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Crews battle fire at tire facility as black smoke billows over Highway 29 in Burnet County
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- First responders are on scene of a large fire at a tire recycling facility near Highway 29, just east of Burnet, on Monday evening, according to...
Free shuttle takes visitors to Zilker Park, Barton Springs during July 4 weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Austinites prepare for the festivities the city will bring for the Fourth of July at Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool, Austin Parks and Recreation...
Austin man arrested following threats to kill officials, including local judge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 31-year-old was arrested Sunday after the Criminal Investigation Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety received an online tip regarding Facebook posts threatening to...
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center relocating to 'more appropriate location'
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A controversial homeless resource hub in south Austin -- the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center -- will be relocating, according to Austin City Council Member Ryan Alter....
Austin’s weather extremes: Hottest, coldest and wettest July records
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,...
What to Know About Medicaid
Medicaid, the health insurance program for low-income Americans that provides coverage for more than 70 million people, faces its biggest overhaul in decades under President Donald Trump’s “One, Big,...
2 Central Texas prisons will return to state control from private prison contractor
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, or TDCJ, will take control and staff two prisons in Central Texas later this year thanks to a legislative funding...
Texas Sen. Birdwell announces retirement, Rep. Cook to run for seat
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to the Texas Senate. Shortly after, State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, announced he would...
LIST: Which stores, restaurants are open for July 4 this year?
(NEXSTAR) — Whether you forgot something for your cookout or are looking for a quick snack on the way to the beach, several stores and restaurants will be open...
Trump to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center this week: Source
(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is expected to visit Florida's controversial detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" when it opens Tuesday, a source familiar with the matter told NewsNation. The...
