Austin police searching for woman tied to stolen truck, hit-and-run crash
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman suspected of stealing a pickup truck and later leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver.
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San Marcos CISD outlines plans to improve student performance
San Marcos CISD is outlining new strategies to improve student performance at Mendez Elementary School and San Marcos High School.
Alligator kills 71-year-old fisherman in Florida
A man died Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a pond near a Florida lake.
Running to represent you: Meet Austin ISD's school board candidates
There are 13 candidates hoping to fill five seats for Austin ISD's school board. The election comes at a time when the future of who will run Austin ISD is uncertain, but that has not stopped candidates from running.
Central Texas school districts call bond elections to improve facilities
Voters in some Central Texas school districts will decide whether to approve bond propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Who are the candidates for Texas comptroller and what does the position do?
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is one of the state's most powerful positions. The chief financial officer oversees the state's budget, collects taxes, manages state contracts and estimates how much money lawmakers can spend.
Texas candidates rev their engines as early voting starts
Early voting began Monday for the Texas midterm elections as major gubernatorial and senatorial candidates launched statewide tours to energize their respective bases.
A look at key Hays County races ahead of Election Day
Several key races on the ballot in Hays County, including contests for county judge, district attorney and Kyle mayor.
Voters to decide Paxton's replacement as Texas' top cop
The election pits two state senators against each other: Republican Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Nathan Johnson, the Democratic challenger from Dallas.
Austin proposes banning new vape shops within 1,000 feet of schools
Austin Public Health is recommending restrictions on new tobacco and vape retailers near schools and childcare centers.
NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts out for the season with blood clots, source says
The Super Bowl 59 MVP was found to have blood clots in his lungs, a source told The AP.
TSA rolls back program that allowed non-ticketed visitors into terminals
The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.
Meta apologizes for suspending 'No Kings' Instagram account, blaming bot traffic increase
Facebook's parent company, Meta, on Sunday apologized for suspending the "No Kings" Instagram account, saying the suspension was caused by a high increase in traffic by bots.
MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
Man charged with murder after library assault victim dies months later, affidavit says
A man faces a murder charge after a 62-year-old victim died months after a March assault at the Austin Central Library, according to police.
Sarkisian backs Manning, calls for better execution ahead of Ole Miss
Steve Sarkisian reaffirmed his confidence in Arch Manning while addressing Texas' offensive struggles and emphasizing a 1-0 mentality ahead of Saturday's matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss.
Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday questioned the Trump administration’s claims surrounding its efforts to redevelop a historic Washington golf course, challenging its contention that a recent tree-cutting spree did not indicate work was moving forward on the project, which is temporarily blocked by a court…
Hinojosa sues to review confidential emails between Musk, Abbott
The communications were deemed confidential due to their "embarrassing" and "intimate" nature.
Early voting begins in Texas, what Central Texans should know
Early voting started Oct. 19 across Texas, and election officials say voters can avoid delays by planning ahead, checking their registration status and reviewing their ballot before arriving at the polls.
Supreme Court to decide if 160-year-old home distilling ban is constitutional
Violations can carry up to five years in prison.
Austin hotels could reach 95% occupancy as Formula One returns
Visit Austin expects Formula One weekend to deliver about $1 billion in economic impact, with hotels across Austin reaching up to 95% occupancy as race fans and football visitors arrive in the city.
Trump approval hits record low in new survey
The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8 points lower than at this point last year and lower than at any other time during his first term.
Betting on the election? Your state may prohibit it
The midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?
Massive recall on Kayem Foods hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA
More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.
Hutto seeks voter approval for $48M justice center amid rapid growth
Hutto leaders are asking voters to help fund the construction of a new justice center, noting the city's current police headquarters can no longer meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas.
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.
Williamson County Judge candidates outline visions for growth, spending and county leadership
Incumbent Republican Steven Snell and Democratic challenger Heather Jefts are running for Williamson County judge, a role that oversees county government operations, works with Commissioners Court on the budget, coordinates emergency response efforts and helps guide county policy.
Austin wants to be the best place in America for kids. Here's the plan to do it.
Fran Baylor has been hired as the first executive director of Generation ATX, a privately funded initiative aimed at improving child well-being in Austin following a 9% decline in the city's youth population.
