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Tommy's Travel Forecast: Tropics, Severe Storms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the Formula One United States Grand Prix wrapping up at COTA, thousands of people are preparing to travel out of the Austin area this week....
Formula 1, COTA extend partnership through 2034
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The United States Grand Prix has extended its contract with Circuit of The Americas, according to COTA. An official social media page for COTA said the...
Austin, Travis County to sign wildfire disaster declarations
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin and Travis County leaders are expected to announce the preemptive signing of disaster declarations regarding wildfire risks in the area during a meeting Monday. According...
Fire departments in Texas to receive $164M in funding
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas A&M Forest Service approved more than $164 million in funding to fire departments in Texas. The funding, which was provided through the Rural Volunteer...
Texas voters to decide on 17 amendments starting Monday
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Starting Monday, Texans can head to the polls to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution — decisions that could reshape tax policy, education...
Shipley kicks 45-yard FG in OT to lift No. 21 Texas to 16-13 win at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Mason Shipley kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime and No. 21 Texas beat Kentucky 16-13 on Saturday night. Shipley also kicked a 39-yard field...
State of Texas: Hinojosa joins Democrats vying to challenge Greg Abbott in 2026
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Greg Abbott is expected to win reelection in next year's race for Texas Governor. But Texas Democrats are working to change that narrative. A state lawmaker...
Formula 1 weekend underway
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 13th Formula 1 race at the Circuit of the Americas will take place Sunday, but drivers are already on the track. The Fédération Internationale de...
City of Austin receives funds to promote public safety, other Central Texas departments included
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas police departments, including the city of Austin, were granted nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Policing Development Microgrants program, according to U.S....
‘Fake paperwork and VIN-swapping’: Hays County advises caution when buying a vehicle
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Hays County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) issued an alert Friday in connection with the recovery of stolen vehicles that involved VIN-swapping schemes. “Criminals are using fake...
