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Kristen's Classroom: What gives fireworks their colors
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, Meteorologist Kristen Currie dives into what gives fireworks their colors in today's episode of Kristen's Classroom....
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Austin preschoolers turn recess into their own World Cup
At the Learning Experience Preschool off Anderson Mill Road, preschoolers are using soccer to develop fine and gross motor skills
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Local reaction pours in after Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright order
Major U.S. Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports are drawing swift reaction from Texas lawmakers...
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Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of June
We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of June 2026!
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Not just a number: Sisters keep family's memory alive after deadly Texas floods
In the year since devastating flash floods claimed the lives of more than 130 people across Central Texas, Traugott and McCutcheon have dedicated themselves to making sure their family members are represented as more than just a number, a tally, a small portion of a breathtaking ...
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One year later: Burnet flood survivor, who clung to a pecan tree, reflects and rebuilds
Jodi Riley-King was staying at her father’s home with family when floodwaters rushed in during the July 2025 storm. Nearly a year later, Riley-King said she helped her father navigate the long recovery process, including applying for disaster assistance....
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Lot of heat and humidity but not a lot of rain
We start the month of July in very July-like fashion - hot and humid. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
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1 dead following crash involving person on scooter in east Austin
Austin Police responded to a fatal crash Tuesday evening that involved a vehicle and a person riding on a scooter.
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How you borrow, pay off student loans may change beginning July 1: What to know
If you are a borrower, will soon be a borrower, or are paying back what you borrowed, you could be impacted.
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What the birthright citizenship decision means for kids of immigrants
The ruling strikes down Trump's efforts to limit the 14th Amendment rights of some U.S.-born children.
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'Infection zones,' new screwworm cases have border residents on edge
Ranchers and residents attended an information session Tuesday in Rio Grande City, Texas, to learn about new infestation zones and surveillance zones in STarr County, after a calf was found infected with New World screwworm on Saturday in neighboring Jim Hogg County....
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One dead after crash between scooter and vehicle in east Austin Tuesday night
A man is dead after a crash involving an electric scooter and a vehicle in east Austin Tuesday night, APD has confirmed.Just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, APD offic...
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Learn to Swing Dance at the Blanton Museum's "All Day: The Swing Edition"
If you've ever wanted to learn to swing dance, the Blanton Museum of Art is giving you the chance during Blanton All Day: The Swing Edition on Saturday, July 11...
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Firefighters urge fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
With the Fourth of July just days away, Central Texas firefighters and safety experts are urging everyone to exercise caution as communities prepare for historic celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday....
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Texas Game Wardens respond to 8 water-related deaths across state in one weekend
After a deadly weekend on Texas waterways, Game Wardens are urging people to put safety first this Fourth of July.
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Blanco County issues disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm spread
Blanco County officials have issued a local disaster declaration as a preventative step amid the spread of New World screwworm in Texas, even though no cases ha...
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One year after the July floods, researchers are developing a new flood warning system
One year after the devastating July 2025 floods that claimed more than 130 lives, researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are developing a new flood...
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Elgin police investigating suspicious death; person of interest identified
Elgin police are investigating a suspicious death on Tuesday, according to the department.Elgin Police Department confirmed officers are actively investigating...
parks
'She mattered,' Letters detail heartfelt pleas to close Camp Mystic
Many letters were written by children, complete with their handwritten signatures.
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Adults arrested after 16 children found in 'deplorable' conditions in southern Ohio home
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday in a rural southern Ohio home. The Ohio Bureau of Investigation and local sheriff's department searched a home in the small village of Ham...
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Austin airport addresses warm temperatures in Barbara Jordan Terminal
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is working to reduce warm temperatures in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, citing heat, humidity and heavy passenger traffic as contributing factors....
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Man sentenced to 70 years in prison for 2024 Austin murder
A Travis County jury has convicted a man of murder in a deadly shooting that took place at a north Austin apartment in 2024, officials said.
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Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new venture...
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Guardians rookie OF Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Texas Rangers to score the go-ahead run. With a runner at second base and...
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10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him....
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A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer. The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it belongs to. It was d...
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Affordable makeup store Miss A coming to Barton Creek Square in August | Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs - Community Impact
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Friends, family hope to raise awareness for Jason Landry, 5.5 years after disappearance
As thousands gather in Luling, Texas, for the annual Watermelon Thump Festival, others are there with a more serious mission: to bring awareness for Jason Landry, the man still missing after five and a half years....
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Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
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Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
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Family of Southeast Austin shooting victim questions reduced charges, suspect release on bond
Months after a deadly January shooting in southeast Austin, the family of Denise Tijerina says the pain of her loss has not eased as their frustration grows over how the case is unfolding in court....
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Supreme Court upholds ruling on transgender athletes; reactions pour in
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump executive order regarding birthright citizenship; local leaders react
For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship....
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Downtown Austin restaurant employee reportedly stabbed customer, court documents say
Police arrested a server at Bob's Steak and Chop House Friday. Witnesses told police the server stabbed one of the guests, whom the server recognized from church....
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Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
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How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud....
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Travis County officials seek answers on proposed Highway 71 resort development
A proposed entertainment, hotel and residential resort along a stretch of Highway 71 could bring a major new development to the area, but local officials and en...
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Childhood trauma and grief expert talks about continual mental health recovery a year after July 2025 floods
Dr. Julie Kaplow, executive director of the trauma and grief center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, said that it can sometimes take six months to a year after a traumatic event occurs for post-traumatic stress to show up....
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Austin organization works to deliver goods, aid to Venezuela in earthquake aftermath
As Venezuela continues to comb through ruins following last week's deadly earthquakes, two Austin organizations are partnering to deliver aid to the country and to people who are suddenly homeless....
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Kyle man pleads guilty to embezzling more than $3.2M from former employer
A Kyle man pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $3.2 million from his former employer.
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Austin wants your input on the city budget
The deadline to provide feedback via the City of Austin budget survey is today, June 30.
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Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays
TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials....
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UT names Oklahoma's secretary of education as dean of College of Education
The University of Texas at Austin College of Education is set to welcome a new dean this fall. The university announced Monday that Daniel Hamlin, the current s...
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5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
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One year later: Family, friends remember man who died in Burnet County flood
About a year after devastating flooding hit Burnet County, family members and friends are remembering William “Govani” Venus, one of at least five people who died. One year later, Govani is laid to rest at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery....
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First baby born at new Ascension Seton Women's Hospital in Austin
A baby girl named Akira became the first infant born at the new Ascension Seton Women's Hospital, just days after the facility opened its doors in central Austi...
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Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park parking to change for July 4th weekend
Austin Parks and Recreation is limiting vehicle capacity for July 4th weekend at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park due to high-use during the upcoming holiday weekend....
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Five Longhorns named to 2026 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams
Texas' five selections to the Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams lead the nation, headlined by Arch Manning.
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HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
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Man arrested, accused of stabbing pastor multiple times at downtown Austin steakhouse
A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man at a downtown Austin steakhouse over the weekend, according police.The Austin Police Department said o...
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CapMetro to waive fares for Fourth of July celebrations
CapMetro will suspend fares starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, making it easier for Central Texans to celebrate Independence Day and attend Austin's annual...
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13-year-old boy charged with manslaughter after shooting, killing another teenager
A 13-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing another teenager.According to Amarillo police, the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 1200...
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Pastor stabbed by server at downtown Austin restaurant
Officials say a server at a downtown Austin restaurant has been arrested and charged after stabbing a pastor dining there.
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Texas gas prices well below national average ahead of July Fourth travel
Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association....
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These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income....
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Austin credit card fraud suspect linked to Dallas case
A woman suspected of credit card fraud in Austin has been linked to a similar case in Dallas, says the Austin Police Department.
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10 arrested in Llano County, charged with sex crimes, solicitation of prostitution
The Llano County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 10 people in what it called a "proactive enforcement initiative focused on reducing human trafficking, protecting children and vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation, and holding registered sex offenders accountable."...
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Former Army contractor convicted of stealing $1.1M in MRE military rations from Fort Bliss
A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Army civilian contractor of stealing more than $1.1 million worth of military rations from Fort Bliss, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday....
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Grass fire burns at least 100 acres in Llano County
A grass fire that broke out in Llano County on Monday afternoon was 75% contained by the evening after burning at least 100 acres, according to the Llano Police...
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Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
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