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What we know about how the Texas National Guard trains for protests, what they'll bring
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he's deploying 5,000 Texas National Guard members to cities with planned anti-Trump protests this weekend. Abbott said on social media those...
Round Rock Juneteenth Festival plans to honor victims from last year's shooting
[ad_1] ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — It's been nearly a year since the deadly shooting during a Juneteenth Festival in Round Rock. Safety is on the minds of many as...
East Austin Juneteenth parade: What you need to know
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Juneteenth is coming up June 19, with various events and celebrations happening across Central Texas. The Central Texas Juneteenth Parade, organized by the Greater East Austin...
Texas politicians react to Israel's attack on Iran
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Several Texas leaders have shared their thoughts and reactions after Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Israel struck Iran's nuclear...
Tuberculosis case diagnosed on Texas State campus
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person at Texas State University, or TXST, was diagnosed with tuberculosis disease, according to a message shared with the campus. The Hays County Health Department...
Did you know the 'Friday the 13th' tattoo tradition started in Texas?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's a superstition for some and good luck for others. But for those in the tattoo world, Friday the 13th has become a regularly anticipated event....
PHOTOS: Austin firefighters rescue man stuck in sewer drain
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin firefighters used a large saw to rescue a man stuck in a sewer drain in south Austin on Friday. Just after 10 a.m. the Austin...
Tarantula seen crawling over Ring camera in northwest Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s spider season in Texas, and one KXAN viewer woke up to a surprise on their Ring doorbell camera. Spider season in Texas: Which ones are...
Sen. Cornyn: Provision to reimburse Texas for border security included in 'Big Beautiful Bill'
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said his provision to reimburse Texas for money spent on border security was included in the Senate’s One Big Beautiful Bill....
Inside the Investigation: Texas Governor vetoes Botox patient safety bill
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the last day of the 2025 Texas legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill aimed at enhancing safety and transparency for Texans getting Botox. This...
