Texas mall shooting: At least nine victims confirmed

(NewsNation) — Law enforcement is investigating an active shooter situation at an outdoor outlet mall in…

Vinyl records have made a major comeback, and the Austin Record Convention has felt it

AUSTIN (KXAN) — They’re everywhere. At bookstores, on merch tables at concerts, there are even entire…

Lawrence Jones Provides Definitive Commentary on Woke Dems’ Sick Politicization of Jordan Neely’s Death

On Monday, 30-year-old homeless man Jordan Neely was subdued by multiple passengers on a subway in…

Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man out of Bexar County

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding an…

NEW: Uncovered Recruitment Email Confirms Infamous ‘Intel Letter’ Was Meant to Interfere in the 2020 Election

Former Obama-era CIA Director Mike Morell and current Secretary of State Antony Blinken were recently exposed…

Where, how to vote on Saturday in Bexar County for the May 6 election

Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2023 page. Bexar County will have 251 voting locations…

Austin receives nearly 6K comments on light rail design options

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Transit Partnership received nearly 6,000 community feedback comments on five light…

National Anthem Sung at Restaurant Sends Wokesters into Paroxysms of Fear

A viral TikTok video of Southern California restaurant customers standing and singing the Star-Spangled Banner caused…

Martinez belts game-ending grand slam in Longhorns’ 12-2 win over Sam Houston

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After 11 days between games, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns made easy work…

‘A Taylor Treasure’: Mrs. Lessie Givens reflects on 36 years of teaching pre, post-integration

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Just around the corner from where she spent several decades in the…

Diane Wilson on Fighting Plastic Pollution, Losing Everything, and Gaining Her Soul

For three decades, Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation shrimper from Seadrift, has been trying to hold Formosa…

Goodbye to a Neighborhood

In the small Gulf Coast city of Freeport, a pretty mint-green house stands alone in a…

Global company expands footprint in Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Toppan Photomasks Inc., a global company headquartered in Round Rock that…

El Paso, Las Cruces rank high in ozone pollution in 2023 report

The El Paso and Las Cruces area has the 14th worst ozone pollution in the country,…

El Paso, Las Cruces rank high in ozone pollution in 2023 report

The El Paso and Las Cruces area has the 14th worst ozone pollution in the country,…

El Paso, Las Cruces rank high in ozone pollution in 2023 report

The El Paso and Las Cruces area has the 14th worst ozone pollution in the country,…

Happy Earth Day: 11 Fun and Easy Ways to Help Honor the Planet

We don’t celebrate Earth Day by wasting paper, creating garbage, or needlessly using electricity. We do…

Unearthing legendary Baltimore jazz performances

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Two blocks north of Baltimore’s Penn Station, there’s a movie house now known…

The Who Behind ‘Where Wolf’

Sorry, Waldo, but folks won’t ask for your whereabouts this time around. In Robert Saucedo’s horror-comedy…

Return to West: 10 years after deadly explosion, a sense of healing, sacrifice and resolve echo throughout this tiny Texas town

Chapter 1 7:29 p.m. on April 17, 2013 Chapter…

6 people injured in 3-vehicle crash in south Travis County

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A total of six people were injured, including two with serious…

Drought grips 7.75 million Texans in latest report, impacts felt statewide

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 14, 2023. LUBBOCK,…

TxDOT unveils new design proposals for I-35 expansion

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation is giving new insight into some design options…

Sinkhole along MoPac prompts concern for drivers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Along the northbound service road of MoPac, between Loop 360 and Spyglass Drive,…

Broken Spoke receives Texas historical marker during dedication

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Broken Spoke, a live music dance hall in south Austin, received…

Are nutria dangerous? Tips on how to interact, keep pets safe

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A mysterious animal swimming in Lady Bird Lake was recently identified by the…

Texas STAAR Test is being redesigned — what you need to know

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Say goodbye to scantrons and bubbling in your answers as this year’s STAAR…

‘School Choice’ Is Just a Ploy to Defund Public Ed

Another session of the Texas Legislature, another push to spend public dollars on private and religious…

