With the summer solstice in the rearview mirror, we are now losing about 20-30 seconds of daylight every day in Central Texas, adding up to 25 - 30 minutes of daylight lose at the end of the month.
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Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead and another injured in north Austin, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year.
The city's new homeless encampment management initiative connected dozens of people to shelter and services while removing hundreds of tons of debris from encam
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.
The lawsuit blamed Disney for rising streaming costs for YouTube TV and DirecTV. The company has denied any wrongdoing.
Any change to a classic ride at Disneyland will have its critics. Even so, the backlash on social media to the park’s recent update to Pirates of the Caribbean has been extreme, and many fans are hoping to see the Anaheim theme park reverse course.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which spearheaded job and funding cuts throughout the federal government, shut down operations on July 4. In a Saturday social media post, the department quoted former President Teddy Roosevelt, writing, "'Far and away the best prize that life offe...
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
A Hays County judge sentenced a man to 40 years in prison in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in January 2022.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement of over $13 million with Walmart to ensure the company provides its delivery drivers with fair compensation.
After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water.
K9 Maya, a police dog with the Mustang Ridge Police Department, has received a bullet-and-stab-protective vest through a donation from the nonprofit Vested Inte
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent
The evening is warm with a few strong thunderstorms in parts of the Hill Country. Rain chances remain isolated to widely scattered during the next few hours, before drying out overnight. — Meteorologist Tommy House
A veteran who was wounded in combat in Iraq received a new, payment-free vehicle Monday during a ceremony at Group 1 Toyota North Austin.Christopher Lawrence, a
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires apps stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.
With the summer solstice in the rearview mirror, we are now losing about 20-30 seconds of daylight every day in Central Texas, adding up to 25 - 30 minutes of daylight lose at the end of the month.
A Burnet County jury sentenced a 36-year-old man to 20 years in prison after convicting him of online solicitation of a minor under 14. He must also register as a sex offender.
A man was sentenced in May 2025 to 15 years in prison related to a 2023 homicide.
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.
Multiple people were shot and killed Sunday in Rittman, Ohio, including a police officer who was responding to a report of gunshots.
New York City health officials have confirmed a troubling trend has grown on the Upper East Side.
Financial experts say families shouldn't assume Trump Accounts as a replacement for a 529 college savings plan.
San Antonio is extending its low-income e-bike rebate program with $181K in added DOE funding. Applications open July 14 for 181 new $1,000 vouchers, awarded by September lottery, in English and Spanish.
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
Several lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo are being recalled after officials detected bacterial contamination in the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's newest expansions is planned to open to the public for day use on Tuesday, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife press release.
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026.
**Headline shortened due to character constraints.WASHINGTON — On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned the constitutional r
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
One year after deadly flooding devastated parts of Williamson County, county officials said more than $4.8 million in recovery assistance has been delivered to flood victims through FEMA and local community programs.
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
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Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said.
When an Austin Fire Department crew showed up to help a South Austin resident who had taken a fall in the yard on Sunday, they didn't stop at first aid. They fi
Texas’ challenge to Wall Street has taken another step toward reality.
Three people are facing charges and seven firearms were seized after law enforcement in Cedar Park responded to a call about shots fired on July 4.
Austin Community Foundation announced in a press release it is awarding $2.5 million in grants to 130 nonprofits in Central Texas through the Forever Austin Fund.
An Idaho mother who allegedly claimed her twins died after receiving three vaccines has been charged with murder in their deaths, officials said last week.
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