Man charged with murder in connection with fentanyl-related death: APD
A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fentanyl death back in June, police said.
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Opposing political groups go head-to-head on Austin's Prop I
Two political groups in Austin are at odds over a charter amendment proposition on the November ballot, and both held press conferences on Wednesday to share why they support or oppose the measure....
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Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday....
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UT symposium explores AI's growing role in future of health care
Some of the biggest names in health care, technology and research gathered at the University of Texas this week to discuss how artificial intelligence is already changing the way patients receive care and how hospitals operate behind the scenes....
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Police searching for man accused of homicide in north Austin
Austin Police said on Wednesday it is searching for a man accused of assaulting and killing a man in north Austin.
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South Texas to get $22B power project tied to data center
The United States and South Korean governments are working together on a plan that would bring a large gas power plant to La Salle County, Texas, to directly power data centers....
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LIVE BLOG | Trump rallies in San Antonio with Senate nominee Ken Paxton
President Donald Trump is making a stop in San Antonio to shore up support for the Texas GOP and Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
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City of Austin holds Walk and Roll to School Day event
In honor of National Walk and Roll to School Day, the City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program held their own event today to celebrate the occasion....
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Huston-Tillotson rebrands, eyes campus expansion
In September, the HBCU announced a brand refresh, signifying a new chapter in the University's 151-year legacy and a new vision for the future.
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KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2026 general election
Millions of Texans will vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket U.S. Senate race, Texans will also decide important statewide races, as well as several local races....
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Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
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What Christa Pike said when she woke up Wednesday
Christa Pike was "angry and confused about everything" after waking up in a hospital bed days after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.
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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.