Testimony begins in trial of man charged in Austin-San Antonio shooting spree
Testimony began Thursday in Travis County in the trial of Shane James, the man charged in a shooting spree in Austin and San Antonio that led to the death of si
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Anderson High School journalism class puts spotlight on larger class sizes
Anderson High School journalism students recently spotlighted class sizes and how more students in the classroom can impact learning.
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Showers at times through Friday, drier weekend
Rain chances continue through the remainder of the workweek with comfortable temperatures. An isolated shower is possible on Halloween, with a drier & warmer Sunday ahead. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action
El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools....
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APD: 100K people expected to descend on Austin entertainment district for Halloween
Austin Police are preparing for large crowds ahead of a busy Halloween weekend in downtown Austin.
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How dangerous are construction zones?
Two construction workers died early Thursday morning while working on a project in Bastrop County after a vehicle crashed into the work zone on State Highway 71 near Tucker Hill Lane....
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Austin weather: Scattered showers with more rain on the way
Scattered showers likely today until late afternoon. We will get a break tonight before the rain increases in coverage and intensity on Friday
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Response filed in lawsuit over 'cow's tooth' found in Torchy's Tacos order
The business says it want to see "strict proof" of the woman's claims
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Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
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Noah Kahan bringing first major concert to DKR in over 30 years
Kahan will bring his Last of The Bugs tour to the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on May 15, marking the venue's first major ticketed show in over 30 years, according to Texas Athletics....
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
government
Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
safety
1 dead, 1 injured in 2-vehicle crash in western Travis County
One person died and another was hurt in a two-vehicle crash near Pace Bend Road and State Highway 71 in western Travis County Thursday morning, officials said.A...