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UT Austin expert talks Tesla robotaxi rollout and future of autonomous vehicles
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As social media posts circulate online showing one of Tesla's robotaxi vehicles driving on South Congress Avenue, autonomous vehicle experts are reacting to the growth of...
Democrats react to Trump's push for Texas redistricting
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After reports of President Donald Trump convening a meeting Monday with members of the Texas congressional delegation, Texas Democrats say it shows the party is worried...
Affidavit: Man arrested, accused of intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed 4-year-old
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 26-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of driving while intoxicated at the time of a crash over the weekend that left a 4-year-old...
Gov. Abbott deploying National Guard for protests, not the first time
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Gov. Greg Abbott has called up Texas National Guard members to at least two Texas cities, in response to immigration-related protests, officials from Austin and San...
Man receives 10-year sentence after downtown Austin murder
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced June 2 after pleading guilty to a 2023 murder charge. According to Travis County court documents, 57-year-old Hilario Adrian was sentenced to...
How to Get Your Silent Dad to Talk to You
How to Get Your Silent Dad to Talk to You
If your dad is a man of few words, you’ve probably already figured out that silence doesn’t necessarily mean distance. “Some men were taught to love in presence, not...
Still Not Feeling the Same After COVID-19? You’re Not Alone
Still Not Feeling the Same After COVID-19? You’re Not Alone
Most people have put the COVID-19 pandemic behind them. Infections, vaccinations, or a combination of both have bolstered people's immunity, and while new variants continue to pop up, getting...
Mayor: TX National Guard on standby to assist DPS during protests in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the Texas National Guard may be called on to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety during protests in Austin this...
Abbott signs bill to protect law enforcement from 'being targeted by rogue prosecutors'
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a social media post Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2570 into law. SB 2570 relates to legal justification for the use of...
What Happens in Sierra Leone’s Mpox Outbreak Affects Us All
What Happens in Sierra Leone’s Mpox Outbreak Affects Us All
A dangerous mpox outbreak is unfolding in Sierra Leone. In just the first week of May, cases rose by 61%, and suspected cases surged by 71%. Roughly half of...
Abbott calls to deploy Texas National Guard to locations across the state
Editor's Note: The above video is from a June 10, 2025, news conference regarding the Austin anti-ICE protest. AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said...
'High dose of nostalgia': A few camping trends to enjoy during the summer
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- If you're looking for a way to get out and enjoy nature this summer, Texas is home to 85 state parks with a wide array of...