Although hurricanes occur naturally, climate change is exacerbating the strength of these tropical systems, adding "fuel" to the fire. In defense, humans have attempted to build barriers to protect life and property from such storms.

As we march through our hottest month of summer in Central Texas, we're continuing to get a better idea of what to expect in the fall and upcoming winter.

Manor Independent School District has implemented new weapon detection systems and other safety improvements in response to a deadly stabbing last fall, while also expanding its Fine Arts program and celebrating its recent recognition as a Texas Educational Theatre Association Outstanding District of Distinction.

Running back Quintrevion Wisner and offensive lineman were named to the first-team offense, and edge rusher Colin Simmons, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and defensive back Michael Taaffe earned first-team defense nods.

Del Conte is set to receive a contract extension through 2036 that includes an 18.4% raise, according to documents in the UT System Board of Regents agenda packet. The contract is pending board approval during its regular meeting Aug. 20-21.

Protesters were evacuated from Texas State Capitol grounds after a possible threat reported closed Capitol grounds Tuesday evening, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Multiple Texas House Democrats will spend the night inside the Texas House chamber to protest law enforcement escorts that have been following them around to ensure they show up to the Capitol on Wednesday.

Brett Garza was arrested on Aug. 14 after police found a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and US currency in his vehicle, APD said.

On Tuesday afternoon, he made it clear that he will run again, making an official announcement to launch his 2026 campaign.

Week one of college football begins August 30th, which makes it appropriate to discuss the Heisman trophy odds. The award goes to the most outstanding player in college football and Longhorns QB1 Arch Manning is at the top of the list.

The Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating contamination reports in frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart.

A Texas lawmaker who slept in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol Monday night filed a lawsuit shortly into her protest, according to online records.

KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.

A protest is planned Tuesday outside of the House chamber where one lawmaker is refusing to leave after rejecting monitoring from the Department of Public Safety.

AUSTIN (KXAN) It appears Archie Manning spoke out of turn when discussing his grandson's future. Texas sophomore quarterback Arch Manning spoke with reporters Tuesday and followed up on his grandpa's comments that appeared in Texas Monthly, saying he would "still be at Texas" after this season. "I don't know where he got that from," [...]

A former Austin mayoral candidate is challenging the city over how it is presenting a tax rate election to voters in November.

Familias de las vctimas del accidente que ocurrio en el condado de Burnet se renen para rendir homenaje a sus seres queridos. El Departamento de Seguridad Pblica de Texas dio a conocer el nuevo diseo de la licencia de conducir, y expertos en salud comparten detalles importantes sobre cmo mantener la salud de los estudiantes y el personal durante el nuevo ao ...

According to TxDOT and CAMPO, FM 973 averaged 16,400 vehicles per day in 2023, and is projected to have 58,100 vehicles per day in 2050.

The Austin Police Department said 75-year-old Lynda R. Pierson died a few days later after a two-vehicle crash in Del Valle on Aug. 12, a press release from APD said.

A man died after he was hit by a vehicle while riding on a scooter in west Austin early Monday morning, according to the Austin Police Department.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a Monday press release that his office has begun an investigation into two tech companies for "potentially engaging in deceptive trade practices and misleadingly marketing themselves as mental health tools."

Bryan Kohberger's former professor told police she warned other professors and supervisors he might be a predator.

A jury found a 59-year-old Taylor man guilty last week and was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine, according to the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

A Democratic Texas state lawmaker who spent the night on the Texas House floor rather than accept a police escort slammed the GOP in an interview as Republicans try to move forward with their plan to redistrict the Lone Star State. Texas Rep. Nicole Collier was one of the Democratic state legislators who fled earlier [...]

A 35-year-old man died over the weekend after a car hit him earlier this month in east Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.