The failure of a locomotive power unit and slack between train cars caused a Union Pacific freight train derailment on April 23 in downtown Austin, according to a Federal Railroad Administration incident report.
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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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KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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safety
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.
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KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.
schools
Each week, FOX 7 Austin highlights one Central Texas high school football player who excelled for his team.
parks
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....
