includes additional funding for parks and pools maintenance. Over the past few budget cycles, there has been a push from community members and parks groups to increase the city's investments in that area.
The fatal shooting is the second ICE-involved death after a Mexican national was shot and killed last week in Houston
It's not your typical summertime setup for the week ahead with a Flash Flood Watch in effect through Thursday night for much of Central Texas.
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
A fire at an apartment complex in 2018 remains an open case, according to the San Marcos Fire Marshal's Office, which on Monday announced it opened a tip line for leads in the investigation.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference from the Statehouse Monday afternoon where he will reflect on the life and service of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy following Graham's death over the weekend.
While a House bill to make daylight saving permanent could be voted on this week, another new bill calls for an opposite approach.
The concert was taking place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood as part of Duff’s “Lucky Me” tour, but things took a turn when two people got into a physical altercation.
A late-night power outage in downtown Austin Sunday and into the early hours of Monday was a necessary step for Austin Energy to make sure the power stays on, according to the utility.
The smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died.
President Trump said Monday that the U.S.’s naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz will be reinstated as Washington and Tehran fight for control of the crucial waterway after strikes were exchanged over the weekend. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran,” Trump wr...
An investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been d...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
The iconic University of Texas at Austin costumed mascot, Hook 'Em, is one of 11 nominees in this year's Mascot Hall of Fame.
The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $1 million in its latest round of grants to 40 community projects across Texas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache. The gusher of investment in data centers — likely topping $700 billion this year — to power artificial intelligence has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as we...
Given the time of year, a somewhat unusual weather pattern sets up this week with multiple rounds of heavy rain possible today through Thursday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
Hundreds of people, and likely more, have fallen ill thanks to a parasite in recent weeks.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran “ at levels they've never seen before ” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. But the U.S. government has no way to create an automatic, preauthor...
A police drone equipped with thermal imaging and a loudspeaker successfully tracked down and helped arrest three men armed with illegal firearms after a midnight shooting incident in Cedar Park.
With extreme heat expected at times during the summer months, it's important to understand the correlation between heat and heart health.
Dallas Stadium is gearing up for its ninth and final World Cup match on Tuesday as Spain faces France in a high-stakes semifinal.
A missing Kentucky dog and his owner have been reunited after surviving a harrowing fall and a coordinated cliffside rescue operation.
Graham, 71, died from a "brief and sudden illness" on Saturday evening, his office announced early Sunday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was 71.
McConnell says he was hospitalized because of a fall.
Numerous rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected through the day, with flash flooding possible. — Meteorologist Tommy House
Political experts say Lindsey Graham's death introduces uncertainty into the fight for control of the U.S. Senate, creating ripple effects that could reach far beyond South Carolina — including Texas.
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The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the plane crash in Laredo that killed an Austin tech entrepreneur mid-June.
Texas politicians pay tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham
Texas is activating emergency resources as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten much of the state this week, with officials urging Texans to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.
Luke Harrison, Thomas Burns and Cody Howard became the latest Longhorns selected on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, bringing Texas' total to six picks.
The crash was reported just before 12 p.m. Police said the crash happened at Williams and Woodlake Drives.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness.
Ahead of PFL Austin 2026, Biaggio Walsh spoke with KXAN about living up to the Muhammad Ali legacy while building one of his own.
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday graduated five new K-9 teams and two certified K-9 tech trainers ready to serve and protect Texans.
Austin Police released the results of its DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative over the Fourth of July holiday season.
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