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Sarkisian to make $12.3M in final year of 7-year contract extension with Texas Longhorns
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' Steve Sarkisian is getting a hefty pay raise in a restructured 7-year contract extension that cements him as one of college football's highest-paid coaches. After...
Delta flight crashes at Toronto airport, lands upside down
February 17, 2025
(NEXSTAR) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis experienced an "incident upon landing" in Ontario, Canada, airport officials have confirmed. Videos posted to social media and a live...
Several injured in crash on SH 71 in southeastern Travis County
February 17, 2025
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Several people were hurt in a crash in southeastern Travis County Monday afternoon, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. ATCEMS posted on X at 12:44...
Which industries grew the most in Texas last year?
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' economy remains strong but slowed more than economists expected in 2024, experts with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said in a 2025 Texas Economic...
Temperatures, rain, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2025 weather data
February 17, 2025
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics,...
Leander cat rescue in need of new home
February 17, 2025
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — Help for feral and friendly stray cats in Williamson County could soon be on pause if Ferallife Guards, a group that traps, neuters and rehomes...
Sober festival planned during SXSW to benefit SIMS Foundation, Recovery ATX
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A spring festival showcasing live music and interactive art is set to benefit two local foundations dedicated to substance abuse recovery. The third annual "Sober X...
Bombogenesis: Nature's explosive weather phenomenon
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Bombogenesis, also known as a bomb cyclone, is a fascinating weather phenomenon. It occurs when a low-pressure system intensifies rapidly, dropping at least 24 millibars of...
City creates plan to keep downtown 'vibrant' amid large-scale construction projects
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin City Council has established the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative so that downtown remains safe, accessible and vibrant while transformative projects are underway. Large-scale downtown...
Texas softball stays unbeaten, tops Texas Tech twice behind Kavan's arm at Bevo Classic
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Top-ranked Texas softball capped another perfect weekend on the diamond, going 5-0 during the Bevo Classic at McCombs Field on Sunday with an 11-0 win in...
Texas gets much-needed victory, knocks off No. 15 Kentucky 82-78
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Tre Johnson scored 32 points, and senior Tramon Mark had 26, season bests for both, and Texas defeated No. 15 Kentucky 82-78 on Saturday...
No. 3 Texas grinds out 65-58 win over No. 5 LSU with 'really special' 4th quarter
February 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After trailing by as much as 12 points and needing to find an answer for their offensive struggles, No. 3 Texas got it done from the...