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Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) reacts after running for a first down to secure a victory at the end of the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit:

Oct 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) reacts after running for a first down to secure a victory at the end of the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: The Lufkin Daily New...

The Lufkin Daily NewsOct 17, 2026

Central Texas leaders look to Miami for passenger rail lessons

Regional leaders from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Central Texas Alliance recently visited Miami to study Brightline's passenger rail system. The delegation focused on improving mobility and infrastructure for the 13-county region, which is expected to reac...

KXAN LocalOct 17, 2026

LIST: Pumpkin patches around Austin

It may not feel like autumn outside, but this is Texas, so sometimes Texans have to take things into their own hands to make the time of year feel seasonal....

KXAN LocalOct 15, 2026

Woman reunited with family after ICE release

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue across the nation, one Austin woman who was taken into custody back in June is now back with her family....

KXAN LocalOct 2, 2026

City of Taylor asks the public for help to name cemetery robots

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Taylor is asking the community to help name its newest employees: two autonomous lawn-mowing robots at the Taylor City Cemetery. City officials say the robot mowers will help keep cemetery grounds maintained while allowing Public Works crews to focus o...

KXAN LocalSep 26, 2026

City of Austin cancels Lake Austin drawdown

AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — The City of Austin has announced it will cancel the planned Lake Austin drawdown that was set for October and November.The drawdown, sche...

CBS AustinSep 24, 2026

No. 1 Texas holds top spot in AP Top 25, SEC has 10 ranked teams

AUSTIN (AP) — Mississippi moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the Southeastern Conference 10 teams in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released Sunday. The ...

KXAN LocalSep 20, 2026

LOVB Austin starts season with rematch in San Antonio

Back-to-back league champions, League One Volleyball (LOVB) Austin, announced that its first game of the season would be against a rival they defeated to make their way to the champions in the 2025-26 season—LOVB Nebraska....

KXAN LocalSep 17, 2026

POLL: How much are you paying for rent?

As Austin ties for the smallest average apartment size in the state at 871 square feet, the conversation around rent affordability continues.CBS Austin wants to...

CBS AustinSep 15, 2026

McCallum shuts out Travis 48-0 for first win of season

AUSTIN (KXAN) — McCallum bounced back from its season-opening loss in dominant fashion Thursday, shutting out Travis 48-0 in a non-district matchup. The Knights improved to 1-1 after dropping their opener 27-14 to Navarro. Travis fell to 0-2 after opening the season with a three-...

KXAN LocalSep 3, 2026

Hendrickson outlasts Stony Point 51-45 in Week 2 shootout

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hendrickson outlasted Stony Point 51-45 in a high-scoring battle Thursday night in the KBVO Week 2 Game of the Week. The win marked the first for Hendrickson under first-year head coach Adam Naron as the Hawks improved to 1-1 on the season. Stony Point dropped to ...

KXAN LocalSep 3, 2026