Judge refuses DOJ’s demand to step aside from golf course hearing
A federal judge refused the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Donald Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course.
Early childhood educators fear tougher working conditions amid Trump proposals
Early childhood educators are sounding the alarm at changes proposed by the Trump administration to loosen regulations on the industry, including staff-to-child ratios.
Early voting surges across key battleground states ahead of midterms
Georgia's first-day turnout surged 40%, part of a broader early voting boom unfolding across key battleground states.
How much money do Austin City Council candidates have going into early voting?
For down-ballot races, like the five Austin City Council seats up for grabs, having money on hand to build name recognition can make all the difference.
Texas State Round Rock unveils first weather station
Texas State celebrated the opening of its first-ever Round Rock campus weather station last week.
Q&A: The AI boom and why lawmakers are pushing for regulation
KXAN’s Arezow Doost and Dylan McKim explain the factors fueling data center growth and calls for guardrails.
More cool mornings ahead, but warmer days too
We'll kick up our warming trend a notch on Tuesday with high temperatures above average for the first time since last Thursday. -- Nick Bannin
Meet the researchers leaving the US because of Trump's funding cuts and politicization of science
NEW YORK (AP) — Halley Froehlich was sure she'd spend her scientific career in the United States. Her family has been in America since the 1700s. But over the past two years, delayed federal grants and fears about the future motivated her to pack her life into boxes. She moved to Finland with her husband
Travis County leaders weigh in as early voting approaches
Early voting for the November election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and election officials across Travis County are preparing polling locations as candidates and voter advocacy groups make their final push before Election Day.
Pflugerville voters to decide on ACC taxing district
Voters living within Pflugerville ISD territory will have a big decision to make at the ballot box.
With Ken Paxton's race faltering, GOP looks for someone to blame
Texas's Senate race is devolving into a blame game among Republicans weeks out from Election Day as the party's nominee Ken Paxton faces a stream of negative headlines and Democrats grow increasingly confident about flipping the state. Republican tensions spilled into the public Thursday when President Trump lashed…
Joey Chestnut eats 8-pound pizza in just over 12 minutes
World-famous professional eater Joey Chestnut makes a special visit to St. Louis on Saturday. He's competing in the Junk Yard Dog Challenge at Salvage Yard Bar and Grill.
Fairbairn's last-second 49-yard FG gives Texans 34-31 win over Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
Ka’imi Fairbairn drilled a 49-yard field goal as time expired to lift Houston past Jacksonville 34-31 at Wembley Stadium. C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes as the Texans earned their second straight win.
Migrant found dead at Laredo ICE facility
A 56-year-old Mexican man held at a federal immigration facility in Laredo was found dead in his cell Saturday morning, his daughter and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, confirmed to The Texas Tribune.
Earlier sunsets in Austin are on the horizon
Texas and most of the country "falls back" in a few weeks and gains an extra hour of sleep, but the trade-off is we continue to lose daylight in the evening hours.
Trader Joe's to open more than 30 new stores 'soon': Here's where
America's "favorite grocer" is growing.
MapQuest's new 'surveillance layer' feature flags Flock cameras on users' routes
“The Roads Have Eyes!” MapQuest said while unveiling the feature.
Texas falls to No. 19 in AP Top 25 as Miami takes No. 1 spot for first time since 2002
Texas falls to No. 19 in the latest AP Top 25, while Miami claims the top spot for the first time since 2002.
Travel Forecast: Wet pattern out west, dry plains
Texas continues to be dry through next week, with increasing confidence in multiple days of monsoon-like tropical moisture and rain in the Southwest starting around mid-week.
Researchers create machine learning framework for better long-range forecasts
Weather forecasts have historically had a time frame hurdle that most weather models can't accurately predict beyond, but a group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have a program that could change that.
Warmings nights and days this week
It won't be quite as cool tonight as some scattered clouds arrive from the southwest, but it will still be cooler than normal! -- Nick Bannin
Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game
A military service member has died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game where the military was honored.
Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move?
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Martinez feels like Donald Trump has made a fool of him. The 28-year-old maintenance technician from Casa Grande, Arizona, voted for the Republican president expecting to get a thriving economy and no wars. Instead, gas prices are so high that Martinez returned one of his vehicles to…
Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars. Scientists hope the mission, which is expected to take five years, will provide clues to how Phobos and its smaller sibling Deimos formed, and…
Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and injuring more
One child and one adult were killed, Wichita police reported, without disclosing their ages.
