Friends and leaders honor fallen Texas soldier as Iran conflict sparks political divide
A 19-year-old Army private from North Texas is among two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military air base in Jordan, according to the Pentagon.A
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As Austin ISD faces another turbulent year, one summer program helps children find their voice
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Austin City Council debates $390M bond for November ballot or delay to 2028
Austin City Council members are weighing whether to ask voters this fall to approve a $390 million bond package that would fund major investments in parks, tran
Texas flood response shifts to cleanup and rebuilding as crews begin damage assessments
Communities across flood-impacted parts of Texas are beginning the long road to recovery after last week’s catastrophic flooding, with crews assessing damaged r
Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers
Austin Pets Alive! is helping prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources in Cotulla as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.
Abbott says flood warning systems saved lives, signals more investment next legislation
Abbott said state lawmakers will continue working to strengthen flood preparedness across Texas.
Lake Travis flooding leaves debris, damaged docks and water concerns
Lake Travis is beginning to return to normal after damaging floods, but a new danger is emerging. Floating debris, damaged docks, and contaminated water are cre
Austin man charged with first-degree murder in 2025 Manor homicide case
Authorities have arrested 23-year-old Afamefula Bishop Egwu on a first-degree murder charge following a 10-month investigation into the September 2025 killing of Donald McVade in Manor, Texas.
Officials watching closely as tropical system could bring more rain to Texas
As floodwaters continue to move through Central Texas waterways, state and local officials are closely watching a tropical system moving toward the U.S. Gulf Co
Shelter-in-place lifted in San Marcos after armed suspect taken into custody
An armed suspect wanted on an aggravated assault charge was taken into custody Monday evening after prompting a shelter-in-place order in a San Marcos neighborh
MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
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.
Texas man charged with murder after Southeast Austin apartment shooting
An Austin man has been charged with murder after police say physical evidence contradicts his claim that he shot a man in self-defense following an apartment fight.
APD identifies victim, arrests suspect in SE Austin homicide off Montopolis Drive
Austin police have identified the victim in a deadly Southeast Austin shooting in the Montopolis neighborhood and the suspect arrested on a murder charge over t
Man accused of murder in deadly south Austin apartment shooting
A 29-year-old man was charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a south Austin apartment complex early Saturday morning, according to an arrest affidavit.
Austin ISD ends turnaround partnership for three troubled schools as state takeover threat looms
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Austin ISD ends partnership with nonprofit in turnaround plan for 3 failing middle schools
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Man charged with murder after deadly shooting at southeast Austin apartment complex
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Austin suburb selects Griffin Swinerton to revamp downtown
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News | CIM Group adds net lease executive; JLL brings back retail vice president; Foundry principal chases deals in North Texas
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Gas prices climb above $3.50 in Austin and San Antonio
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Texas Trio Round up: The 713, Couples, Roky Erickson, Drinks, and Death Songs
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Body recovered from a pond in Milam County
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Austin ISD, TCIS end planned partnership aimed at improving failing schools
On Monday, AISD and the Texas Council for International Studies announced that they mutually agreed to end their partnership aimed at improving 3 failing AISD middle schools.
Whataburger is casting a paid commercial, seeking kids with football experience
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Abbott provides update on flooding situation in Texas
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James Avery donating $1 million to severe weather relief efforts
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New pedestrian hybrid beacon installed in east Austin
A new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) was built at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Chalmers Avenue on Monday. It stops traffic so that people can safely cross busy roads with higher speed limits.
‘Queen of game day style’: Loreal Sarkisian joins viral Netflix trend
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Westlake student bikes 24 straight hours for Venezuelan earthquake aid
A high schooler is raising money for Venezuelans in crisis by riding a stationary bike at Amy's Ice Cream—for 24 consecutive hours.
South Austin apartment complex shooting leaves 1 man dead
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex that left one man dead.
Texas YES Project raffle helps drive education across Central Texas
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Should Texas be on alert? Tropical depression in Gulf set to become Bertha
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Beloved Texas lake hits 100% capacity for first time in 7 years
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Japan’s Renesas Electronics triples Texas presence
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New "Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon" at Cesar Chavez and Chalmers
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Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon
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Delta-8 to vanish from Texas shelves on under new THC ban. Here's when
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Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats
McCombs’ new dean on listening first, learning always and why he’s happy to be home. The post Coming Home: Q&A With McCombs School of Business Dean Bradley R. Staats appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin .
When does school start in Texas? See 2026 dates for major districts
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Austin Gets a New Delivery Driver and it’s Tso Good: Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Autolane, and Nash Bring Autonomous Delivery to Texas
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