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Austin attorney joins lawsuit demanding transparency over SpaceX Terafab deal
A legal battle escalates concerning the release of public records for the chip-making plant.
'Closer to zero than five': GOP redraw appears set to fall short of goal
President Donald Trump said Texas Republicans could gain five U.S. House seats through redistricting. With less than a week until Election Day, analysts now sa…
Dispute over house listing rules could boil over into lawsuit against Central Texas service
A dispute between Central Texas real estate listing service Unlock MLS and real estate company Compass could lead to an antitrust lawsuit over a rule that impo…
Six injured in three-vehicle crash in Niederwald
Six people were involved in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on Highway 21 in Niederwald.
District attorney Jose Garza responds to Abbott campaign ad
In 1991, Anita Byington died by homicide and Allen Andre Causey was charged with murder. He was sentenced to 50 years imprisonment, but received paroled in 202…
After a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis at 29, Austin woman urges others to know their risk
"It was pretty frustrating to get like such a far-along diagnosis," Stamatedes said.
Trump announces more relief for flood survivors
Families impacted by this year's flooding across Central Texas could be getting more FEMA aid, according to President Trump.
Pflugerville council unanimously approves 'SAFE' Technology AI oversight policy
Pflugerville city council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt an artificial intelligence oversight policy.
CAMPO launches I-35 carpool program connecting Austin, Buda and Kyle
CAMPO's new We Ride I-35 program matches commuters traveling between Austin, Buda and Kyle.
Austin firefighters say raccoon stuck in tree is 'alive and unharmed'
Austin Firefighters Association said on Monday a concerned neighbor reported a raccoon with its head stuck in the hallow of a tree.
New Hays County home offers housing for young men aging out of foster care
Young men aging out of foster care will have a new housing option in Hays County through a partnership between Selfless Love Foundation and the Burke Center fo…
McNeil junior's self-defense club earns her a Girl Scout Gold Award
Nikita Devasthale is a junior at McNeil High School who just earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn.
Wyoming LLC hires Paxton impeachment attorneys in case over 'trans student guide' mailers, texts
Austin law firm Stone Hilton PLLC, which as founded by former high-ranking officials in the Texas Office of the Attorney General
AEG Presents announces new name, inaugural lineup for Emo's Riverside venue
Emo's Austin announced over the summer that it would move once again, as Los Angeles-based AEG Presents is set to take over the 2015 East Riverside venue at th…
Dolores Huerta, labor leader and feminist activist, dies at 96
On Wednesday, Dolores Huerta’s family announced the passing of the dedicated labor leader and feminist activist. Huerta was 96.
A look inside the jury selection process for the Shane James trial
The group of about 90 potential jurors filled out a questionnaire, and attorneys asked questions out loud. At times, attorneys would pick a person at random to…
Showers to end the week, especially west of I-35
Friday has the higher chances of rain reaching the Austin metro with the Hill Country benefitting the most from two days of wet weather. -- Nick Bannin
Reported assault near Lady Bird Lake prompts safety concerns among trail users
Austin police are investigating a reported assault that happened near the Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail early Friday morning.
Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2026 election?
KXAN is keeping track of how many Texans have voted in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2026 general election
Millions of Texans will vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket U.S. Senate race, Texans will also decide important s…