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The endowment will fund research and student fellowships benefiting rural and farm communities.
Weeks after winning more Grammys, Willie Nelson is getting a new kind of honor: a university endowment in Texas.
Here are a set of checklists and other tips for families to reference when preparing for wildfires, tornadoes, and other possible crises in the coming months.
Hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, blizzards, and earthquakes have granted Texas the title of the most disaster-prone state in the country, according to studies in recent reports.
In a statement issued earlier this week, the World Health Organization has said an additional 161 people — all considered “contacts” of those sickened — were being monitored for symptoms.
The African country of Tanzania reported its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, which has so far resulted in eight total cases and five deaths.
A 75-year-old woman who disappeared from her home in Marion County, Florida, was found by python hunters hundreds of miles away near Miami.
A Silver Alert was issued for Peck after she went missing on Tuesday.
2023 will be the last year of Dell Match Play in Austin.
The tournament has benefitted First Tee, a golf-based leadership program for kids, for the last 8 years and Dell Children’s HERE Campaign, which helps families pay for treatment at Dell Child…
Injuries and international duty spread Austin FC thin on defenders but they still managed a tie with Colorado
While still winless, the Rapids salvaged a draw after Kevin Cabral scored in the 85th minute to end the match 1-1 Saturday at Q2 Stadium.
The two-night event will begin Saturday with the crescent moon appearing above Venus.
Venus has been very bright in the western sky, the brightest of every star or planet during the first part of the night. And over the upcoming weekend, it will be part of an astronomical alignment …
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The Texas quarter was released in 2004, and it features an outline of the state with a superimposed star and the slogan “The Lone Star State.”
It may seem a little boring compared to the other state quarters but there’s a reason for that.
The Longhorns can sweep the Red Raiders with a win Sunday 🤘
Coming off a 6-2 win against No. 14 Texas Tech on Friday to open the three-game set, the Longhorns topped the Red Raiders again 6-5 on a wild pitch that led to the game-winning run in the bottom of…
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“You were with like-minded people that made you feel like you knew everybody there [and] we were all there for one reason: That’s Donald Trump.”
Thousands of excited Texans attended Trump’s first major rally of the presidential cycle in Waco Saturday.
The public works department says they had to make sure all neighbors were on board with the project, so staff went out and surveyed residents in the area.
The need for more lighting in some Austin neighborhoods has been top of mind recently, especially in areas where people have gone missing.
Law enforcement officials arrested the woman in Manor.
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a woman Thursday morning on a murder charge out of Austin.
The game is at 4:05 p.m. Sunday on CBS
No. 2 Texas, the highest seed left in the tournament, takes on a fifth-seeded Miami Hurricanes squad that upended top-seeded Houston 89-75 on Friday behind a huge game from guard Nijel Pack. HeR…
24 tornadoes were reported Friday night in Mississippi and Alabama.
The stormy night in Mississippi resulted in many fatalities and dozens of injuries. Tornadoes were also reported in Alabama.
The former president is set to take the stage at 5 p.m.
Months after announcing his third bid for the White House, former President Donald Trump will hold his first major rally of the presidential cycle in Waco on Saturday.
A judge sentenced the man to serve 18 years in state prison.
A Travis County jury convicted a man of manslaughter Feb. 28 in connection to the death of a 36-year-old man in southeast Austin in July 2020.
| Top Notch Hamburgers opened in Hutto this week — did you get a chance to go? The burger joint rose in popularity when it was featured in the film Dazed and Confused. https://trib.al/hpPKSV0
Program participants are able to earn a degree and earn a teaching certificate.
With just a few months left of school, districts across Central Texas will start holding hiring events to fill any vacant teaching positions that need to be filled.
Republican lawmakers are pushing a new plan to expand state power to enforce immigration law, but it could put Texas in conflict with the federal government.
Watch TOMORROW at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN. www.kxan.com/state-of-texas
“Operation Burnout” is the law enforcement investigation into the February street takeovers in Austin.
One of the remaining six unarrested suspects charged during “Operation Burnout” was taken into custody Tuesday, according to Travis County court documents.
TODAY! Watch the weekly show dedicated to Austin FC's 2023 season, hosted by the KXAN Sports team and digital hosts Adrian Healey and Michael Lahoud. Verde Lights airs only on the CW Austin.
