City of Austin prepares security upgrades for parks impacted by 'violent crime'
The city's $6.6 billion budget opens the door for better security at parks with crime concerns.
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New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
World War II Memorial vandalized with spray paint, fountains overflow with bubbles;
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
Caldwell County plane crash leaves pilot injured: sheriff's office
A pilot was injured following a plane crash in Caldwell County, the sheriff's office said.
Nearly 50,000 tabletop firepits recalled after burn injuries reported
Federal regulators have recalled nearly 50,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of flames escaping the container and causing burns.
East Austin hit-and-run leaves 2 people injured; suspect arrested
The man involved in an East Austin hit-and-run has been arrested, police said.
Plane crashes in Caldwell County, pilot suffers minor injuries
Authorities are investigating an airplane crash on FM 671 in Caldwell County.
Austin Police arrest hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
Two central Texas men killed in two-truck crash in Fisher County, DPS says
Two central Texas men were killed, and another driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Fisher County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
Lake Travis ISD confirms death of Lake Travis High School senior
Lake Travis ISD said a senior at Lake Travis High School passed away after experiencing complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice Monday....
Lake Travis HS student dies after medical emergency during football practice
Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has passed away as a result of complications from a medical emergency he experienced during football practice, Lake Travis ISD says....
Student News Now: Leander ISD police chief suspended; Big Bend National Park border construction; Austin pushes for NHL team
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, our investigators look into the suspension of Leander ISD's Police Chief Shā Rogers. She's been put on administrative leave, and the state is looking to suspend Rogers' peace officer license for one year....
Lake Travis community rallies around football player who suffered health emergency
The Lake Travis community is coming together to support a varsity football player. He suffered a cardiac arrest at practice this week.
Man attacks teen girl after smashing through wall, Gainesville police say
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Burnsville homicide connected to Hopkins daycare deaths, police say
The Burnsville Police Department says a homicide Wednesday afternoon that left a 78-year-old woman dead is connected to the deaths of three people at a Hopkins daycare earlier in the day....
Fort Worth reaches $11.25 million settlement with Atatiana Jefferson's family
The city of Fort Worth agreed to an $11.25 million settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was shot and killed inside her home by former police officer Aaron Dean in 2019....
USA Swimming CFO arrested for theft, embezzlement
USA Swimming placed its chief financial officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave Monday after learning of his arrest on charges of theft and embezzlement.
Austin-area heat-related ER visits top 700 this summer
The Heat-Related Illness Morbidity and Mortality Dashboard shows 701 heat-related emergency room visits between May 2 and Aug. 10.
Two soldiers dead in Fort Hood military chopper crash
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Authorities responded to a Fort Hood military chopper crash in Bell County on Wednesday. FOX 44 News has learned that this was a 1st Cavalry Division "Apache" helicopter with two soldiers on board. Both have been pronounced dead. The deceased...
Mississippi woman’s hanging death raises questions after similar cases
The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death....
APD: Suspect in custody after shootout with officer in north Austin
A suspect was taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with a police officer near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police....
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin: Suspect in custody
The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
Driver high on cocaine and drunk sentenced in crash that killed retired Texas nurse
A man living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced to up to 40 years for a drunk driving crash in Parker County that killed retired nurse Cora Estep and injured two family members....
CapMetro bike share service resumes after fire damage
CapMetro’s bike share service is now back up and running after a fire damaged more than $150,000 worth of its equipment back in May.
Pedestrian killed in crash on North Lamar Boulevard
A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Texas wildfires: Crews working to put out fires in Burnet, Llano counties
Fire crews are working to put out wildfires in Burnet and Llano counties.
MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week
Several counties in the area have issued burn bans. This comes as the risk of wildfires increases.
Heroic goose alerts Texas family to middle-of-the-night barn fire
A Texas family is crediting their pet goose, "Goosey," with saving their homestead after the honking bird woke them up to a middle-of-the-night barn fire captured on home security video....
California police chase suspect leads pursuit across LA, San Bernardino counties
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
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.
Violent crime falling further across many large cities: Report
Violent crime rates are falling in major cities around the United States this year compared to 2025, continuing a steady decline since 2022. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic saw a record-breaking spike in homicides....
FBI Most Wanted 'fraudster' found in Jamaica, charged in US $32M COVID relief scheme: DOJ
A South Florida woman on the FBI's list of “Most Wanted Fraudsters" for her alleged role in a $32 million scheme tied to COVID-19 funds was arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the United States....
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Texas firefighters battle 3,025-acre wildfire in Stephens County
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said....
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief
According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as acting fire chief beginning Tuesday....
U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced....
Texas woman arrested after leaving 2 children home alone to travel to Mexico
A woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children, including a toddler in a heavily soiled diaper, home alone without adult supervision while she traveled to Mexico....
Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
Video: Florida man accused of driving 110 mph claimed he was speeding to catch his cheating girlfriend
A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend....
US emergency oil reserve falls below 300M barrels for first time since 1980s
The U.S.’s emergency oil reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels of oil for the first time since it was being filled decades ago.
Car break-ins at Austin trails: 2 arrested after investigation
Two men have been arrested in connection to multiple vehicle burglaries. Their arrests come as the Austin Police Department investigates a series of car break-ins that have taken place at popular park and trail locations....
Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 custodians dead, police say
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for manslaughter after Burnet County crash
A Burnet County jury sentenced a man to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal head-on crash on State Highway 71.
City shouldn't make new e-motorcycle rules, say police, public works, city attorney in memo
It comes after the city council approved an ordinance related to e-bikes and e-motos on May 28.
Lake Travis High student athlete suffers serious health emergency
A Lake Travis High School student athlete suffered a serious health emergency on Monday during football practice. It's not yet clear what happened to that student, but there are worries about extreme heat....
18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town....
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call....
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot....
Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated
Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada on Sunday left some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders while others already forced to flee their homes waited to see what would be left on their return. In western Canada, over 20,000 people were fo...
300-acre wildfire in Burnet County contained, Texas A&M Forest Service says
Outdoor burning caused the Saxon Fire, which burned more than 300 acres near Bertram. The fire was 70% contained Sunday night with no confirmed injuries or property loss....
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911....
Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta
An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck....
APD increases patrols after vehicle burglaries at Austin trails
Austin police are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries at some of the city's most popular parks and trailheads, including Mount Bonnell, Bull Creek and the St. Edward's Greenbelt....
Police warn back-to-school photos have hidden clues for predators: What to check for
What may have started as a wholesome family tradition could inadvertently tip off bad actors to personal details of your child's life and whereabouts.
Tesla’s 'Insane' mode at center of $10M lawsuit: What is it?
A car buyer in Virginia claims Tesla is responsible for injuries she sustained in a 2024 crash while test-driving a Model Y that had been set to “Insane” mode....
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday....
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