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The U.S. Department of Energy has recommended Americans get an "energy audit" to track down wasteful devices, which could potentially deliver savings on electric bills.
Combatting ‘vampire devices’ and other tips for lower utility bills this winter
Every year people brace for their credit card statements after holiday shopping, but there’s another hefty cost that creeps up on us during the colder months – the utility bill.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The U.S. Department of Energy has recommended Americans get an "energy audit" to track down wasteful devices, which could potentially deliver savings on electric bills.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson put forward a draft policy that could help the public better see how their taxpayer dollars are being spent by council offices. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-mayor-pitches-new-rules-for-city-council-office-spending/
Austin mayor pitches new rules for city council office spending
After concerns were raised about how Austin City Council offices are spending money, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson put forward a draft council office budget policy that could make the rules more clear a…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson put forward a draft policy that could help the public better see how their taxpayer dollars are being spent by council offices. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-mayor-pitches-new-rules-for-city-council-office-spending/
There's more to bowl week than the game itself, and the Longhorns had some fun at an Orlando theme park with kids Monday
Longhorns take a break from Cheez-It Citrus Bowl prep to ride roller coasters with kids
Both the Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines spent time with children from the Orlando area at Fun Spot America, an amusement park with roller coasters, go-karts and other carnival-type attractions.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
There's more to bowl week than the game itself, and the Longhorns had some fun at an Orlando theme park with kids Monday
The 8th annual Hi, How Are You Day is back and set to bring music and mental health awareness to the Paramount Theatre, continuing the legacy of Austin musician and artist Daniel Johnston.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/celebrating-daniel-johnston-hi-how-are-you-day-expands-across-austin/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/celebrating-daniel-johnston-hi-how-are-you-day-expands-across-austin/
Celebrating Daniel Johnston: Hi, How Are You Day expands across Austin
The eighth annual Hi, How Are You Day is back and set to bring music and mental health awareness to the Paramount Theatre, continuing the legacy of Austin musician and artist Daniel Johnston.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The 8th annual Hi, How Are You Day is back and set to bring music and mental health awareness to the Paramount Theatre, continuing the legacy of Austin musician and artist Daniel Johnston.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/celebrating-daniel-johnston-hi-how-are-you-day-expands-across-austin/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/celebrating-daniel-johnston-hi-how-are-you-day-expands-across-austin/
Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside a car in a south Austin parking lot Sunday.
Police investigating homicide after man found dead inside car in south Austin parking lot
Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside a car in a south Austin parking lot Sunday.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside a car in a south Austin parking lot Sunday.
January usually brings the most freezes of any month of the year. Will this January reflect that?
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/january-forecast-will-our-coldest-month-be-cold/
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/january-forecast-will-our-coldest-month-be-cold/
January forecast: Will our coldest month be cold?
January usually brings the most freezes of any month of the year.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
January usually brings the most freezes of any month of the year. Will this January reflect that?
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/january-forecast-will-our-coldest-month-be-cold/
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/january-forecast-will-our-coldest-month-be-cold/
Need plans for this week? Here are some family-friendly events you can enjoy to welcome 2026! https://www.kxan.com/things-to-do/list-new-years-eve-and-new-years-day-events-in-central-texas/
December 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Need plans for this week? Here are some family-friendly events you can enjoy to welcome 2026! https://www.kxan.com/things-to-do/list-new-years-eve-and-new-years-day-events-in-central-texas/
In a purported statement from the student, she denies ever holding a gun.
Del Valle ISD police accuse student of ‘waving’ a gun outside Dailey Middle School
The Del Valle ISD Police Department charged a 17-year-old student with allegedly exhibiting a handgun while at Dailey Middle School on the evening of Dec. 4, according to an affidavit submitted by …
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December 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
In a purported statement from the student, she denies ever holding a gun.
The drop in the number of homicides in Austin this year reflects a national trend. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/austins-steep-decline-in-murders-mirrors-national-decline-analysis-shows/
December 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The drop in the number of homicides in Austin this year reflects a national trend. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/austins-steep-decline-in-murders-mirrors-national-decline-analysis-shows/
Gas prices: We spoke with University of Texas Energy Professor Michael Webber about what’s impacting the oil and gas market, the effect it’s having on Texas, and his expectation for future pricing.
‘Expect higher prices in 2026.’ Texas energy professor weighs in on cheap gas
Gas prices are currently low due to low demand and high supply and are expected to rise in 2026 as demand increases and production decreases.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Gas prices: We spoke with University of Texas Energy Professor Michael Webber about what’s impacting the oil and gas market, the effect it’s having on Texas, and his expectation for future pricing.
The Austin-based band and other local acts will play a 2000s-themed NYE show at The Far Out Lounge.
Jimmy Eat Brisket to throw emo-fueled NYE party
2025 may be wrapping up, but it sounds like it’s the early 2000s as Jimmy Eat Brisket, along with other emo/rock bands ring in the new year with old (but great) sounds.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Austin-based band and other local acts will play a 2000s-themed NYE show at The Far Out Lounge.
One person was killed after a crash on S. U.S. Highway 183 Sunday morning, according to Austin Police. APD said the victim was a woman in her 60s.
