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This former Dallas bishop will lead process of selecting a new pope
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a former Dallas bishop, announced to the world Monday that Pope Francis had died. As the current Vatican camerlengo, it's Farrell's job to...
How is the next pope selected?
(NEXSTAR) – Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, has passed away after a lifetime of dedication to the Catholic Church, the Vatican announced Monday. Francis’ death...
Other Texas wildflowers steal spring after drought limits bluebonnet blooms
AUSTIN (KXAN ) -- It's spring in Central Texas, meaning those lovely wildflowers are starting to bloom. While every Texan's first thought would be to look for bluebonnets, there...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins....
Pope Francis dies at 88
ROME (NEXSTAR) — Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The 88-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has long battled...
APD investigates homicide in east Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department said it is conducting a homicide investigation in east Austin in the 2600 block of Aldrich Street on Sunday night, according to...
One person 'critically' injured in south Austin crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin-Travis County EMS said one person suffered "critical" injuries after being involved in an auto-pedestrian crash in south Austin on Sunday night. ATCEMS said the victim...
ATCEMS: Swimmer unable to be located at Austin park, transitioning to recovery mode
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin-Travis County EMS on Sunday said the search for an adult swimmer is in "recovery mode" at Emma Long Metropolitan Park. ATCEMS said it received a...
2nd annual Eastside Day brings community together on Easter
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a celebration in east Austin on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered for the 2nd annual Eastside Day celebration as well as for Easter....
'I am the one': Longhorns sophomore Colin Simmons oozes confidence, wants to break records
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas sophomore edge rusher Colin Simmons is changing his jersey number in 2025. He's just taking a digit off, going from No. 11 to No. 1,...
