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Trump directs Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons
President Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Defense Department (DOD) to immediately begin testing U.S. nuclear weapons on an equal basis to China and Russia. “The United States has more Nuclear Weapons...
Burning restriction issued for city parks, greenbelts and preserves
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Due to fire conditions in the Central Texas area, Austin Parks and Recreation implemented a fire restriction Wednesday, according to a news release. This is to...
NTSB: At least 36 students did not wear seat belts in Leander ISD bus crash
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In a recent report, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said at least 36 students were not wearing seat belts during a Leander Independent School District...
US Marshals ask for public's help in locating suspect wanted for sexual assault of a child
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault. Please return to the homepage if you are uncomfortable. If you are in distress and need to speak with someone, please contact...
Behind Pflugerville's free 'Pfrightmare Manor' is a few guys with a passion for art, community
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Imagine: a haunted maze full of thrills and classic horror movie references. Now, imagine it... small, contained in the yard of a Pflugerville home in...
Sunset Valley Elementary School facing possible closure in proposed consolidation plan
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sunset Valley Elementary School, located in the City of Sunset Valley within the Greater Austin area, is among the many schools at risk of closure under...
Lockhart ISD to break ground on $90M middle school in early 2026
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lockhart Independent School District will break ground on a $90 million middle school in early 2026 after it got a donation from the Red Oak Development...
In final stretch, opponents of Austin's Prop Q fundraised, spent more than its supporters
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In less than a week, Austinites will decide whether to approve an increase in their property tax bill to fund city services like homelessness response and...
Longhorns return home for top 20 matchup against Vanderbilt
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As if four consecutive games away from DKR Texas Memorial Stadium wasn't difficult enough, No. 20 Texas will host No. 9 Vanderbilt in their first home...
Funding cuts, inflation, and SNAP freeze strain Meals on Wheels Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Meals on Wheels Central Texas announced that a combination of inflation, funding cuts, and a looming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cut-off has left the organization vulnerable. ...
