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F1, COTA appear close to extending Grand Prix until 2034
AUSTIN (ABJ) — One of Austin’s premier international sporting events appears to be extending its stay in Central Texas.  Public documents from Travis County indicate that Formula One has...
Smoothie straw leads to arrest in 1984 cold case murder of New York teen
LYNBROOK, N.Y. (WPIX) – A straw from a smoothie cup was the evidence that led police in New York to the man they suspect of killing a 16-year-old girl...
Witnesses say rapper was 'chasing cars,' dancing on Kentucky highway: police
LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) – A rapper is facing charges after authorities say he and his team were seen running and dancing on a Kentucky interstate while allegedly filming a...
Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover...
Key Longhorns lineman will miss Kentucky game
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Texas offense impressed in the second half against Oklahoma. The Sooners came into the 2025 Red River Rivalry boasting one of the best defenses in...
Multiple fire departments responding to grass fire in Burnet County
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Multiple fire departments in Burnet County responded to a grass fire in between Burnet and Lake Buchanan Wednesday, according to the Burnet County Office of Emergency...
Austin ISD teacher detained by ICE, letter says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an Austin Independent School District elementary school teacher, according to a letter from the district sent to families in September....
How's the cellphone ban going? Students, teachers weigh in
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When the school year began a few weeks ago, students across Texas were met with a new rule: no cellphones. Implementation of the rule may vary...
Save Austin's Cemeteries announces big change to its annual Halloween tour
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Oakwood Cemetery, one of Austin's oldest cemeteries, has featured local nonprofit Save Austin Cemeteries' annual "Murder, Mayhem, and Misadventure Walking Tour" each October for nearly two...
Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers....
Why there may be more stray dogs throughout Hays County
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Hays County Sheriff’s Office received 981 calls related to stray dogs from September 2024 to September 2025, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s...
South Austin convenience store sells $2M Mega Millions prize
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A south Austin convenience store recently sold a $2 million prize from a Mega Millions drawing, according to the Texas Lottery. The Texas Lottery said the...