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RFK Jr. launches school fitness challenge in Austin
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin to launch a new school fitness initiative and unveil Fitness.gov.
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Preparing for the weather at ACL: What you can and can't bring into the festival
October is the second-wettest month of the year in Austin, and there's a chance of rain in the forecast at least for Weekend 1.
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Missing 16-year-old has been found
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen on the Texas A&M University at San Antonio campus.
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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.
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy arrested after hiding in backyard shed
A man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff's deputy and fleeing in a patrol car was arrested Thursday after neighbors' tips led officers to a backyard sh...
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POLL: Are you seeing rain this morning?
Rain is moving into Central Texas on Thursday morning, with a Flood Watch in effect for most of the region through Friday night.The biggest flood threat is expe...
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Abilene firefighters rescue woman from flooded underpass amid flash flood warning
A woman was rescued early Thursday mronign after floodwaters trapped her vehicle in a North Abilene underpass.The Abilene Fire Department rescued the woman from...
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ACL will go ahead unless festival producers say otherwise, City of Austin says
Heavy rain is headed for Central Texas along with the potential for flooding, but for now, Austin City Limits festival is set to go ahead as planned.
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Austin first responders train to handle Tesla Cybercabs as severe weather approaches
Tesla's Cybercab presents new tactical challenges for local emergency crews ahead of expected severe weather, so first responders recently completed training to handle the fully autonomous vehicles....
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Man shot by ICE officer to remain in custody, judge says criminal prosecution can continue
During the hearing, the Venezuelan man appeared in a wheelchair with his left arm in a sling, as his attorneys confirmed a bullet remains in his back.
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Austin City Limits Festival safety: EMS warns of fentanyl, cyclorphine overdose risks
Live music, good food and memorable performances will draw thousands of people to Zilker Park as the Austin City Limits Music Festival gets underway this weekend....
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Suspect in alleged Texas Capitol attack plot taken into federal custody
Suspect in alleged Texas Capitol attack plot taken into federal custodyAUSTIN, Texas — A 40-year-old man accused of planning a violent attack on the Texas State...