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After six years without a home, Austin’s beloved graffiti park is finally reopening this week.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/only-park-of-its-kind-hope-outdoor-gallery-officially-reopening-friday/
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November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
After six years without a home, Austin’s beloved graffiti park is finally reopening this week.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/only-park-of-its-kind-hope-outdoor-gallery-officially-reopening-friday/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/only-park-of-its-kind-hope-outdoor-gallery-officially-reopening-friday/
Soundcheck Live is a gig organization platform created by a local musician and his software engineer friend.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-based-musician-creates-gig-management-website-after-12-years-of-frustration-in-live-event-industry/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-based-musician-creates-gig-management-website-after-12-years-of-frustration-in-live-event-industry/
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Soundcheck Live is a gig organization platform created by a local musician and his software engineer friend.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-based-musician-creates-gig-management-website-after-12-years-of-frustration-in-live-event-industry/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-based-musician-creates-gig-management-website-after-12-years-of-frustration-in-live-event-industry/
Every year, several giant balloons take to the sky over New York City during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Will the weather let these balloons take flight this year? https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/kristens-classroom-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-weather/
Kristen’s Classroom: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade weather
Meteorologist Kristen Currie shares what weather would ground balloons during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Every year, several giant balloons take to the sky over New York City during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Will the weather let these balloons take flight this year? https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/kristens-classroom-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-weather/
Need family plans this week? There are a lot of local events going on, including the Bastrop tree lighting, Georgetown courthouse lighting, Johnson City lights and Zilker Holiday Tree lighting 🌲https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/central-texas-holiday-events-2025/
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Need family plans this week? There are a lot of local events going on, including the Bastrop tree lighting, Georgetown courthouse lighting, Johnson City lights and Zilker Holiday Tree lighting 🌲https://www.kxan.com/central-texas/central-texas-holiday-events-2025/
LAST DAY TO DONATE | The Friendsgiving Challenge supports the Central Texas Food Bank. Here's how you can help families in need this holiday season: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
LAST DAY TO DONATE | The Friendsgiving Challenge supports the Central Texas Food Bank. Here's how you can help families in need this holiday season: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
FORECAST | Despite spending most of the month warmer than what’s typical for November, we’ll head into the holiday with temperatures running a bit cooler than average. https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/cool-sunshine-for-thanksgiving-day-turn-to-wetter-weather-follows/
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
FORECAST | Despite spending most of the month warmer than what’s typical for November, we’ll head into the holiday with temperatures running a bit cooler than average. https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/cool-sunshine-for-thanksgiving-day-turn-to-wetter-weather-follows/
Throughout his decades-long career, Jimmy Cliff visited Austin several times, making an impact on the music scene and creating history along the way.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/remembering-jimmy-cliff-a-look-at-his-visits-to-austin-throughout-the-years/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/remembering-jimmy-cliff-a-look-at-his-visits-to-austin-throughout-the-years/
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Throughout his decades-long career, Jimmy Cliff visited Austin several times, making an impact on the music scene and creating history along the way.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/remembering-jimmy-cliff-a-look-at-his-visits-to-austin-throughout-the-years/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/remembering-jimmy-cliff-a-look-at-his-visits-to-austin-throughout-the-years/
The current intake center is in east Austin on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., right off Ed Bluestein Blvd. The new location is at 811 E. 13th St., just off I-35.
Read more here 👉 https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-wildlife-rescue-relocating-intake-center-to-more-central-location/
Read more here 👉 https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-wildlife-rescue-relocating-intake-center-to-more-central-location/
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The current intake center is in east Austin on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., right off Ed Bluestein Blvd. The new location is at 811 E. 13th St., just off I-35.
Read more here 👉 https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-wildlife-rescue-relocating-intake-center-to-more-central-location/
Read more here 👉 https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-wildlife-rescue-relocating-intake-center-to-more-central-location/
As the year comes to a close and folks are spending money on holiday gifts or trying to decide where to invest their money in the new year, the SIMS Foundation is asking the Austin community to consider donating to its “Restore the Rhythm” campaign.
SIMS Foundation ‘better than last year,’ still pushing end-of-year fundraiser because there’s ‘more work to do’
On Tuesday, SIMS launched its end-of-year fundraising campaign, Restore the Rhythm. The goal is to raise $150,000 by Dec. 31.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
As the year comes to a close and folks are spending money on holiday gifts or trying to decide where to invest their money in the new year, the SIMS Foundation is asking the Austin community to consider donating to its “Restore the Rhythm” campaign.
Do you know an influential, inspiring woman in Central Texas who gives back to her community? Tell us her story and nominate her for our 2026 contest using this submission form: https://www.kxan.com/remarkable-women-contest/#//
Texas’ Remarkable Women for 2026
KXAN wants to recognize the great contributions women have made to our nation and local communities. Remarkable Women is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that wo…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Do you know an influential, inspiring woman in Central Texas who gives back to her community? Tell us her story and nominate her for our 2026 contest using this submission form: https://www.kxan.com/remarkable-women-contest/#//
The Austin Police Department shares safety tips for residents as the holiday shopping season begins. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-share-holiday-safety-tips-ahead-of-shopping-season/
Austin Police share holiday safety tips ahead of shopping season
The Austin Police Department is scheduled to hold a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to provide safety tips for residents as the holiday shopping season begins.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Austin Police Department shares safety tips for residents as the holiday shopping season begins. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-share-holiday-safety-tips-ahead-of-shopping-season/
The next cold front is on the way, set to arrive during the overnight hours.
