Key deadline looms in legislature
Thursday promises to be a deadly night for legislation in the Texas House as the legislative clock winds down.
Thursday promises to be a deadly night for legislation in the Texas House as the legislative clock winds down.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process. The changes come with the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly [...]
The City of Austin urged residents to be prepared for possible severe flooding following heavy rainfall.
A man accused of mail theft in Travis County who was out on bond failed to surrender himself into custody for a scheduled hearing April 24, according to Travis County court records. He has since had his bond revoked by a judge.
Several Texas law enforcement entities have shown support for the Cameron Police Department after an officer was killed on duty late Wednesday night.
The 100 Club of Central Texas has activated the Survivor Fund in response to the death of the Cameron Police Department officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty overnight.
A former Austin ISD teacher was sentenced to serve 84 months, or seven years, in prison Wednesday after engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign country, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Here are some measures you can take ahead of a flooding threat to best protect your life and property.
Over the past few years, pickleball's popularity has picked up throughout Austin.
Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with Richard Myerscough, CEO and founder of innovative composite materials firm ALUULA, about how they created a more sustainable material.
Police said officers found the woman unconscious and unresponsive inside the home when they arrived.
Refugee Services of Texas, the state's largest refugee resettlement agency, announced it is laying off almost half of its staff and closing its offices in Fort Worth and Houston because of a budget shortfall.
Reforming the state's toll systems barely made a splash in the Texas legislature despite that being one of KXAN's biggest viewer complaints.
KXAN investigators have been looking into ongoing billing and customer service problems with TxTag, the toll authority in Central Texas, and wanted to know how other tolling operators like NTTA are implementing creative solutions to help drivers.
The Milam County Sheriff's Office said Thursday an officer with the Cameron Police Department died after a shootout with a suspect late Wednesday night.
According to Live Nation, you can get $25 tickets from its Concert Week deal through Tuesday, May 16 or while supplies last.
Social media posts and a website claiming Zilker Park and Barton Springs could move into private ownership are causing quite the stir. Councilmember Paige Ellis says her office has received dozens of emails from constituents over the misinformation regarding management of Zilker Park.
After falling in their first-ever U.S. Open Cup match last year 2-1 to San Antonio FC, Verde and Black righted the ship in the tournament and advanced to the Round of 16 with the win. They'll find out who they play and where on Thursday. The game will be in two weeks, and that'll add to an already-hectic May schedule of games.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) cast her 70,000th consecutive vote in the Texas Senate, which marked an unparalleled statewide and nationwide record, according to a news release from Senatorial District 21. Zaffirini has never missed a vote in the Texas Senate since her swearing-in in 1987, the release said. "That is [...]
The Texas House came close to approving resolutions to expand gambling in the Lone Star State on Wednesday evening, but fell short of the votes needed to advance the constitutional amendments.
Scott Prinsen, Austin's Flood Early Warning Division program manager talked to David Yeomans on the program and the expected rain this weekend.
A recent study has ranked Texas as the worst state for mental healthcare in the U.S., and claims that the state has the highest percentage of uninsured adults with mental illness.
"Texas foster kids deserve dignity and respect," House Rep. John Bucy III (D-Austin) said.
Mitchell is one of six players the Blazers hosted Wednesday before the NBA Draft on June 22, and Mitchell will surely get more invitations for individual workouts with teams before it's time to make the picks. The Blazers are in the draft lottery and could have anywhere from the No. 1-14 pick this year. The ping pong balls that decide a franchise's future will be selected May 16.
This report is an update to KXAN's "Medical Debt Lawsuits" investigation. Our team will continue to follow the bills during Texas' legislative session. AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the Texas House voted out an amended version of Senate Bill 490, which pushes for medical transparency of bills patients receive after being treated. The legislation — filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola – now heads back [...]