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07/11/2025

He's still out there hitting baseballs into orbit ⚾

AUSTIN (KXAN) — He’s the single-season home run king for the Texas Longhorns, and now he’s the all-time leader in round trippers for the Amarillo Sod Poodles. Ivan Melendez belted his 4…

07/11/2025

Central Texas animal rescue groups have united together to recover and reunite displaced animals with their families.

Central Texas animal rescue groups have united together to recover and reunite displaced animals with their families.

07/11/2025

“What moved me here is wanting to support people without expecting anything in return,” said a volunteer. “This work is very beautiful, there are no words to explain it.”

Patricia Campos stood before a memorial displaying photos of flood victims, one of dozens of Mexican volunteer rescuers helping with recovery efforts from the July 4 flooding that killed at least 1…

07/11/2025

APD said officers responded to the crash on I-35 near Tech Ridge Blvd. for the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

07/11/2025

Texas could soon have newly drawn congressional maps if lawmakers approve the proposal during the upcoming special session.

One expert says there may be risks in redrawing the maps.

07/11/2025

The FAA on Thursday issued two new Temporary Flight Restrictions, or TFRs, in the Hill Country.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday issued two new Temporary Flight Restrictions, or TFRs, in the Hill Country.

07/11/2025

Williamson County health officials confirmed the county's first human case of West Nile virus so far this year.

A person in their 40s, who lives in southern Williamson County, was diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease on July 3.

07/11/2025

In September 2017, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority sounded the alarm in an online video produced with Kerr County and the city of Kerrville.

While Kerr County officials say they didn’t know how bad the July 4 flooding would be, it warned residents nearly eight years ago to “be flood aware” about the ongoing potential f…

07/11/2025

We asked Austin Pets Alive! and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter for the best ways to reunite lost pets with their owners after the July Fourth floods. Share these resources with anyone looking for a missing pet.

07/11/2025

One more mostly dry day before storms make a return for the weekend. Here's a look at the timing of rain and the areas with the highest risk for more flash flooding.
-Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin

07/11/2025

Among those set to accompany Trump are First Lady Melania Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott, Congressman Pete Sessions, R-Texas, and Sen. John Cornyn.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, alongside several Texas leaders, will visit Kerrville on Friday to meet with first responders and family members who were affected by the July 4…

07/11/2025

Each special session of the Texas Legislature only lasts 30 days at most. This special session starts July 21 and features 18 topics for consideration, including flood prevention and electoral redistricting.

Gov. Greg Abbott called for the first special session of the 89th Texas State Legislature Wednesday, and set 18 topics for the session. Transgender advocacy groups said that one topic will impact t…