Competency trial for Austin capital murder suspect, what to expect
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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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....
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Save Austin Now working with city to fix campaign finance reporting discrepancies identified by KXAN
As KXAN Investigators looked through campaign finance reports for a story about which political action committees were fundraising the most money to back or oppose Austin propositions, we noticed a discrepancy in the Save Austin Now PAC's reports....
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MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.