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Pedestrian dies after crash in downtown Austin on Christmas Eve
The Austin Police Department identified a 35-year-old man who was hit and killed in a crash in downtown Austin on Christmas Eve. Source link
Get a new E-bike or laptop for Christmas? Here's how to make sure it doesn't start a fire
While the technology is popular because of its light weight, high energy density, and ability to recharge, these kinds of batteries can easily spark a fire if they're not...
Man dies in December crash in southeast Austin
The Austin Police Department on Friday identified a 34-year-old man who died in a crash on Dec. 21 in southeast Austin. Source link
Victim shot in southeast Austin in November, APD searching for suspect
A victim was shot "after a disturbance with a male," APD said. The suspect left the scene before officers got there. Source link
What we know about the boards controlling Texas' rivers
After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in the Texas Hill Country, lawmakers accused of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority of failing to protect people from the dangers...
Austin regains $34M in disaster cost recovery in 2025
In 2025, Austin was able to get the federal government to reimburse $34.7 million in expenses associated with disaster response. Source link
UT researchers develop antibody modification technique that could change how viruses are treated
Researchers at Texas Biologics at The University of Texas at Austin recently made a discovery that they believe could "represent a paradigm shift" in virus treatment, according to the university....
Texas officials warn consumers after suspects allegedly drain $14M from gift cards
After a suspected gift card scam allegedly robbed consumers of nearly $14 million, Texas officials warn consumers to check packaging carefully before purchases. Source link
Second suspect charged in 2021 Austin homicide case
The Austin Police Department said a second suspect was charged Dec. 17 in connection with an August 2021 homicide investigation. Source link
How often did your Austin City Council member show up for meetings this year?
Austin City Council is done meeting for the year, which means KXAN has completed our tracking of attendance for 2025. You can find our 2025 attendance tracker here. ...
