Body found on Gulf island during search for teen missing since July 4
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Saturday.
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Toyota is doubling down on Texas with a massive $3.6 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs and shift production of its beloved Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to San Antonio.
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After police labeled a Northeast Austin shopping center a "crime hotspot" last year, violence continues to plague the area. A fatal shooting on Saturday night i
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The Fourth of July blended the solemn and the celebratory this year in Kerr County, where nearly 120 people lost their lives in last year's deadly floods.
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Preparations for border wall underway at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
rews have begun preparing the land to build a border wall through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. On Monday, Border Report saw crews working for Spencer Construction cutting grass and brush on the southside of the levee, which is where U.S. Customs and Border Protection has said the 30-foo...
Austin officials focus on outreach, cooling resources as heat settles
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Trump says Walmart will lower some prices at his request: See which ones
President Donald Trump said on Monday that Walmart will lower prices on a slew of products at his administration's request.
Body found on Gulf island during search for teen missing since July 4
Nolan Wells, 18, was last seen on Saturday.
Austin received more than 700 fireworks complaints over Fourth of July weekend
More than 700 fireworks complaints were made to Austin 311 over the Fourth of July long weekend.
North Austin shooting: APD identifies 18-year-old victim
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.
7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release
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Impact of World Cup in Texas goes beyond the dollars and cents
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What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
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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.
Two found dead as deputies investigate double homicide at Travis County gentlemen's club
A fight in a crowded parking lot outside a Travis County gentlemen's club early Sunday escalated into a shooting that left a man and a woman dead, authorities said.
Police identify man killed in July 4 shooting at north Austin shopping center
One man is dead and another person is injured after a shooting late Saturday night in a north Austin shopping center that Austin police have previously identified as a persistent violent crime hotspot.
Toyota to expand manufacturing in San Antonio
Toyota will expand its San Antonio manufacturing plant with a second assembly line, a $3.6 billion investment expected to create 2,000 jobs and double the facility's footprint.
New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.
Man killed, another injured in late-night shooting outside North Austin business
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.
New Austin program connects 35 to shelter, removes 303 tons of debris from homeless camps
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
Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme
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Who qualifies for payment in $50M settlement over Disney and streaming prices?
The lawsuit blamed Disney for rising streaming costs for YouTube TV and DirecTV. The company has denied any wrongdoing.
Fans fuming over change to classic Disneyland ride
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.
DOGE officially shuts down
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MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.
Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2022 hit-and-run crash
A Hays County judge sentenced a man to 40 years in prison in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in January 2022.
$13 million settlement provides Walmart drivers fair compensation
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.
Lake Geneva boat accident, 3 kids drowned after vessel capsized
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.
Mustang Ridge Police K9 receives donated protective vest
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
Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app do
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
Evening storms, primarily in the Hill Country
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
Army veteran gifted payment-free vehicle through Transportation4Heroes program
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
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Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
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.
How much daylight are we losing in Texas this month?
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.
Burnet man sentenced to 20 years for online solicitation of a minor
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.
Man sentenced 15 years in prison for 2023 homicide
A man was sentenced in May 2025 to 15 years in prison related to a 2023 homicide.
Cyclosporiasis in Texas: List of foods linked to some outbreaks
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.
4 dead, including officer and suspect, in Ohio shooting: police
Multiple people were shot and killed Sunday in Rittman, Ohio, including a police officer who was responding to a report of gunshots.