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Anonymous hacker group 'co-founder' arrested, tied to 2021 Texas GOP web hack
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Unsealed federal court records revealed "a security researcher and co-founder of Anonymous," which is a worldwide hacking group, has been arrested in Canada and accused of...
MAP: Tracking deaths in Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics,...
Ex-NFL player charged after 190 dogs seized from Oklahoma dog fighting venture
Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic content. TULSA, Okla. (KNWA/KFTA) — A former NFL player and Oklahoma native is facing federal charges after officials seized 190 dogs from an alleged...
How many perfect brackets remain in the women's NCAA tournament, according to ESPN?
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics,...
Why is it called the 'Sweet 16' and 'Elite Eight'?
(NEXSTAR) – It's the most exciting time of year for fans of the NCAA Men's and Women's Division I Basketball Tournaments — better known as "March Madness" to the...
Austin Police search for 3 suspects in commercial burglary investigation
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department asked for help identifying three burglary suspects related to a March 21 commercial burglary. According to police, the incident occurred at approximately...
After years of disappointment at the polls, Texas Democrats will select new party leader
(The Texas Tribune) -- After a morale-shattering performance at the 2024 ballot box, a panel of Texas Democrats are about to choose the party’s next leader, someone who they...
2 arrested in Cedar Park Valentine's Day 'jugging' robbery
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Cedar Park Police Department announced that two people who were allegedly involved in an aggravated robbery "jugging" that happened on Valentine's Day were...
Austin Police now dispatching officers to lower-priority calls, chief says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is now sending officers to calls that are considered lower priority, Chief Lisa Davis said. The change started about a month ago....
Austin working early to address 'budget asteroids'; it may mean a tax rate election
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced the city would change the way it works on its budget, the Audit and Finance committee met Wednesday to better...
Why the Austin Police Association is suing APD Chief Lisa Davis
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Association (APA) filed a lawsuit against Austin’s Chief of Police Lisa Davis, claiming she has overstepped her position. According to the lawsuit, APD...
Multiple state agencies set to return-to-work in-person on Monday
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In a follow-up to a story we ran earlier in the month, we asked many of Texas's biggest agencies if they plan to return remote workers...