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Executive director of Texas Funeral Service Commission fired
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- During the Texas Funeral Service Commission's (TFSC) regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, commissioners moved to fire Scott Bingaman, the group's now former executive director. The TFSC oversees...
Austin company gets the greenlight for autonomous Texas-Mexico elevated railway
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An Austin company is looking to revolutionize the way products move between Texas and Mexico. Green Corridors, LLC just got the green light from the White House...
City of Austin pipes leaked 9.3 billion gallons in 2024
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One misstep by a contractor last September cracked a 48-inch water main in northwest Austin, launching a geyser 50 feet over treetops and draining more than...
1 dead after south Austin crash involving pedestrian
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Wednesday night in south Austin. According to APD, the crash...
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes unveils refurbished basketball court in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In an effort to improve the quality of youth basketball, current San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes, and his wife Brittany, unveiled a refurbished court Wednesday...
Texas baseball lands Big East player of the year in transfer portal
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jim Schlossnagle is rebuilding the Texas Longhorns through the transfer portal, and he grabbed one of the best available outfielders Wednesday. Seton Hall outfielder Aiden Robbins...
Austin ISD cuts more than 20% of staff at headquarters, works to cover $110M deficit
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD will cut more than 170 positions from its central staff as the district looks to make a dent in a $110 million budget deficit....
14 U.S. athletes qualified for 2026 Olympics so far, committee talks next decade of Games
(NEXSTAR MEDIA) -- As of this week, Team USA knows the names of 14 athletes who will wear red, white and blue at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February....
$10M in election security grant announced for Texans
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An election security grant aimed to strengthen election integrity throughout Texas launched Wednesday, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced in a press release. Grants will...
Bastrop ISD superintendent announces retirement
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Bastrop Independent School District Superintendent Barry Edwards announced his retirement after dedicating 17 years to the district, according to a news release. The Bastrop ISD Board...