Another front means cooler air for Thanksgiving in Central Texas
Warm dry air will keep the afternoon comfortable. An overnight cold front chills the air tomorrow and Thanksgiving Day. — Rich Segal
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November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The next cold front is on the way, set to arrive during the overnight hours.
H-E-B's Feast of Sharing will happen from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/h-e-bs-feast-of-sharing-offers-free-meals-in-austin/
H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing offers free meals in Austin
H-E-B is serving more than 340,000 meals at 34 different locations across Texas as part of its Hunger Relief Program, with the annual Feast of Sharing event taking place on Tuesday at the Palmer Ev…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
H-E-B's Feast of Sharing will happen from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/h-e-bs-feast-of-sharing-offers-free-meals-in-austin/
A new law now requires hospitals with maternity wards to have cooling devices available to preserve a baby for up to 72 hours. Texas DSHS is in the planning stages of implementing the new law. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/texas-families-now-have-more-time-to-say-goodbye-after-baby-loss/
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A new law now requires hospitals with maternity wards to have cooling devices available to preserve a baby for up to 72 hours. Texas DSHS is in the planning stages of implementing the new law. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/texas-families-now-have-more-time-to-say-goodbye-after-baby-loss/
DONATE TODAY! Friendsgiving Challenge promotes friendly competition between our news teams — but also helps Central Texas Food Bank.
How you can participate: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
How you can participate: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
DONATE TODAY! Friendsgiving Challenge promotes friendly competition between our news teams — but also helps Central Texas Food Bank.
How you can participate: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
How you can participate: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
Offer Vince Shlomi said the assassination of Charlie Kirk inspired him to run for office.
‘ShamWow’ guy running for Texas House seat
Offer Vince Shlomi, commonly known as the “ShamWow guy” after his series of towel informercials, is running for a House seat in Texas with a pitch to “soak up the swamp,” according to primary…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Offer Vince Shlomi said the assassination of Charlie Kirk inspired him to run for office.
LAST CHANCE | Help the Central Texas Food Bank fight food insecurity by donating in the Friendsgiving Challenge.
Learn how it works: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
Learn how it works: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
LAST CHANCE | Help the Central Texas Food Bank fight food insecurity by donating in the Friendsgiving Challenge.
Learn how it works: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
Learn how it works: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
Do not handle any animal displaying rabies symptoms; if bitten, seek medical attention immediately.
Wimberley foxes test positive for rabies
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office said in a Monday morning social media post that two foxes tested positive for rabies.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Do not handle any animal displaying rabies symptoms; if bitten, seek medical attention immediately.
Austin Public Health is rolling out a fun new way to get people moving.https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/austin-public-health-launches-citywide-move-your-way-fitness-challenge-for-all-levels/
Austin Public Health launches citywide ‘Move Your Way’ fitness challenge for all levels
Austin Public Health is rolling out a fun new way to get people moving with its Move Your Way Challenge.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Austin Public Health is rolling out a fun new way to get people moving.https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/austin-public-health-launches-citywide-move-your-way-fitness-challenge-for-all-levels/
70% of respondents said they oppose military action in Venezuela. Trump has already authorized CIA operations inside the country.
Most Americans oppose military action in Venezuela: Poll
The U.S. military has recently bolstered its presence near Venezuela, with the USS Gerald R. Ford making its way to the Caribbean and President Trump allowing the CIA to go ahead with covert operat…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
70% of respondents said they oppose military action in Venezuela. Trump has already authorized CIA operations inside the country.
Since records began in the 1890s, Austin has had more freezes than triple-digit days, but that gap is closing. www.kxan.com/weather/aust...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Since records began in the 1890s, Austin has had more freezes than triple-digit days, but that gap is closing. www.kxan.com/weather/aust...
Texas has received more than $6.4 billion from its requests for federal dollars, according to official documents.
Texas is getting far less in federal money for broadband expansion than expected
When the state announced that it’s set to receive $1.3 billion of federal funds to improve broadband access, rural Texans who have been waiting years for the money were disappointed.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Texas has received more than $6.4 billion from its requests for federal dollars, according to official documents.
As of September, about $195 billion had been collected from tariffs imposed by Trump.
$2K tariff rebates: How much could Trump’s proposal cost?
Trump said Monday that dividends could come next year.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
As of September, about $195 billion had been collected from tariffs imposed by Trump.
It’s not clear if the feline slipped from the eagle’s talons or was discarded simply because the big bird didn’t have a taste for it.
Driver in North Carolina to 911: ‘I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield’
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front windshield along a highway near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It’s not clear if the feline slipped from the eagle’s talons or was discarded simply because the big bird didn’t have a taste for it.
LAST WEEK FOR THE FRIENDSGIVING CHALLENGE | Learn how you can donate and help the Central Texas Food Bank here: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/
November 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
LAST WEEK FOR THE FRIENDSGIVING CHALLENGE | Learn how you can donate and help the Central Texas Food Bank here: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/2025-friendsgiving-challenge-help-fight-food-insecurity-in-central-texas/