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Remains found in proximity to Jason Landry crash site

Sources with knowledge on the investigation have confirmed to KXAN that remains have been found in proximity to the search area where Jason Landry disappeared after crashing nearly six years ago....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

business

Is a breakout game coming for this Texas WR?

Coming off an emotional win over Ohio State, Texas turns its attention to UTSA. Could a Longhorns receiver be in store for a breakout game?

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

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Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House

President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.'s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result of their constant ‘rep...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 18, 2026

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Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military's price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date c...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 18, 2026

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Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter

A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades

Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 18, 2026

schools

UT’s massive $820M engineering expansion nears finish

UT's new Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building is nearing completion, bringing new research labs, study spaces and collaborative learning areas to campus as part of an $820 million investment in engineering facilities....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

government

Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'

A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to improve after Ohio State win

After an emotional win over Ohio State, Steve Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to refocus and improve its ball security, third-down defense and starts ahead of Saturday's matchup with UTSA....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

business

Billions at stake as Texas reshapes business contract program

Texas has dramatically overhauled its Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program in the past year, shifting eligibility toward service-disabled veterans and leaving thousands of minority- and women-owned businesses without certification....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

government

Cornyn won’t vote for Bo French in Texas race

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he won’t vote for Bo French, the Republican nominee for the powerful post of Texas Railroad Commissioner, because of his “racist” online comments. Cornyn called French “an embarrassment to the Republican Party” after he posted on social media a pho...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 18, 2026

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Hot weekend, little rain relief, dangerous heat indices

The weekend will be well above-average, with high temperatures near the triple-digit mark. Rain chances are extremely isolated, with most staying dry through next week. — Meteorologist Tommy House...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

DETROIT (AP) — An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage. Sgt. Derek Gutier...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 18, 2026