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MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred. Source link
Central Texas school district closes due to increased flu, illness
Bartlett ISD said it would be closed Thursday and Friday due to increased flu and illness across the district. Source link
National Bagel Day: Where to get freebies or deals on Jan. 15
Carb and cream cheese lovers can look forward to deals celebrating National Bagel Day on Jan. 15. Source link
Fight for the downtown Austin IHOP continues
World Class Holdings is attempting to stave off foreclosure on the IHOP property in downtown Austin by filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, but a creditor has challenged the...
11 Symptoms Neurologists Say Never to Ignore
It can be hard to wrap your head around all the conditions neurologists treat: cerebrovascular disorders like stroke and carotid artery disease, seizure disorders, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s...
Austin seeking clarity over APD policy regarding working with ICE
Following Austin police's action of notifying ICE on a mother with an administrative warrant issued by the agency, during a disturbance call on Jan. 5, Austin city leaders want...
New Texas 2026 polling shows Talarico ahead of Crockett in Senate Democratic primary
The Republican primary for U.S. Senate is potentially heading toward a runoff while Texas Rep. James Talarico leads the Democratic primary over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, according to a...
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest...
As city of Austin ponders 2026 bond — how much do you owe for previous bonds?
As the city of Austin moves forward with a potential bond package in 2026, one element that will be discussed moving forward -- at least as indicated in the...
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. The four...
Aggie becomes a Longhorn, 2 standouts return in Texas' latest transfer portal moves
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The 2026 Texas football roster continues to take shape as two Longhorns officially announced their intent to return for next season. Wide receiver Ryan Wingo and...
Texas turns over full voter registration list to U.S. Justice Department
Texas election officials have provided voter registration data to the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure the integrity of the state's voter rolls, while critics fear the data may...