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Police searching for man involved in hit-and-run at Fredericksburg Whataburger
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN)-- The Fredericksburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a man who police said was involved in a hit-and-run in April.  A social media...
What are the chances Texas makes it to Omaha? Pretty high, history suggests
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas begins the postseason Friday at home against Houston Christian as the top seed in the Austin regional, the numbers are on the Longhorns’ side...
'She started crawling': St. Augustine clinic helps children with movement disorder at no charge
AUSTIN (KXAN) – When Ariya Stein was born, a doctor told her mom, Lilly, that she would likely never crawl or take steps.  Ariya, who’s is three, has a...
Jocelyn's Law fails to earn enough votes in Texas House
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Senate Joint Resolution 1 — a proposed constitutional amendment to prevent bail for those not lawfully in the country accused of certain crimes — fell 13...
Amy's Ice Creams invites community to celebrate 40th anniversary
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amy’s Ice Creams invites the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday, June 8, at Bouldin Acres South Lamar.   The first-ever Amy’s Fest will happen...
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1
Public-health experts have warned for months that the COVID-19 virus isn’t gone—and, far from waning, SARS-CoV-2 has mutated yet again into a new variant. Called NB.1.8.1, it's causing a...
Lawsuit details wage theft, harassment by former Texas OAG leaders during Paxton impeachment
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman who worked on the defense of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment has sued two of her bosses, who were also...
Texas medical examiner expansion bill misses midnight House approval, but interim proposal could revive it
Project Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “A Hanging on Backbone Creek” Catalyst investigation, launched November 18, 2024. As Texas’ population grows, critics point to the need for...
APD: 55-year-old man dead following motorcycle crash
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 55-year-old man is dead following a motorcycle crash in east Austin over the weekend, according to the Austin Police Department. The crash happened shortly before...
Saharan dust continues to sweep toward the Gulf coast
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive to the United States in the coming days. You may notice haze in our atmosphere, with more...
TxDOT plans drainage tunnel to prevent flooding in Austin
Editor's Note: The video above is a conceptual model of the I-35 Capital Express Central project provided by TxDOT. AUSTIN (KXAN) --To prevent flooding in Austin, the Texas Department...
A 'long overdue' groundbreaking on Ross Road improvements
DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- For years, we've reported on the growth in Del Valle and the impact that it has had on Ross Road -- a key corridor...