Austin lifts waterways ban on Lady Bird Lake, Colorado River
The City of Austin lifted its waterways ban effective immediately Monday, allowing recreational and commercial use to resume on Lady Bird La…
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City: Austin's waterway ban lifted following completion of floodgate operations
Austin’s waterway ban has been lifted, effective immediately, following the conclusion of floodgate operations at Tom Miller Dam and Longhor…
Texas Rangers seek help finding wanted suspect
The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested four people in northwest Austin after a joint operation, but need help finding one suspect af…
Four arrested in Northwest Austin operation tied to San Antonio home invasion
The Texas Department of Public Safety, working with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, arrested four men in Northwest Austin earlier this mo…
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.
Greater Austin YMCA files plan to redevelop downtown TownLake campus
The YMCA in downtown Austin could soon be replaced by a taller, greener facility surrounded by affordable housing, under a redevelopment pla…
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.
Austin council members call for transparency after police fatally shoot 17-year-old
Austin City Council members are calling for accountability and transparency following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old by police officers…
New Multidisciplinary Program To Develop the Next Generation of Engineering Business Leaders
The five-year B.S./M.S. program, one of the first in the nation, will begin taking applications Aug. 1. The post New Multidisciplinary Progr…
At least 4 people including a child wounded by gunfire at a Seattle festival, hospital says
SEATTLE (AP) — At least four people including a child were wounded in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex close to the Space Needle…
Austin council addresses deadly police shooting
Some members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following the officer involved shooting death of a 17-year-old last week.
Five people brought to land safely after East Austin water rescue
Austin-Travis County EMS stated Sunday evening that they were responding to a