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NWS: Two tornadoes confirmed in Burnet Thursday
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The National Weather Service survey team has concluded two tornadoes occurred in Central Texas on Thursday afternoon. In far northeast Burnet County, a tornado formed just...
Austin woman receives sister's ashes after months of waiting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman waiting months to get her loved one's ashes is finally getting a bit of closure. Melanie Azpeitia said she experienced delays from the business...
'The clock is ticking': Some Texas House Republicans concerned about slow start
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Legislature is up against the clock. Once May 15 passes, all bills which haven't hit the House floor are dead for the session. On...
Lake Travis ISD names lone finalist for new superintendent
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Lake Travis Independent School District now has a lone finalist for its new superintendent. During a special-called meeting on Thursday, the LTISD Board of Trustees...
Kyle man arrested, charged with murder in Austin fentanyl-related death investigation
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Kyle man was arrested and charged with murder Tuesday following an investigation into a fentanyl-related death that occurred in December 2024. According to...
1 dead, 1 injured after house explosion in Granger
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — One person died and another person was injured after reports of a home explosion in Granger on Friday morning. Multiple agencies in Williamson County...
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in north Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was formally charged Thursday following a December 2024 fatal crash. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, 29-year-old Eduardo Pimentel Almanza was charged with collision...
Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as coach in San Antonio
(AP) - Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships,...
Brownsville opens first of its kind eco-friendly 3D-printed Starbucks
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first-of-its-kind 3D-printed drive-thru Starbucks is now open in Brownsville, Texas. The new store, located at 2491 Boca Chica Boulevard, next to Lotus Cafe, held...
LIST: Central Texas school districts dismiss early ahead of potential severe weather
Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — School districts in Central Texas have adjusted schedules on Friday, May...
Lockhart acquires building for future indoor recreation center
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Lockhart said it acquired a building April 22 to utilize as a future indoor recreation center, which was a community priority in the...
2 injured after shooting near Round Rock
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two people were injured Thursday evening after a shooting just outside the city of Round Rock, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. WCSO said deputies responded...