Inside KXAN’s investigation of the mysterious death of 14-year-old Treysuhr Carter
Two years have passed since 14-year-old Treysuhr Carter was found lying unconscious on a residential street just blocks from her Northeast Austin home. This week on Inside the Investigation, Senior Investigative Producer David Barer explains why, after second review, the case is closed and cleared with no charge.
Chicken Fried Steaks Locals Argue Are the Best in Texas
Texas does not mess around when it comes to comfort food, and chicken fried steak has always felt personal to me. I grew up hearing arguments about who does it best, who makes the crispiest crust, and whose gravy deserves its own praise. A real chicken fried steak is simple...
Austin ISD parents concerned about classrooms with no heat
AUSTIN, Texas - Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe. Austin ISD students enjoyed Monday and Tuesday off from school because of the arctic blast. When Rachelle Wittek said she was getting ready...
Who are H-E-B’s biggest Texas rivals, and have they set up shop in Austin?
H-E-B might be king in Texas, but that doesn't mean there can't be some healthy competition.
Austin police seek publics help in identifying vehicle theft suspects
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a vehicle theft at the Encompass Health Clinic on January 18, 2026. Officers responded to the incident at 330 West Ben White Blvd. SVRD WB, where a male suspect was seen checking door handles in...
Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages
AUSTIN - A vote on a Texas public school required reading list will now take place in April after a meeting of the state's education board. The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
Downtown bakery and conveyor belt sushi arrive in Austin food news
Austinites are by and large back on the road after ice has melted, opening up more restaurant visits and food-related expeditions around town. News this week includes a new location for a popular bakery, multi-course deals in San Marcos, and a strongly worded letter to a food-and-movies institution. Openings and...
A Waymo hit a child near an elementary school. The NHTSA is investigating
A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan. 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesAlphabet-owned Waymo has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that one of its driverless vehicles. 23 incident is now being investigated by the U.S. The Jan. 23 incident is now being investigated...
Fly out of Waco or drive to Dallas or Austin? A new online savings...
WACO, Texas — Travelers debating whether to fly out of Waco or drive to larger airports in Dallas or Austin now have a new tool to help make that decision. Waco Regional Airport has launched an online savings calculator that compares the total costs of flying from Waco versus airports in Dallas, Austin and Houston....
Man tows trapped Austin Fire truck, other cars from ice
Some drivers ended up stuck on icy roads last weekend. They would have had to pay for a tow truck to rescue their cars, were it not for the unexpected help of an Austin local.

