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The Amber Alert was discontinued.
An Amber Alert was issued Saturday by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding a child abduction.
Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night.
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Powerful tornadoes that ripped through Mississippi – destroying buildings and obliterating at least one town – killed almost two dozen people, officials said …
Reese Witherspoon and her husband say they are divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reese Witherspoon and her husband say they are divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage. The actor-producer and her husband, Hollywood agent Jim Toth, announced their breakup …
Bright and balmy today. There will be a few showers in mostly our eastern counties Sunday.
Gwyneth Paltrow told the court that, in the moment, she originally thought she might have been in the midst of a sexual assault due to the confusion.
Paltrow testified that she was skiing downhill with her children, Apple and Moses, when a man skied up behind her, with his skis sliding between hers, moving her legs apart.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises after a 3-day strike that shut down the school system.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises for bus drivers, custodians and other support staff after a three-day stri…
A Florida state representative was tricked into reading several raunchy fake names during a House Civil Justice Subcommittee hearing on Monday.
The lighthearted gaffe was quick to circulate on social media where some wondered if the gag would remain in court records for the rest of time.
An employee at a Louisiana water plant was fired after video showed him p*eing in the drinking water supply.
An employee at the Donaldsonville water plant in Ascension Parish, La. was fired after he was caught on video surveillance urinating into the water supply, officials said.
The Longhorns are headed to the Elite 8! 🤘
The Longhorns were without Dylan Disu, who has been the team’s star for the past five games, for most of the game. He came into the game with a bone bruise on his foot and tried to play on it…
A New York Police Department spokesperson said the substance was deemed “non-hazardous.”
An envelope containing a white powder was sent to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), whose office is investigating former President Trump, according to law enforcement.
Now, the matter is open for public comment to be submitted in person, online or by mail.
The company’s applications state it wants to dredge the lake to collect sand and gravel with which it will process then turn into material eventually to be used to make things like cement.
He's out for the game with a bone bruise on his left foot.
Coming into the game, Disu was nursing a bone bruise on his left foot and tried to play through it. While trying to grab a rebound underneath Xavier’s basket, teammate Dillon Mitchell acciden…
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is reportedly raising money to give $1,000 monthly payments to some expectant mothers
“Infant mortality in Philadelphia is a solvable crisis,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole.
The trees responsible for "cedar fever" are also a keystone species for Central Texas.
A short bill filed by Texas Rep. Ellen Troxclair, R-Austin, would remove municipal protections for Ashe Juniper trees across Texas, a move that ecologists warn could have a serious impact on Centra…
Late Friday night, the City of Austin announced in a news release Interim City Manager Jesús Garza is reorganizing the city’s top leadership positions.
Late Friday night, the City of Austin announced Interim City Manager Jesús Garza is reorganizing the city’s top leadership positions “to prioritize the public’s needs and ensure r…
: 2 people are dead, and 10 others were hospitalized after reports of immigrants 'suffocating' in a train car near Uvalde.
Two people are dead, and several others are injured after Uvalde Police said numerous undocumented immigrants were suffocating inside a train car, according to a Uvalde PD news release.
Representatives from AISD spoke about the importance of having a district-wide pride week. One Texas lawmaker called it "inappropriate."
The Austin Independent School District closes out its pride week Saturday.
ROSS SMASH: Ever seen what happens to a watermelon when it's dropped more than 250 feet? NASCAR driver Ross Chastain shows you out at COTA from the observation deck https://trib.al/wua53NU
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Seeing more sunshine tomorrow and Thursday afternoons.
The rain has cleared but the chill lasts all week -- a quick look at when the heavy coat is needed most (VIDEO): - Meteorologist Kristen Currie
CHECK IT OUT: Steam rises over Lake Travis this morning. This is called "steam fog," which is formed when warm water adds water vapor to cold air. https://trib.al/lrdoz2w
Clouds will clear from west to east this afternoon leading to some sunshine after the gray morning.