Despite two ejections, No. 21 Longhorns top Kansas State 8-2 to win Big 12 series

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas came up big when they needed to, scoring seven of their eight…

Attack on sleeping homeless man highlights violence faced by homeless Austinites

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The recent assault of a sleeping homeless man on March 28 highlights the…

History Untold: Black community’s roots on the West Side

SAN ANTONIO – A thriving African American community took root on San Antonio’s West Side, especially…

Dragging Democracy into the Future

This is part of our coverage of South by South West (SXSW) 2023. South By Southwest…

FIRST LOOK: 2 new tiny homes unveiled at Community First! Village

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 6, 2023. AUSTIN…

Project Connect leaders break down 5 light rail options, future buildout opportunities

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Project Connect leaders debuted five reduced light rail scope options last month,…

DPS investigating incident after Uvalde mom shoved by trooper at elementary school

UVALDE, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed it was investigating an incident after…

Woman who was reported missing in San Antonio found safe in Austin, BCSO says

AUSTIN – Update (April 2, 2023): An El Paso woman who disappeared after attending a UFC…

Celia Israel’s Got ‘Both Feet on the Ground’

Celia Israel was front and center during Bidi Bidi Banda’s live music set at Future Front…

Report: Qualified lifeguards could have been turned away

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every Summer the City of Austin relies on hundreds of lifeguards to watch…

Daniel Perry trial day 3: Witnesses to deadly shooting at Austin protest testify

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 30, 2023. AUSTIN…

1 person injured in crash between pickup, semi-truck; Traffic blocked on I-35 service road at Riverside

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was sent to a hospital after a crash between a semi-truck…

New population estimates show which areas of Texas grew the most in 2022

The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 30, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) —…

Brushy Creek opens brush drop-off site after ice storm cleanup backlash

BRUSHY CREEK, Texas (KXAN) — The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District recently purchased a wood chipper…

A powerful tornado has killed at least 7 people in the U.S. South

Updated March 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM ET A rare, long-tracktornado left a trail of devastation…

Your Inspired Weekly Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’

Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…

? FULL BALLOT: May 6 joint, general, special, charter and bond election

Get more election news on KSAT’s Vote 2023 page. On May 6, San Antonio voters will…

Morning news brief

LEILA FADEL, HOST: We’ve reached the end of the week, and just so you know, Donald…

Morning news brief

LEILA FADEL, HOST: We’ve reached the end of the week, and just so you know, Donald…

Clarence Brandley: Unjustly Convicted, Overdue for Justice

On October 16, 2018, Ozell Brandley walked into the downtown Houston office of Mike DeGeurin, a…

Project Connect debuts 5 scaled down light rail options

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin residents got their first look at the future of light rail in…

‘Y’all means all!’ Advocates, celebrities rally for LGBTQ rights at Texas Capitol

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Chants of “y’all means all” came from the hundreds of people who gathered…

‘I love San Antonio’: Dejounte Murray returns to the Alamo City for the first time as an Atlanta Hawk

SAN ANTONIO – Welcome back to San Antonio, Dejounte Murray. For the first time since he…

Texas leads the country in combined wind, solar renewable energy

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a certain pride exhibited by Texans when it comes to living here.…

Narcan vending machine installed near downtown Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The N.I.C.E. Project (Narcan in Case of Emergency) revealed a new Narcan vending…

March Madness: No. 2 Texas launches 3-point barrage to beat No. 15 Colgate in 1st round

DES MOINES, Iowa (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns beat the Colgate Raiders at their own game.…

Thieves break into North Side car lot office, break out with stolen truck

SAN ANTONIO – Robert Barrow has had a lot of losses lately when it comes to…

Abortion Training in Texas Is Vanishing

The fetus Michelle was carrying was dead. At her 14-week checkup, the doctor had detected only…

Racial bias often creeps into home appraisals. Here’s what’s happening to change that

Years of homeowner horror stories and a growing body of research has cast a harsh light…

Americans’ fun road trip to Mexico became days of horror

It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico, a post-pandemic adventure for a…

