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Battle of the Lakes: Lake Travis dominates, ends Westlake's winning streak 31-10
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On a night that began with the jersey retirement of a Westlake legend, Lake Travis went into Chaparral Stadium and stole the show. The No. 4...
Illinois gubernatorial candidate's son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren killed in helicopter crash
(WGN) – Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday in Montana. Bailey's campaign released a statement Wednesday night,...
Inflation hit 3 percent in September as energy prices squeezed households
(The Hill) – Annual inflation rose to 3% in September as a jump in gasoline and energy prices pushed price growth to its highest level since January. The consumer...
Halloween spending soars, what will Christmas mean for your budget?
(WTAJ) — The holiday season used to kick off with major shopping day Black Friday, but with massive spending on costumes and decorations, Halloween may officially be lumped in...
Need flood insurance? The city of Austin may be able to help
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The city of Austin is working to help people in high-flood risk areas afford flood insurance through a pilot program it launched late last year. The...
Barton Springs bathhouse to partially open next week
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning Tuesday, the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool will partially open. According to the city of Austin, the partial opening includes the restroom...
What states export the most beef?
(The Hill) -- The Trump administration’s plan to boost beef imports from Argentina has caused uncertainty for domestic farmers and ranchers. President Donald Trump, citing rising meat prices, told...
Williamson County finishes Friendship Expo Center, named after lost town under Granger Lake
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Williamson County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon for its Expo Center West Arena project in Taylor. The center features a 78,750-square-foot covered arena, which the...
Potential severe weather changes Texas high school football schedules
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas may see heavy rain and severe storms for the first time in several months, and the threat of severe weather is impacting Friday night's...
Paxton investigating 'Love Austin' group, housing nonprofit over Prop Q fundraising
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that he will be investigating "multiple organizations regarding a potentially illegal fundraising scheme designed to pass Proposition Q (“Prop...
