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Travis County residents urged to take precautions after burn ban announcement
Officials announced a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Travis County.
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Tropical Storm Cristobal forms
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday.
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APD: Suspect in custody after shootout with officer in north Austin
A suspect was taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with a police officer near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police....
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Officer-involved shooting in North Austin: Suspect in custody
The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
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Buc-ee's opens in San Marcos, creating more than 200 jobs
The newest Buc-ee's travel center opens in San Marcos and with it come hundreds of new jobs.
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Are two new HOV lanes coming to I-35 near Georgetown?
Interstate 35 drivers in the Georgetown and Round Rock corridor: the Texas Department of Transportation has its eyes on you for expansion, and on Thursday, you have the chance to hear more about the proposal in person....
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Driver high on cocaine and drunk sentenced in crash that killed retired Texas nurse
A man living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced to up to 40 years for a drunk driving crash in Parker County that killed retired nurse Cora Estep and injured two family members....
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Del Valle ISD superintendent talks new high school delays on first day of school
Del Valle ISD said they're prepared to welcome thousands of students back into their schools.
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Texas law expands virtual learning options
Senate Bill 569 replaces the state's previous virtual learning framework and allows districts to offer individual virtual courses, full-time virtual and hybrid programs, and eventually full-time virtual campuses through a new authorization process....
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How many capital murder convictions have there been in Texas?
On the heels of a capital murder conviction this month in Travis County stemming from the shooting death of two people in southeast Austin, KXAN reviewed data on statewide capital cases....
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CapMetro bike share service resumes after fire damage
CapMetro’s bike share service is now back up and running after a fire damaged more than $150,000 worth of its equipment back in May.
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Pflugerville City Council decides against asking voters for $87M bond election
Pflugerville leaders decided against a bond election for residents during an hours-long council meeting Tuesday night.
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TxDOT urges drivers to reduce speeds, eliminate distractions near campuses and bus stops
As Central Texas students head back to the classroom this week, state transportation officials are urging drivers to eliminate distractions and reduce speed around local campuses and bus routes....
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Water main break causes low pressure in Manor neighborhoods
A water main break near Parsons and Bastrop streets is causing low water pressure and service disruptions in parts of Manor, including Wild Horse Creek, Hamilton Point, Lagos and downtown areas....
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Pedestrian killed in crash on North Lamar Boulevard
A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
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Federal government to sell Texas warehouses once planned as ICE detention centers
The facilities were bought for nearly $123 million and were expected to hold up to 8,500 immigrants awaiting deportation.
business
Austin part of national DoorDash initiative to support local businesses
DoorDash is showcasing thousands of locally owned restaurants in six different cities, including three in Texas, through its initiative "Flavor Fest."
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Hays County adds law enforcement for Texas State football games amid Pac-12 move
Hays County commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday between the county, Texas State University and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to provide additional public safety personnel during home football games....
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Heroic goose alerts Texas family to middle-of-the-night barn fire
A Texas family is crediting their pet goose, "Goosey," with saving their homestead after the honking bird woke them up to a middle-of-the-night barn fire captured on home security video....
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H-E-B opens nominations for Excellence in Education Awards; $1 million in prizes up for grabs
H-E-B has opened nominations for its annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. This year is the 25th year of the program, and to celebrate, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools....
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Bastrop mayor defends city council weekend retreat in Fredericksburg
Mayor Harris said the Council spent hours discussing Bastrop’s budget and tax rate, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, data centers and other issues facing the city....
parks
Bulldozers begin work on border security project in Big Bend National Park
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
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Austin residents weigh future of Cesar Chavez Street name at first public meeting
The City of Austin has launched a public engagement process on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street. Community members can attend meetings, submit feedback online and suggest new names for the roadway....
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Manor ISD voters to decide on $400 million bond election in November
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a $400 million bond election for the Nov. 3 election.
safety
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
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Texas firefighters battle 3,025-acre wildfire in Stephens County
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said....
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Boerne advances to Little League World Series after whirlwind legal challenge
A Waco district court vacated a temporary restraining order that had prevented Little League Baseball Inc. from disqualifying the Tulsa National team due to player ineligibility, leaving Boerne Little League as the Southwest Region champion heading to the Little League World Seri...
business
Katz's is closer to home: Restaurant starts construction on original 6th Street location
Construction has officially begun on the building at its original location, which co-owners Barry and Lisa Katz purchased at auction in 2024.
safety
Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief
According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as acting fire chief beginning Tuesday....
safety
Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
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Manor ISD superintendent talks $400M bond election, campus safety ahead of school year
This is the first school year that Manor ISD will have a dedicated school resource officer at every campus.
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How a Hill Country ranch became Texas' first public rainwater system
How a Hill Country ranch became a public water system and the journey it took to get there.
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Austin airport to temporarily close lane near Barbara Jordan Terminal
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will close a left lane leading to the return loop exit on Presidential Boulevard starting Aug. 11. The exit will remain open, but drivers should expect a traffic pattern change....
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Big Bend residents, local sheriff question CBP border infrastructure plans
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it does not plan to build a 30-foot-high wall through Big Bend National Park, opting instead for a broader infrastructure project involving patrol roads, technology, and vehicle barriers despite opposition from local residents and offi...