CBP says Big Bend work is limited as legal challenges grow
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park....
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Kennedy Center board OKs new way of adding Trump’s name to building
The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump’s name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him....
What we know about the Air Force One ruse
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey last month aboard an alternate aircraft at the behest of the Secret Service amid what intelligence officials said was a credible assassination threat from Iran....
UT Austin proposes first major core curriculum overhaul in more than 20 years
UT President Jim Davis unveiled the proposal Thursday during a University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting. Under the plan, the university’s current 42-credit-hour core curriculum would be reduced to 36 hours and reorganized into three broad pillars: Arts and Humanities, ...
Council Member explains why he voted 'no' on city of Austin budget
On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen to discuss his decision to vote against the city budget approved Wednesday....
FDA chief: Cyclospora 'effectively removed from the market'
“We have the safest food supply in the world,” acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC. “Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce including leafy greens at this point.”...
Lawsuits over Project Connect bonds paused after Paxton appeals denied jurisdictional plea
The legal fight over voter-approved bonds for a light rail system in Austin was paused on Thursday, due to an appeal from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a district court judge's denial of his plea for jurisdiction over the bonds....
Paxton, Talarico still fighting tight Senate race, per latest Emerson-Nexstar poll
The poll surveyed 1,000 voters between Aug. 9-10 who said they were "very likely" to vote.
Austin City Council approves $6.6B budget for 2026-27
The Austin City Council has adopted a $6.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Austin city council approves $6.6B budget for fiscal year 2026-27
Austin City Council voted during its Wednesday budget meeting to approve a $6.6 billion budget, first proposed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax in June.
Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham....
Pflugerville City Council decides against asking voters for $87M bond election
Pflugerville leaders decided against a bond election for residents during an hours-long council meeting Tuesday night.
Hays County adds law enforcement for Texas State football games amid Pac-12 move
Hays County commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday between the county, Texas State University and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to provide additional public safety personnel during home football games....
Bastrop mayor defends city council weekend retreat in Fredericksburg
Mayor Harris said the Council spent hours discussing Bastrop’s budget and tax rate, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, data centers and other issues facing the city....
Manor ISD voters to decide on $400 million bond election in November
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a $400 million bond election for the Nov. 3 election.
Abbott lays out 3 priorities for Texas Classroom Commission at inaugural meeting
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
Manor ISD superintendent talks $400M bond election, campus safety ahead of school year
This is the first school year that Manor ISD will have a dedicated school resource officer at every campus.
Heat-sensing drones help find screwworms on the border
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott looked up at the clear blue Texas sky Monday as Border Patrol agents launched drones that are now being used to find New World screwworm infections....
Texas Classroom Commission begins work as teachers hope for lasting solutions
Abbott said the group will focus on improving reading and math outcomes, reducing classroom screen time and finding ways to recruit and retain teachers....
Caldwell County secures $3.8M for courthouse improvements
The Caldwell County Courthouse is set to undergo improvements after the county secured a nearly $3.8 million state grant, according to the Texas Historical Commission....
Hays County judge pushes for potential healthcare district, says voters could decide in November
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is pushing for the creation of a new healthcare district he says could expand access to medical care and bring additional state and federal healthcare dollars to the county....
WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham has publicly advocated to ban trans athletes from competing in the league.
Lago Vista votes to remove Flock Cameras
The vote came after community advocacy that included hundreds of petition signatures and a citizen-led ordinance process, according to Lago Vista Mayor Shane Saum....
Austin homeowner sues city over $8,800 tree-trimming fee, citing constitutional rights
An Austin homeowner has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the city's tree ordinance after officials determined two cedar elms were over-pruned. The city required him to pay $8,800 in mitigation fees or plant replacement trees, prompting a constitutional challenge....
Austinites hope $295M bond election expands long-awaited spaces for older adults
A report from the City of Austin Planning Department found between 2010-2020, the number of residents 65 and older expanded by roughly 65%.
Austin City Council puts $295M bond on ballot to invest in parks, libraries, public spaces
Austin voters will soon decide whether to spend nearly $300 million on parks and libraries.
Austin voters to decide on libraries, parks bond package in November
On Thursday, Austin City Council voted to include a $295 million general obligation bond on the upcoming ballot.
Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured....
Could prediction markets affect elections? Texas lawmakers take a closer look
Texas lawmakers examined the legality and potential influence of prediction markets during a House Elections Committee hearing on emerging election technologies....
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
British citizen living in Katy faces sentencing for illegally voting in U.S. election
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
Governor Abbott proposes ending Austin Energy's 'monopoly' as power provider
Gov. Greg Abbott proposed legislation that would open Austin and San Antonio's municipally owned electric utilities to retail competition, "ending utility monopolies that drive up costs for Texas families and small businesses."...
