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Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22 vot...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 29, 2026

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New coalition warns data center growth could strain Texas water supplies

A new coalition of civil rights leaders, rural advocates and community groups launched Monday at the Texas Capitol, warning that the rapid expansion of data centers across the state could threaten Texas' already limited water resources....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

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Austin woman removed from Q2 Stadium over anti-ICE shirt

An Austin woman says she was removed from Austin FC's Q2 Stadium during Saturday's match, after refusing to cover a shirt that read "Abolish ICE," an incident she says reflects broader concerns about immigration enforcement and the treatment of immigrants in Texas....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

parks

Camp Mystic owners propose selling the property in bankruptcy

The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy with hopes that a buyer will preserve the camp’s “historic mission” after the death of 27 campers and counselors swept away by a 2025 flood....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 28, 2026

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Gas line break closes Austin road

A gas line break has closed Cameron Road northbound and southbound at Briarcliff, according to ATX Transportation and Public Works.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

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Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale

The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 28, 2026

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Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 28, 2026

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Tennessee onside kick 'incorrectly officiated,' SEC says

Steve Sarkisian addressed Tennessee’s late onside kick after the SEC said the play was incorrectly officiated and should have resulted in a five-yard penalty and replay of the down....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

business

Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event

U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care....

FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - NewsSep 28, 2026

safety

Texas allows dyed diesel on roads as fuel prices surge

Texas farmers and truckers can temporarily use dyed diesel on public roads under a new emergency order from Gov. Greg Abbott. The proclamation also raises weight limits for certain loads and seeks federal action to increase diesel supplies....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 28, 2026

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Trump rolls back car fuel efficiency standards

The Trump administration has rolled back car fuel efficiency standards requiring automakers to ensure their products were using less fuel.

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 28, 2026

safety

Q&A: Texas hospital safety. Why the fight isn’t over

On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" – an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" – KXAN’s Arezow Doost and Matt Grant examine the push for stronger hospital safety measures following a deadly Austin ...

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026

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Waiting at a red light? It may not know you're there

If you drive a car, you've likely found yourself at a stoplight. They're hard to avoid, with roughly 320,000 estimated to be in the U.S. But getting through them is sometimes harder than you may think it should be....

KXAN (NBC Austin) - All NewsSep 28, 2026

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Flood threat as slow-moving cold front arrives

Rain chances climb late in the day on Wednesday, but the bulk of this week's heavy rain comes on Thursday into Friday. -- Nick Bannin

KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local NewsSep 28, 2026