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Multiple people, pets rescued from south Austin fire
AUSTIN (KXAN) — People and pets had to be rescued by firefighters Friday afternoon after a fire at a residence in south Austin. The Austin Fire Department said crews...
Former Texas coach Rodney Terry hired as scout for NBA team, ESPN analyst
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas Longhorns head men's basketball coach Rodney Terry is now in the NBA. Terry announced on social media that he's now a scout for the...
No. 16 Westlake bounces back, blasts Del Valle 71-7
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It didn't take long for No. 16 Westlake to get back on the right track. The Chaps thumped Del Valle 71-7 on Friday at Veterans Memorial...
1 arrested, 5 hurt after crash at Raising Cane's in downtown Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 21-year-old woman was arrested after crashing into five pedestrians with a Ford F-150 truck early Friday morning at the Raising Cane's in downtown Austin, according...
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency...
1 dead in single-vehicle crash in west Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A single-vehicle crash in west Austin on Thursday morning left one person dead, according to the Austin Police Department. APD said the crash occurred in the...
Austin ISD's updated consolidation plan brings new transfer and sibling policies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Independent School District on Friday released an updated version of its draft consolidation and boundary change plan. The district first released the draft plan to...
How to Die Young at a Very Old Age
Everyone will die, but we can live healthier, longer lives until that day comes. That’s the guiding principle that motivates the work and advocacy of Nir Barzilai, a longevity...
Why Obamacare Prices Could Surge for Millions Next Year
Why Obamacare Prices Could Surge for Millions Next Year
Most Americans who rely on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act—known as Obamacare—will begin enrolling for 2026 coverage on Saturday. But next year’s premiums could be significantly higher...
2025 Austin Heart Walk set for Nov. 16 at Moody Amphitheater
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2025 Austin Heart Walk is set for Nov. 16 at the Moody Amphitheater, with the walk starting at 9:15 a.m. KXAN Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin...
'Overwhelming': Mayor tours homeless camp during city cleanup surge
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the city of Austin continues its three-week effort to eliminate homeless encampments and get people to shelter, Mayor Kirk Watson toured one of those camps...
Photos: Central Texans and pets dress up for Halloween
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans went all out for Halloween this year, sending in photos of themselves and their pets dressed up. From pumpkins to devils to wizards, folks...