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"Historic" staff shortages in the Liberty Hill Independent School District is forcing school officials to close all campuses Thursday and Friday.

KXAN is compiling its coverage of the complex reasons and barriers that have stopped people from getting vaccinated against the virus even though health leaders say its the best protection against getting seriously sick or dying.

AUSTIN (KXAN) - If can be 70-degrees outside, but you could be under a Winter Storm Watch. There could also be just a few clouds in the sky and you could be under a Tornado Watch. Understanding what as watch is and how it becomes a warning can be a little tricky. In this First [...]

Todd Smith, a top political consultant to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, was indicted Tuesday on felony charges of theft and commercial bribery related to taking money in exchange for state hemp licenses that are doled out through Miller’s office, according to Travis County district attorney José Garza.

San Marcos city officials released the letter Bert Lumbreras sent to the city council that outlined why Hartman, a sergeant with the department, was fired.

The spokesperson said APD is investigating a "threat." The school went on lockdown at 10:55 a.m.

Burnout and stress are at all-time highs across professions, according to the American Psychological Association.

A 6 p.m. update from fire and county emergency officials Tuesday said the fire has burned around 640 acres and was 10% contained.

"Last year we were very concerned about giving the girls the experience they wanted," said Girls Scouts of Central Texas CEO, Paula Bookidis "We definitely had fewer girls selling (In 2021). Families needed to do what they felt comfortable with."

In a press conference on Tuesday, DeBeauvoir clarified that after a review, they believe about 27% of applications have been rejected. She blamed the new election law passed by lawmakers last fall and slammed the new restrictions, calling them "voter suppression."

As of about 10 p.m., Texas A&M Forest Service said the blaze was only about 10% contained but that the "fire behavior has greatly moderated, allowing our resources to complete direct attack."

The comments in question were made during a post-game press conference after the Cowboys' 23-17 playoff round loss to San Francisco Sunday.

The comments in question were made during a post-game press conference after the Cowboys' 23-17 playoff round loss to San Francisco Sunday.

Rescue resources responded to a call just before 5 p.m. Tuesday of a person "flailing in the water" before being submerged, ATCEMS officials said in a tweet.

AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near some airports after the nation’s largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause massive flight disruptions.

Sitting on his ATV off the side of State Highway 21, Charlie Parobek could only watch as smoke once again crept toward his property.

All four Jarrell ISD campuses will temporary close Jan. 19-21 due to COVID-19 case surges.

The Austin Police Department is looking for a driver who shot at someone in a shopping center parking lot on New Year's Day.

At the beginning of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' board of directors meeting Tuesday, ERCOT said the grid is ready to handle the upcoming cold front forecast later this week.

Cedar Park, TEXAS (KXAN) — The city of Cedar Park is considering a May bond election that would cover projects in transportation, parks and recreation and public safety — but the total dollar amount is being looked at closely as the pandemic has caused some major market changes. "A cost escalation was applied to determine [...]

A controversial law requiring Texas public school athletes to play sports based on their biological sex at birth takes effect Tuesday. Texas is the 10th state to pass this type of legislation.

Several times during the 2021 legislative session, Kai Shappley made the trip to the Texas State Capitol with her mother to testify against bills that would affect transgender Texans. Those appearances helped lead the 11 year old to recently be named a finalist for Time Kid of the Year.

Tips to help prepare you and your home ahead of wintry weather potential.