Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
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The Texas Tech University System is facing a federal lawsuit challenging policies that critics say restrict what professors can teach about race, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Colorado State University lowered its Atlantic hurricane season forecast.
Texas lawmakers reviewed the first year of implementing the state's new youth camp safety law during an interim Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing Tuesday, with officials identifying several issues that could lead to legislative changes in 2027.
A Travis County judge sentenced a man June 2026 to 18 years in jail in connection with a 2024 deadly shooting.
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
A months-long narcotics investigation in Cedar Park led to three arrests and the seizures of multiple types of drugs, firearms, and thousands in cash.
Meteorologist Kristen Currie dives into the numbers of Austin's average first, last and total number of triple digit days in this episode of Kristen's Classroom.
A recent investigation into damage to the Comal County Democratic Party's office revealed it was “not politically motivated," according to police.
The doctor's family miraculously survived the dive into the rocks, but with serious injuries.
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers.
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
Americans who paid IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 pandemic may still be able to file a claim for a potential refund.
New Braunfels police say that the damage to the Comal County Democratic Party Office on Friday was not politically motivated vandalism, but rather the result of
Longtime journalist Alex Delgado is back in the news, but this time the story is personal.
Waymo is always watching, as two teenagers on summer break found out this week.
A Walmart store in Fredericksburg was cleared by an ATF bomb squad Wednesday morning after police received information about a possible threat in the area, acco
Some Austin Energy customers in downtown Austin should expect to temporarily lose power beginning Sunday evening.
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, Amy's Ice Creams is opening a new neighborhood ice cream truck.
San Marcos, Texas — SMCISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Cardona announced his decision to retire as Superintendent of San Marcos CISD at the end of September 2026
St. David’s HealthCare will begin construction on a full-service emergency center facility in Kyle, marking the first phase of a proposed plan to bring a hospital to the community.
The Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail will have a detour in place along Barton Creek beginning Monday while crews conduct tree work along the trail, accord
She lived more than 70 years at the mercy of the machine.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to remove a video that included images that were not approved for sharing. We apologize for the error. PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- Authorities are investigating after two young children were discovered living in what investigators described as dangerously u...
Nintendo is preparing to launch a blue shell directly at one of its “Mario Kart” titles.
APD says they have arrested a wanted gang member with 10 outstanding warrants.The Austin Police Department says their South Metro Tactical Unit launched an inve
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.
Austin Police's Commercial Burglary Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying people accused of ATM thefts over the last several weeks.
One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Texas French Bread has officially reopened at the same site the bakery and bistro burned down four years ago.The bakery announced the reopening of their dining
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying suspects wanted in connection with a series of ATM thefts at convenience stores across the city last
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
The City of Kyle is taking steps to strengthen its emergency response capabilities by joining a statewide network designed to help communities respond to disasters and other major emergencies.
Tuition at Austin Community College will remain unchanged for the 13th consecutive year.On Monday, ACC's Board of Trustees approved the college's operating budg
Police say an explosion reported early Tuesday morning was caused by a school employee in Missouri hitting a firework with a lawn mower.
One year after the flooding that swept through Camp Mystic on the Guadalupe River, Nashville-based band Blackwater Draw released “Dear Eloise,” an original song written to honor 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck, one of 27 campers who died in the July 4, 2025, tragedy.
Nearly a year after Lake Lakewood mysteriously dropped several feet, Leander officials say they still aren't satisfied with the explanation. After reviewing more than 4,000 records, city leaders are disputing key claims about the lake's historic water level and pushing for a solution that could r...
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
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