A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and, in a seeming policy reversal, will charge other ships for safe passage. All of that c...
A group of Democratic state lawmakers from Texas on Monday asked the Texas Rangers to open an independent investigation into the July 7 shooting death of a migrant in Houston by ICE agents.
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A teen confessed to officers that she and the quinceañera drank tequila "directly from the bottles," which led to the arrest of a couple during their daughter's 15th birthday party, according to an offense report obtained by ValleyCentral. Jeanett Garza, 43, and...
Texans are being urged to prepare for severe weather this week, including assembling emergency supply kits, reviewing family communication plans, and avoiding flooded roadways, as state officials have activated emergency response resources and flooding remains the state's most common natural disa...
NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Tracy notices how much baseball has changed in the 13 years since he took his last big league at-bat. “You watch a Triple-A game, most everybody that’s coming out of the bullpen left-handed or right-handed is throwing 95-plus,” the Boston Red Sox manager said. “Back in the da...
UT study finds the warm Gulf sea surface temperatures during the July 25 floods reduced rainfall totals.
You may reports and social media posts suggesting the city of Austin worked through a $26 million budget deficit to get to the city manager's proposed base budget released Friday.
A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."
President Trump threw his support behind, stating her appointment would be a "fabulous tribute" to her brother.
The Austin Police Department released new details in connection with a deadly officer-involved shooting this past weekend.
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday afternoon that Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will finish his term following his death over the weekend.
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer LITEON is investing nearly $919 million to build a major AI power infrastructure facility in McKinney, Texas, creating over 600 new jobs.
President Donald Trump has ordered that flags at all federal buildings will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor late Senator Lindsey Graham.
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
CapMetro is considering its first fare increase in more than a decade and will gather public feedback this summer on proposed fare changes and reduced-fare updates.
A man was arrested for murder for shooting and killing his roommate in South Austin.
TxDOT will close portions of southbound I-35 and shift frontage road traffic near Riverside Drive this week as construction continues on the Capital Express Central project.
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
Austin Police will share new details regarding a Saturday morning shooting outside of the downtown Austin YMCA during press conference on Monday at 2 p.m.
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.
A 20-year-old is accused of his involvement related to a July 5 double homicide outside of a northeast Austin strip club, according to an affidavit obtained by KXAN
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
Donald Pyle, 42, charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing his roommate, according to Austin Police.
Some in Georgetown were without internet access Monday morning after fiber optic lines were cut, according to cable provider Optimum.
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
The Department of Defense, alongside the Department of Justice, announced on Monday a joint partnership to launch a new task force to investigate and prosecute leaks of sensitive War Department information to the news media.
Arch Manning headlines Texas' quarterback room entering 2026. KXAN's Noah Gross and LeVon Whittaker break down Manning, the veteran depth and the future at the position.
An Austin advisory board is considering a proposal that would create incentives for locally owned restaurants that offer living wages, paid leave and other worker benefits. Supporters say the program could help improve working conditions while supporting small businesses.
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
It's almost been eight years since a fire at the Iconic Village apartment complex claimed the lives of five people and San Marcos fire investigators are still trying to figure out what happened.
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax's proposed base budget released Friday includes additional funding for parks and pools maintenance. Over the past few budget cycles, there has been a push from community members and parks groups to increase the city's investments in that area.
The fatal shooting is the second ICE-involved death after a Mexican national was shot and killed last week in Houston
Costco informed shoppers who purchased desert willow plants between June 24 and July 3 that they may carry an invasive insect that threatens vineyards.
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.
It's not your typical summertime setup for the week ahead with a Flash Flood Watch in effect through Thursday night for much of Central Texas.
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
A fire at an apartment complex in 2018 remains an open case, according to the San Marcos Fire Marshal's Office, which on Monday announced it opened a tip line for leads in the investigation.
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