Gracie the giraffe is back home at her Texas ranch
A giraffe that escaped from a Hill Country ranch earlier this month is back home.
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AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
Austin leaders warn AI-driven layoffs could signal broader job losses
After thousands of layoffs tied in part to artificial intelligence, Central Texas leaders are raising concerns about what it could mean for the future of jobs in Austin's booming tech sector....
Chase on I-45 ends with officer-involved shooting
A chase through several Texas counties Monday ended with an officer-involved shooting.
WATCH: Butterflies swarm Texas coast during mass migration
A video shows a swarm of butterflies surrounding vehicles crossing Corpus Christi Bay earlier this month.
California man dosed sons daily with hallucinogens, ran psilocybin operation: prosecutors
A 43-year-old California man pleaded guilty last week to trafficking psilocybin mushrooms and using his two young sons in the operation after repeatedly dosing them with the hallucinogenic drug, federal prosecutors announced....
JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported striking a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Monday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)....
Guy Fieri becomes co-owner of NASCAR racing team
A North Carolina racing team is rolling out a new member of its ownership group.
Body recovered from Lake Travis after swimmer goes missing Friday
The body of a man was recovered from Lake Travis on Saturday after he went underwater and did not resurface, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies wi...
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees....
Former Pac-12 Player of the Year joins Texas softball coaching staff
Freeman joins Southeastern Louisiana's Rick Fremin as an addition to the staff following the departures of Kristen Zaleski and Ehren Earleywin. Zaleski was named the head coach at Utah State, and Earleywine joined the staff at Tennessee....
Austin is using Waymo AV data to target pothole repairs
Waymo is using its autonomous vehicles to feed real-time data back to the City of Austin to address street conditions and fix problem areas.
July 4th: CapMetro to waive evening fares
CapMetro will be suspending evening fares on July 4th to help Central Texans celebrate Independence Day.
Person drowns at Lake Travis: Game wardens
Wardens responded to at least six "water-related fatalities and emergencies" in Texas on June 27.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
Gracie the giraffe safely returned to Cedar Hollow Ranch
Escape giraffe Gracie is back at Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas. The ranch says she was safely recovered after “excellent preparation” and a “flawless” recovery plan, thanking the public for prayers and support....
Texas mother of five killed in broad daylight stabbing; three women charged with murder
Three women have been charged with murder after a 32-year-old mother of five died following a stabbing in the border city of Del Rio, authorities said....
Ratings show Austin loves watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Austin is the No. 3 local market for the tournament in terms of rating, registering a 3.04 since the games began June 11. That means that 3.04% of all the households with TVs in the Austin DMA tuned in to watch the world's most popular athletic event. Kansas City leads the way wi...
JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA
A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning....
Screwworm cases climb to 27 with two new cases in Texas
Confirmed cases of New World screwworm in the United States rose to 27 as of Sunday, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with the latest detections...
Budweiser giving fans $6 to buy their own beer for America’s 250th: How to get one
Budweiser is giving eligible Americans the chance to earn a $6 gift card they can spend on a beer (if they like) as a “thank you” for generations of patronage....
NASA rescue mission to prevent Swift telescope from falling back to Earth
NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
Virginia nonprofit Mercy Chefs aids Venezuela quake survivors
A Virginia-based nonprofit that helped feed families during last summer's deadly floods in Kerrville, Texas, is now expanding its efforts internationally....
Supreme Court strengthens Trump’s firing power at independent agencies
The Supreme Court strengthened President Trump’s control over independent agencies in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, overruling 91 years of precedent that allowed Congress to insulate certain executive branch officials with firing protections. In an expansion of presid...
Texas drivers are paying less at the pump, but tensions with Iran could change that
Texas drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump, but growing tensions between the United States and Iran could quickly put that trend at risk.According to...
Central Texas organizations mobilize to help Venezuela as earthquake death toll rises
As Venezuela reels from two devastating earthquakes, organizations across Central Texas are stepping up to help survivors thousands of miles away.The Austin Ven...
Supreme Court won't hear Trump's bid to overturn Carroll sexual abuse verdict
The Supreme Court refused President Trump's request on Monday to overturn a jury’s verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s and defaming her. It leaves intact the $5 million award that became a dominant prong of Trump’s personal lega...
She'll Never Be Alone: A Texas Mother's Promise After the 2025 July 4 Hill Country Floods
The Guadalupe River is quiet now. It flows gently through the Texas Hill Country, past a place where a family cabin once stood. Nearly a year after the devast...
