Pedestrian struck and killed on East Ben White Boulevard in South Austin
An adult pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday evening in South Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.ATCEMS...
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DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills....
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.
'We want to be prepared,' Travis County ESD 2 conducts active attack training
In preparation for the school year, Travis County Emergency Services District 2, also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department, conducted an active attack training on Tuesday, an exercise centered on sharpening response and skills during a high-stress situation....
Waymo study finds Austin crash risks spike on weekend nights
New Waymo research found Austin drivers face significantly higher fatal crash risks on weekend nights, while the company's autonomous vehicles recorded fewer injury crashes than human drivers....
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma, his family announced Tuesda...
NYC high-rise 'unstable' after columns buckle, bricks fall, officials say
A large New York City Fire Department response was underway in Midtown after two columns buckled and five floors caved in at a building under construction Tuesday morning....
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
14 ducklings rescued from Round Rock storm drain
Animal control officers with the Round Rock Police Department rescued 14 ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain near Rock 'N River Water Park last week.Th...
Fatal I-75 crash: Virginia man denied bond in wreck that killed 4 people
Charles Dean Pace is charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death.
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positiv...
McConnell’s health emergency sparks questions on whether he will return to Senate
Emergency dispatch audio indicating that someone at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) home in Washington, D.C., suffered “cardiac arrest” earlier this month has raised questions about when the former GOP leader will return to the Senate or whether he will return at all....
APD labeled a NE Austin plaza a crime hotspot. What can be done to end the violence?
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...
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....
Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.
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.
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...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Vehicle erupts into heavy flames, deputies and firefighters respond
San Antonio is extending its low-income e-bike rebate program with $181K in added DOE funding. Applications open July 14 for 181 new $1,000 vouchers, awarded by September lottery, in English and Spanish....
Austin firefighters mow lawn, clear debris after helping injured resident
When an Austin Fire Department crew showed up to help a South Austin resident who had taken a fall in the yard on Sunday, they didn't stop at first aid. They fi...
Shots fired report on July 4 leads to 3 arrests, 7 firearms seized in Cedar Park
Three people are facing charges and seven firearms were seized after law enforcement in Cedar Park responded to a call about shots fired on July 4.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Northeast Austin strip mall police call hotspot
A deadly shooting at a Northeast Austin shopping center late Saturday left one person dead and another injured, rattling neighbors who returned home to police c...
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....
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.
Father dies trying to rescue child from MD house fire sparked by discarded fireworks, officials say
A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said....
Plane hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport on Fourth of July
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
Firecracker 4K in Cedar Park sets record participation
CEDAR PARK, Texas - The 2026 Racing Minds ATX Firecracker 4K kicked off July 4th morning at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park.The race sold out several days earlier,...
14-year-old arrested after vehicle pursuit in Manor
A 14-year-old was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit.
14-year-old arrested following Manor vehicle pursuit
A 14-year-old from Austin was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Manor Police Departmen...
1 dead, 5 wounded including 2 kids in San Antonio apartment complex shooting
A late-night shooting involving an exchange of gunfire near a San Antonio apartment complex left one person dead and five others injured Saturday, including two children under the age of 12, police said....
1 dead, 1 hurt in north Austin bar shooting
One person is dead and another is hurt after a shooting at a north Austin bar just before midnight on July 4, according to Austin Police (APD). The shooting occurred near the intersection of East Braker Lane and North Interstate Highway 35....
Austin's Star Spangled Fest wraps up with fireworks, symphony performance
Austin's 4th of July celebration came to a close Saturday night after hours of festivities at Auditorium Shores.The Star Spangled Fest began at 10 a.m. with a h...
Fireworks spark multiple grass fires across Travis, Caldwell, Hays Counties
Multiple grass fires broke out Saturday night across parts of Central Texas, sparked by fireworks activity, according to Travis County Fire Rescue.The departmen...
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on I-35 near downtown Austin
A motorcyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical injuries after a crash on northbound I-35 near the 6th Street exit, ATCEMS said.
Biggest "Fireworks" for Texas athletics this last year
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The last athletic year for Texas sports has been another banner stretch. From softball claiming a second consecutive national title to a surprise run to the Sweet 16 for men's basketball, there were plenty of highlights. But as the July 4 weekend comes around and ...
Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
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....
East Side shootout leaves one dead, five wounded, including two children
San Antonio police are probing a late-night incident at Phillis Wheatley Park on the East Side after reports of multiple casualties. Heavy police and fire response flooded the area near Lamar and N Gevers....
Three deer killed following Mustang Ridge collision
Mustang Ridge Police responded to a collision Saturday morning after a vehicle hit three deer.The collision took place
New Braunfels police investigate vandalism at Comal Co. Democratic Party headquarters
The Comal County Democratic Party headquarters was vandalized sometime between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, when a vehicle was allegedly driven throug...
1 dead in early morning crash in Manor
Around 4:37 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of US 290 and Old Kimbro Rd just east of Manor.
One dead, another injured after overnight crash in Manor
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Old Kimbro Road early Friday, according to the...
Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States. The signing...
Empire State Building climbers say daring proposal was meant to be 'special'
The stunt-loving couple arrested after climbing atop the Empire State Building on Wednesday said they were simply trying to make their engagement special, one of the daredevils reportedly said....
Motorcyclist critically injured, northbound I-35 reopened after crash in downtown Austin
Northbound I-35 was shut down in downtown Austin Saturday, and has since reopened, after a crash sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with critical injuries.Aust...
Volunteer K-9 teams continue to aid in Central Texas disaster response
Texas Search and Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer-based first responder organization that supports emergency response efforts across the state, including through its specialized K-9 unit....
Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident....
Austin police officer pleads guilty to speeding after crash that injured two
An Austin Police Department officer pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of speeding stemming from a January 2025 collision that injured two people, the Travis...
US Marshals task force arrests suspect in April NW Austin homicide
A man wanted in connection with an April homicide in northwest Austin was arrested Thursday after barricading himself inside an apartment in Manor, U.S. Marshal...
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Leander man to serve 100 years in prison for child sex crimes
A Leander man was sentenced to serve 100 years in prison in connection with four separate cases of child sexual assault.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S....
LIST: The stores, restaurants that are open for July 4 this year
Forgot the hot dogs and fireworks? Need a snack on the road?
One person found dead near Krieg Athletic Complex; no homicide investigation, APD says
Austin police are investigating after one person was found dead Thursday afternoon near the Krieg Athletic Complex in East Austin.According to APD Watch Command...
Manor homicide suspect arrested after standoff, surrender to task force
Jaylon Plummer, 23, was arrested in Manor in connection with an April homicide in Northwest Austin after barricading himself in an apartment.
2 Austin murder suspects arrested by U.S. Marshals
Two murder suspects wanted out of Austin were arrested on Thursday.
Hutto City Council discussing future of fire service, city-owned fire station
According to a city FAQ, officials believe Hutto has reached a point where operating a municipal fire department is a natural next step.
Austin police officer pleads guilty to speeding after causing multi-car crash
An Austin police officer entered a guilty plea to two counts of speeding after an investigation into a multi-car crash.