Why Dolly Parton decided to give Austin drag queen Brigitte Bandit a rhinestoned guitar
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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
5-year-old and father deported to Mexico after Austin ICE detainment, attorney says
The five-year-old and his father who were detained by ICE in Austin earlier this month were deported to Mexico Tuesday, according to the family's immigration attorney on Instagram.
APD identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash over the weekend
Austin police have identified a woman killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in northwest Austin over the weekend.Just after 10 p.m. on Sunday, APD
Longest stretch without rain in the Austin area?
So far this month, Camp Mabry (Austin) hasn't recorded any rainfall, leading to a worsening drought. In Central Texas, consistent rainfall is rare, but what's the longest stretch without measurable rain in Austin?
Scheels to open 300,000-square-foot Cedar Park store supporting 550 jobs this weekend
Cedar Park is getting a new major retail attraction this weekend as Scheels opens a 300,000-square-foot store next to the H-E-B Center, featuring more than 75 s
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.
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.
North Texas Ross Fire grows to 80,000 acres, 12% contained; evacuations underway
A fast-moving wildfire burning west of Fort Worth has exploded in size, forcing evacuations in parts of North Texas and destroying structures as crews race to c
Ban on Texas drag shows ruled unconstitutional
Ban on Texas drag shows ruled unconstitutional WOAI
One dead, northbound Mopac shut down after crash involving scooter rider in central Austin
One dead, northbound Mopac shut down after crash involving scooter rider in central Austin KEYE
The ‘secret H-E-B’ with a questionable trail is real. Sort of.
The ‘secret H-E-B’ with a questionable trail is real. Sort of. MySA
Traffic Alert: Person riding scooter on MoPac dies in crash
Traffic Alert: Person riding scooter on MoPac dies in crash KXAN Austin
Police on scene of deadly crash involving a pedestrian Wednesday morning in North Austin
Police on scene of deadly crash involving a pedestrian Wednesday morning in North Austin KVUE
Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge bat experience gets an upgrade
Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge bat experience gets an upgrade Austin American-Statesman
MAP: These Central Texas neighborhoods sizzle with top home sales
MAP: These Central Texas neighborhoods sizzle with top home sales MySA
Austin-San Antonio High-Speed Rail Could Cost $13.5 Billion, Study Finds
Austin-San Antonio High-Speed Rail Could Cost $13.5 Billion, Study Finds thetexan.news
Heat hangs on before rain brings relief to Austin. What’s the timeline?
Heat hangs on before rain brings relief to Austin. What’s the timeline? Austin American-Statesman
A new Texas law declaws neighborhood groups that oppose housing projects
A new Texas law declaws neighborhood groups that oppose housing projects The Texas Tribune
Dolly Parton's Austin story spanned nearly 60 years
Dolly Parton's Austin story spanned nearly 60 years Austin American-Statesman
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race Fox 59
What are the most popular baby names in Austin? Here's where your name ranks
What are the most popular baby names in Austin? Here's where your name ranks KUT
Teso Group plans first Texas 'Teso X' stores. Here's where.
Teso Group plans first Texas 'Teso X' stores. Here's where. MySA
Texas landed big catch in receiver Cam Coleman as No. 5 Longhorns chase return to playoff
Texas landed big catch in receiver Cam Coleman as No. 5 Longhorns chase return to playoff Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Pflugerville City Council denies new agreement with Flock Safety
Pflugerville city leaders cut ties with Flock in Tuesday's council meeting following the discovery that nearly 380 unauthorized agencies had access to Pflugervi
Austinites remember Dolly Parton’s music, friendship and lasting impact
Austinites remember Dolly Parton’s music, friendship and lasting impact KVUE
Austin vendors rally together after Painted Tree Boutique stores shut down
Austin vendors are rallying together after Painted Tree Boutique stores abruptly shut down, leaving them without a place to sell their products.
Austin Style Boutiques opens after Painted Tree closes
Austin Style Boutiques opens after Painted Tree closes FOX 7 Austin
Federal prosecutors take aim at violent offenders across Austin area
Federal prosecutors have announced they’re pursuing around 40 cases for gun-related crimes in the Austin area. They say it’s the latest initiative to keep violent criminals behind bars and off the streets of Central Texas.
New initiative to target gun-related crimes
New initiative to target gun-related crimes FOX 7 Austin
Austin’s new 4,000-capacity music venue finally has a name. What to know
Austin’s new 4,000-capacity music venue finally has a name. What to know Austin American-Statesman
City of Austin plans to cut all adult sports leagues
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has decided to eliminate all adult indoor sports leagues for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year.
‘I’m begging you to come forward’ | Austin mom pleads for answers in son’s killing
‘I’m begging you to come forward’ | Austin mom pleads for answers in son’s killing KVUE
Lawmakers hear testimony, weigh impact of law regulating autonomous vehicles
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony about the impact of Senate Bill 2807 today, which regulates commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs).
U.S. attorney touts violent crime crackdown strategy in Austin
Federal prosecutors in Texas are rolling out a new strategy aimed at cutting down violent crime in Austin by increasing the number of cases brought in federal c
Texas musicians share memories, stories of Dolly Parton
Texas musicians share memories, stories of Dolly Parton KXAN Austin
Austin leaders poised to ban large data centers, tighten regulations for smaller facilities
Austin leaders poised to ban large data centers, tighten regulations for smaller facilities Community Impact
State lawmakers look at safety of driverless vehicles on Texas roads
State lawmakers look at safety of driverless vehicles on Texas roads KVUE
Federal crackdown on violent crimes in greater Austin area
Federal prosecutors filed about 40 federal cases involving gun-related crimes in Austin in “recent months.”