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Austin weather: Multiple rounds of heavy rain and cooling trend
Summer's last stand continues for another 3 days and then big weather changes ahead.
Austin weather: Cold front to bring heavy rain, flood risks, and cooler weather
Summer heat is making a final push across Central Texas before a strong cold front arrives later this week, bringing much-needed rainfall, a drop in humidity, and temperatures well below average for the first time in months....
Hutto hangs 61 on East View in dominant district-opening win
Hutto scored at least 50 points for the fifth straight game, rolling past East View 61-7 to open District 24-6A play.
Boom Ball comes to Dell Diamond during 2027 season tour
Boom Ball will make its way to Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas for its upcoming season.
Austin ICE shooting spotlights shifts in immigration policy under Trump administration
The shooting of a Venezuelan man by federal immigration agents in Austin has intensified the national debate about immigration enforcement tactics and policies under the Trump administration....
Lake Austin drawdown canceled following pushback
After much debate, the City of Austin will not move forward with a planned drawdown of Lake Austin.
Insanity defense official for suspect accused of killing 6 in 2023
Attorneys for Shane James, who faces multiple capital murder charges in connection with a string of shootings in 2023 in Austin and Bexar County, have officially filed a "notice of intent to raise insanity defense," meaning they'll argue he was not guilty by reason of insanity....
Will Simmons, Smothers play for Texas against Volunteers?
AUSTIN (KXAN) - As Texas football gets set for their SEC opener against Tennessee, they hope to head into Knoxville at full health. The Longhorns got a bit of a scare in their final non-conference game against UTSA when defensive standout Colin Simmons exited and was seen in a wa...
Austin lawmakers question ICE body camera use after shooting of Wilber Garces Perez
Calls for transparency grow as lawmakers seek footage from Sunday's ICE shooting that left Wilber Garces Perez wounded.
Austin ICE shooting one of at least 28 since last year
At least 28 people have been shot at by federal immigration agents since last year, including Sunday's ICE shooting in Austin.
Central Texas tracks 48 triple-digit days as cold front brings rain relief to Austin
Central Texas is wrapping up a scorching and unusually dry September, but relief may finally be on the horizon as scattered showers and storms approach the Hill Country....
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in southeast Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS said the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the 3800 block of Todd Lane.
Display honors lives lost to suicide, raises awareness of prevention efforts
The exhibit, called "Every Step Remembered," uses pairs of shoes to represent lives lost to suicide in Williamson County.
State leaders question handling of suspect before deadly Round Rock homicide
A Labor Day homicide in Round Rock is now drawing attention from state leaders who are questioning how the man accused of killing a 62-year-old man was released from jail earlier this year....
Williamson County murder: Suspect's mother wants deeper investigation
A murder suspect’s mother said her son acted in self-defense. The killing happened more than a year ago in Williamson County.
Who has the edge in Texas hosting Ohio State?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Looking through the college football slate for Week 2, one matchup sticks out like a thumb that's beyond sore. That is the showdown between two iconic programs ranked in the top five with Ohio State traveling to Texas. The game appears to most experts as a toss-u...
Stony Point rolls past Waco University 45-21 for first win
Stony Point picked up its first win of the season Friday night, rolling past previously unbeaten Waco University 45-21 at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex....