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New occupancy limits in College Station highlight Texas A&M students’ housing woes

Since 2019, accidental drug deaths have been rising in Texas, with the number tripling in Travis County.

Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, cause widespread power outages

A new rule underscores the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it.

Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech

More than 870,000 customers were without electricity in and around Harris County, according to poweroutage.us.

Join us for a June 18 conversation on protecting Texas’ coastline

Abbott’s executive order directs Texas universities to “review and update free speech policies to address the sharp rise in antisemitic speech.”

Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020

We’ll talk about efforts to protect our coast and what we need to know as we enter another hurricane season.

Amarillo City Council must vote on abortion travel ban following successful voter petition

A Travis County jury sentenced Perry to 25 years in prison last year, prompting Abbott to ask the state parole board to review his case.

Meatless in South Texas: Thousands flock to vegan festival in Rio Grande Valley

The council has been reluctant to approve the ban since it first debated the issue last fall.

Gillespie County election costs balloon after switch to hand count

From brisket to carne asada, Texas is known for meat, making this annual gathering in a small Rio Grande Valley town stand out.

Two years later, judge orders new election for Harris County judicial seat

The bigger bill for the GOP primary in Gillespie County illustrates how election costs could rise if hand counting of ballots is widely adopted.

WT helping tackle large animal and mixed practice vet shortage

Democratic Judge DaSean Jones beat out Tami Pierce by 449 votes in 2022, prompting one of several election challenges filed by unsuccessful Republican candidates. Many other election challenges were dismissed.

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Texas DPS dedicates memorial to fallen officers at Austin headquarters

The Veterinary Education, Research and Outreach, or VERO, program was created back in 2016 with the focus of recruiting and mentoring students from rural areas

Lions Clubs International hosts Texas state convention, launches Amarillo service projects

Texas DPS unveiled a memorial at its Austin HQ to honor 242 officers killed in the line of duty since 1823, with Gov. Abbott praising their sacrifices.

Petition to make Amarillo a Sanctuary City for the Unborn deemed valid

Around 330 Lions from Lions Clubs International across Texas are attending the 2024 State Convention in Amarillo.Some service projects are scheduled for Saturd

Lawmakers introduce legislation to rename Fritch post office after fallen fire chief

City council will have to vote on a proposed petition to makeAmarillo aSanctuary City for the Unborn.The city announced Thursday the petition is valid.The gro

Man shot, killed by deputy threatened home healthcare provider, EMS with gun, NMSP says

Lawmakers introduced legislation to rename the post office in Fritch after fallen Fire Chief Zeb Smith.Smith died in March after suffering a heart attack while

Woman accused of stealing motorcycles, parts, grill, selling parts on Facebook

The man who was killed by a Quay County deputy threated his home healthcare provider and ems personnel.New Mexico State Police identified the victim asAubrey J

2 men arrested for murder at north Amarillo apartment complex

The Amarillo Crime Stoppers "Fugitive of the Week" is is accused of stealingmotorcycles, motorcycle parts, and a grill.Jordan Taylor Dreadin, 27, is wanted for

Austin disabled veteran frustrated by misplaced property tax break

Two men were arrested for a deadly shooting at a north Amarillo apartment complex.Kevin Sanders, 39 and Terrence Thomas, 38, are charged with murder.Sanders was

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Wastewater plans make Hill Country residents worry Pedernales River could turn into 'sewer'

An Austin veteran said his hard-earned property tax exemption got lost in the shuffle when he bought a new home.Concerned someone else was getting his benefit, he contacted KXAN. Investigator Mike Rush got to the root of what happened and found out how you can protect your tax exemptions.

No. 25 Texas snags 11th come-from-behind win, walks off Kansas 5-4 with 2 runs in 9th

Landowners are concerned about the future of the Pedernales River after recent filings for wastewater permits at two developments. The permits ask for permission from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to discharge treated wastewater on land near the river.

Which Austin FC players make at least $1 million? MLSPA releases 2024 salary data

Jalin Flores smacked a double to right field that scored Jared Thomas from first base for the winning run. Casey Borba hit a pinch-hit solo home run over the left field wall to tie the game at 3-3 on a 2-ball, 2-strike pitch to start the inning.

Baby rabbit saved from pool by local fireman during downpour

Driussi is set to make a base salary of $4.5 million in 2024 with guaranteed compensation of just more than $6.7 million, $700,000 more than he did last season. His guaranteed money is the highest on the team and fifth-highest in MLS, yet pales in comparison to the league's highest-paid player, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi. The international superstar and MLS leading assist man will make $20.4 million — higher than the entire payroll of every MLS team except Chicago and Toronto. Austin's payroll is just over $18 million.

Hays County reports over $250k in damages from storm last week

A baby rabbit was saved from drowning in a pool following the heavy downpour of rain that hit the Austin area Thursday.

LIVE BLOG: Severe storms bring rain to Central Texas

Ringtones have soundtracked All Weather Restoration And Roofing’s office for the last several months.

Police identify victim in deadly north Austin shooting

The KXAN First Warning Weather team is tracking the risk of scattered severe storms throughout Central Texas Monday.

Gov. Abbott pardons Daniel Perry after he shot, killed protester in 2020

The Austin Police Department identified the man who died in a shooting at a north Austin apartment last week. Additionally, the agency provided more details in a news release, saying there were two additional victims who were shot.

Georgetown woman defrauded of $300K; man federally charged, facing 3 counts

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he granted a full pardon to the man convicted of shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter protester following a recommendation issued Thursday.

Victim's family denied from reading impact statements in juvenile case

A man was federally charged May 7 and accused of defrauding an elderly woman living in Georgetown out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to federal court documents.

Temperatures climb as rain chances dry up

The family of Faith Monreal, a 15-year-old shot and killed by another teen, said navigating the juvenile justice system after Faith's death made everything even more painful.