Texas landowners and lawmakers testified against proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in the Permian Basin Reliability Plan during a recent Public Utilities Commission meeting....
A missing person was found with the help of a drone in Llano County.
Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating, putting the district in a precarious position of possibly facing a state intervention....
Steve Sarkisian says establishing and stopping the run have been points of emphasis ahead of the Longhorns' first fall scrimmage.
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
This August, KXAN is partnering with more than a dozen animal rescue groups and services to try and Clear the Shelters. Here's where to find waived or lowered adoption fees this weekend....
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
The first day of school can bring a lot of big feelings for students: excitement, nerves and maybe even a few tears. However, doctors say there is a difference between typical back-to-school jitters and signs of deeper anxiety that might require more support....
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria....
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring are working together in a new book donation partnership to provide book access and encourage literacy to children.
A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight...
John Jeff Hutter lost his father to suicide a decade ago, but his journey with grief from that loss has helped him find himself. He's also been able to create things, like his book "Gutsy Grief". Now, he's opening up a space for others to share their creations born of grief....
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investor conference and gunned him down on a New York City street in 2024. Man...
Levitation Festival is just around the corner, and festival organizers say this is its biggest year yet.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether....
A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge....
The principal of Double Creek Elementary School in Jarrell ISD was bitten by a rattlesnake Friday while trying to move it away from a door on the side of the school, according to district officials....
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work. Trump’s solicitor general petitioned th...
The Hays County Sheriff's Office recovered a stolen car, trailers and pieces of equipment following an investigation.
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
The Austin Police Department is requesting the community's help identifying a suspect involved in a robbery.
Hunters and anglers in Texas can renew their licenses for the 2026-2027 season beginning Saturday.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said....
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive....
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a pilot was injured following a plane crash in Caldwell County.
Costco is continuing to expand across the U.S. with stores opening this month and others in the planning and development stages.
At KXAN, we're keeping track of home prices, and several other data points, to help buyers and sellers stay on top of trends in the market.
Summer break is wrapping up, but the heat will stick around for the next few weeks in Central Texas. With extracurricular activities beginning soon, it's important to remember heat safety....
Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
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....
On Friday, the Texas Education Agency released its annual accountability ratings for schools across the state. But how are the ratings determined, and what do they actually mean?...
The Austin Police Department released video and provided new details on an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 800 block of Camino La Costa on August 12....
On Friday, the Texas Education Agency released the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public schools and districts across the state.
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023....
The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing an expansion of I-35 between Round Rock and Georgetown to address rising crash rates and significant population growth....
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, resolving the federal case against him while a separate state prosecution remains pending....
Several community events are scheduled in Austin over the weekend of August 15 and 16, including a free screening of Wicked at Gregg-Clarke Park, the PCX Austin pop culture expo, the Festival of New Texas Plays, a soccer match between Austin FC and FC Dallas, and the Parade of In...
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing....
Friday afternoon, the Austin Police Department will hold a media briefing to present video from Wednesday's officer-involved shooting at 824 Camino La Costa, which is near I-35 and U.S. 290 East in the St. John's neighborhood....
Fort Hood officials identified the two soldiers killed in the crash of a helicopter near Salado and now say it occurred during a maintenance test flight....
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons....
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Wimberley ISD is starting the school year with major construction projects at Danforth Junior High School and Wimberley High School.
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint....
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A new sensor developed at UT Austin may help utilities identify power line problems before they lead to outages or wildfires. Researchers say the technology can pinpoint trouble spots, reduce inspection time and improve safety for crews working in remote areas....
“She was so excited to walk for the first time.”
A UT student was reclassified as an international student and was expected to pay $40,000 more for her tuition. She has withdrawn and now lives in Mexico, but she still misses the Forty Acres....
Paul Walker, who appeared in six films in the heist action franchise, died in a November 2013 car crash.
Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces trial Monday on a murder charge in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 death.
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....
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....
According to the Texas Restaurant Association's latest report, 88% of Texas restaurants reported higher food costs, 66% reported higher labor costs, and 52% saw traffic decrease....
We'll be back to the triple digits this weekend as high pressure regains control. -- Nick Bannin
As students return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, Eanes ISD is beginning its first full academic year under Superintendent Kirk Koennecke....
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Texas landowners and lawmakers testified against proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in the Permian Basin Reliability Plan during a rec…
A missing person was found with the help of a drone in Llano County.
Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating,…
Steve Sarkisian says establishing and stopping the run have been points of emphasis ahead of the Longhorns' first fall scrimmage.
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
This August, KXAN is partnering with more than a dozen animal rescue groups and services to try and Clear the Shelters. Here's where to find…
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock…
While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two so…
The first day of school can bring a lot of big feelings for students: excitement, nerves and maybe even a few tears. However, doctors say th…
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive r…
Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring are working together in a new book donation partnership to provide book access and encourage literacy to …
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