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State Sen. Bob Hall calls for end of Texas Lottery amid scandal
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Sen. Bob Hall, R-Rockwall, was one of the first lawmakers to call for an investigation into the Texas Lottery Commission over their alleged role in...
Austin dance company loses $30k after NEA cuts, cancels annual festival
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Acia Gray has been teaching Austinites how to tap dance since the 1980s. “The Tapestry Dance Company has been around since October of 1989,” said Gray,...
Ravens release Justin Tucker, insist it's a 'football decision' amid NFL investigation
FILE - Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) watches his extra point against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Wednesday, Dec. 25,...
$100M: Austin mayor responds to skepticism about homelessness spending
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There are several numbers floating around about how much the city of Austin may need to spend on homelessness: From the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition's estimate...
San Marcos Police searching for suspect involved in deadly hit-and-run
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The San Marcos Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Saturday night in the 4200 block of State Highway 123....
APD: 4 arrested in north Austin apartment crime operation
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Four people were arrested in connection with a "proactive criminal enforcement operation" conducted by the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety at...
Drag story time bill heard for first time in Texas House committee
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Members of a Texas House committee debated legislation for the first time that would penalize public libraries for hosting a drag story time event for children....
MAP: 34 lakes across Texas are now infested with zebra mussels
This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics,...
Cinco de Mayo deals: Where to get discounted food, drinks on May 5
NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) – America’s Cinco de Mayo traditions may not always be an authentic reflection of Mexican culture, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be joyous celebrations filled...
Delta Air Lines to launch new Austin-Palm Springs nonstop in November
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Delta Air Lines will launch a new nonstop route between Austin and Palm Springs, California, in November. The seasonal route will launch Nov. 8. Flights will...
