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Texas voters give Legislature low marks despite supporting key priorities, poll shows
AUSTIN (KXAN)— Texas voters gave the state Legislature poor marks for its overall performance during the recently concluded session while expressing strong bipartisan support for several major priorities, according...
LBJ wrestler Rendon finding home, success in sport
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Michaela Rendon began as a wrestler, it wasn't the most encouraging start. "My first match, I didn't know what to do," Rendon said. "So I...
After Gov. Abbott vetoed THC ban, will the product be regulated?
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After vetoing Senate Bill 3, which would have banned all THC in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott immediately moved to call a special session of the legislature,...
Stuver, Vazquez named to MLS all-star team, take on LigaMX all-stars at Q2 Stadium
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver has played like an all-star for the past couple of seasons, and now he's finally officially one. Stuver, along with forward...
PHOTOS: Leander probationary police officer rescues ducklings from storm drain
LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — "Why did the ducklings fall on the sidewalk? They tripped on a quack!" A Leander Police probationary officer and his field training officer helped save...
Austin's toyed with ranked choice for years. Why the system, recently used in NYC, hasn't been used here
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, voters in New York City ranked the candidates who they felt should be mayor on their mayoral primary election ballots. The process led to...
Senior woman gifted day of adventures at Lady Bird Lake, LBJ Library
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Elizabeth “Liz” Greider loves sailing, nature and history, and frequently talks about those interests. So when the team at Tech Ridge Oaks planned her "Miracle Moment,"...
Austin Police searching for suspect involved in deadly crash on South Congress
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect who was involved in a south Austin hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in May.  Police are...
Texas' education board announces pilot program for vulnerable students, campuses
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The State Board of Education, or SBOE, announced a new initiative Wednesday that it said is intended to help out Texas' most vulnerable students and schools....
SXSW 2026 music fest artist applications open, pay sees no change for the 1st time since 2023
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- South by Southwest 2025 wrapped up just over three months ago, but planning is already underway for next year's conferences and festivals. SXSW Music Festival applications...
Who is the 'Liver King'?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a social media influencer was arrested Tuesday in Austin, the question began circulating by our viewers -- who is the "Liver King?" Social media influencer...
Can the Redfish, That Gulf Coast Culinary Icon, Be Brought Back From the Brink?
The Cajun cooking craze nearly wiped out the species native to Louisiana, but conservation stemmed the tide. Now the fish faces new threats By Boyce Upholt Photographs by Rory...