COTA founder expects $1B+ in economic impact from F1 Grand Prix
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix returns to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Thursday for a four-day event.
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Man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds at Lampasas home, police investigating family
A man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds at a Lampasas home Tuesday afternoon in what police believe was an isolated incident involving family violen
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Formula 1 is back in Austin for the weekend
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix is racing back to Austin this weekend. And while the action on the track draws thousands of fans to the Circuit of the Americas, the excitement is spilling into the city.
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2026 races in Texas are looking competitive. Can Dems end 32-year streak of losses?
Polling data continues to show what some are describing as the most competitive statewide elections in Texas this century as Democrats fight to end a streak of
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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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Austin's housing market: How quickly are homes selling, and for how much?
At KXAN, we're keeping track of home prices, and several other data points, to help buyers and sellers stay on top of trends in the market.
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City leaders rename Plantation Road to Tommie Lee Wyatt Lane
Austin Transportation announced the renaming of Plantation Road for Tommie Lee Wyatt Lane, honoring the longtime publisher and co-founder of East Austin's The Villager newspaper, who passed last January. The new street name signs are now installed as of Oct. 14.
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Formula 1 themed events happening around Austin as Grand Prix heads to COTA
Ahead of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend, several pop-ups are happening around town.
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Austin ICE shooting: Man shot by agents formally indicted
A man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin last month has been formally indicted in federal court.
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Man killed in 2025 while visiting Austin for F1; friend of victim reminding people to be cautious
Last year, Khaled Saadeddine was killed in a hit-and-run in downtown Austin. He was visiting Austin for Formula 1. Austin police said they were unable to identify the driver in the crash.
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In Annual State of the University Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education
The post In Annual State of the University Address, President Davis Highlights Position of Strength and Future Plans in Healthcare, Research and Undergraduate Education appeared first on UT News .
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George W. Bush's brother votes for Talarico in Texas Senate election
Neil Bush announced Tuesday he cast a ballot for the Democrat.
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Who will fill Hinojosa’s seat? Garibay, Papari vie for House District 49
Texas House District 49 will have a new representative after Nov. 3, as Gina Hinojosa gives up the seat to run for Texas governor. Democrat Montserrat Garibay, education advocate and former teacher, faces Green Party candidate Arshia Papari, a University of Texas at Austin student.
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Woman wanted for fleeing police crashes in E Austin while fleeing again
A woman wanted on a warrant for fleeing police in a vehicle led officers on another chase Wednesday morning that ended when she crashed into a car in East Austi