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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....
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Crash on I-35: 18-wheeler strikes bridge
Austin police say a portion of I-35 is shut down after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge.
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San Marcos investigators release new video in deadly 2018 apartment fire
Investigators looking into the deadly 2018 fire at the Iconic Village apartments in San Marcos are releasing surveillance video and asking anyone who was in the...
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Multiple lanes closed after 18-wheeler hits I-35 bridge in downtown Austin
Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 35 at 12th Street were closed Friday after an 18-wheeler hit the bridge.
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18-wheeler strikes bridge, shuts down southbound I-35 in downtown Austin
Southbound I-35 is shut down in downtown Austin after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge, according to the Austin Police Department.All southbound lanes are closed a...
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Tony Romo out at CBS Sports after nine seasons
The move comes after Romo was placed on indefinite leave following his July arrest in Wisconsin for operating while intoxicated.
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Leander ISD board votes to terminate police chief
A major leadership change is underway at the Leander Independent School District Police Department.The Leander ISD Board of Trustees voted to terminate Police C...
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Federal judge grants injunction stopping border barrier work at Big Bend National Park
El Paso federal judge orders injunction stopping border barrier work in/near Big Bend National Park as DHS lawsuit proceeds. Opponents rally outside courthouse; CBP pause continues, project not canceled....
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Castro hosts San Antonio hearing on mass deportations, proposed ICE warehouse
SAN ANTONIO — Congressman Joaquin Castro will host a field hearing Friday examining the impact of mass deportations and a proposed ICE warehouse on San Antonio's East Side.The hearing begins at 10 a.m. at the San Antonio...
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LCRA opens floodgates at Starcke and Wirtz dams after heavy rainfall
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened a floodgate at Starcke Damand Wirtz Dam early Friday to pass floodwater from the Llano River downstream.Flows below t...
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APD searching for suspect accused of indecent assaults at 2 Dollar Tree locations
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of inappropriately touching victims at two Dollar Tree locations after telling them the...
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APD searching for suspect accused of stealing motorcycle in East Austin
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing a motorcycle from an East Austin apartment complex last month.
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Officials watching Llano River for potential flooding overnight
The Llano River is projected to reach flood stage, and up to around 16 feet, in the early morning hours Friday, Oct. 2.
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MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
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Displaced tenants feel left in dark since fire at downtown Austin high-rise
Property management offers two options for tenants amid their displacement.
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Austin weather: Central Texas agencies prepare for storms
As weather moves through the state, many agencies are getting ready to help Texans who might need it.
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Jia Leo Li Selected as a 2026 Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator
Selected among only 21 scientists nationwide, Li will be exploring quantum phenomena in atomically thin materials. The post Jia Leo Li Selected as a 2026 Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator appeared first on UT News ....
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Man who allegedly threatened to "shoot up" Texas Capitol now faces federal gun charges
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas announced Thursday that a Bexar County man accused of making threats to the Texas State Capitol is now facin...
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RFK Jr. launches school fitness challenge in Austin
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin to launch a new school fitness initiative and unveil Fitness.gov.
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Preparing for the weather at ACL: What you can and can't bring into the festival
October is the second-wettest month of the year in Austin, and there's a chance of rain in the forecast at least for Weekend 1.
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Missing 16-year-old has been found
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen on the Texas A&M University at San Antonio campus.
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy arrested after hiding in backyard shed
A man accused of shooting a Harris County sheriff's deputy and fleeing in a patrol car was arrested Thursday after neighbors' tips led officers to a backyard sh...
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POLL: Are you seeing rain this morning?
Rain is moving into Central Texas on Thursday morning, with a Flood Watch in effect for most of the region through Friday night.The biggest flood threat is expe...
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Abilene firefighters rescue woman from flooded underpass amid flash flood warning
A woman was rescued early Thursday mronign after floodwaters trapped her vehicle in a North Abilene underpass.The Abilene Fire Department rescued the woman from...
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ACL will go ahead unless festival producers say otherwise, City of Austin says
Heavy rain is headed for Central Texas along with the potential for flooding, but for now, Austin City Limits festival is set to go ahead as planned.
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Austin first responders train to handle Tesla Cybercabs as severe weather approaches
Tesla's Cybercab presents new tactical challenges for local emergency crews ahead of expected severe weather, so first responders recently completed training to handle the fully autonomous vehicles....
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Man shot by ICE officer to remain in custody, judge says criminal prosecution can continue
During the hearing, the Venezuelan man appeared in a wheelchair with his left arm in a sling, as his attorneys confirmed a bullet remains in his back.
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Austin City Limits Festival safety: EMS warns of fentanyl, cyclorphine overdose risks
Live music, good food and memorable performances will draw thousands of people to Zilker Park as the Austin City Limits Music Festival gets underway this weekend....
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Suspect in alleged Texas Capitol attack plot taken into federal custody
Suspect in alleged Texas Capitol attack plot taken into federal custodyAUSTIN, Texas — A 40-year-old man accused of planning a violent attack on the Texas State...
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Man shot by ICE in Austin charged with assaulting, resisting federal officer
A man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin has been charged with assaulting and resisting a federal officer.
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UT Takes Leading Role in National Effort To Modernize Clinical Trials
Dell Medical School will serve as the key academic partner on two ARPA-H contracts, advancing a patient-centered vision for clinical research. The post UT Takes Leading Role in National Effort To Modernize Clinical Trials appeared first on UT News ....
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September on the Forty Acres
As September winds down, the Forty Acres has plenty to celebrate. The post September on the Forty Acres appeared first on UT News .
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Texas coalition urges pause on data center water deals, calls for more local control
AUSTIN, Texas — Civil rights and grassroots groups from across Texas joined forces at the state Capitol on Monday to call for a pause and review of water commit...