A new study using updated stellar models suggests Earth could survive both of the Sun's giant expansion phases and remain in orbit around the resulting white dwarf, though researchers say significant uncertainties remain.
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The Austin Infrastructure Academy has successfully connected over 1,500 residents to jobs, enrolled over 1,000 people in training programs, and awarded 162 training scholarships in its first year of operation, resulting in an average annual earnings increase of $18,500 for those who found jobs th...
A new study using updated stellar models suggests Earth could survive both of the Sun's giant expansion phases and remain in orbit around the resulting white dwarf, though researchers say significant uncertainties remain.
Williamson County ESD No. 6 Fire/Rescue extended condolences following the off-duty death of one of its firefighters.
It's part of a graffiti removal pilot program approved by Austin City Council in the fall.
When technology companies started to push generative "artificial intelligence" programs to consumers in 2023, demand followed for tools that could identify undisclosed AI-written texts.
We did it, we made it to 100° for the first time and we might do it again today, but rain chances will start to rise tomorrow giving us a tiny drop in temperatures. - Freddy Vela
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, 30 Texas counties, including Kerr, will install flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3.
The Kyle Police Department says they made four unrelated arrests related to narcotic possession Tuesday night.Officers with Kyle PD made the arrests after findi
Austin leaders are preparing to unveil the city’s first budget proposal for the next fiscal year as they work to close a nearly $27 million deficit and weigh wh
Animal welfare leaders and veterinarians across Texas are warning pet owners to remain vigilant as the state battles an escalating outbreak of the New World screwworm.
After Senator Charles Perry vowed to introduce another bill to ban THC in Texas, an Austin cannabis shop owner is urging lawmakers to find a middle ground.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a death in East Austin.
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Trevor Goosby is a projected first-round pick in the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft. The Texas offensive lineman anchors the group up front for one of the best teams in the country and was named a preseason All-American by Walter Camp. But his football career felt in jeopardy when he was...
The fares include the same onboard premium experience but with added restrictions.
The Texas Democratic Party also called on federal officials to release all available evidence before reaching conclusions.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday evening in East Austin.According to officials, they are conducting the
Austin police are investigating a death near Bolm District Park in east Austin.
Austin police are investigating a homicide near Bolm District Park in east Austin.
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
A Texas Senate committee hearing Wednesday centered on examining the potential exploitation of surrogacy in Texas, and was met with mixed responses as women sha
The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Pancake, the family's longtime golden retriever known as the "First Puppy of Texas," has died.In a post on socia
A Pflugerville man has been arrested for stalking his girlfriend, police said.
As Texas producers deal with the threat of the New World screwworm, the pasture mealybug is spreading rapidly across Texas, threatening pastures, hayfields and forage resources.
Delta is bringing tiered pricing to first class with new "basic" fares that cost less but come with fewer perks.
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
The scheme centered around an Austin-area tax preparation business where prosecutors said employees created fake businesses and claimed false expenses on client tax returns to reduce taxable income and increase refunds.
The sheriff’s office said Zyier Moss, 13, was last seen leaving his home in east Round Rock on June 10 at 8:05 p.m. heading in an unknown direction.
New data from the Austin Police Department shows for the first six months of this year, APD has scarcely interacted with ICE.
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with a 2024 fentanyl case, the Cedar Park Police Department said.
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times.
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
A teacher is rallying behind her former student's family after two family members were taken into ICE custody.
A Texas Senate committee examined whether foreign nationals are using surrogacy arrangements to obtain U.S. citizenship for children born in Texas following the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling.
Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.
Austin-Travis County EMS is warning people of the dangers of heat.
Williamson County Emergency Services District 6 Fire/Rescue is mourning the death of Firefighter Jack Hohman, who died off-duty on July 7, according to the dist
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