Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
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'People were shouting, people were crying,' Elgin student recalls lockdown
A reported threat involving a gun and bombs put Elgin High School on lockdown Monday afternoon.
New program aimed at breaking cycle of homelessness and jail faces pushback over police involvement
Marcus Martin, center, gives paperwork to Austin Police Department Corporal Wut Tantaksinanukij, center right, on Thursday, August 6, 2026 with Officer Cody Martin at left, Officer Steven Creamer behind Martin and Officer Edward Soltys at right. All are part of the No Wrong Door program, a new in...
Austin's 'No Wrong Door' for homeless shows success amid legal concerns
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Texas will review Austin ISD’s spending in the state’s latest scrutiny of the capitol district
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Longhorns Strengthen Texas Cybersecurity From a New Home on Campus
UT’s Regional Security Operations Center opens a new office where students can gain hands-on experience protecting essential public services across the state. The post Longhorns Strengthen Texas Cybersecurity From a New Home on Campus appeared first on UT News .
Two knives found in Liberty Hill ISD 4th grade student's backpack
An investigation is underway after two knives were found in a fourth-grade student's backpack at Tierra Rosa Elementary in Liberty Hill, according to a letter s
Williamson County lifts burn ban
Williamson County has lifted its burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county, effective Tuesday morning.County Judge Steve Snell ended the ban at 10:37 a.m.
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in deadly Round Rock crash
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Greg Abbott outraises Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash
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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.
Man found dead at bus stop in Northeast Austin; police investigating as homicide
Police are investigating after a man was found dead early Tuesday near a Northeast Austin bus stop.Officers were called to the 1000 block of Norwood Park Boulev
Cedar Park police chief Mike Harmon retires after 28 years of service
Cedar Park Police Chief Mike Harmon is retiring next month after 28 years with the department and will become chief of police for the Round Rock Independent Sch
Trump order allows tax-free diesel on roads, as CBS Austin tracks local fuel prices
President Trump signed an emergency order, aiming to bring diesel tax relief across the country, as fuel prices shift across Texas.CBS Austin is tracking the la
Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge
Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge
Here’s your 2026 ballot for Austin’s November election
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Austin taxpayers will pay the price if Texas education department takes over school district
Elliott Schwarz and Fox Taylor drum during the rally against the state takeover of public schools at Brentwood Neighborhood Park on Aug. 8, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20260808_LS_Anti-takeover-Rally_23-s...
Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
Two years after Suzanne Simpson vanished, murder case against husband moves toward trial
Two years after Olmos Park mother and realtor Suzanne Simpson disappeared, he murder case against her husband is moving toward a possible trial.
Austin report finds emergency response to 2025 home explosion was hindered by communication issues
A city report says last year's deadly northwest Austin home explosion exposed communication challenges among emergency responders and recommends stronger coordination.
Longhorn Hellraisers will continue decades-long tradition at Red River Rivalry in Dallas
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ACL operator to cover cost of damage to Zilker Park, per agreement with city
Austin City Council member Ryan Alter said Monday that C3 Presents, the company that produces the Austin City Limits Music Festival, is "fully responsible" for
Trump heads to San Antonio to rally support for Ken Paxton in high-stakes Senate race
President Donald Trump is coming to San Antonio this week to rally support for Ken Paxton in what is shaping up as one of the state’s most important political b
Elgin high school lockdown ends after threat deemed not credible
Elgin High School was placed on lockdown Monday after police notified district administrators of a possible threat, but authorities later determined there was n
Texas Engineer Joins Effort to Land New Space Academy
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Powering the Next Breakthrough
Dell Med fuels research, technology and discoveries that are redefining the future of cancer treatment. The post Powering the Next Breakthrough appeared first on UT News .
Elder fraud call center scheme: More than $150 million scammed from victims
A federal jury in Austin has convicted a man from India for his involvement in a scheme of scamming elderly victims across the country.
Texas voter registration deadline arrives as youth vote could sway Nov. 3 midterms
With Election Day less than a month away, Monday is the last day for Texans to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, as campaigns focus on how
Austin father loses vision after taking Wegovy; questions raised about rare condition
Jason Horek said he took Wegovy to lose a few pounds. Months later, he was diagnosed with a rare eye condition that left him with permanent vision loss in one eye, a condition researchers are studying for possible ties to GLP-1 medications.
Austin and other local governments raised taxes this year. Will your bill go up?
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Burnet, Webb families say Austin ISD failed them. Now they’re asked to close their schools.
Austin ISD parents at Burnet and Webb Middle Schools meet with Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura to weigh petitions as the district faces potential state intervention at Burnet Middle School on Sept. 28, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurre...
POLL: Which issue matters most to you heading into Election Day?
With Election Day less than a month away, voters across Texas are weighing which issues matter most as they head to the polls.For voters 50 and older, affordabi
The Receipts: Could you be one of the over a million Texans on the voter "suspense" list?
More than 1.2 million Texas voters are listed as “suspense,” a designation that does not prevent them from voting but that advocates and some voters worry could
San Antonio residents react after two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's deputies arrested
Two off-duty Bexar County sheriff’s deputies resigned in lieu of termination after San Antonio police arrested them overnight Saturday.
Community gathers in support of Wilber Garcés Pérez as he recovers, faces charges
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City of Lago Vista releases statement regarding death of police officer
The City of Lago Vista announced Sunday that Lago Vista Police Officer Brandon Carey passed away on September 30th.The officer's death reportedly occurred whil
ICE says woman arrested in viral video released because she's the guardian of minors
A video circulating on social media has raised concerns over the detainment of a woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Austin.
Dillon Parkes Is Building the Public Record of Internet Censorship
The Texas founder of Voidly has assembled a global observatory, a probe network, a VPN, an encrypted messenger, agent email and a marketplace for AI agents. Every claim it makes points back to evidence anyone can check.
Austin weather: Cool, damp weather lingering over Zilker Park
Following a stretch of wet weather that kept Central Texas temperatures well below normal, Zilker Park and the surrounding Austin area are bracing for another gray, misty day before drier conditions return early in the week.