Austin City Council moves forward on $390M bond for November election
Council voted 8-3 directing the city manager to prepare an ordinance that could order a November bond election.
Austin City Council moves forward on $295M bond for November election
Council voted 8-3 directing the city manager to prepare an ordinance that could order a November bond election.
Hays County considers hiring freeze, other cost-saving measures ahead of budget
Commissioners discussed several strategies to help manage future expenses, including a freeze on hiring new full-time employees, reducing the number of inmates housed in Haskell County to fewer than 50 and exploring whether the county's juvenile detention facility could house mor...
Black Texas voters favor Talarico, but frustration with Democrats runs high
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Abbott requires new data centers to provide more information before they can hook up to Texas's grid
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this week directed state authorities to audit all data centers in the state's queue before any new ones can be hooked up to the grid. Abbott told the state’s public utility commission (PUC) and its grid operator, which is known as ERCOT, to audit all da...
Talarico leads Paxton in latest statewide poll
Talarico leads Paxton 47% to 45% among likely Texas voters.
Poll: One-third of Black Texas voters say Talarico win makes them more likely to vote
The poll -- conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University -- surveyed 500 Black Texans who voted in a recent election....
House panel examines Texas election system ahead of midterms
Texas lawmakers on Monday questioned state election officials about voter roll maintenance, election software and the state's review of potential noncitizens....
Abbott orders audit of Texas data centers before new projects can connect to grid
Gov. Greg Abbott directed ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission to audit proposed data center projects and review power, water and community impacts before approving new grid connections....
Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Who should pay for growth? Texas cities, developers debate impact fees
"Our residents, over 70% of them, believe that the new development should pay 100% of their impact on the systems," Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said. "If new development doesn't pay for existing users, ratepayers, taxpayers are going to pay for it."...
Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle....
Pflugerville voters could weigh surveillance oversight
Pflugerville voters could soon decide whether to require new oversight for the city's use of artificial intelligence, facial recognition and surveillance technology....
Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of July
We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of June 2026!
Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham issued cease-and-desist letters to federal entities after a contractor cleared more than a mile of state-owned land near Big Bend for border wall construction without written permission....
Austin ISD parents speak out after board votes to close Paredes Middle School
Despite opposition from the Paredes Middle School community, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted to shut down the school weeks before the start of the new school year....
VA awards over $200,000 to Texas Veterans Commission for rural veteran transportation needs
Good news for veterans living in rural Texas: the Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded $233,000 to the Texas Veterans Commission to help veterans with transportation needs....
WATCH: Great white shark videobombs bodyboarder at beach
A great white shark made an out-of-the-blue appearance behind a bodyboarder in Southern California over the weekend, making for a once-in-a-lifetime photobomb....
US investigating whether Iran launched cyberattack on Minnesota water facilities
A United States cybersecurity agency is investigating a coordinated cyberattack on over 30 municipal water facilities in Minnesota that contains details of possible Iranian hackers....
Austin ISD board votes to close Paredes Middle School
The Austin ISD board of trustees voted to close Paredes Middle School weeks before the start of the upcoming school year.
Austin Mayor Pro Tem weighs in on city contracts with nonprofits
On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, Grace Reader sits down with Austin Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela to talk about the city's budget -- which is expected to be approved in the next few weeks -- and a potential bond in the works....
Real estate group warns of cost burdens for Central Texas homeowners
Housing unaffordability is not only affecting people looking to buy homes here in Central Texas. It's also affecting those who are already homeowners. That's according to a new report from the Austin Board of Realtors and Unlock MLS....
Cornyn meeting with Blanche canceled ahead of key Judiciary Committee vote
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Wednesday said his scheduled meeting with attorney general nominee Todd Blanche was canceled and that he's "not prepared to vote yes" on advancing Blanche out of the Judiciary Committee on Thursday. Cornyn, who has been pressing for a resolution to a...
Talarico leads Paxton in Senate race by 5 points in new poll
A new poll by the Texas Public Opinion Research shows Democrat James Talarico holding a five-point lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, with affordability identified as a primary concern for voters....
Austin ISD superintendent shares details on 'disruptive' Paredes Middle School closure
On a board agenda for Tuesday, the district shared a 13-page turnaround plan modification for Paredes Middle School.
Austin officer-involved shooting: City council members demand answers in teen's death
After a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting, some Austin City leaders are now demanding answers.
CapMetro bus drivers calling for fair contract ahead of possible strike
CapMetro bus drivers testified before the board, calling for a fair contract ahead of a possible strike.
Former Bertram mayor pleads guilty in Burnet County felony case over false loan statement
The former mayor of Bertram has pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony in Burnet County after prosecutors accused him of making a false written statement to obtain a cash-out refinance loan, court records show....
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