Kerr County warns $1.25 million siren grant is likely 'insufficient'
Kerr County received an initial grant award on Dec. 16 for $1 million to help fund the sirens, according to public records obtained by KXAN Investigates....
KXAN’s Lady Bird Lake drowning investigation leads to surveillance camera upgrade, other safety talks
After investigating 30 drowning deaths in Lady Bird Lake over a decade, KXAN found no evidence of a serial killer and discovered a common link among the victims: intoxication and proximity to a popular nighttime entertainment district, prompting city officials to replace a non-fu...
Ready or not, Saharan dust is here, along with heat
While we have plenty of heat for the week, Saharan dust will enter the mix and disrupt your life. - Freddy Vela
Texas hosting three matchups in Round of 32 during FIFA World Cup
The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams created an extra knockout round in hopes of giving countries moments like this. With 15 matches left in the round, Texas plays host to three of them, so a Lone Star State stadium could be the site of an historic victory....
Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony
Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix....
Big changes to the drought in recent weeks
An active pattern has brought significant improvements to our ongoing drought in Central Texas.
How this overlooked ceiling fan function keeps you cooler in summer heat
An often overlooked switch on ceiling fans could be the key to staying a bit cooler this summer, especially in states that will see two heat domes converge, sending temperatures soaring across much of the U.S....
USDA opens facility producing millions of sterile flies following rise in screwworm cases
The US Department of Agriculture announced Saturday thatToday marks a major milestone in the fight against New World screwworm.As part of our 5-point action pl...
Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration....
USDA opens facility producing millions of sterile flies as screwworm cases rise
New $21 million facility aims to produce millions of sterile flies to stop the spread of flesh-eating livestock parasite.
After the Flood: One-year anniversary of the July 2025 Central Texas floods
After the Flood: One-year anniversary of the July 2025 Central Texas floods
Air quality in West Lake Hills - IQAir
Air quality in West Lake Hills IQAir
Windy and hot, Saharan dust arrives Monday
It's hot and windy on Sunday before Saharan dust moves into the area at the beginning of the work week. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard
One year later: What triggered the July 2025 floods in Central Texas?
It's been one year since once of the deadliest flash flood events in our nation's history — the Independence Day floods of 2025.
How to still help Hill Country flooding victims, one year later
Survivors and victims' loved ones still need the community's help. Here's how you can help.
'Catastrophic': How the July 2025 flash flood disaster unfolded
July 4, 2025, Independence Day, fell on a Friday.
Texas Game Wardens warn of dangers as they respond to emergencies across Texas
Texas Game Wardens stated Saturday evening that they have responded to multiple water-related fatalities and emergencies across the state.These incidents inclu...
WATCH: Bear sitting in front seat of truck surprises man in Colorado
It's certainly more than an unexpected guest, but it's quite the unwelcome one, as one man in Steamboat Springs found a wild bear relaxing in the front seat of his truck....
What is the viral 'natural Ozempic' drink?
The budget-friendly alternative involves mixing gelatin and warm water and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a meal.
Oklahoma teen dies after viral 'Benadryl Challenge'
"I just want everybody to be aware to where they can educate their kids."
Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. Venezuela’s government said families reported at least 68,900 people mi...
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of the...
Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them....
Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot....
Texas Democrats exude confidence as convention wraps: 'The culture wars are tired'
After decades of Republican dominance in Texas, Democrat Nathan Johnson is confident that he can break the cycle of defeat and win the Attorney General race in November, with the help of a focus on "kitchen table" issues and momentum from recent Democratic victories....
"Proud" Manning family on Arch handling expectations
AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's hard for any event involving Arch Manning to not become about Arch Manning. It's not Arch's fault at all. The star quarterback is one of the most talked about athletes in college sports, even before he was a starter. He's handled the pressure and expectations...
Austin and San Antonio celebrations for America 250
Texas communities are preparing to mark America’s semiquincentennial with massive, daylong Independence Day celebrations across the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas on Saturday, July 4....
1 dead after overnight shooting in Austin’s Colony
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating a homicide early Saturday morning in Austin’s Colony.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks....
San Marcos officer-involved shooting leaves suspect dead
Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a male suspect dead Friday night at a San Marcos apartment complex, authorities said....
Thinking of taking a road trip? You may want to avoid these states, new research shows
Going on a summer road trip is always a “fun” time – but new research suggests that some places may be better than others when it comes to packing up the car and hitting the road....
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