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Gov. Abbott deploying National Guard for protests, not the first time
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Gov. Greg Abbott has called up Texas National Guard members to at least two Texas cities, in response to immigration-related protests, officials from Austin and San...
Man receives 10-year sentence after downtown Austin murder
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced June 2 after pleading guilty to a 2023 murder charge. According to Travis County court documents, 57-year-old Hilario Adrian was sentenced to...
CSU maintains aggressive hurricane season outlook
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) maintain an above-average forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. CSU forecasts 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major...
How to Get Your Silent Dad to Talk to You
If your dad is a man of few words, you’ve probably already figured out that silence doesn’t necessarily mean distance. “Some men were taught to love in presence, not...
Still Not Feeling the Same After COVID-19? You’re Not Alone
Most people have put the COVID-19 pandemic behind them. Infections, vaccinations, or a combination of both have bolstered people's immunity, and while new variants continue to pop up, getting...
Mayor: TX National Guard on standby to assist DPS during protests in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the Texas National Guard may be called on to assist the Texas Department of Public Safety during protests in Austin this...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle, driver remains at scene
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said one person died following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian June 6. APD said officers responded to the 400...
What Happens in Sierra Leone’s Mpox Outbreak Affects Us All
A dangerous mpox outbreak is unfolding in Sierra Leone. In just the first week of May, cases rose by 61%, and suspected cases surged by 71%. Roughly half of...
'High dose of nostalgia': A few camping trends to enjoy during the summer
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- If you're looking for a way to get out and enjoy nature this summer, Texas is home to 85 state parks with a wide array of...
The Hidden Barriers Holding Back Promising Cancer Treatments
In 2010, the world of cancer treatment witnessed something remarkable. A new class of drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors showed unprecedented results in cancers that had long defied treatment....
