Austin capital murder suspect found competent to stand trial
Shane James is accused of shooting seven people in Austin in December of 2023, four of them fatally. Authorities said he also shot his parents in Bexar County that morning.
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Austin ISD high school football team to forfeit remainder of season
Austin ISD's Liberal Arts and Science Academy will forfeit the remainder of their football games this season, according to a letter from principal Stacia Crescenzi....
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Alleged gunman identified, charged after Sunday shooting at The Domain
APD: A man has been charged with multiple crimes after he allegedly shot a man and kidnapped a woman at gunpoint Sunday afternoon at The Domain in north Austin....
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Add a Water Feature to Your Landscape
This story has been used with permission from the author, Claire Sorenson, Austin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas . The article appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Texas Native Plants magazine. It may seem counterintuitive to set up a pond during the climate crisis we...
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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.
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UT Austin astronomer to help lead NASA mission
An astronomer at UT Austin’s McDonald Observatory is set to help lead a NASA mission to study the dust between stars, which plays an important role in how stars and planets form....
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Austin cancer survivor honored nationally for helping patients preserve fertility before treatment
An Austin woman who turned her own cancer diagnosis into a mission to help others is receiving national recognition for her work toward supporting young cancer patients facing fertility challenges....
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Transient man charged for 'unprovoked' hatchet attack in east Austin park
A transient man who has had "frequent interactions" with local police in the east Austin area is accused of attacking a stranger with a hatchet at Metz Park in September, according to court records and a newly-issued arrest warrant....
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Watch: Round Rock vs. McNeil football live
Round Rock looks to build on its offensive success when the Dragons face winless McNeil in Week 9 at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. The Mavericks are still searching for their first victory of the season....