1 in custody, shelter-in-place lifted at complex in San Marcos
Just before 9 p.m., the San Marcos Police Department activated a shelter-in-place residents at 345 Champions Boulevard near Post and Yarrington Road
Travis County receives more backlogged voter records following state issue
County election officials must process about a thousand more registration documents before voters hit the polls.
Caffeine lovers gather for annual Coffee Festival
On Saturday, hundreds gathered at the Palmer Events Center for the 5th Annual Austin Coffee Festival.
Hole punch cloud spotted in Austin area Saturday
A hole punch cloud, also known as a fallstreak hole, was seen in the Austin area on Saturday afternoon. This rare cloud formed in altocumulus clouds, leaving behind a "giant circle in the sky".
'Try things they would have never gotten to try'; Inside Asmbly, Austin's nonprofit makerspace
On a sunny autumn Saturday morning in north Austin, Adam Stow gives what's probably his thousandth tour of Asmbly Makerspace. Stow is the program director for the nonprofit, which is a community makerspace outfitted with several studios and shops dedicated to a range of craft disciplines.
State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map
The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it's getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set records, and the race appears to be tight.
Austinites to vote on $295M bonds, city charter amendments
Voters will decide on park and library funding as well as possibly a mandated, independent audit of Austin's budget.
Stats: How are the Texas Longhorns performing in the 2026 season?
Follow along as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2026 season.
Offensive struggles plague No. 7 Texas again in 27-24 loss to Florida
No. 7 Texas squandered an early 14-point lead in a 27-24 loss to Florida, its second straight defeat. Steve Sarkisian says everything will be evaluated as the Longhorns search for answers offensively.
Zacharia speaks out after White House press secretary exit: 'It was an honor'
Her departure followed a wave of scrutiny over a shaky debut press conference, which lasted 14 minutes and included only three questions from conservative-leaning outlets, as well as skepticism over her legal background.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs relocated to new prison after contraband, massages report
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
KFC switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products in US locations
A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition.
Teen who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student, police say
Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.
'Ice Poseidon event' in Austin: What is it?
Kick streamers could descend upon Austin on Saturday in hopes of winning $50,000—here's why.
No. 7 Texas vs. Florida: Key storylines to watch
Coming off its first loss of the season, No. 7 Texas looks to regain momentum against Florida. Here are the key storylines ahead of Saturday's matchup.
Cooler tonight, pleasant Sunday, sunny stretch
Saturday was nice with a cool morning and a mild afternoon. Saturday morning was the coldest low temperature since April 18th (182 days ago). — Meteorologist Tommy House
Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'
"Ken Paxton, some people don’t love him, but everybody admits he was the best attorney general in the history of Texas, one of the best in the country.”
Week 8 Texas high school football scores
Westlake, Lake Travis and Dripping Springs rolled to dominant wins Friday night, while Lehman snapped its two-game losing streak. Check out the latest Week 8 high school football scores from across Texas.
Industrial redevelopment back in the saddle for Manor's former horse race track
City staff expect the property to see new life, but some locals disagree with where development is heading.
Increased law enforcement presence on Northridge Road in Austin
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office alerted the public on Friday night to increased law enforcement presence on Northridge Road.
Central Texas leaders look to Miami for passenger rail lessons
Regional leaders from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Central Texas Alliance recently visited Miami to study Brightline's passenger rail system. The delegation focused on improving mobility and infrastructure for the 13-county region, which is expected to reach a population similar to Phoenix by…
Fox found near Texas State campus tests positive for rabies
Officials urged the San Marcos community to take precautions after the city said a fox found near Texas State University tested positive for rabies.
20% of voter-approved Austin bond funding from last decade yet to be spent, new dashboard shows
The city of Austin has spent about 70% of total bond funding approved by voters in the last decade, according to a new dashboard released to increase transparency with the public.
As early voting nears, Musk dumps millions into Paxton-aligned groups
From the time he declared his run for U.S. Senate to the end of September, Democratic State Rep. James Talarico raised nearly $123 million to his campaign. In the same stretch, Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign has raised nearly $19.5 million. In two weeks, Elon Musk outspent the pair's combined campaigns…
West Campus church to serve as new polling location on Election Day
For the first time in five years, West Campus will have a polling location in the heart of the neighborhood just in time for the November midterm elections.
