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After a hard reset, Texas softball ramps up for SEC tournament run
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following three tough losses to rival Oklahoma two weeks ago, Texas had to hit the reset button. Things didn't feel right, and the team needed to...
Texas considers requiring citizenship proof for voter registration
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote. Some activist groups said they're concerned the policy...
Texas House approves bill to help increase state's housing supply
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that will make it harder for homeowners to block projects to build new homes near their neighborhood....
Bill to modernize child support services headed to governor
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Legislation aimed at helping families dealing with child support challenges passed the Texas House Tuesday. In a vote of "123 Yea's," lawmakers sent the legislation to...
What's up with the new barriers on Sixth Street?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin has replaced the temporary fencing on Sixth Street with a different temporary structure: 42-inch water-filled barriers. The original temporary barricades, pictured on...
PHOTOS: Storm causes major flooding across Central Texas Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas experienced heavy rainfall Tuesday following a severe weather forecast. A Tornado Watch was in effect for most of the area until 4 p.m. KXAN...
Texas bill would cut school funding over teacher support for gender transitions
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House Education Committee heard a bill to prohibit public and charter school teachers from assisting in the social gender transition of a student. House...
AISD teacher indicted, faces 20 years in prison connected to child porn charges
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin Independent School District elementary teacher was indicted on Tuesday following his arrest related to two counts of possession of child pornography, according to a...
Advocates worry 'unclear process' in school choice law could lead to increased burden, lawsuits
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days before Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 2 into law, clearing the way for students with disabilities to receive up to $30,000 in taxpayer funds annually...
Homeless encampments closed, population relocated over safety concerns
AUSTIN (KXAN)—Two Austin homeless encampments are now closed due to safety and flooding concerns. The City of Austin said 51 unhoused people voluntarily relocated from the Colorado River Wildlife...
