Entertainment
Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies at 24
(KTLA) – Former child actress Sophie Nyweide, who starred in films like "Mammoth" and "An Invisible Sign," has passed away. She was 24 years old. Nyweide's cause of death...
APD searching for suspects connected with north Austin grocery store robbery
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department said on Tuesday it was requesting the public's help to identify three suspects connected with an Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon...
CapMetro approves big changes to bike share fares, student discount
AUSTIN (KXAN) – CapMetro, Austin's public transit authority, announced big changes to its fare structure for the city bike share on Wednesday. CapMetro previously offered different payment options for...
TCSO: Gas leak in Pflugerville leads to road closure
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A gas leak in Pflugerville on Tuesday evening has resulted in a road closure near the intersection of Dessau Road and Wells Branch Parkway, according to...
Steve Sarkisian weighs in on former Longhorns expected be picked in 2025 NFL Draft
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In two days, dreams could come true for former Texas Longhorns hoping to hear their name called in the 2025 NFL draft. The Longhorns had 11...
Texas legislature looks to help rural hospitals struggling to stay open
LA GRANGE, Texas (Nexstar) -- Right on Highway 77, a few miles from downtown La Grange, sits a hospital that once provided emergency services and orthopedic surgery. Now, the...
State secures more than 3,000 acres for new park in Central Texas
Editor's Note: The photo featured in this story shows the existing Colorado Bend State Park, which is located across the river from the planned state park. AUSTIN (KXAN) --...
RFK Jr. To Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes
U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation's food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightly hued products...
Bill to legalize fentanyl test strips passes Texas House
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Texas House lawmakers gave preliminary approval to legislation that legalizes the possession of test strips for fentanyl and xylazine. House Bill 1644 passed 145-0. The bill...
City of Austin highlights falling greenhouse gases, increased park space in State of Our Environment Report
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin is celebrating Earth Day by highlighting the state of the city's environment in a new report released on Tuesday. It's all part of the city's...
