KXAN News

07/29/2025

Texas was among several states to see historic highs of foreign-born, or immigrant, populations at the start of this year, according to a new study from the Center for Immigration Studies.

07/29/2025

The Trump administration is proposing to repeal the landmark finding that climate change poses a threat to the public as it seeks to undermine the nation’s climate rules.

The Trump administration is proposing to repeal the landmark finding that climate change poses a threat to the public as it seeks to undermine the nation’s climate rules. Speaking in Indianapolis o…

07/29/2025

The base is now once again Fort Hood, the name now honoring World War I hero, Col. Robert Benjamin Hood.

An Army post in Killeen, Texas, was renamed again, for the second time in as many years. A ceremony held on Monday marked the official redesignation of the post to Fort Hood.

07/29/2025

Lake Travis is close to full — but what happens when it reaches capacity may surprise you. KXAN Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin breaks down the potential impacts as the lake rises.
https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/what-happens-when-lake-travis-fills-up/

07/29/2025

Anne Burrell had starred on the reality cooking show since its debut in 2010, serving as a mentor to some of the “worst cooks” each season.

Burrell had starred “Worst Cooks in America” since its debut in 2010.

07/29/2025

Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner was identified as one of the victims killed in the mass shooting at a Manhattan skyscraper, according to a spokesperson for the company.

LePatner’s colleagues described her as “brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm.”

07/29/2025

Officials are investigating after a man's body was found after a house fire in New Braunfels, which investigators said they believe was “intentionally set," the city said.

Officials are investigating after the body of a 37-year-old man was found after a fire Monday at a home in New Braunfels, which investigators said they believe was “intentionally set,” …

07/29/2025

Three hot days will find afternoon high temperatures soaring to the upper half of the 90s in many locations with a few likely to top out at 100°. The next chance for rain will be as early as late Thursday afternoon/evening.

07/29/2025

A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building claimed in a note to have a brain disease linked to contact sports and was trying to target NFL headquarters

A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building before killing himself claimed in a note to have a brain disease linked to contact sports and was trying to target the National Footba…

07/29/2025

During her tenure, Con Mi MADRE helped nearly 1,000 families prepare their first-generation college students, and their moms, to make the jump to college life.

Local nonprofit Con Mi MADRE, or CMM, will seek a new executive director to lead its mission preparing Latina first-generation college students and their moms for their transition to college life, …

07/29/2025

An allergist with St. David's North Austin Medical Center talked with KXAN about an incoming plume of Saharan dust.

With another plume of Saharan dust arriving in Texas, many will be feeling the effects.

07/29/2025

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker and the city of Austin’s budget office are now pointing to increasing absenteeism at the fire department as they continue to recommend a change in the department’s staffing model.

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker and the city of Austin’s budget office are now pointing to increasing absenteeism at the fire department as they continue to recommend a change in the fire depart…