WATCH: Which KXAN meteorologist has raised the most money so far in the Friendsgiving Challenge benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank? David Yeomans | Meteorologist joins Will DuPree to make an appeal for more support, while Kristen Currie asks for you to help her retain the fundraising title. Find out how to donate: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/friendsgiving-challenge-2022-donate-to-team-david-or-kristen-to-help-central-texas-food-bank/?ipid=ql
Wet & chilly weather to start the work week -- your forecast in 60 seconds --> - Meteorologist Kristen Currie
Temperatures will warm to the 50s Sunday afternoon. Rain arrives Monday.
Election Day boosted Republican power on Capitol Hill. That may reshape policies here in Texas. Watch TOMORROW at 8:30 a.m. on KXAN. www.kxan.com/state-of-texas
Today will be chilly with a partly cloudy to mostly sunny sky. Clouds will increase Sunday afternoon ahead of the next chance for rain
Freeze Warning expanded | Where and when to prepare for autumn's first freeze
WATCH: Hail made quite the splash in Lakeway and other parts of Central Texas earlier today (Courtesy: Steven Riedlinger). We compiled a gallery of weather photos and videos sent in by KXAN viewers: https://trib.al/Q5AFW0Z
Friends or enemies? 🤔💔 Kristen Currie and David Yeomans | Meteorologist are battling it out to see who can raise the most money for Central Texas Food Bank in the KXAN Friendsgiving Challenge. Each made their case for why you should join their team... which side are you on? DONATE: https://trib.al/KB9fuo8
Ongoing showers and thunderstorms at 10 a.m. The cold front continues to move southeast leaving cold air and strong northwest to north winds behind.
Our weather takes a sharp turn today with widespread rain, a risk of severe storms & a +20° temp drop -- a look at our Friday + weekend forecast (VIDEO): - Meteorologist Kristen Currie
Tropical systems can pack a punch with their powerful winds... Meteorologist Rich Segal explains how large the impact range can get. https://trib.al/AMy7BA4
VIDEO: Here's a look at that crash on I-35 NB in Round Rock. This is near McNeil Road. Multiple vehicles are involved. More on this story: https://trib.al/R9lBFgF
WEATHER WHIPLASH -- today's unseasonably warm & humid weather turns dramatically colder & wetter tomorrow. A look at when the changes hit (VIDEO):
WATCH: Beto O'Rourke thanked his mother last night after losing the #Texas gubernatorial election to incumbent Greg Abbott. He shared she's been battling a "pretty aggressive" form of cancer during the campaign. https://trib.al/VP9qih0
Only two more days of spring before colder arrives
WHO WILL WIN? Our teams are neck-and-neck in the Friendsgiving Challenge, as Kristen Currie and David Yeomans | Meteorologist raise more than $10K for our neighbors in need. Show your support for #TeamDavid or #TeamKristen here: https://trib.al/sCuUfpJ #KXANFriendsgiving
WATCH: Austin ISD leaders discuss the next steps after voters overwhelmingly approved three bond proposals totaling more than $2.4 billion. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/election-austin-isd-2-44b-bond-propositions-school-board-on-the-ballot/
First Warning Weather University 🌩️ Meteorologist Kristen Currie explains how far winds associated with a tropical system can reach. FORECAST: https://trib.al/x5bvhc1
Another warm & humid day... but the 'countdown to the cool down' begins (VIDEO): - Meteorologist Kristen Currie
WATCH: KXAN is projecting that three open Austin City Council seats and the mayoral race are heading to runoffs. Check out more results here: https://www.kxan.com/election-results/
HAPPENING NOW: The latest Texas election results and analysis for governor, attorney general and other statewide races — plus local races like Austin mayor. Live election updates: https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/live-blog-texas-midterm-election-2022/
Lloyd Doggett (D), the projected winner of Congressional District 37, speaks on representing the district. LATEST >> https://trib.al/Y8nppGf
WATCH: As results from the Texas midterm election come in tonight, tune into KXAN's digital show to see the latest numbers and hear from our reporters as well as candidates from some of the major races. Keep up with updates in the KXAN election live blog: https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/live-blog-texas-midterm-election-2022/
UPDATE: Light rain showers moving toward Austin as voting wraps up this evening
Weather we can all agree on this Election Day -- a look at the numbers + when temps drops +20° (VIDEO):
FIRST WARNING: Tracking an extended stretch of colder than normal weather
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