Here's how to become a poll worker for the May 7 election
The Travis County Elections Division is asking for poll workers ahead of May 7's election.
The Travis County Elections Division is asking for poll workers ahead of May 7's election.
Texas would make performing most abortions a felony if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade — a future that looks considerably more likely after a nonbinding draft opinion was leaked from the high court Monday. Constitutional protections for abortion could be struck down as soon as this summer.
In 2017, a fraternity at Baylor University in Texas threw a "Cinco de Drinko" party, which was not only attended by students in sombreros and ponchos, but reportedly maid and construction worker costumes.
The country-wide group's goal is to help moms discuss the subject with their kids in ways that may not be discussed in the classroom.
The company will suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign and pay restitution to nearly 4.4 million taxpayers, New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
KXAN wanted to see how money and politics intersect with patient safety in Texas. Digging through campaign finance records, we found several board members, appointed by the governor, who have collectively donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Abbott's campaign, according to records dating back to 2014.
Police say a 2-year-old child has been hospitalized in critical condition after being mauled by a coyote on the front porch of the child's Dallas home.
A recent study of Jupiter’s moon, Europa, showed that radiolytic oxidants made at the surface of its ice can travel to the ocean beneath its ice shell, according to a team of researchers led by the University of Texas at Austin. This means that the icy moon could be suitable for alien life.
David Carter, 64, served as the UTPD chief since 2013 as part of a 38-year law enforcement career. He died of cancer in April. His funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 3201 Windsor Road in Austin.
Strong to severe storms are possible Wednesday night into Thursday for parts of Central Texas.
A jury will decide whether Chagoya-Williams, alongside her husband and the child’s father, Stevie, is guilty of capital murder in the death of their young son.
The report estimates it would cost $700,000 to complete structural repairs and restore the east side stained-glass windows.
A former City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) supervisor used cities time, money, and resources for personal benefit, according to an investigation report released by the Office of the City Auditor in April 2022.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Marching in support of abortion rights in downtown Austin, sisters Lauren and Brianna McKinney said they worry if Roe v. Wade is overturned, Texas patients without the resources to cross state lines for procedures will feel the biggest impact. "Woman of color are really going to be affected most," Brianna told KXAN. [...]
Scientists are working to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19, including on those who didn't have serious infections. Research, including at the University of Texas at Austin, focuses on the effect of the coronavirus on the central nervous system and why some patients have lingering symptoms.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Be careful on your Wednesday morning commute. Austin Public Works' Safe Routes to School program is hosting a Bike To School Day. It expects students and families at 24 different schools across Austin to participate. It's all part of the 11th annual National Bike & Roll to School Day. The organization says [...]
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Broadway fans in Austin will have plenty of shows to choose from next season. The Texas Performing Arts announced its schedule for the 2022-23 season on Tuesday. Chicago: Nov. 1-6, 2022 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Dec. 6-11, 2022 Pretty Woman: The Musical: Jan. 17-22, 2023 Disney's Aladdin: Feb. 14-19, [...]
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Shoppers in Georgetown get a new supermarket soon. HEB breaks ground Wednesday on its store in Wolf Lakes Village. It's one part of the 164-acre development on the northwest corner of Interstate 35 and State Highway 29. The Austin Business Journal reported August 10, the developers of Wolf Lakes Village had [...]
This was the seventh of 12 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game, the release said.
Emergency crews responded to a reported head-on collision in southwest Austin, officials tweeted Tuesday evening.
The developing news of a leaked draft opinion from the United States Supreme Court suggesting it may overturn Roe v. Wade represents a boiling point of one of the most heated debates in America, a lot of which has taken place in the Lone Star State.
The state has what's called a "trigger law" that would take effect 30 days after the Supreme Court's decision. It would make most abortions illegal with some exceptions.
The people who show up when you dial call 911 are asking the City of Austin for more money.
Representatives from the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance are urging city and county leaders to declare a public health emergency as overdose numbers rise.
Police confirmed that Adam Gaconnet, 32, died on April 29 when a vehicle struck him, as he rode a scooter home from work during the early morning hours. The crash happened on East Seventh Street between Allen and Gunter Streets, which is now decorated in honor of Gaconnet by those who knew him best.