The state’s Crime Victims' Compensation program touted "significant progress" shortening payment delays but also acknowledged the program has been hampered by "poor processes" and "poor communication,” according to testimony at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on July 27....
No relief for anyone as warm and humid conditions remain overnight, but a small chance of rain could return on Friday. - Freddy Vela
A Florida man is accused of slashing his sister with a machete while she was sleeping in bed next to her 1-year-old daughter, according to officials.
A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge....
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, we talk with Austin Fire Specialist Matthew Zwolinski, who responded to both this and last year's catastrophic floods in Central Texas as part of Texas A&M Task Force 1....
Surveillance footage at Heartening in North Austin captured a woman stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.
Authorities said Wednesday that a 71-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week was killed, and his stepson has been arrested in the case....
After KXAN began asking questions more than two weeks ago, the district took those questions and posted them online to the public, along with their answers....
New "mobility expectations" from UT plan to address campus safety.
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported....
Round Rock police have identified the suspect killed and the officer involved in a shooting after a stabbing at a home on August 4.
Lampasas ISD is banning energy drinks and caffeine pouches on all campuses beginning with the 2026-27 school year, according to a Facebook post from the high school....
CAIRO (AP) — Iran said Wednesday it is in the “final stage” of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world ...
Think of your home as fuel for fire. That's how seriously Austin officials want you to take wildfire risk.
Texas lawmakers examined the legality and potential influence of prediction markets during a House Elections Committee hearing on emerging election technologies....
Burnet County has taken down all their fixed Flock LPR cameras after two incidents of damage, according to a memo posted to social media.
Day one of practice is in the books for the 2026 Texas Longhorns, who have high expectations, coming off a 9-3 season in 2025.
Day one of practice is in the books for the 2026 Texas Longhorns, who have high expectations, coming off a 9-3 season in 2025.
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
An award-winning barbecue spot is set to soon close their doors, and they say the rising cost of beef played a part in that decision.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
The shelter's Clear the Shelters event will take place on August 29. There will be staff and volunteers on site all day helping match pets with the right homes....
A Pflugerville woman has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison after prosecutors said she used stolen personal information and falsified tax documents to fraudulently obtain nearly $44,000 in Paycheck Protection Program loans....
A 70-year-old woman died after being pulled from the San Marcos River at Rio Vista Park.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has built its reputation on serving Southern comfort food and nostalgic favorites — which may explain why some discontinued menu items continue to spark passionate reactions from loyal customers....
Maggie Cook Polacheck is described as an "influential yet largely unseen figure of Austin’s 1970s psychedelic creative scene." Maggie's life was cut short by uterine cancer at the age of 38, but now, 40 years later, her daughter Angeliska is putting Maggie's work in the spotlight...
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines....
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border....
Austin firefighters initially fought a house fire defensively before moving inside the home.
The Austin Police Department confirmed it is reviewing its "internal processes" after a Central Texas man let police hold his truck to gather evidence, and ended up with a roughly $700 bill after the truck was released to a tow yard without him being notified....
The Dallas Federal Reserve's Texas Business Outlook Survey says 59.1% of surveyed Texas businesses reported using either traditional or generative AI in May 2025, up from 38.3% just a year earlier....
With a little less than three months until our clocks are set to "fall back" to standard time, the pressure to pass a bill that could prevent that is on, including from the Oval Office....
At least three people are dead after gunfire broke out early Wednesday at a North Carolina home, according to the Caswell County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)....
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover....
A British citizen living in Katy admitted to illegally voting in the 2020 federal election, officials say.
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
A judge on Wednesday denied defense requests for an evidentiary hearing and to dismiss charges against an Austin police officer accused of actions during the 2020 racial justice protests....
As part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, the city of Austin is proposing pay raises for "regular, non-sworn" employees.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.
Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Maryland native Stefon Diggs is reportedly signing with the Washington Commanders.
Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.
Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."...
Duane “Keffe D" Davis is heading to trial for his alleged role in arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur. Davis is the only suspect ever formally charged in connection with the crime....
Tonight only provides a little relief from the heat with close to triple-digit temperatures remain on tap for Thursday. - Freddy Vela
Several cities across Central Texas have water restrictions in place. To help keep track, KXAN has created a map and database so you can easily find the restrictions in your city....
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing....
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."...
On Wednesday, the Round Rock Police Department identified the suspect who was shot and killed by an officer responding to a 911 call early Tuesday.
Even if you don't win the jackpot, there's still a lot of money up for grabs in the lottery.
Whether reporting a broken traffic light or complaining about a nagging alarm, Austinites have a lot to say when submitting a service request through 311....
A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence....
Beaumont crews restored water service after a major water main break caused a road collapse and swallowed a pickup truck. The intersection remains closed for road repairs....
On Tuesday, the Llano Police Department said it fired an officer after investigating an off-duty domestic violence incident.
The Austin Police Association posted about a “major incident” on August 4 involving “12 suspects, all wearing black and yellow, refusing to leave the lower deck of I-35.”...
The 30-year-old Marine veteran worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since November 2023.
Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 locations following final guest service on Aug. 5. "This is a painful day for everyone who built, worked for and loved Salad and Go," the CEO said....
Ford’s latest recall covers Ford Mustang Mach E cars manufactured between 2023 and 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....
A vehicle on fire on southbound MoPac has caused delays on the highway Wednesday morning.
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