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Texas politicians, officials react to passage of Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Thursday, it now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature....
Texas' first West Nile case of the year confirmed in Brazos County
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first case of West Nile illness in Texas this year has been confirmed in a Brazos County resident, according to state health officials. In a...
Austin shooting spree suspect back in Travis County custody
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The suspect in the 2023 Central Texas shooting spree that left six people dead and others injured has been transferred back to Travis County jail following...
Austin weather history: The hottest, coldest and wettest Fourth of Julys
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,...
What's happening with the money Travis County approved for affordable child care?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After Travis County overwhelmingly voted to approve a tax rate hike for affordable child care in November, the county is starting to provide some of those...
Fans line up to get a Labubu in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- If you haven't heard of the Labubu dolls, allow us to introduce you. The viral sensation has sparked a frenzy of fans and collectors waiting in...
End of an era for one local restaurant as it closes its final location
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Z'Tejas officially closed its final location Monday, marking the end of a 36-year run that began right here in Austin. The Southwestern-style Tex-Mex chain opened its...
Weekend Watch: 4th of July Celebrations and Austin FC
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The one weekend when almost everyone will be out and about, as many cities will be holding Fourth of July events, along with an Austin FC...
Study: Austin workers need a big raise to comfortably buy a home
AUSTIN (ABJ) -- The average Austin family needs a big raise to comfortably afford a home. That’s according to a new Zillow analysis that found an average Austin family would need...
Which Is Worse for You: A Hot Dog or a Hamburger?
They’re the stars of summer cookouts, but when it comes to your health, which is the bigger nutritional offender: the hamburger or the hot dog? They share many similarities;...
