1 dead after under-construction house collapses on workers in south Austin
Two people were caught under a house that collapsed in south Austin, killing one.
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Austin City Council grants historic landmark zoning to Bethany Cemetery in East Austin
Nearly 50 years after the first push for City recognition, Austin City Council has approved historic landmark zoning for Bethany Cemetery in East Austin.The six
1 dead after under-construction house collapses on workers in south Austin
Two people were caught under a house that collapsed in south Austin, killing one.
Austin wants to keep hyperscale data centers out. City Council is speeding up the rules
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Water service restored in Lake Travis ISD, but residents say larger issues persist
Three campuses in Lake Travis ISD were affected by a boil water notice, which turned into low water pressure issues, on Thursday afternoon.
Austin council moves to regulate standards, protocols for inspection, remediation of mold
Mold can cause a variety of health issues, which is why city council members introduced and adopted a resolution to "establish regulations related to mold, including standards and protocols for the inspection and remediation of mold."
Nurses urge hospitals to cut ties with Palantir as protesters rally in Austin
Nurses and community activists gathered on South Congress Avenue in Austin on Thursday to call on hospitals to cut ties with Palantir Technologies, a company th
How the Austin Public Library picks books
"Ideally, we would love to have an unlimited number of copies of essentially every book that's ever been published."
Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.
Good Good Golf drops out of Austin PGA Tour stop sponsorship following controversial ad
Good Good Golf is no longer the title sponsor of a PGA Tour event in Austin following the release of a controversial ad campaign.
How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
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.
Austin council members move forward on data center regulations
Austin city council members voted to regulate the development of data centers in the city.
General contractor's office in Austin raided by federal authorities
Federal authorities raided a general contractor's Austin, San Antonio and Plano offices on Aug. 26.
Petition to ban jet skis on Lake Austin gains momentum
The petition was started after an incident on Lake Austin, Christy Spencer said. She was out on the lake when a jet ski crashed into her kids.
More money allocated to city's drink-spiking test strip program
As part of a city budget amendment sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (District 2), the redirected a portion of consultant spending to Austin's Sip Safely program, an initiative that provides drink spiking test strips to businesses.
MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
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.
Why Austin's mayor voted 'no' on restructuring 911, the city budget
On this episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to talk about data center regulation, his recent "no" vote on the budget and his disapproval of the plan to restructure the city's 911 communication center.
City council presents former Austin fire chief with distinguished service award, approves interim fire chief
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council members opened Thursday's regular city council meeting by celebrating the retirement of the Austin Fire Department chief and welcoming the department's new leader.
UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together
A 5-Year Collaboration Between 6 Universities and Industry Partners Will Place Assistive Robots in Everyday Human Environments. The post UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together appeared first on UT News .
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2026: Weiss vs Round Rock
Who will win in Week 1's Game of the Week: the Weiss Wolves or the Round Rock Dragons? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
Ross Fire rages on; key questions remain as crews fight flames
Flames continued tearing through North Texas, leaving devastation behind as the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County held at about 80,000 acres and remained just 12 p
The Permian Strategic Partnership Invests in Our Youngest Readers
The PSP is launching the Permian Literacy Initiative, a multiyear pilot program to strengthen early literacy reading instruction. The post The Permian Strategic Partnership Invests in Our Youngest Readers appeared first on UT News .
Hollywood to Texas? Austin thrown into Paramount merger fight
Paramount Skydance Corp. has reportedly entered negotiations to establish a new movie and TV studio in Austin as part of potential moves to relocate its operations during a legal dispute over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
East Austin’s Bethany Cemetery seeks long-awaited historical recognition
Austin's first all-black cemetery is still awaiting recognition first sought from the City nearly 50 years ago. Austin City Council may end that wait in a discu
Salvation Army sets $1M goal for Annual Day of Giving in Austin
The Salvation Army Austin is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year today, with a goal of raising $1 million for families facing hardship across Central Texas.
Liberty Hill leaders hear concerns over Flock license plate readers amid backlash
Liberty Hill city leaders heard renewed concerns Wednesday night about the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras in the city, as backlash g
5-year-old Liam, father deported to Mexico after ICE detention in Austin
A 5-year-old boy and his father, who were detained by immigration authorities in Austin earlier this month, have been deported to Mexico and reunited with relat
Judge rejects Minnesota request to keep ICE officer jailed in extradition fight with Texas
A federal judge Wednesday rejected Minnesota’s attempt to keep an immigration officer jailed in South Texas as the state fights to extradite the man to face cri
USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida
It was not immediately clear which retailers sold the beef.
Attorneys, safety advocates discuss e-scooter safety after fatal crash
An e-scooter driver riding northbound on MoPac Expressway was struck and killed by multiple vehicles, Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed to CBS Austin.
Could the Flock camera debate influence the race for Texas governor?
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are becoming a flashpoint across Texas, raising questions about privacy and public safety. Now, the debate is entering t
Austin FC deals first homegrown player
ust a few years ago, it appeared that Owen Wolff would be a centerpiece of a talented and success Austin FC squad for seasons to come with his dad, Josh, as the head coach.
Why did Austin Parks and Recreation cut indoor adult sports funding?
Austin's Parks and Recreation Department had to make some changes to its programs in the budget process, including cutting indoor adult sports leagues. There are two city-run, adult indoor leagues: volleyball and basketball.
City council designates Austin Public Library a 'Book Safe Harbor'
It comes a week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference calling for the removal of certain books from public schools.
New Texas law helped clear the way for affordable housing in South Austin
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Why Hospice Austin is training frontline staff on specialized dementia care
A Central Texas hospice service received national recognition for investing in dementia-specific training and certification for frontline caregivers, as the impact of dementia grows in the United States.
‘She wanted to be a big star’: Ray Benson reflects on friendship with Dolly Parton
The Asleep at the Wheel frontman shared how the two collaborated musically and even starred on the silver screen together.
LGBTQ+ cultural center feasibility study released; nonprofit seeks land for community centers
While the city of Austin looks at a proposal for a LGBTQ+ cultural center downtown, a local nonprofit said it's treading water on a privately funded plan that would build multiple LGBTQ+ community centers along with more affordable housing.
Austin Pets Alive! offering $10 adoption fees
As we near the end of August, Austin Pets Alive! is helping with the push to clear the shelters.
Ted Cruz says on podcast 'it’s no secret that I want to be president'
WASHINGTON —Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said “it’s no secret that I want to be president” on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s podcast Wednesday as chatter about the 2028 pre