Fentanyl test strips are illegal in Texas, and it's getting national attention
National harm reduction groups are turning their attention to Texas as news about the breadth of our state's overdose problem has grabbed headlines.
National harm reduction groups are turning their attention to Texas as news about the breadth of our state's overdose problem has grabbed headlines.
The Austin police chief and city staff sent a memo to Austin City Council updating them on the viability and implementation of elements of the Safer 6th Street initiative Wednesday.
A new poll shows voters are split on having a school voucher program in Texas: 46% said they supported the idea, 43% opposed it and 11% said they were not sure. However, when it comes to funding, 82% responded they are concerned the voucher program would take away from public school funding, which 57% then stated concern this could lead to higher property taxes.
Exactly one week ago, the social media's parent company, Meta, disabled some of them in response to an ongoing lawsuit.
It's already a heated matchup that will determine who's best in the west, but there's some celebrity heat behind Wednesday's Austin FC, LAFC matchup too.
A wildfire in Llano County has burned an estimated 600 acres, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The lake level at Mansfield Dam was recorded at 653.61' above mean sea level at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, according to data from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Dr. Stan Spinner and Dr. Amy Hair from the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston held a virtual news conference Wednesday morning focusing on the problems families are facing right now.
The company, called Argo AI, is partnering with Ford, Lyft, Walmart and VW to help make their delivery and rideshare services autonomous.
Happy birthday to the "King of Country" George Strait. The Texas-born country music legend turned 70 years old Wednesday.
The San Marcos CISD board approved a 3% pay increase for teachers earlier this week, which the district said equals out to $1,700.
A Round Rock teen died Monday after jumping from the cliffs on Lake Georgetown over the weekend, police said.
As more people get outside, there's a hidden pest that could make you very sick. Be on the lookout for ticks.
Under normal circumstances, a person charged with a crime and found mentally incompetent to stand trial would be quickly sent to a state hospital for mental competency restoration. Once stabilized, they could return to jail and proceed with their case. Without room in the state hospitals, these people now languish in jail, in many cases more than a year. That leaves their families and others waiting for closure, too.
The City of Austin told KXAN Tuesday it currently has no plans to appeal a recent court ruling that effectively shot down a years-long effort to overhaul of the city's Land Development Code.
Austin Police said a crash in north Austin between a van and a truck led to the death of a nearby man Wednesday morning.
DPS said the driver of one of the 18-wheelers died in the crash. The condition of the other driver is not known. DPS said it was notified of the crash on FM 1660 near FM 973 around 2 a.m.
The airport recommended Tuesday travelers with carry-on bags arrive two-and-a-half hours early for domestic flights.
Six people are in the hospital Wednesday morning after two mobile homes burned on Research Boulevard just northwest of Lamar Boulevard.
Earlier this month, Austin city staff said staffing shortages are partly behind the delay in getting $3 million to artists and promoters as part of the Live Music Fund.
Austin FC is hoping to end its two-match losing streak Wednesday, but they'll have to do it on the road against the best team in the league.
Anna Moriah Wilson, 25, who went by “Mo,” was found bleeding and unconscious by her friend after returning to an east Austin home May 11. Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
KXAN won in these five categories: Continuing Coverage, Digital, Excellence in Innovation, Investigative Reporting and Podcast.
Following a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Austin Independent School District’s Diced and Sliced Culinary Competition was back in full force on Thursday.
With a two-day score of 600, the Trojans squeaked past San Antonio Alamo Heights who finished with a 601 score.