On October 20, an AWS outage caused widespread disruption to websites and apps, highlighting the reliance on cloud services and the potential for scams and loss of revenue due to outages.

AUSTIN (KXAN) A win is a win, especially on the road in the Southeastern Conference, but Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian wasn't pleased with his performance from a playcalling perspective. The No. 22 Longhorns survived the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, overcoming their worst offensive performance in the Sarkisian era to win 16-13 in overtime [...]

A San Marcos resident has claimed the $2 million Mega Millions prize that was sold at a south Austin convenience store last week, according to the Texas Lotto.

A Hays County jury convicted a former teacher on Oct. 16 of the continuous sexual abuse of a child and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to a press release from the Hays County District Attorney's Office on Monday.

LONDON (AP) Internet users around the world faced widespread disruption early on Monday because of a problem at Amazon's cloud computing service that took down dozens of major online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal. About three hours after the outage began, Amazon Web [...]

A 44-year-old man was arrested in connection with a deadly crash that happened on Labor Day, according to an arrest affidavit from Travis County. This is the second arrest made in the case.

The redevelopment of the Townlake YMCA downtown is set to include more than 1 million square feet of housing, in addition to a new YMCA facility, The Austin Business Journal reports.

The PGA Tour is returing to Austin in 2026 for a new fall tournament called the Good Good Championship. The tournament is set for Nov. 9-Nov. 15, 2026, at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spas Fazio Canyons Course.

A group of older adults are proving theres no age limit when it comes to staying fit mentally, physically and emotionally.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said its troopers were investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday morning on southbound State Highway 130 near FM 973.

WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. President Donald Trumps administration asked the justices to revive a case against a Texas man charged [...]

Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) held food distribution events on Oct. 17 at Fort Hood and at the Austin airport focused on federal employees and their families, according to a press release from the charity.

Ahead of the election, Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado opened up the county's elections headquarters to KXAN.

BEIJING (AP) China on Sunday accused the U.S. National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time center, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted network communications, financial systems and power supply. The Ministry of State Security alleged that the U.S. agency had exploited vulnerabilities in the messaging ...

Has a bias boosted the Chiefs? A new study suggests that may be the case - but there may be a reason why.

A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn't resolved by then.

Partisan messages recently posted to government websites have prompted complaints that several federal officials may have violated the Hatch Act, a law passed in 1939 to restrict certain political activities by federal employees.

The recall notice said the issue with the 360-degree view camera system may reduce the drivers view behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

San Marcos city staff member said managed access points along the San Marcos River helped keep it cleaner, safer and less crowded during peak summer months.

Firefighters were called to More Home Slice Pizza on South Congress Avenue Sunday evening after reports of smoke coming from the building.

One person was critically injured Sunday evening after a collision involving a pedestrian and a motorcycle in south Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.

New research reveals that over half of Latinx Texans struggle with body image and disordered eating, yet don't seek help. Experts say family dynamics play a key role and support is available.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder to CeeDee Lamb, DaRon Bland returned an interception 68 yards for a score after Jayden Daniels left with a hamstring injury and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 44-22 on Sunday. Lamb had 110 yards on five catches after a high ankle sprain [...]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Sunday that his state is targeting professors pushing "leftist ideologies" as he shared news of the latest college educator allegedly fired over their beliefs. In a post on social media, Abbott shared an Axios article about a University of Texas professor, Art Markman, who said the schools leadership dismissed [...]

From global music icons and pro athletes to actors, influencers and even a four-legged friend, the stars showed up in style at Circuit of the Americas for Formula 1 weekend at COTA. The high-octane event drew a diverse crowd of famous faces, all soaking in the speed, spectacle, and Austin energy.