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States told to 'undo' SNAP benefits that have been paid out
(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to "immediately undo" actions they've taken to send out full SNAP benefits, according to multiple reports. The USDA told...
Central Machine Works, Merivis host veterans benefit
AUSTIN (KXAN) —  Veterans day is on Tuesday, but a local brewery and a local non profit spent the day honoring our nations finest a few days early. Central...
New deaths, cases reported in listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals: CDC
HONOLULU (KHON) — Additional cases and deaths connected to a listeria outbreak related to prepared pasta meals have been confirmed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Texas high school football playoffs: First round matchups, sites, gametimes
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas high school football playoffs begin Thursday, and several programs across Central Texas are putting it all on the line to get to AT&T Stadium...
Texas Governor set to make announcement in Houston
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to make an announcement Sunday evening in Houston, according to a release from his office, he plans to outline his...
AP poll: Rankings shake-up sends Longhorns back into top 10
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A huge shuffle in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings led to Texas making a sizable jump without playing over the weekend. The Longhorns moved up...
Man arrested, charged in Fayette County shooting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was arrested Friday near Winchester after a homeowner found a man with gunshot wounds on her front porch Thursday, according to the Fayette County...
Austin Energy boosts powerline safety for wildfire risk; power restoration may slow
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy (AE) said it has activated enhanced powerline safety settings due to an increased wildfire risk in the area. The safety measure would be active...
Austin city manager releases revised budget after voters reject Prop Q
The video attached to this story aired on Nov. 5, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council received a new version of the city's fiscal year 2026 budget...
Why they call it a Red Flag Warning
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From time to time, in part of the spring and the fall seasons, Central Texas is affected by strong winds and low humidity. A cold front...
Your tire pressure will drop this week, AAA explains
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A cold front arrives this weekend, bringing cooler-than-normal temperatures to Central Texas. Near-freezing temperatures are possible Monday and Tuesday morning. The sudden drop in cold air...
Almost Real Things hoping to expand accessibility of art through Austin Studio Tour, ART Bus
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The annual Austin Studio Tour is underway, with more than 700 artists showcasing and selling their work and connecting with the community across the city. The...