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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 o…
Austin residents weigh future of Cesar Chavez Street name at first public meeting
The City of Austin has launched a public engagement process on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street. Community members can attend meetings,…
East Austin hit-and-run leaves 2 people injured; APD looking for suspect
Austin police are looking for a suspect involved in an East Austin hit-and-run.
CapMetro Bikeshare gradually resuming service after fire at facility
CapMetro Bikeshare is returning in phases starting Tuesday, nearly three months after a fire at the agency's operations facility knocked the…
Big Tech claims it will comply with Abbott's data center rules
The fight over how Texas should regulate the rapid growth of data centers is intensifying at the Capitol, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying some …
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker to retire; Tom Vocke named acting chief
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker will retire effective Aug. 31, capping a 40-year career in public safety, according to a city memo.Baker will b…
Motorcyclist dead after SE Austin crash on Sunday
A man died after a single-motorcycle crash in Southeast Austin Sunday night, according to the police department.Officers responded at about …
Man arrested after leading Austin police on chase in stolen vehicle
A 29-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle, according to the Austin Police De…
LIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump administration officials to tour Toyota’s San Antonio plant
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. Ted Cruz and acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will tour Toyota’s San Antonio plant Tuesday, s…
Former deputy arrested, charged in fatal shooting of Texas State freshman
The former Brazoria County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot 18-year-old Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. has been arrested …
Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief
According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of …