Racial bias often creeps into home appraisals. Here’s what’s happening to change that

Years of homeowner horror stories and a growing body of research has cast a harsh light…

Austin-based wine business impacted by Silicon Valley Bank collapse

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal government announced Sunday that customers of Silicon Valley Bank will have…

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The metaphysical multiverse comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” wrapped its hot…

Oscars 2023 live updates: Show highlights and winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Oscars from The Associated…

The New Children’s Crusade: Recruiting for America’s Culture War

Wearing a blue America First cap, 19-year-old Max White stood among a dozen protesters, softly mouthing…

Millions of Texans Are About to Lose Their Health Insurance

Last November, Tiayana Hardy gave birth to her first child, a baby girl named Laylani.  “She…

Behind the Kitchen Door: Checking in on Spring Break hot spots

SAN ANTONIO – Spring Break is a busy time for families from near and far to…

Safety vs convenience has neighboring communities at odds in northwest Bexar County

Northwest Bexar County residents living in the Davis Ranch community often use Beverly Hills Drive as…

Empire, Wide and Glorious

As we celebrate one hundred years of state parks, they are more popular than ever. But…

‘Deeply heartbreaking’: Intentional fire started at historic Black church

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 7, 2023. AUSTIN…

Arrest warrants issued for 3 linked to Austin street takeovers

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 6, 2023 AUSTIN…

Bluebonnets are blooming earlier in Central Texas this year — here’s why

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While it isn’t technically springtime yet, plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures have…

Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession

Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton has introduced a bill that would place a referendum for Texas’…

The president who may have been assassinated with arsenic

Zachary Taylor died in 1850, supposedly of food poisoning. Some experts think the culprit was arsenic…

No. 9 Texas swarms No. 3 Kansas on defense in 75-59 win to end Big 12 regular season

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nobody is safe in the Big 12 Conference this season. The No. 9…

In Texas, Medicaid ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Victoria Ferrell Ortiz found out she was pregnant during the summer of 2017. The Dallas resident…

APD investigating theft from Girl Scouts at south Austin grocery store

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department received reports of theft from a local Girl Scout…

PHOTOS: Police in San Marcos search for suspect in January hit-and-run

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The San Marcos Police Department said it was searching for a suspect involved…

Faculty and Staff Notables March 2023

Mercer University faculty and staff notables for March 2023.

ESG Insurance Ban Under Consideration in Texas

Over the past year, the backlash to ESG investing has swept up red states. As the…

Who Was Sen. Matthew Gaines?

The state senator born into slavery embodied the social and political currents of Southern Reconstruction. Why…

Hidden Camera Catches Clever Sheep Unlocking Gate to Free His Posse–And Solves a Mystery (Watch)

A farm staff was stunned after it learned that one clever sheep had been unlocking a…

TikTok Is Banking On “Project Texas” to Avoid a U.S. Ban. But What Is It?

The U.S. government has an eye on TikTok. With its $1.5 billion “Project Texas”, TikTok has…

Texas court reporter shortage persists, but officials are optimistic

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Angela Hailey has been a court reporter for over 20 years. She works…

A major winter storm has prompted blizzard and flood warnings across California

Updated February 25, 2023 at 8:32 PM ET LOS ANGELES — A powerful winter storm that…

Black farmers worry new approach on “race neutral” lending leaves them in the shadows

Farmers of color across the country, who’d been promised debt cancelation as part of a special…

PHOTOS: Check out some of the homes from this year’s Austin Modern Home Tour

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Hundreds of design enthusiasts traveled Saturday across the Austin City Limits to check…

Horned Frogs in the News, Feb. 1-22

From the cost of goods to the China balloon, advertising Jesus and a Los Angeles mural…

AHS helps rescue nearly 60 dogs from Central Texas home

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nearly 60 dogs were rescued from a single home in February, according to…

Repeat racial slurs spark student protest at Southwestern University

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Southwestern University confirmed a racial slur was written on a residence hall…

Biden administration proposes offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Department of the Interior on Wednesday proposed the first offshore wind auction in the…

