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Measles: What to know about vaccines, symptoms as Texas outbreak expands
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A west Texas outbreak of the measles virus has reached over 100 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), with the majority...
A Guide to Treating and Avoiding Canker Sores
Roll your tongue around your mouth, and you might feel a sting from a new tender spot. A tiny, unwelcome crater of pain, a red circle of fire tucked...
Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at at 39
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy TV...
Austin leaders expected to vote on short-term rental regulations
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council is expected to vote Thursday on several major changes to how the city regulates short-term rentals (STR) like Vrbo or Airbnb. Some of...
Austin Energy grant statuses uncertain amid federal shakeups
The above video is KXAN coverage from Feb. 20 on federal grant funding uncertainties related to Austin's Interstate 35 Cap and Stitch project. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amid switch ups...
Kristen's Classroom: Start of severe weather season
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Although severe weather can occur on any day of the year, it "unofficially" kicks off in March and continues through May, a time of year when...
1965 strangulation death certificate updated as bill filed to expand medical examiner access
MARBLE FALLS (KXAN) – For nearly six decades, Darlene Oostermeyer had waited for movement in the stalled case of her 13-year-old cousin’s tragic death. In 1965, Darlene was a...
Resources, support available for Texas' growing population of women veterans
Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas is home to more women veterans than any other state...
Liberty Hill girls basketball advances to state championship
AUSTIN (KXAN) - It may not have always looked like a sure thing, but the Liberty Hill girls basketball team earned a hard-fought victory against Barbers Hill Tuesday night...
Nursing academy aims to fill healthcare shortage in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) --- As the Austin metro continues to grow, so does the need for more healthcare workers. Workforce Solutions Capital Area expects the industry to grow by a...
Texas ex Stearns stumbles in ATX Open first round
AUSTIN (KXAN) - When Peyton Stearns spoke with the media after losing in the first round at the 2024 ATX Open, there was clear disappointment in the state of...
Crash on I-35 in Kyle leaves some northbound lanes closed
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A crash on northbound Interstate 35 at Kyle Crossing in Kyle has resulted in some northbound lanes being closed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation....