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Rising diesel prices impacting school districts
As fuel costs rise, getting students to and from school is getting pricey.
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Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
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Lake Austin drawdown canceled after concerns from business owners
The City of Austin has canceled a drawdown of Lake Austin after business owners expressed concerns about the economic impact.
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67-year-old sentenced to federal prison for mailing threatening letters, white powder to Texas judges
67-year-old Donald Ray McCray was sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for mailing threatening communications towards several judges in Fort Worth and Amarillo....
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Ohio man accused of hiding above college women’s soccer locker room to take photos
An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly hiding in the ceiling above a college women’s soccer locker room and photographing players as they changed.
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Lake Travis defeats McNeil 59-6
Lake Travis takes on McNeil at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex Thursday at 7 p.m. in a District 25-6A matchup, and you can watch it on KXAN+.
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Save Our Springs, PODER sue city council over 'illegal gift' in Dog’s Head development
Two group of environmental advocacy groups sued the city of Austin and city council over the approval of a development agreement and a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for a private developer to build a factory on “Dog’s Head,” in Austin....
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WATCH: Manor, McCallum look to get back on track in district matchup
Manor (2-2) heads into Austin for a Week 4 matchup against McCallum (1-2) Thursday night.
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Watch: Texas high school football livestreams
KXAN+ is your home for Texas high school football, featuring live games all season long from across Central Texas.
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City of Austin cancels Lake Austin drawdown
AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — The City of Austin has announced it will cancel the planned Lake Austin drawdown that was set for October and November.The drawdown, sche...
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Shane James Defense to Pursue Insanity Argument in 2023 Killing Spree
AUSTIN, Texas — New court filings show Shane James’ attorneys plan to argue he was legally insane during the December 2023 shootings that left six people dead i...
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Veteran sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding Navy out of more than $9 million
A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million....
safety
Second arrest made in the unsolved death of a 24-year-old Austin man
Last year, Kamery Wooldridge pleaded guilty to tampering with human remains related to Rangel's death, but law enforcement said the investigation wasn't over....
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Sarkisian ready to take Texas on the road for SEC opener
For the second straight season Texas will open SEC play on the road as they play their first ever game in Knoxville against Tennessee.
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KXAN participates in Dell Children's Read-A-Thon in Austin
Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the country have participated in read-a-thons throughout September. The goal is to help celebrate literacy by promoting verbal and language exposure to babies....
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Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level....
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Council approves 12-month contract extensions for social service nonprofits
The city's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which council approved in August, allocated sufficient money to APH to cover the combined $18,075,664 in expenses....
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Texas House committee to examine annexation of New Mexico Counties
A Texas House committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 30 to investigate the potential annexation of one or more New Mexico counties by Texas....
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Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
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Texas court rejects death row inmate Melissa Lucio’s bid for new trial
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected Melissa Lucio’s latest effort to overturn her 2008 conviction and death sentence for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, ruling that she failed to show prosecutors withheld evidence that could have changed the outcome of her tria...
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Georgetown shares latest Blue Hole park plans
During a Georgetown city council workshop Tuesday, staff said the project is currently in the design phase, with work approximately 30% complete.
safety
Woman on e-bike dies after collision with vehicle towing trailer in S Austin
A 31-year-old woman riding a Lime e-bike died Wednesday after she was hit by a vehicle pulling a trailer on South Lamar Boulevard, Austin police said.Officers...
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Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes 2 student deaths
The two Ole Miss students found dead earlier this week have been identified. Here's what to know.
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Iowa teacher, student identified after dying on school field trip
A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
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Austin doctors say flu, COVID cases rising
More people appear to be getting sick across Central Texas as flu activity rises, but doctors say COVID-19 and RSV are also contributing to the current wave of respiratory illnesses....
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Drought reaches 'extreme' for first time since June in Central Texas
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released Thursday morning, showing a worsening trend in Central Texas. For the first time since June 2, parts of the region are now in a level 3/4 "extreme" drought....
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Calls for medical care grows after ICE agent shoots Wilber Garcés Pérez
Calls for medical help are growing for Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, the man shot by an ICE agent in North Austin, as members of Congress and advocacy groups pres...
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Elizabeth Holmes set to move to Austin halfway house next year, reports say
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to move to a halfway house in Del Valle next August, ABC News reports.
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CNN and MS NOW reporters back at White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban
Hours after a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to lift a ban on three news outlets from White House grounds, reporters from two of the outlets had been let in....
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Idea to combat high diesel prices to help farmers faces pushback from oil, gas industry
President Donald Trump said his administration is considering a plan to either ban or restrict diesel exports in order to drive down the price of the fuel at home for ranchers and farmers who are struggling to turn a profit....
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Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ returns for milestone 25th season: What to expect
“Hell’s Kitchen" is celebrating its 25th season with a new generation of chefs competing for a $250,000 prize and a job with Gordon Ramsay. Here’s what to expect this season....
