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Austin's toyed with ranked choice for years. Why the system, recently used in NYC, hasn't been used here
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, voters in New York City ranked the candidates who they felt should be mayor on their mayoral primary election ballots. The process led to...
Senior woman gifted day of adventures at Lady Bird Lake, LBJ Library
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Elizabeth “Liz” Greider loves sailing, nature and history, and frequently talks about those interests. So when the team at Tech Ridge Oaks planned her "Miracle Moment,"...
Austin Police searching for suspect involved in deadly crash on South Congress
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect who was involved in a south Austin hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in May. Police are...
Texas' education board announces pilot program for vulnerable students, campuses
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The State Board of Education, or SBOE, announced a new initiative Wednesday that it said is intended to help out Texas' most vulnerable students and schools....
SXSW 2026 music fest artist applications open, pay sees no change for the 1st time since 2023
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- South by Southwest 2025 wrapped up just over three months ago, but planning is already underway for next year's conferences and festivals. SXSW Music Festival applications...
Who is the 'Liver King'?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a social media influencer was arrested Tuesday in Austin, the question began circulating by our viewers -- who is the "Liver King?" Social media influencer...
Texas secretary of state draws ballot order for 17 Constitutional Amendments
AUSTIN (KXAN)— Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Wednesday drew the ballot order for 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 4...
Bumble says it will cut 240 jobs, or about 30% of its global workforce
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Online dating platform Bumble plans to lay off about 240 employees, or roughly 30% of its global workforce. In a securities filing, Bumble disclosed that its...
Texas to create response team to combat New World screwworms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed two agencies to assemble a response team to combat the New World screwworm, which poses a serious threat to...
Citing safety concerns, Starbase restricts access to public streets
STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Citing safety concerns, the city of Starbase plans to restrict access to public streets. During a meeting on Monday morning, the Starbase City Commission approved...
