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FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Only about one-fifth of applicants for federal disaster assistance from Kerr County have been deemed eligible to get financial help so far, leaving hundreds without...
Inside Austin's Agenda: Hear from your neighbors about Prop Q
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, host Grace Reader will sit down with two Austinites, one for and one against the city's November tax rate...
Texas DPS announces new technology used to scan for drones
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Wednesday it would be the first law enforcement agency in the U.S. to use a new technology aimed...
F1, COTA appear close to extending Grand Prix until 2034
AUSTIN (ABJ) — One of Austin’s premier international sporting events appears to be extending its stay in Central Texas.  Public documents from Travis County indicate that Formula One has...
Smoothie straw leads to arrest in 1984 cold case murder of New York teen
LYNBROOK, N.Y. (WPIX) – A straw from a smoothie cup was the evidence that led police in New York to the man they suspect of killing a 16-year-old girl...
Witnesses say rapper was 'chasing cars,' dancing on Kentucky highway: police
LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) – A rapper is facing charges after authorities say he and his team were seen running and dancing on a Kentucky interstate while allegedly filming a...
Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover...
Key Longhorns lineman will miss Kentucky game
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Texas offense impressed in the second half against Oklahoma. The Sooners came into the 2025 Red River Rivalry boasting one of the best defenses in...
Austin ISD teacher detained by ICE, letter says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an Austin Independent School District elementary school teacher, according to a letter from the district sent to families in September....
How's the cell phone ban going? Students, teachers weigh in
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the school year began a few weeks ago, students across Texas were met with a new rule: no cell phones. Implementation of the rule may...
Save Austin's Cemeteries announces big change to its annual Halloween tour
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Oakwood Cemetery, one of Austin's oldest cemeteries, has featured local nonprofit Save Austin Cemeteries' annual "Murder, Mayhem, and Misadventure Walking Tour" each October for nearly two...
South Austin convenience store sells $2M Mega Millions prize
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A south Austin convenience store recently sold a $2 million prize from a Mega Millions drawing, according to the Texas Lottery. The Texas Lottery said the...