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This is why your water might taste like chlorine in Williamson County
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- If your water tastes a little off, or it gives off a "chlorine-like" scent, have no fear. Three different towns in Williamson County are conducting "temporary...
Jacob's Well closed due to flooding after seeing 'the most rain in years'
WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) - Jacob's Well Natural Area closed to the public Thursday after minor flooding. The popular swimming hole has already been closed for the past three summers...
Annual economic development report highlights job creation and small business programs
AUSTIN (KXAN) --- The city of Austin's Economic Development Department (EDD) said it supported more than 27,000 jobs through its programs and services in 2024. The department said it...
Group gathers to support AISD schools with F ratings
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A grassroots community group known as “ATX United for Public Schools” says their rights to participate in Austin ISD’s turnaround plans have been violated. The group...
UT launches master of national security degree program
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas at Austin announced on Wednesday it would launch its new master of national security degree program. The program is set to welcome...
Delta overtakes American to become second-largest airline at Austin’s airport
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,...
Houston Democrat sponsoring Saturday 'No Kings' Capitol protest
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The "No Kings" protest scheduled for this Saturday at the Texas Capitol -- one of two confirmed cities the governor has called in the Texas National...
Travis Co. deputy charged with DWI after another deputy pulled him over: TCSO
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Travis County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested Wednesday morning after another deputy pulled him over, TCSO confirmed to KXAN. William Haro, 58, faces...
'I believe in Austin': Mayor, Police Chief hold press conference ahead of weekend protests
AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders held a press conference at Austin City Hall Thursday morning about the city's preparations ahead of protests planned for the weekend. The conference came...
Can Air Conditioning Make You Sick?
At the height of the tuberculosis epidemic in the 19th century, doctors began advising people to venture outside to escape the “bad air” in their homes. In the 1960s,...
What Happened When a Doctor Posed As a Teen for AI Therapy
Several months ago, Dr. Andrew Clark, a psychiatrist in Boston, learned that an increasing number of young people were turning to AI chatbot therapists for guidance and support. Clark...
How Worm-Inspired Treatments Are Inching Their Way Toward the Clinic
Infection by certain wrigglers may reduce inflammation and fight obesity and diabetes. Scientists are working to turn the findings into therapies Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine June 12, 2025 8:00...