State Legislatures Lead the Way on Policy Reform to Protect Personalized Medicine

The American Journal of Managed Care provides insights into the latest news and research in managed…

Texas Rangers At 200: Tour The Hall Of Fame And Museum

Can’t get to Waco for the Texas Rangers bicentennial year? We’ve got your online tour of…

No. 8 Longhorns make it rain from deep, blow out No. 23 Iowa State

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The No. 8 Texas Longhorns were out to prove a point Tuesday against…

Austin plant nursery reports multiple thefts, $49K in stolen items

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A north Austin plant nursery said someone has broken into their shop four…

10.5 million Austin trees damaged in February ice storm, Texas experts report

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An estimated 10.5 million trees in Austin were damaged as a result of…

‘One of the Most Mentally Ill’ Inmates in Texas Is About to Be Executed

The idea that someone can be too mentally ill to be executed is gaining traction in…

Baby goes home after 2 open heart surgeries, 139 days in Dell Children’s NICU

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A baby girl finally went home this week after undergoing two open heart…

Man charged with murder after neighbor’s body found in his apartment

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 23-year-old man is facing a murder charge after his 81-year-old neighbor was…

Polling sites on Texas college campuses would be banned under proposed bill

In the last 10 years, Texas has closed a total of 750 polling locations — the…

WATCH: Full State of the State as Abbott announces 7 ’emergency priorities’

SAN MARCOS, Texas (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced seven “emergency items” in his biannual “State…

‘One of the Most Mentally Ill’ Inmates in Texas Is About to be Executed

The idea that someone can be too mentally ill to be executed is gaining traction in…

Breaking the Brazos

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Drifting Toward Disaster, a Texas Observer series about life-changing…

The Border Patrol’s Power Grab

A high-ranking U.S. Border Patrol official traveled from Laredo to Austin late last year to ask…

Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes

Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make…  Lawyers for a man…

Lawyers seek clemency for Texas death row inmate who poked out his own eyes

Andre Thomas’ clemency request comes as Democrats promote legislation that would make…  Lawyers for a man…

Joaquin Castro announces nearly $1M in federal funding for domestic violence prevention programs in SA

SAN ANTONIO – Congressman Joaquin Castro and local leaders will hold a press conference on Wednesday…

Fire station left unmanned, concerns neighbors in rural Hays County

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – A house in Hays County was destroyed after a fire this…

Discover the 8 Official State Animals of Texas

Texas is home to a diverse population of animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Here are the…

In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid ne…

Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand…

Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

This story is part of a multipart series examining the disparate impacts on Black farmers …

1 person involved in small plane crash at Lakeway golf course

LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it responded to a small plane crash Sunday…

Cedar Park SWAT standoff ends after nearly 13 hours, man taken into custody

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — In a press conference just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Park…

Strong reactions to Gov. Abbott’s memo on diversity

His office says hiring should be based on merit.  AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50% of…

Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

Nearly two decades ago a class action lawsuit led by Black farmers against the U.S. Department…

Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

Nearly two decades ago a class action lawsuit led by Black farmers against the U.S. Department…

Super Bowl: What you need to know about the national anthem, pregame entertainment

(NEXSTAR) – The Super Bowl is here, but before the game begins, the NFL will provide…

UT Surplus REuse Store breathes new life into used university furniture, books

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a 13,000-square-foot facility off Burnet Road in north Austin lie thousands of…

Denton Guyer QB, Duncanville LB lead Texas 6A all-state team

Denton Guyer’s Jackson Arnold and Duncanville’s Colin Simmons are the players of the year on the…

Lone Star lineages: Quarterbacks with Texas roots headlining the Super Bowl

Whitehouse’s Patrick Mahomes and Channelview’s Jalen Hurts were also the top vote-getters in the league MVP…

Austin’s ‘Heritage Tree’ rules unclear for homeowners seeking to trim branches

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last week’s ice storm felled many trees and dropped branches, sometimes pulling down…

Can I burn my tree stumps, fallen branches post-storm?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Central Texas pivots into recovery mode following last week’s ice storm, many…