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Hazardous material spill shuts down westbound US 290 at FM 973
[ad_1] A hazardous materials spill involving an 18‑wheeler carrying electrical transformers shut down westbound US 290 at FM 973, prompting road closures and cleanup efforts. [ad_2] Source link
1 arrested after garbage truck chase in south Austin, authorities say
[ad_1] A video shared to KXAN showed several law enforcement vehicles chasing a garbage truck down the I-35 near Buda. [ad_2] Source link
Tornado risk in Central Texas peaks soon: What to know
[ad_1] Central Texas has been unusually "quiet" from a severe weather perspective so far this year, despite some severe storms Wednesday morning. [ad_2] Source link
Taylor Police says it's now treating suspicious death as homicide
[ad_1] The Taylor Police Department announced Wednesday that a May 3 suspicious death will be investigated as a homicide. [ad_2] Source link
Live updates: Severe weather threat as cold front moves through Central Texas
[ad_1] Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in Central Texas Wednesday as a cold front moves through the area. [ad_2] Source link
Austin Water reports 5% increase in system efficiency due to meter overhauls, line monitoring
[ad_1] Austin Water is currently aiming for an ILI of 3.31 by 2034. [ad_2] Source link
Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now, Thanks to Hybridization. Is That a Threat to the Species?
[ad_1] Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves Gennaro Tomma, bioGraphic May 6, 2026 7:30 a.m. About 47 percent...
Strong storms possible in the Hill Country this morning
[ad_1] Today's strong cold front will attempt to kick off a few spotty storms in our area with a noticeable cool down to follow. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie [ad_2] Source link
Shooting at Pflugerville restaurant leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
[ad_1] At least one person is dead following an early morning shooting at a restaurant near the Austin-Pflugerville line Wednesday, according to the Austin Police Department. [ad_2] Source link
AISD budget proposal highlights larger class sizes, additional cuts under review
[ad_1] The Austin Independent School District's budget proposal released Tuesday detailed a plan to reduce planning time for some teachers and increase teacher-student ratios on certain campuses. The plan does...
Nurse’s assistant detained by ICE despite being DACA recipient
[ad_1] RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (Border Report) — The wind whipped through the concertina wire and across ICE’s heavily secured El Valle Detention facility, where a mother of two with legal DACA...
Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of April
[ad_1] We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of April 2026! [ad_2] Source link