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What to Know About Whooping Cough
Whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. for years—and cases are continuing to soar in 2025. Meanwhile, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated against it. Here’s what to...
Nursing home minimum staffing rule stopped by federal judge in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A federal judge in Texas blocked a policy aimed at increasing staffing requirements within long-term care facilities and nursing homes. Health officials, under former President Joe...
Report: Texas House mulls giving school choice decision to voters
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House of Representatives is set to vote on Senate Bill 2, which would establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), on Wednesday. Less than 48 hours...
Texas House approves motion to support giving Ken Paxton back-pay from impeachment trial
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Members of the Texas House of Representatives approved a motion to support giving more than $63,000 in back-pay to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton related to...
Household debt crisis looms as consumers struggle with 'unmanageable debt,' report says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the tariff trade war continues, so does the fear of a possible recession. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that the total household...
How you can help the National Weather Service gather vital weather information in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- KXAN has, for years, been the beneficiary of loyal viewers who provide various kinds of weather information, especially during severe weather. They email pictures and videos...
Jennifer Hudson hosts Remarkable Women for Hollywood experience
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) -- The 2025 Remarkable Women trip continues to dazzle as the winners took in a true taste of Tinseltown on Monday. The as 125 extraordinary women...
Tax Day deals: Which restaurants and fast food chains are offering discounts and freebies?
(KNWA/KFTA) — No one likes filing their tax returns. But when you're done, at least you can treat yourself to some discounted food as a reward. A number of...
Austin house explosion aftermath draws spectators
AUSTIN (KXAN) - As investigators continue to work to determine what caused a house to explode in north Austin Sunday, the site of the debris drew nonstop spectators to...
Grass fire extinguished in southeast Austin near airport
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A growing grass fire was extinguished by Austin firefighters in southeast Austin Tuesday morning. Close to 2 a.m., AFD posted on social media about a fire...
