Indiana man charged with arson had cut off genitals and set them on fire, investigators say
What started as an investigation into a stabbing and arson in Indiana took a disturbing turn.
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Federal judge: Texas state hospital waitlist unconstitutional
After a decade-long court battle a federal district court in Texas has ruled the state’s system of making mentally incompetent people wait in jail for months – or years in some cases – for mental health treatment at a state hospital violates their constitutional rights.
Her son was murdered in Austin; She buried him in her front yard
Nikki Olton lost her son, Camnik Campbell, in 2022. Prior to then, she never really gardened. But it has now become something she has poured her heart into, in honor of her son.
These are the US's worst cities for bed bugs, Orkin report finds
Many popular tourist towns are on the list this year.
Trump says he'll ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
On the final day of its term last week, the Supreme Court struck down the president’s day-one order — which would have required a baby born on U.S. soil to have at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status to receive automatic citizenship.
Indiana man charged with arson had cut off genitals and set them on fire, investigators say
What started as an investigation into a stabbing and arson in Indiana took a disturbing turn.
Artist brings nature to life on Austin utility box
Austin artist Whitney White is using the City of Austin Artbox Program to paint a utility box at the corner of Escarpment Blvd and Davis Lane with cacti, sunflowers, local animals, and honeybees to bring beauty to the school and families that walk by.
Austin nonprofits brace for possible social service cuts in next city budget
Nonprofits that provide food assistance, rental assistance, help paying bills and other support services are waiting to see how deep possible city budget cuts c
Two found dead in possible Gillespie County murder-suicide identified
Gillespie County deputies identified two people found dead on Hahn Road in Fredericksburg. Investigators believe it was a murder-suicide. Officials say there’s no ongoing threat; the investigation continues.
Hot Thursday, isolated rain chances return Friday
Thursday will be another hot day, with high temperatures likely reaching the triple-digits in downtown Austin. — Meteorologist Tommy House
Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars
Republican Party of Texas will continue in lawsuit to close primaries, for now
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk asked both sides on June 30 to file a joint brief about the case.
Ted Cruz warns Talarico has 'real chance' to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
Ted Cruz warns Talarico has 'real chance' to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat
How to avoid 'explosive' diarrhea-causing parasite
As cases continue to rise in the U.S., health experts are urging Americans to take steps to protect themselves.
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.
James Talarico to announce update on his efforts to obtain 'Hoffman files'
U.S. Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico is set to make a "major announcement" about Adam Hoffman, the former Waco attorney whose child sex abuse case garnered criticism over how the Texas Attorney General's Office handled his plea deal.
Police identify man found fatally shot in a truck near E Austin park, seeking suspects
Police have identified a 26-year-old man who was found shot and "clearly deceased" in a truck in East Austin Wednesday evening.According to the Austin Police De
Man found dead inside truck at East Austin park: APD
The Austin Police Department has identified a man whose body was found inside a truck at an East Austin park Wednesday evening.
Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
Fire engulfs abandoned building in Southeast Austin, spreads into surrounding brush
Travis County Fire Rescue crews responded to a reported grass fire in Southeast Austin Wednesday to discover an abandoned building engulfed in flames.When crews
City of Austin has spent over $100K cleaning up graffiti on private properties
The City of Austin says that it has spent over $100,000 cleaning up graffiti on private property since October.Over $100,000 has been spent cleaning up graffiti
Abbott family dog Pancake, 'First Puppy of Texas' dies
The Governor of Texas shared some sad news Wednesday evening.
Talarico, Paxton announce millions in new campaign funding for Q2
To mark the end of second-quarter fundraising Wednesday, State Representative James Talarico and Attorney General Ken Paxton announced millions in new campaign funding toward their U.S. Senate bid.
Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
Austin Infrastructure Academy helps more than 1,500 locals find careers in first year
The Austin Infrastructure Academy has successfully connected over 1,500 residents to jobs, enrolled over 1,000 people in training programs, and awarded 162 training scholarships in its first year of operation, resulting in an average annual earnings increase of $18,500 for those who found jobs th...
18-year-old killed in East Side mass shooting on Fourth of July identified
Bexar County identifies 18-year-old Cory Dajuan Dixon Goode as the victim in San Antonio’s targeted July 4 mass shooting. Six were hit, including two children. Police have a person of interest as the search continues.
Will the Sun swallow Earth? New study offers surprising answer
A new study using updated stellar models suggests Earth could survive both of the Sun's giant expansion phases and remain in orbit around the resulting white dwarf, though researchers say significant uncertainties remain.
Charlie Kirk murder: Judge orders redactions to suspect Tyler Robinson's ex-lover’s video testimony
A recorded interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk could be played in court Thursday as the preliminary hearing to determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial enters its final days.
Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
Williamson County ESD 6 mourns off-duty loss of firefighter
Williamson County ESD No. 6 Fire/Rescue extended condolences following the off-duty death of one of its firefighters.
Austin has spent over $100K cleaning up graffiti on private property
It's part of a graffiti removal pilot program approved by Austin City Council in the fall.
Freedom Fuel gas station locations open as Trump pushes for lower energy costs
The first Freedom Fuel gas station has opened in Philadelphia as part of a White House‑backed effort to offer drivers discounted gasoline.
AI detectors are getting more accurate. But are new solutions needed?
When technology companies started to push generative "artificial intelligence" programs to consumers in 2023, demand followed for tools that could identify undisclosed AI-written texts.
Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Student News Now: Flood warning sirens go up; Bible passages in schools; A 2,000 pound destructive seal
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, 30 Texas counties, including Kerr, will install flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3.
Kyle police make four unrelated arrests after finding narcotics in vehicles Tuesday night
The Kyle Police Department says they made four unrelated arrests related to narcotic possession Tuesday night.Officers with Kyle PD made the arrests after findi