New Austin dashboard shows homeless encampment updates
A new dashboard launching soon will give residents a glimpse into how the crews are moving through the city to clean encampments.
Crowds gather for Austin’s new Wishbone Bridge
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austinites gathered on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the Wishbone Bridge and Unity Underpass. The ribbon cutting followed words from Mayor Kirk Watson, Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Greg Casar and others. The bridge has 10 miles of trail to run, bike and hike, as well...
In a stunning plot twist, Texas could re-enter race for 2027 5-star defender
Blue-chip DT Jalen Brewster made it publicly known that his relationship with Texas Tech is currently on the rocks, and now might be the perfect time for the Longhorns to strike.
Why Enchiladas at This Texas Restaurant Keep Drivers Coming Back
Matt’s El Rancho is one of those places Austin people mention like a given, as if everyone already knows. I went in thinking it would be solid, maybe overrated, and walked out fully converted. The moment the food hits the table, it clicks. This is comfort Tex-Mex done with...
New FBI data show older people in Austin facing largest losses in region to...
The Austin area is becoming a key target for romance scams and other cyber-crimes, according to the latest data from the FBI obtained by KXAN investigators.
Round Rock officials weigh neighborhood compatibility for Skybox data center
The city of Round Rock is reviewing a proposal to change zoning that would make way for a new data center. (Rendering courtesy Skybox Datacenters) Amid a statewide surge in demand for digital infrastructure, a Skybox data center is proposed for a property near East Old Settlers Boulevard and A.W. Grimes Boulevard in...
Man gets 3 days in jail after plea deal in fatal Austin overdose case
A man initially accused of supplying cocaine that led to a fatal overdose in North Austin has accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to just three days in the Travis County Jail, according to court records.
Words exchanged, car kicked before man accused of assaulting girl at Buda student walk-out
Police made and arrest and released new details after a fight broke out between a man and a group of juveniles during a student-led walkout protest in Buda. The students were protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, Feb 2 when an argument escalated to physical violence, according to Buda PD.
Austin firefighter’s cancer compensation claim denied
An Austin firefighter is battling Stage 4 cancer. She is pushing back after the city denied her worker's compensation claim.
Texas student walkouts: Austin ISD issues new protocols
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin ISD has added new protocols in the wake of student walkouts over ICE operations and immigration enforcement. Austin ISD saw students from 14 of its campuses walk out of class on Jan. 30 and since then, students from multiple Central Texas school districts have followed suit.
