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Wildfire risk during the hunting season

Hunting season is beginning in Texas, and our drought continues to worsen. Dry vegetation and brush can quickly lead to a spreading fire. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Texas A&M Forest Service to discuss reminders for hunters in the coming few weeks....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 21, 2026

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Travel Forecast: When will an active pattern return?

It's been weeks since we've had widespread beneficial rain. The question is, when will a pattern change finally arrive? When will cooler temperatures be back in the forecast....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 21, 2026

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September 2026 has started record hot

So far this month (using data from 09-01-09/19), this September has been the hottest on record in the Austin area.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 21, 2026

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Data centers and the Texas gubernatorial race

Data centers have become a key part of the Texas gubernatorial race after a summer where Republicans and Democrats both expressed concerns and worries about the energy and water used by the large facilities....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 20, 2026

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Tropical Storm Fay forms in the Atlantic Basin

Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the Atlantic Basin on Sunday morning. Tropical Storm Fay is not a threat to the U.S. Fay is the sixth named storm of the Atlantic Basin hurricane season....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 20, 2026

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Rain chances return, still warmer than normal

The highest rain chance will be west of I-35. Frequent lightning, small hail, and strong wind gusts are possible. — Meteorologist Tommy House

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 20, 2026

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17-year-old hospitalized after being hit by vehicle

A 17-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday after being hit by a vehicle, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 20, 2026

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State of Texas: Race for Texas senate, governor heating up

As we quickly approach the start of early voting in Texas, a new poll released by Nexstar Media and Emerson College showed that both the Texas Governor's race and the Texas Senate race are heating up....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 19, 2026

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Historical Texas cotton gin used for new agriculture project

E3 Agriculture LLC and The Gentleman Farm celebrated the official opening of an industrial hemp processing facility inside the historic Williamson County Gin on Friday afternoon....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 19, 2026

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DAWA celebrates 7 years of 'giving to the givers'

Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone started DAWA (Diversity and Wellness in Action) in 2019 -- about 10 years after he moved to Austin. He said he started the nonprofit because he started thriving in life rather than just surviving, and he wanted to give back to his community....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 19, 2026

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Near triple digit heat, isolated rain chances start Monday

Near record heat in the upper 90s and 100s continue through late next week. Rain chances are minimal this weekend, with isolated showers possible starting Monday through mid-week....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 19, 2026

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NASA discovers huge moon crater larger than Roman Colosseum

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 19, 2026

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Gas prices near $4 in Texas as calls grow to suspend state gas tax

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Gov. Greg Abbott predicted in July that Texas gas prices would fall below $2 a gallon before summer's end, but new AAA data shows the statewide average remains at $3.93, prompting renewed calls to eliminate the state's 20-cent-per-gallon gas tax. AAA report...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 19, 2026

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Caldwell Co. deputies locate human remains outside Luling

Caldwell County deputies are investigating human remains that were found along Biggs Road in Luling, near the area where Texas State student Jason Landry went missing nearly six years ago....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Texas agency suspends Flock camera approvals

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) suspended issuing approvals for Flock’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras amid growing security and privacy concerns surrounding the technology. “TxDOT’s role is to review permits to ensure license plate readers are insta...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 19, 2026

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Week 4 Texas high school football scores

Check out final scores from Week 4 of the 2026 Texas high school football season from across the state.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 19, 2026