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.
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
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.
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.
An FBI investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) agent.
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.
While a House bill to make daylight saving permanent could be voted on this week, another new bill calls for an opposite approach.
The concert was taking place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood as part of Duff’s “Lucky Me” tour, but things took a turn when two people got into a physical altercation.
A late-night power outage in downtown Austin Sunday and into the early hours of Monday was a necessary step for Austin Energy to make sure the power stays on, according to the utility.
The smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died.
President Trump said Monday that the U.S.’s naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz will be reinstated as Washington and Tehran fight for control of the crucial waterway after strikes were exchanged over the weekend. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran,” Trump wr...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been d...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
The iconic University of Texas at Austin costumed mascot, Hook 'Em, is one of 11 nominees in this year's Mascot Hall of Fame.
The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $1 million in its latest round of grants to 40 community projects across Texas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache. The gusher of investment in data centers — likely topping $700 billion this year — to power artificial intelligence has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as we...
Through Thursday most areas should see 1-3" of rainfall, but localized amounts over 4" may reach some areas. -- Nick Bannin
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.