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10/28/2025

The family is on the opposite end of island from where Hurricane Melissa made landfall.

Austin area family stuck in Jamaica after wedding as Hurricane Melissa hit.

10/28/2025

KXAN discovered the state doesn’t track which counties have outdoor warning sirens for flooding. We reviewed online records and contacted 23 Central Texas counties to learn which ones have sirens and which ones don’t. Story below ⬇

10/28/2025

BREAKING: Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Cat. 5 storm, with 185 mph winds. Tropical Tracker: https://www.kxan.com/weather/2025-tropical-timeline-tracker/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KXAN_News

10/28/2025

“Sing the 50 United States” is the first full manuscript written by Dr. Seuss to be discovered since the posthumous release of “What Pet Should I Get?” in 2015.

A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat and celebrating the United States will be published next year, just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.

10/28/2025

Wishbone bridge sneak peek 👀 After years of planning and construction, a new pathway for runners, walkers, and cyclists will open in Austin over Lady Bird Lake near Longhorn Dam.

Work on the wishbone bridge is expected to wrap by the end of the year with plans for a public celebration in early January, according to the Capital Delivery Services Department.

10/28/2025

Paxton said the companies “lied for decades” about the medication, which he said was “poisoning our people.”

The FDA said in September that research doesn't establish a causal link, but that alternatives had "well-documented adverse impacts."

A month after President Donald Trump claimed that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday in Panola County court against drug manufactu…

10/28/2025

The offer will run through November, and is available for users with a SNAP card link to their account. https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/doordash-waiving-fees-for-snap-recipients-in-november-delivering-food-bank-donations/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KXAN_News

10/28/2025

Monarch migration 😍 Have you seen these butterflies on the move?

Texas Parks and Wildlife says the insects traverse Texas from Wichita Falls to Eagle Pass starting in late September. By early November, most have passed through to Mexico.

10/28/2025

While the lights have been visible in parts of Texas previously, we'll miss out on the upcoming show.

The aurora borealis may be visible in Canada and nearly a quarter of the United States on October 28 and 29 due to strong solar activity, with the best viewing spots being in the northern states.

10/28/2025

The northern lights might be visible tonight across parts of the U.S., including areas as far south as Central Texas. Join us live as we track the aurora borealis and explain the science behind this rare spectacle.
https://www.kxan.com/news/science/aurora-borealis-may-be-visible-across-parts-of-the-united-states-tonight/

10/28/2025

The order began Oct 15, and was supposed to end Monday.

An extended burn ban went into effect for Bastrop County early Tuesday morning and will last until Nov. 10, according to an emergency order issued by county officials.

10/28/2025

After a meeting with Sandy Creek residents Monday, county commissioners will meet to discuss next steps.

Travis County Commissioners are set to discuss response to natural disasters on Tuesday, including the July flooding.