Lehman bounces back with 34-14 win over Manor
Lehman snapped a two-game losing streak with a 34-14 victory over Manor on Friday night, holding the Mustangs to their lowest scoring output in three games.
Mayor says Austin ISD petition to close schools seems to have enough signatures
Will the Austin Independent School District avoid a state takeover? That's the question that remains after a petition to close two failing schools is now getting some pushback.
Giddings seeks dismissal of lawsuit over former officer soliciting sexual acts during traffic stop
The city's motion to dismiss the lawsuit says the plaintiff hasn't "pled facts to plausibly show" that a city policy or actions caused her an injury.
Lake Travis shuts out Stony Point 47-0 ahead of Westlake rivalry
Lake Travis bounced back from a narrow loss to Cedar Ridge with a dominant 47-0 shutout of Stony Point, setting up a Week 9 rivalry showdown against Westlake.
Dripping Springs stays unbeaten in district play with 56-14 win over Bowie
Dripping Springs extended its winning streak to five games with a dominant 56-14 victory over Bowie, handing the Bulldogs their first district loss of the season.
Old West Austin church to transform into bookstore
St. Luke's United Methodist Church has been vacant for nearly two years now, but soon enough, it will transform into a space dedicated to bringing people together.
Westlake dominates McNeil 70-6, sets sights on Lake Travis
Westlake extended its winning streak to four games with a 70-6 rout of McNeil, setting up a Week 9 rivalry showdown against Lake Travis.
One side of the street can sell liquor. The other can't. Bastrop County voters may change that
In Bastrop County, neighboring businesses can face different alcohol rules because of election boundaries drawn decades ago. County officials and business owners said the patchwork system has led to permit denials, confusion and missed business opportunities. Voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to modernize those rules.
WilCo GOP chair to ask SCOTUS if bathroom photos of transgender people are protected speech
Restrooms are private spaces under state and federal law. Non-consensual recording of others in private spaces is also illegal, as is sharing such images.
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Austin
A man was sentenced Sept. 30 after pleading guilty to a federal charge for a January incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Austin.
The Latest: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving post after a rocky start
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after a brief and rough tenure as President Donald Trump’s chief spokeswoman. A person familiar with the matter said Zacharia is transitioning out of the job. The person was granted anonymity to discuss a personnel decision not yet made…
Study: 4 Texas cities rank among nation's spookiest
It may be "Spooky Season" now, but a few Texas cities are deemed spooky year-round, according to one study.
Sleeping Tesla driver crashes into highway patrol, seriously injuring 2 officers
The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old Sacramento man, was traveling at freeway speeds when it entered the closed lanes and hit the patrol vehicle.
'We will come together': City of Bend mourns after deadly shooting at elementary school
A tight-knit community mourns after the mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School claimed the lives of five people, including three children, injuring others on Thursday.
What's next after Kyle council member resigns citing harassment
The Kyle City Council voted to accept the resignation of one of its members earlier this month after she alleged ongoing “harassment and dehumanization” led her to step down.
DPS trooper rescues, adopts dog he found near traffic in Central Texas
A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety rescued and later adopted a dog found in Central Texas.
Austin Police: Body found floating in Lady Bird Lake
Austin Police said a body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake overnight after officers responded to a welfare check call.
Sarkisian, No. 7 Texas look to bounce back against Florida
Steve Sarkisian and No. 7 Texas return to DKR for a three-game homestand, beginning Saturday against a Florida team led by first-year head coach Jon Sumrall.
Austin Energy wants to help pay for your next e-moto, bike or scooter
Through its updated and expanded e-bike rebate program, Austin Energy customers can receive rebates that range from hundreds, to more than a thousand dollars.
Cybersecurity incident forces major supermarkets to shut down websites, online shopping services
Customers of grocery outlets including Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford and Stop & Shop were unable to access some of the websites, mobile apps and digital services operated by the brands on Thursday.
19 year-old Illinois man plotted mass shooting at Hindu temple, police say
"... This type of hate is coursing thorough social media online, it’s exploded."
KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2026 general election
Millions of Texans will vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket U.S. Senate race, Texans will also decide important statewide races, as well as several local races.