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Where and when are lightning deaths most common in the U.S.?
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,...
Drinking Coffee Linked to Healthy Aging in Middle-Aged Women
Good news for coffee lovers: A new study suggests drinking a cup—or several—each day could be linked to long-term health benefits.The study, presented on Monday at the annual meeting...
Abbott to sign bail reform package in Houston
HOUSTON (KXAN) -- Gov. Greg Abbott will sign a bail reform bill in Houston Tuesday, according to a news release from Abbott's office. The signing is expected to begin...
7 Things You Need to Do Before Air Conditioner Season
Hot days can feel unbearable without a strong air-conditioning system. Yet many of us take these essential devices for granted. “The only time people pay attention to their air...
Measles Is Now Showing Up in Wastewater
Measles cases in the U.S. have been rare in recent decades, thanks to a strong childhood vaccination program. But a few cases inevitably pop up each year as travelers...
Cyber thieves prey on millennials seeking flexible summer jobs
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Cyber thieves are targeting millennials looking for a summer job with a flexible work schedule. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) tracks fraud and found last year,...
APD investigating body found near Lady Bird Lake
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found Tuesday morning near Lady Bird Lake. MAP: Tracking deaths in Lady Bird Lake in downtown...
'Handbags & Backpacks for Hope' campaign starts in Travis County
Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence and sexual assault. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at...
The Original Family Beef: Kreuz and Smitty’s reconcile differences, move forward as family
In Texas’ state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town’s most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene — and all vie for coveted...
What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire
LUBBOCK, Texas (The Texas Tribune) — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The...
