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NFL Hall of Famer Steve McMichael dies at age 67
HOMER GLEN. Ill. (WGN) — Chicago Bears great and legendary sports personality Steve "Mongo" McMichael died at age 67 on Wednesday. McMichael had recently been moved to hospice care...
'Surpasses anything we've had in the past': City of Elgin cuts ribbon on new police station
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After years of construction, the city of Elgin cut the ribbon on its new police station downtown Wednesday morning. It is the city's first police-designated building...
Texas passes anti-trans bill restricts bathrooms use, other private spaces
TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — Today, the Texas Senate passed the "Women's Privacy Act," ensuring women are safe in their bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers. However, it explicitly prohibits trans people...
Liberty Hill ISD forecasting 19,000 students by 2034
LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) — More and more people are moving to Williamson County and because of that places like Liberty Hill are seeing immense growth. "When I moved...
Two cases of canine distemper reported in Kingsland
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Hill Country Humane Society is urging pet owners to get their pets vaccinated after two cases of canine distemper were confirmed in owned pets in...
Most Texas homeowners not aware of right to protest property tax
Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The deadline is quickly approaching for Travis County homeowners to protest...
Ways to protect yourself against AI-assisted fraud
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, people are getting smarter with its use too. AI tools allow bad actors to create realistic messages, clone voices and...
'One chance': Neighbor coalition pushes for city to fund its portion of Austin’s I-35 Cap and Stitch
AUSTIN (KXAN)—A coalition of Austin area neighbors is making a final push to get the City of Austin to commit to funding some or all of the so-called "caps"...
Matthew McConaughey and other stars testify in House Committee to bring films to Texas
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Actor Matthew McConaughey has become a familiar face at the Texas Capitol. McConaughey previously spoke before state senators to push for film incentive legislation. On Wednesday,...
Uvalde leaders approve $2M for Robb Elementary families in first settlement over 2022 attack
AUSTIN (AP) — City leaders in Uvalde, Texas, approved a $2 million settlement for families of the victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, marking the first time one...