APD: Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly crash on Hwy 183
One woman was killed and another arrested after a crash on S. U.S. Highway 183 Sunday morning, according to the Austin Police Department.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
One person was killed after a crash on S. U.S. Highway 183 Sunday morning, according to Austin Police. APD said the victim was a woman in her 60s.
Today is Texas' birthday! It became a state 180 years ago. Test your Texas knowledge with this quiz: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/quiz-do-you-know-texas-official-state-symbols/#/questions/4399208
December 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today is Texas' birthday! It became a state 180 years ago. Test your Texas knowledge with this quiz: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/quiz-do-you-know-texas-official-state-symbols/#/questions/4399208
A truck entered the teen's lane, hitting them and send their car into another vehicle.
2 teens die in Milam County car crash on Christmas Eve, 3 others seriously injured
A three-car crash in Milam County on the evening of Dec. 24 took the lives of an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old, according to a Monday press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A truck entered the teen's lane, hitting them and send their car into another vehicle.
🎁 Now that all the Christmas presents have been opened... what are your thoughts on regifting? Have you ever regifted a present?
December 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎁 Now that all the Christmas presents have been opened... what are your thoughts on regifting? Have you ever regifted a present?
The cause of the fire hasn't yet been determined.
Travis County firefighters bring 2-story house fire under control
Firefighters with Travis County Emergency Services District #1 battled a fire at a two-story home Monday morning, according to a social media post from the agency.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The cause of the fire hasn't yet been determined.
Health and wealth are among many Americans' top goals for 2026. What's your resolution for the new year?
These are Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions for 2026: Survey
Americans’ top New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, according to a new survey.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Health and wealth are among many Americans' top goals for 2026. What's your resolution for the new year?
Work on US-183 North is expected to finish in February 2026.
Major Austin road projects set to conclude in 2026
Three major construction projects in Austin, including the 183 North Project, the Oak Hill Parkway Project, and the Loop 360 Project, are set to be done in 2026, resulting in new lanes, toll lanes,…
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December 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Work on US-183 North is expected to finish in February 2026.
These stores said that they'll close some of their stores next year, with most citing a change in their business strategy.
Retailers and restaurants that have already announced closures for 2026
While 2026 hasn’t even started, major retailers and restaurants are already planning to shutter locations in the new year.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
These stores said that they'll close some of their stores next year, with most citing a change in their business strategy.
Congress must pass nine bills by the end of January to prevent another government shutdown.
Clock ticking on government funding deadline as House battles other issues
The two-week holiday recess, a contentious health care debate and discharge petition showdowns are squeezing the House’s legislative calendar, raising doubts about whether lawmakers can finalize go…
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December 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Congress must pass nine bills by the end of January to prevent another government shutdown.
Beef had a big price spikes in 2025, but it's not the only item on grocery store shelves burdening your budget.
More: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/these-groceries-had-the-biggest-price-spikes-in-2025/
More: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/these-groceries-had-the-biggest-price-spikes-in-2025/
December 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Beef had a big price spikes in 2025, but it's not the only item on grocery store shelves burdening your budget.
More: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/these-groceries-had-the-biggest-price-spikes-in-2025/
More: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/these-groceries-had-the-biggest-price-spikes-in-2025/
President Donald Trump hosts his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago Sunday after Trump had a "very productive call" with Vladimir Putin of Russia earlier in the day.
Trump reports a ‘very productive call’ with Putin before engaging with Zelenskyy in Florida
President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
President Donald Trump hosts his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago Sunday after Trump had a "very productive call" with Vladimir Putin of Russia earlier in the day.
A "super" variant of flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Here's what you should know about the symptoms and whether it's too late for a vaccine: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/what-is-the-super-k-flu-variant-and-is-it-too-late-for-a-vaccine/
Here's what you should know about the symptoms and whether it's too late for a vaccine: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/what-is-the-super-k-flu-variant-and-is-it-too-late-for-a-vaccine/
December 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A "super" variant of flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Here's what you should know about the symptoms and whether it's too late for a vaccine: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/what-is-the-super-k-flu-variant-and-is-it-too-late-for-a-vaccine/
Here's what you should know about the symptoms and whether it's too late for a vaccine: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/what-is-the-super-k-flu-variant-and-is-it-too-late-for-a-vaccine/
San Marcos isn't the only town getting a new Buc-ee's! Travel stops are set to open in Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kansas and Louisiana.
Where new Buc-ee’s locations are opening in 2026 and beyond
Buc-ee the Beaver may soon make an appearance along an interstate near you.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
San Marcos isn't the only town getting a new Buc-ee's! Travel stops are set to open in Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kansas and Louisiana.
The Big Beautiful Bill changes how taxes for 2025 will be calculated, but many Americans didn't change withholdings, possibly leading to a larger-than-normal refund. Details: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/why-very-large-tax-refunds-are-coming-in-2026-according-to-officials/
December 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Big Beautiful Bill changes how taxes for 2025 will be calculated, but many Americans didn't change withholdings, possibly leading to a larger-than-normal refund. Details: https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/why-very-large-tax-refunds-are-coming-in-2026-according-to-officials/