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Booms in Georgetown – Why you might hear loud blasts
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Georgetown is set to experience some loud blasts Friday, but residents should not be concerned. On a social media post from the Georgetown Fire Department, the sounds...
From rock stages to research labs: An Austin father's quest to save his daughter
AUSTIN (KXAN) - In the heart of Austin, where music and innovation often intersect, beloved local artist Casey McPherson's story has struck a chord with families across the world....
DPS demonstrates hoist rescue training event in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Texas agency is improving operations to be prepared to save lives during emergencies. On Thursday, the Texas Department of Public Safety demonstrated what it looks...
Trump store is selling 'Trump 2028' hats
(The Hill) – The Trump Organization rolled out “Trump 2028” hats on their website in support of President Trump's suggestion that he could seek a third term in office. ...
Teen accused of trying to poison adoptive mom by putting bleach in her milk
DELTONA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 17-year-old boy accused of trying to poison his adoptive mother with bleach has been arrested on multiple felony charges. On the morning of April...
Phones, wallets and a Viking horn: Uber shares which items were left behind in 2025
(KTLA) – From mannequin heads to 175 hamburger sliders, Uber riders left behind a wide array of oddities in 2024, according to the company’s ninth-annual Lost & Found Index...
'Urgent request': APD seeking information on east Austin double homicide stemming from 'child custody dispute'
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is seeking public help with an "urgent request" for any information to help "piece together missing details" on a double homicide that...
These Texas Longhorns were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kelvin Banks Jr. is headed to New Orleans. Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday,...
'Last of Us' actor Pedro Pascal calls 'Harry Potter' author 'heinous loser'
(NEXSTAR) — Though actor Pedro Pascal, star of HBO's "The Last of Us," already has plenty of attention for his character's dramatic season two arc, the upcoming star of...
Austin ISD receives C rating in 2023 A-F ratings
AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Thursday, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings for schools in Texas. "These accountability results show a drastic change from ratings...
Mortuary owner accused of corpse 'experiments' previously had burial contract with Travis County
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A business operated by a woman accused of forging death certificates and cutting limbs off of corpses for "experiments," according to court documents, had a contract...
Vandegrift's Sanders earns statewide coaching honor
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The only coach in Vandegrift football history is just as quick to point out that he's not only the winningest coach in program history, but also...