A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault after pointing a stolen gun at his roommate, initiating a standoff with police in east Austin on Friday, according to police.
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- Man arrested after pulling stolen gun on roommate in east Austin, police say
- No. 10 Texas and No. 19 Missouri collide in potential CFP elimination game
No. 10 Texas heads to No. 19 Missouri for a pivotal SEC showdown Saturday, with both teams looking to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive despite mounting injury concerns for the Longhorns.
- Rain likely at times this weekend, temps running cool
Weekend plans? Be sure to keep the umbrella on standby as rain becomes increasingly likely by Sunday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
- Week 11 high school football scores
The Texas high school football regular season wrapped up Friday night as teams across the state battled for playoff positioning. Check out the Week 11 scores from across Texas.
- Bastrop passes resolution asking for public meeting on gas plant tied to data center
The Bastrop City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting on a proposed 48-turbine natural gas plant in Cedar Creek.
- Three injured in major crash on FM 973 in Pflugerville, one airlifted
Three people were injured in a crash on FM 973 in Pflugerville. One patient was flown to a hospital by STAR Flight, while two others were taken by ambulance.
- Austin man gets 24 years in federal prison for exploiting teen boys online
An Austin man was sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for posing as a teenage girl online to exploit and extort teen boys.
- Watch Vandegrift vs. Hutto football live
Hutto hosts Vandegrift in the final week of the regular season with second place in the district standings on the line.
- Austin police arrest suspect tied to east Austin burglaries
Austin police say a man linked to multiple east Austin commercial burglaries, including a break-in at The Cenote Café, has been arrested and charged.
- Watch Anderson vs. Lehman football live
Anderson travels to Bob Shelton Stadium to face Lehman in the final week of the regular season. The playoff-bound Trojans look to build momentum heading into the postseason, while the Lobos aim to finish with a .500 record.
- Watch Seguin vs. McCallum football live
Seguin travels to House Park to face McCallum in the final week of the regular season. Both programs look to bounce back from lopsided losses in Week 10, with the Knights eliminated from playoff contention.
- Watch Round Rock vs. Cedar Ridge football live
Playoff seeding hangs in the balance Friday night at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex as Cedar Ridge hosts Round Rock in a District 25-6A showdown.
- Austin Council Member Fuentes reacts to Texas blue wave
The relationship between states and local governments could change massively after Texas voters removed Republicans from power in Texas. In January, Democrats will have a chance to govern Texas for the first time in nearly 40 years.
- Watch Westlake vs. Stony Point football live
Westlake travels to Dragon Stadium to face Stony Point in the final week of the regular season. Having already clinched the district title, the Chaparrals look to finish district play undefeated.
- Austin leaders consider changes to how APD works with ICE following midterm
After a historic midterm election that will bring sweeping changes to leadership in Texas, Austin's elected leaders say they're considering changes to how APD works with ICE.
- WATCH: Senfronia Thompson holds news conference on House speaker campaign
Texas House Dean Senfronia Thompson is holding a Friday afternoon news conference after becoming the sole declared candidate for Speaker of the Texas House.
- Luck Reunion doubling schedule to celebrate 15 years
To celebrate its 15th year, the festival will be held over two days for the first time. Luck Reunion 2027 is scheduled for March 18 and 19.
- How will Democrat leadership impact school funding in Texas?
The recent shift in political power has some districts hopeful they will see some changes after this upcoming session.
- Psychologist: Murder suspect's actions driven by 'complex, delusional belief system'
In the capital murder trial for Shane James, who's charged with killing six people on Dec. 5, 2023, a psychologist who has been evaluating him since 2024 took the stand.
- Picasso exhibit opens in Round Rock featuring 23 original works
The exhibit, titled "Dialogues with Picasso," features 23 original Picasso works as part of an international partnership between the City of Round Rock and Malaga, Spain, the artist's birthplace.
- Tesla 'winding down' Cybertruck production at Giga Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on social media that production of Cybertrucks at the Texas Gigafactory will start "winding down" soon.
- Paramount Theatre announces holiday programming at State Theatre this year
The Paramount Theatre announced this year's holiday season lineup. Because the Paramount is undergoing renovations right now, the programming will be held at the neighboring historic State Theatre.
- Injuries put No. 7 Texas' depth to the test at Missouri
With several key players sidelined or questionable, No. 7 Texas will rely on its depth against No. 18 Missouri. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised the Longhorns' preparation as they navigate mounting injuries.
- Seasonable Friday while rain chances ramp up this weekend
If planning to be outdoors this weekend, be sure to have the KXAN Weather app on your mobile device as on and off showers could impact plans. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
- Austin pushes to meet affordable housing goals in 'blueprint' rewrite
City council prepares an update to the framework guiding how Austin develops affordable homes.
- Elgin ISD board takes no further action after superintendent's DWI arrest
Elgin ISD trustees said they will take no further action at this time after reviewing Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bailey's DWI arrest.
- Memo: Austin spent $2.3M on homeless encampment program over 4 months
A new city report says Austin's homeless encampment management program conducted 2,347 site visits, removed 732 tons of debris and spent $2.26 million between June and September.
- Texas' defense tasked with containing SEC's leading rusher
No. 7 Texas faces a tough test against Missouri running back Jamal Roberts, the SEC's leading rusher. Steve Sarkisian emphasized discipline and tackling as the keys to containing the Tigers' rushing attack.
- Senfronia Thompson rallies support for potential Speakership
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced support from additional Democratic lawmakers Thursday, bringing her public vote count to 20 as she campaigns to become the next Speaker of the Texas House. She will need 76 votes to win the gavel.
- East View, Rouse battle for final playoff spot
East View and Rouse enter Thursday's KBVO Game of the Week with identical 4-5 records, as the winner claims District 24-6A's final playoff berth.