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Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday rejected a lower court’s finding that death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent of the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter....
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Alfalfa sprouting seeds recalled over possible E. coli, salmonella contamination
Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold in 42 states because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella....
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Community members urge Hays County Sheriff’s Office to delay ICE agreement
Some community members in Hays County are calling on the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to delay entering into a 287(g) agreement with ICE following recent enforcement activity in Central Texas....
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Judge Brown weighs in on Elon Musk's Hyperloop idea
Elon Musk sparked discussion regarding traffic solutions between Austin and San Antonio after proposing a Boring Company Hyperloop tunnel. Travis County Judge Andy Brown expressed support for improved regional transportation while noting the significant coordination required for ...
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6-year-old killed after father backs Tesla Cybertruck into him
He had reportedly been outside playing in the neighborhood when he was struck.
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Hundreds of Texas data centers under investigation after failing to report water usage
Hundreds of Texas data center developments were under investigation after failing to report water usage.
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Man found dead in Idaho church could be tied to 1980s Tylenol murders, police say
A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved....
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CNN, MS Now, Politico journalists unable to access White House despite judge's order
A Politico reporter, meanwhile, “was denied access” to the White House on Thursday, and his press credentials were “confiscated,” according to the organization....
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Watch: Suspect in suspicious ATM activity tosses $6,000 out truck window during police pursuit
A police pursuit of a man wanted for suspicious ATM activity in Texas came to an end when officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the suspect tossed $6,000 out of the pickup truck he was driving....
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NHL's Texas expansion may be on ice
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that the league is in no rush to decide between Houston and Austin for a potential expansion team following an agreement with Texas billionaire Dan Friedkin....
schools
Stanford admits AI was used to swap gender, race of student image
"I don’t agree with Stanford making those choices about how we were represented," said Billy Ramirez.
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Gen Z ghosting dates over splitting the bill, survey finds
Love is in the air… until the bill arrives.
safety
One seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on 183 South Toll frontage road
One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning that closed all lanes of a southbound frontage road in east Austin, authorities s...
business
Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....
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Pflugerville completes repairs at water plant, says water usage can return to normal
The city of Pflugerville asked residents to temporarily reduce water use Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Big Sandy Creek flood survivors in DC to fight for funding
A group of 2025 flood survivors from the Travis County community of Big Sandy Creek were in the nation's capital on Wednesday, pushing for more disaster relief....
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Judge orders White House to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly handed down the ruling in the middle of the night, hours after holding an emergency hearing on the outlets’ lawsuit. His ruling lasts for two weeks....
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Humidity drops on Friday, but heat continues for now
It will still be hot on Friday with highs in the upper 90s, but it will be a little more bearable with dew points dropping into the 50s in some areas. -- Nick Bannin...
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President Trump to attend Tennessee-Texas game in Knoxville
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the University of Tennessee Volunteers' weekend matchup against Texas at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Nexstar's WATE learned Wednesday....
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Florida woman died after eating E coli-tainted frozen blueberries from Publix, lawsuit alleges
A Florida family is suing Publix and food distributor Quirch Foods, alleging contaminated frozen blueberries sold by the grocery chain caused the death of a woman and hospitalized her son....
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Student News Now: Lake Austin to drop by 10 feet, sparking concern
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Lower Colorado River Authority plans to drawdown Lake Austin by 10 feet from October 12 to November 30. It'll allow property owners to perform dock maintenance while also helping manage hydrilla growth. However, business ow...
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POLL: Would you feel comfortable riding in a driverless car on the freeway?
Waymo has begun offering fully autonomous freeway rides in Austin. Riders booking through the Uber app may now be routed onto freeways on select trips, followin...
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Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to save the world or at least its people — by somehow regulating the fast-expanding technology that they have been designing. “If managed poorly, I even believe AI ...
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Athena the owl's offspring released into the wild
The owlet of Athena has officially returned to the wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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Jason Landry: Human remains positively identified as man missing since 2020
A Cold Case Unit created by the Texas Attorney General's Office said that DNA analysis has conclusively identified recently recovered human remains as those of Jason Landry, who had been missing since December 2020....
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Athena's surviving owlet released back into the wild
It nearly didn't survive its first days of life. Now, months later, Athena's surviving owlet is officially on its own.
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Texas executes man for a triple killing, days after other man convicted in case was put to death
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A man was executed Wednesday evening in Texas for a triple killing committed during an attempted robbery at a rural home, one week after the other man convicted in the case was put to death. Ker’Sean Ramey, 41, was pronounced dead at 6:34 p.m. CDT followi...
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Multistate manhunt for accused sexual predator who skipped on $10K bond
Federal agents are offering a reward for Alex Rosado Lopez, a man wanted in Georgia and two other states.
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Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home
A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.