Hays Co. man given life sentence after multiple child sex crime convictions
A Hays County man was sentenced Thursday to serve life in prison after being convicted of multiple child sex crimes.
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Street closures in downtown Austin this weekend for F1, Viva La Vida festival
The Downtown Austin Alliance on Friday announced street closures that are expected to impact downtown Austin this weekend due to Formula 1 and Viva La Vida Festival....
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Weekend Events: Diwali in Round Rock, Pet Fest and more
Upcoming events include the Texas Pumpkin Festival in Leander, the Día de los Muertos celebration in Georgetown, and the 24th Annual Pet Fest in San Marcos....
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2 military pilots forced to eject from plane near Seguin
Two pilots were forced to eject from their military plane in Central Texas, according to officials.
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MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Construction starts on affordable homes for teachers, staff in Hays County
Construction has started on affordable homes for teachers in the Live Oak Commons subdivision in the city of Uhland.
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Austin Police warn of fake detective calls
Austin Police said it was aware of unsolicited calls involving people claiming to be detectives. Here’s how to respond if you receive one of these calls....
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Air taxi in Texas: Archer Aviation unveils plans for Austin, Dallas, & Houston
Archer Aviation has unveiled its plans for air taxi networks across three major cities in the Lone Star State.
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Capitol Context: The Texas voters who could decide control of Congress
Latino voters in one part of Texas could help decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives in next month's midterm elections.
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Trial set next week for man accused of killing four at 'random' in Austin
Shane James faces multiple capital murder charges in connection with a double homicide in Bexar County and a string of shootings in Austin that killed four and injured three others, including two police officers. Jury selection for his trial is set to begin Monday....
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Fast cars meet high fashion: Louis Vuitton unveils custom trophy trunk for F1 in Austin
Formula 1 is underway at Circuit of the Americas, and this year's United States Grand Prix is getting a high-fashion touch.French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has...
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Apple CEO visits Austin as first foldable iPhone goes on sale
Apple CEO John Ternus stopped by the Apple Store at the Domain Northside in Austin on Friday morning as the company launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable...