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Melting glaciers keep revealing hikers who vanished decades ago
A hiker recently discovered human remains on a Swiss glacier that helped solve a decades-old mystery.
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2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska near radar site
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight killed in a small plane crash near the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska, the U.S. military said....
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Hayden Panettiere would have been 37 today: Latest on her death
Tributes poured in on August 21 as loved ones and fans marked what would have been Hayden Panettiere’s 37th birthday. Here’s the latest on the investigation into the star’s death....
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Lake Travis ISD doubles its Pre-K enrollment, superintendent says
The Lake Travis ISD started the new school year Wednesday, with 10,772 students heading back to Lake Travis schools,
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Saturday is bringing the heat, literally, with a possible shower
While Friday may have missed the "hottest day of the year" title, Saturday may take the crown while even delivering a small chance of a shower. - Freddy Vela...
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More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent at least dozens more to Honduras, according to official data, a shift from the beginning of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term when such transfers were minimal. Until...
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Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff
A substitute teacher in Louisiana was arrested after authorities say she triggered false active shooter alerts at five schools, prompting security responses across the district....
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Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood
Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters....
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Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home....
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Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, put on Russia's international wanted list: Reports
Conor Kennedy was placed on Russia’s wanted list for allegedly assisting Ukraine during the war after secretly joining its International Legion in 2022 before returning to the United States....
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The Will Muschamp effect on Texas' defense
Will Muschamp is setting a new standard for Texas' defense, bringing an aggressive approach and a new scheme to the Longhorns in 2026.
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Nearly 900 visas revoked related to birth tourism, U.S. Department of State says
Birth tourism has become a hotly debated issue over the summer. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Aug. 6 to end birth tourism.
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Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport
A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state troopers injured....
business
Don't let AI 'confidence overrule competence' on home projects, warns handyman company
"If the project has the potential to flood your home or burn it down or blow it up, you probably don't want to mess with that ... get some professional help."...
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Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool
A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.
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Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria found in majority of Texas waterways, environmental groups say
During the blazing Texas summers, waterways offer a cool reprieve from the heat, but they can come with risks of their own.
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Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall
Police have identified a suspect they say was seen assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia's City Hall last week and asking at least one woman if she was 'ready to die.'...
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Parents raise concerns over crowded Hays CISD buses
Hays CISD said its transportation department is currently transporting about 9,200 students, but expects that number to increase to more than 11,000 students....
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Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire
A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say.
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Citi Field raccoon reaches through hole in stands to grab food during game
What would you do if you saw a paw reach out from underneath you at a baseball game?
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South Dakota mayor, two children involved in paraglider crash that killed 8-year-old
A South Dakota mayor and his two children were involved in a paraglider crash northeast of Aberdeen on Wednesday, leaving his 8-year-old child dead.
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San Marcos Animal Services speaks on Clear the Shelters event
Clear the Shelters is giving Central Texans a chance to find their new best friend, and San Marcos Animal Services is making adoption even easier.
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How does the summer heat affect your heart health?
According to the American Heart Association, extreme heat may raise the number of incidents of cardiac arrest.
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Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria
A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law....
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Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ....
government
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. “If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I ...
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Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
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Hutto ISD superintendent discusses growth, teacher retention and balanced budget ahead of school year
Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin spoke with KXAN about the district's growth, teacher retention efforts and financial priorities heading into the new school year....
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College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
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Woman arrested by FBI after allegedly planning to attack NYS Capitol building
A New York woman was arrested by the FBI after allegedly planning to bomb the New York State Capitol building.
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Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
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Travis County confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2026
On Thursday, Austin Public Health reported Travis County’s first West Nile virus case of 2026.
business
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest....
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Texas Comptroller to review finances of up to 4 school district
On Wednesday, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines was asked to conduct a formal review of how state independent school districts were spending their funds....
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No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
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Round Rock ISD expects homeless student population to grow this year
Last year, Round Rock ISD identified 1,000 homeless students. This year they expect the numbers to rise again.
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One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry
Americans could soon feel the artificial intelligence boom in an unavoidable place — their monthly electric bills.
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How to watch Texas high school football on KBVO, KXAN.com and KXAN+
KXAN’s high school football coverage is expanding for the 2026 season. Here’s how to watch games across Central Texas.
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Universities opening tuition payments to PayPal, Venmo
A handful of universities are allowing students and their families to pay tuition via PayPal and Venmo mobile payment apps.
schools
Harvard settling body part theft lawsuits for $53 million
Harvard University on Monday announced that it will pay $53 million to settle several lawsuits filed by relatives of people whose body parts were stolen from the medical school's morgue and sold by its former manager....
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Two Milligan University cyclists killed, others hurt after car crashes into team
Two members of a college cycling team were killed, and multiple others were injured after a car crashed into the team on a Tennessee highway.
schools
New auditorium, CTE classrooms lead $170M in upgrades for Marble Falls ISD
Students at Marble Falls High School are returning to campus with several major construction projects underway.
safety
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collides with plane, pilot dead: FAA
Two people were aboard the PSP aircraft when it collided with a Cessna 150 around 6:50 p.m., a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in a statement....
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Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction
Texas surpassed Virginia as the leading state for data center growth, driven by the Austin-San Antonio market despite facing stricter local regulations....
government
Do council candidates live where they say they do? Austin doesn't check, but we do
KXAN looked through city elections documents, voting and appraisal district records and in some cases asked candidates for proof of residency through official mail, leasing agreements, IDs or utility bills. Here's what we found....
parks
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
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Williamson County confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2026
Williamson County confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
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Triple-digit party continues; Hottest day of the year coming
It's a party that feels like it's never going to end and based off of what we are forecasting, the biggest player is entering the room this weekend. - Freddy Vela...
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Student News Now: TEA releases A-F ratings for each school district, campus
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Texas Education Agency released the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public schools and districts across the state....
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Publix frozen berry recall given FDA’s most serious classification
The Food and Drug Administration is listing a recent recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries and frozen mixed berries as a Class I recall.
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Lake Travis High School football team cancels season opener amid death of senior player
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team has decided to cancel its season opener due to the recent death of one of its seniors, Odin Hensley.
government
Fight over Big Bend border barriers comes to Austin
A show of force came to Austin Wednesday as Texans from across the state urged the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to help keep border barriers out of Big B...
safety
Dirt bike rider leads police chase across Los Angeles
A dirt bike rider is in handcuffs – but not before leading a police chase across Los Angeles that lasted well over half an hour.
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State audit finds TEA exceeded manager staffing limits, lacked grant oversight standards
A state audit found the Texas Education Agency had a management-heavy workforce and inconsistent oversight of some state-funded grants, while identifying no unallowable spending....
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Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting
Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park....
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Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened....
safety
New technology helps Travis County crews get ahead of wildfires
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts....
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Living Grace Canine Ranch focuses on finding 'fur-ever' homes for senior dogs
When you think about adopting a dog, you might picture a puppy for a family. But for senior dogs, finding that second chance can be hard.
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Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison....
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Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges
A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints....