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Texas State University plans to grow student body to 50,000 by 2033
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Texas State University wants to increase its student body to 50,000 by 2033.  The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved its new...
How Texas will improve virtual learning for students, educators
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 569 into law, effective immediately. According to the Texas Senate, SB 569: Creates Chapter 30B of the...
Kristen's Classroom: Creating a tornado safety plan for your family
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The first step in severe weather safety is preparedness. That begins with planning ahead of time, so there's no confusion or hesitation in an emergency. Does...
How many 100° days will Austin get this year? Here's what the First Warning Weather team predicts
Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, we ask the KXAN First Warning Weather team...
Texas women's golf finishes 2nd at regional, makes NCAA tournament field
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns women's golf team punched a ticket to the national tournament with a second-place finish at the NCAA regional tournament Tuesday at The Rawls...
Westlake wins UIL 6A boys golf title after one round due to rain, course conditions
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake claimed its 14th state title in a rain-shortened UIL Class 6A boys golf championship Tuesday at White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. To avoid forecasted...
After a hard reset, Texas softball ramps up for SEC tournament run
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following three tough losses to rival Oklahoma two weeks ago, Texas had to hit the reset button. Things didn't feel right, and the team needed to...
Texas considers requiring citizenship proof for voter registration
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote. Some activist groups said they're concerned the policy...
Texas House approves bill to help increase state's housing supply
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that will make it harder for homeowners to block projects to build new homes near their neighborhood....
Bill to modernize child support services headed to governor 
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Legislation aimed at helping families dealing with child support challenges passed the Texas House Tuesday.  In a vote of "123 Yea's," lawmakers sent the legislation to...
What's up with the new barriers on Sixth Street?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin has replaced the temporary fencing on Sixth Street with a different temporary structure: 42-inch water-filled barriers. The original temporary barricades, pictured on...
PHOTOS: Storm causes major flooding across Central Texas Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas experienced heavy rainfall Tuesday following a severe weather forecast. A Tornado Watch was in effect for most of the area until 4 p.m.  KXAN...