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State Rep. Jolanda Jones to campaign for seat left vacant by congressman's death
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced Monday her campaign for Congress, seeking to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. Sylvester Turner's death earlier this year. The...
Downtown Austin Space Activation program brings in more visitors
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) --- More people are visiting downtown Austin. According to the Downtown Austin Alliance, foot traffic is up thanks to a program it launched a year ago. The...
TxDOT: CR 143 bridge to 'remain closed several days' following 18-wheeler hitting it
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on Interstate 35 Thursday, the Texas Department of Transportation said it "will remain closed for several days until repairs are...
Wall's offense explodes to win UIL 3A-Division II baseball title 14-2 over Thrall
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wall cranked 17 hits to run away with the UIL Class 3A-Division II baseball championship 14-2 over Thrall on Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock....
Weather will delay Game 2 of WCWS finals between Texas and Texas Tech
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Game 2 of the Women's College World Series finals will have to wait on Mother Nature. Lightning and storms in the Oklahoma City area will delay...
Law professors react: Texas will no longer provide in-state tuition to undocumented students
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Undocumented students at Texas' public universities will lose the ability to receive in-state tuition, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in an uncontested settlement. The change comes...
A/C unit stolen from Austin nonprofit as temps rise
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — An organization that helps people deal with the loss of loved ones is now dealing with loss as well. In early May, thieves stole an A/C...
APD: 66-year-old woman dies following 3-vehicle crash in southeast Austin
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 66-year-old woman died after a three-vehicle crash in southeast Austin Wednesday night, according to the Austin Police Department. APD officers responded around 9 p.m. to...
How many drowning deaths happen per year in Travis County? What prevention resources are there?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin area has several bodies of water that people use for recreational activities like kayaking and swimming, which see an uptick in the warmer months....
Did your trees get hurt in Austin's severe weather? Here's what you can do
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas is prone to severe weather in the springtime, so people who live in the Austin area are likely prepared to protect themselves and their...
