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The closures will take place on Friday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., and on Saturday from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Expect I-35 lane closures in south Austin overnight Friday, Saturday
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced southbound I-35 main lanes in south Austin would be closed Friday and Saturday overnight, from State Highway 71 and Ben White Boulevard to S…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The closures will take place on Friday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., and on Saturday from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Do you know a woman in Central Texas who makes a positive impact on others? Nominate her for our Remarkable Women contest: https://www.kxan.com/remarkable-women-contest/#//
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Do you know a woman in Central Texas who makes a positive impact on others? Nominate her for our Remarkable Women contest: https://www.kxan.com/remarkable-women-contest/#//
Texas leaders and politicians have issued statements throughout the week with varying responses to a government funding bill that passed the House and was signed by President Trump on Wednesday.
Texas politicians react to passage of funding bill that ends government shutdown
Texas leaders and politicians have issued statements throughout the week with varying responses to a government funding bill that passed the House and was signed by President Trump on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Texas leaders and politicians have issued statements throughout the week with varying responses to a government funding bill that passed the House and was signed by President Trump on Wednesday.
Have the skies over Central Texas seemed a little empty lately? Despite a very busy migration season, birds seem to be lacking in our area. https://www.kxan.com/news/science/missing-birds-central-texas-skies-appear-quiet-despite-fall-migration/
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Have the skies over Central Texas seemed a little empty lately? Despite a very busy migration season, birds seem to be lacking in our area. https://www.kxan.com/news/science/missing-birds-central-texas-skies-appear-quiet-despite-fall-migration/
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SNAP benefits have been put through the ringer since expiring at the start of November.
End of government shutdown won’t stop SNAP mayhem
As the government reopens, efforts to return the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to full funding across the country will face its own challenges. SNAP benefits have been put throug…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
SNAP benefits have been put through the ringer since expiring at the start of November.
This year already ranks as the 5th-busiest year ever at Austin's airport, with three months of passenger data still to go. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/2025-aus-passenger-stats/
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This year already ranks as the 5th-busiest year ever at Austin's airport, with three months of passenger data still to go. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/2025-aus-passenger-stats/
According to meeting documents, traffic citations have increased by 14% compared to last year.
APD: Traffic citations have increased in 2025. What’s the most common ticket?
The Austin Police Department is cracking down on distracted and aggressive driving.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
According to meeting documents, traffic citations have increased by 14% compared to last year.
Homes in the Austin metro are spending an average of 76 days on the market. 🏡 Explore all of Austin's housing data here: https://www.kxan.com/news/housing/austin-housing-market-data/
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Homes in the Austin metro are spending an average of 76 days on the market. 🏡 Explore all of Austin's housing data here: https://www.kxan.com/news/housing/austin-housing-market-data/
KXAN looked at more than 15 river authorities and found just two — Bandera and San Antonio — whose revenue and accountability stream from the residents who live in the area. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/deadly-texas-floods-prompt-calls-for-review-of-how-rivers-are-managed/
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
KXAN looked at more than 15 river authorities and found just two — Bandera and San Antonio — whose revenue and accountability stream from the residents who live in the area. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/deadly-texas-floods-prompt-calls-for-review-of-how-rivers-are-managed/
Rejections of bids to increase property taxes to fund teachers’ salaries and core city services were not isolated to Central Texas. An analysis revealed more than 50% of such measures failed statewide.
‘It was a bad time’: Hays CISD and many other Texas tax rate elections failed this year — here’s why
Rejections of bids to increase property taxes to fund teachers’ salaries and core city services, such as Austin’s Prop Q, were not isolated to Central Texas this year.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Rejections of bids to increase property taxes to fund teachers’ salaries and core city services were not isolated to Central Texas. An analysis revealed more than 50% of such measures failed statewide.
Air traffic controllers will receive back pay, as required by federal law. However, it is unclear how long that will take.
Lingering flight disruptions expected after government reopens
Despite President Trump signing a government funding bill to officially end the longest shutdown in history after 43 days, do not expect air travel to immediately revert to normal.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Air traffic controllers will receive back pay, as required by federal law. However, it is unclear how long that will take.
“Instead of Greg Abbott investing public money into private schools, as Governor I’ll invest into our four-year-olds and it’s paid without raising taxes,” White said. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/democratic-hopeful-andrew-white-lays-out-ambitious-policy-plan-for-governor/
Democratic hopeful Andrew White lays out ambitious policy plan for Governor
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Andrew White has outlined his plans to address the state’s problems, including improving public education, healthcare, and housing affordability, as we…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“Instead of Greg Abbott investing public money into private schools, as Governor I’ll invest into our four-year-olds and it’s paid without raising taxes,” White said. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/democratic-hopeful-andrew-white-lays-out-ambitious-policy-plan-for-governor/
Would you camp out for several days before a concert? That's what some Billie Eilish fans are doing in Austin, though the venue prohibits camping on site.
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/billie-eilish-fans-camp-near-austin-arena-days-ahead-of-concert-unsanctioned-by-venue/
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/billie-eilish-fans-camp-near-austin-arena-days-ahead-of-concert-unsanctioned-by-venue/
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Would you camp out for several days before a concert? That's what some Billie Eilish fans are doing in Austin, though the venue prohibits camping on site.
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/billie-eilish-fans-camp-near-austin-arena-days-ahead-of-concert-unsanctioned-by-venue/
https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/billie-eilish-fans-camp-near-austin-arena-days-ahead-of-concert-unsanctioned-by-venue/
For those who have not gotten their pets spayed or neutered, Travis County alongside Austin Animal Services and Greater Good Charities is providing free spay and neuters this week into next Monday. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/free-spay-and-neuter-clinics-offered-in-austin-for-pets/
Free spay and neuter clinics offered in Austin for pets
For those who have not gotten their pets spayed or neutered, Travis County alongside Austin Animal Services and Greater Good Charities is providing free spay and neuters this week into next Monday.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
For those who have not gotten their pets spayed or neutered, Travis County alongside Austin Animal Services and Greater Good Charities is providing free spay and neuters this week into next Monday. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/free-spay-and-neuter-clinics-offered-in-austin-for-pets/
The attorney general said that app stores already use age ratings, and that the law would put control over content into parents' hands.
Paxton responds to industry group lawsuit over app store age verification law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by a tech industry trade association, which seeks to block him from enforcing a state law that would requir…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The attorney general said that app stores already use age ratings, and that the law would put control over content into parents' hands.
PHOTO MAP | Skies glowed red, pink, purple, and blue across Texas Tuesday night thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm that put the aurora borealis on display.
MAP: Where could the Northern Lights be seen in Central Texas?
Skies glowed red, pink, purple, and blue across Texas Tuesday night thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm that put the aurora borealis on display.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
PHOTO MAP | Skies glowed red, pink, purple, and blue across Texas Tuesday night thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm that put the aurora borealis on display.
The lawsuit accuses the county commissioners court of unnecessarily raising taxes, while the county says the revenue is important to prepare for future disasters.
Travis County commissioners sued over disaster tax rate change after floods
A Lago Vista city councilmember and a former Austin mayoral candidate filed a lawsuit against Travis County’s commissioners court on Nov. 5, arguing that it “must be stopped from making…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The lawsuit accuses the county commissioners court of unnecessarily raising taxes, while the county says the revenue is important to prepare for future disasters.
The bridge is nestled in the heart of West Sixth Street at West Avenue, booming with night life, and bustling during the day with residential and commercial growth. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/new-lighting-under-a-bridge-thats-older-than-the-texas-capitol/
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The bridge is nestled in the heart of West Sixth Street at West Avenue, booming with night life, and bustling during the day with residential and commercial growth. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/new-lighting-under-a-bridge-thats-older-than-the-texas-capitol/
If reelected, Abbott could become the longest-serving governor in Texas history.
Trump endorses Abbott for reelection as Texas governor
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s bid for reelection.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
If reelected, Abbott could become the longest-serving governor in Texas history.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced he wants to give voters the chance to completely abolish school property taxes as part of his reelection campaign. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/abbott-wants-to-abolish-school-taxes-as-part-of-his-property-tax-reform-plan/
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Gov. Greg Abbott announced he wants to give voters the chance to completely abolish school property taxes as part of his reelection campaign. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/abbott-wants-to-abolish-school-taxes-as-part-of-his-property-tax-reform-plan/
The Friendsgiving Challenge is back for another year, and we need your help combatting food insecurity in Central Texas.
2025 Friendsgiving Challenge: Help fight food insecurity in Central Texas
The Friendsgiving Challenge is back for another year, and we need your help combatting food insecurity in Central Texas.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Friendsgiving Challenge is back for another year, and we need your help combatting food insecurity in Central Texas.
There’s a new player in today’s modern world — Artificial Intelligence. That’s making things even harder to figure out what’s real and what’s not.
Cyber scams surge with rise in online holiday shopping
The National Retail Federation estimates Americans will spend over $1 trillion on holiday shopping in 2025, with much of it being online, but cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in tric…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
There’s a new player in today’s modern world — Artificial Intelligence. That’s making things even harder to figure out what’s real and what’s not.
What causes Northern Lights, and how could we see them from Texas?
Kristen’s Classroom: What causes the Northern Lights?
Meteorologist Kristen Currie gives a lesson on the Northern Lights after a rare occurrence in Central Texas this week.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
What causes Northern Lights, and how could we see them from Texas?
This fall we’ve had highs in the 60s three times, but nothing colder than 61º from Nov. 10 in Austin.
It’s been chilly, but here’s when it gets cold in Austin
Most areas experienced their coldest morning of the season on Tuesday, but Austin still hasn’t dropped into the 30s yet.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This fall we’ve had highs in the 60s three times, but nothing colder than 61º from Nov. 10 in Austin.