KXAN News

01/03/2026

One of the primary questions surrounding the newfound markets is its legality

Prediction markets, which allow users to “trade” predictions as commodities, have started to rise in Texas despite the state’s strict laws against gambling, raising concerns about…

01/03/2026

A one-year-old terrier mix tossed into a self-compacting trash can in Los Angeles County last week was rescued just in time by a police officer — who days later returned to give the puppy a forever home.

A one-year-old terrier mix tossed into a self-compacting trash can was rescued just in time by a police officer — who days later returned to give the puppy a forever home.

01/03/2026

Actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter was found dead inside a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day, according to reports from TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter.

Actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter was found dead inside a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day, according to reports from TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter.

01/03/2026

An 82-year-old woman who went missing in the woods in Oregon was found alive earlier this week, thanks in part to her canine companion, authorities said.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An 82-year-old woman who went missing in the woods in Oregon was found alive earlier this week, thanks in part to her canine companion, authorities said. The Lane County She…

01/03/2026

This weekend is looking nice and sunny!

The first weekend of 2026 is here and sports will be the dominating force for weekend plans. Plus a chance to get your first run in for the year, a free jamboree, and a circus you have to see to be…

01/02/2026

It's a new record, y'all.

Austin hit 88° this afternoon

Forecast: https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/record-warmth-ahead-of-a-weekend-cold-front/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KXAN_News

01/02/2026

PFD said firefighters were battling heavy fire conditions and a partial roof collapse

Travis County firefighters are working to extinguish a three-story apartment fire at the 14000 block of Renaissance Court, said Pflugerville Fire Department on Facebook.

01/02/2026

Rain could be on the way in a few weeks.

2026 starts much warmer than normal in Central Texas, smashing record-high temperatures on Friday. Rain chances have been slim-to-none, with a severe drought worsening. However, there’s some …

01/02/2026

Clean up is expected to last several hours

San Marcos police posted on Facebook there is a cleanup operation happening at northbound I-35 just before the McCarty Lane exit (Exit 201).

01/02/2026

On Instagram, dozens of commenters identifying themselves as current or former Sprinkles employees reacted to the news, describing what they say was a sudden, company-wide closure.

“Even though I sold the company over a decade ago, I still have such a personal connection to it,” the founder of the cupcake shops said. “This isn’t how I thought the story would go.”…

01/02/2026

FRIDAY FORECAST: Winds will be breezy through the afternoon, pumping in cedar to ‘high’ levels. Winds will gust up to 30 mph at times.

Toasty temperatures out the door this afternoon with highs in the 80s across Central Texas! — Meteorologist Tommy House

01/02/2026

Almost 600 fireworks complaints were received from across Austin over the New Year's holiday period. Our interactive map shows where complaints were made: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-311-received-almost-600-fireworks-complaints-over-new-years/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KXAN_News