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Five-year-old picked up by ICE in Austin, sent to Dilley detention center alongside dad

Title: Five-year-old picked up by ICE in Austin, sent to Dilley detention center alongside dad
Runtime: 3:26
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: A five-year-old boy and his father were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Austin on Sunday, Aug. 16, according to a GoFundMe post from the family.

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Blue Origin eyes $674M Hutto facility that could bring 2,000 jobs

Title: Blue Origin eyes $674M Hutto facility that could bring 2,000 jobs
Runtime: 2:39
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Williamson County commissioners approved an agreement aimed at bringing Blue Origin to Hutto. Officials said the proposed $674 million aerospace facility could create up to 2,000 jobs and become the city's largest employer.

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Saturday is bringing the heat, literally, with a possible shower | KXAN weather update 8/21/26

Title: Saturday is bringing the heat, literally, with a possible shower | KXAN weather update 8/21/26
Runtime: 2:40
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: While Friday may have missed the "hottest day of the year" title, Saturday may take the crown while even delivering a small chance of a shower. - Freddy Vela

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Title: Senator Blanco Interview 8-21-26
Runtime: 7:00
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Senator Blanco Interview 8-21-26

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Central Texas animal shelter has robust fire safety plan

Title: Central Texas animal shelter has robust fire safety plan
Runtime: 2:38
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Caring for these dogs goes beyond the day-to-day love and care. It also includes making sure they can get to safety in any emergency; and during a hot, dry central Texas summer, that means: wildfires.

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Funding for work on Texas' roads, bridges in jeopardy ahead of Sept. 30 deadline

Title: Funding for work on Texas' roads, bridges in jeopardy ahead of Sept. 30 deadline
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Nearly 47% of roads and 38% of bridges in Texas will likely need major repair work in the next few years. But the funding for that work is in jeopardy, warns the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Title: Parenting Aging Parents | Simple Health
Runtime: 25:03
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Navigating care for parents can be overwhelming, but there are resources out there. Kim and Mike Barnes, founders of Parenting Aging Parents, join this week's edition of Simple Health to share their experiences as caregivers and how Austin natives taking care of their aging parents can help one another.

KXAN’s Simple Health initiative was formed in partnership with the American Heart Association to bring Central Texans compelling stories and relevant resources focused on health and wellness. We believe that finding information to live a healthier life should be easy and that Simple Health can be your resource for easy ways to eat smart, add color, move more and be well.
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Parent concerns prompt TxDOT school zone light repairs outside Bee Cave Elementary

Title: Parent concerns prompt TxDOT school zone light repairs outside Bee Cave Elementary
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: School safety zones are set up to make sure drivers aren't speeding near schools, but next to Bee Cave Elementary School, parents sounded the alarm when their school zone's flashing lights weren't working.

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The latest for student athlete eligibility in the NCAA

Title: The latest for student athlete eligibility in the NCAA
Runtime: 4:16
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: What is the latest development for student athlete eligibility in the NCAA and how could it impact Texas and Texas A&M?

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Road closures: Austin Pride 2026 traffic map

Title: Road closures: Austin Pride 2026 traffic map
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Austin's 36th annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration is this weekend. There's a festival during the day at Fiesta Gardens, then a parade downtown Austin starting at 8 p.m.

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What's with the 6th Street billboard calling out Alamo Drafthouse?

Title: What's with the 6th Street billboard calling out Alamo Drafthouse?
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: In mid-July, a billboard reading "MAKE DRAFTHOUSE GREAT AGAIN BAN SMARTPHONE ORDERING" went up on West Sixth Street near Winflo Drive.

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Former Texas lottery director accused of defrauding players appears in Travis County court

Title: Former Texas lottery director accused of defrauding players appears in Travis County court
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: It was the first time Grief was seen in public since Texas lawmakers accused him of defrauding players in an April 2023 Lotto Texas drawing that resulted in one entity winning $95 million.

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Hottest day of the year could also bring a chance of rain | KXAN weather update 8/21/26

Title: Hottest day of the year could also bring a chance of rain | KXAN weather update 8/21/26
Runtime: 5:19
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Even with the weekend here, you may want to stay indoors as much as possible as we may hit the hottest day of the year, along with a very small chance of a shower. - Freddy Vela

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How does the weather affect your allergies?

Title: How does the weather affect your allergies?
Runtime: 1:36
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin among the cities with the worst allergies in the nation. It seems nearly everyone in the area is allergic to something at some time of the year.

Historical marker placed at 'the beating heart' of Austin's LGBTQ community

Title: Historical marker placed at 'the beating heart' of Austin's LGBTQ community
Runtime: 1:17
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Ahead of Austin Pride 2026, members of Austin's LGBTQ+ community and city officials gathered at 4th and Colorado to "honor the history, resilience and contributions of Austin's LGBTQIA community."

Blue Origin could bring a major investment to Williamson County

Title: Blue Origin could bring a major investment to Williamson County
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: On Aug. 20, Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an economic development agreement with Blue Origin Manufacturing, LLC. The project will bring a roughly 1 million-square-foot industrial research space to Hutto.

Dementia and caregiving: what central Texas families need to know

Title: Dementia and caregiving: what central Texas families need to know
Runtime: 4:37
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Dementia can change nearly every part of a family's caregiving journey, and those challenges can become even more complex when a loved one is also facing a serious illness or nearing the end of life. KXAN's Will DuPree and Avery Travis spoke with Diana Wagner, the director of education and training at Hospice Austin and Austin Palliative Care for more insight on what families should know.

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Austin gang activity trending younger, more violent, police say

Title: Austin gang activity trending younger, more violent, police say
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Austin gang activity trending younger, more violent, police say

Help Clear the Shelters with the Bastrop County Animal Services

Title: Help Clear the Shelters with the Bastrop County Animal Services
Runtime: 5:38
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: We spoke with Jill Gunn, the shelter director, and Ana Watson, a volunteer foster, about how you can help give some pets in need a new home.

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Bastrop ISD leaders focused on boosting enrollment

Title: Bastrop ISD leaders focused on boosting enrollment
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Leaders at Bastrop ISD are focused on boosting enrollment as they begin another school year, which they say is already trending upward and on track to surpass last year’s numbers.

Q&A: UT official shares what students should expect during Mooov-In

Title: Q&A: UT official shares what students should expect during Mooov-In
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: UT's Vice President for Student Experience Miguel Wasielewski said about 8,000 families will be moving onto campus ahead of the 2026 Fall Semester

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Q&A: UT Student Government leaders discuss start of new school year

Title: Q&A: UT Student Government leaders discuss start of new school year
Runtime: 2:34
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: UT Student Government President Kiera Dixon and Vice President Jaden Watt, who were elected in March, encouraged incoming students to take advantage of opportunities to meet new people and get involved on campus.

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Record heat, VERY isolated rain chance Saturday | KXAN Weather Forecast (Aug. 21)

Title: Record heat, VERY isolated rain chance Saturday | KXAN Weather Forecast (Aug. 21)
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Meteorologist Tommy House has the latest forecast.

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UT Mooov-In expected to bring thousands of students

Title: UT Mooov-In expected to bring thousands of students
Runtime: 1:55
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Classes at the University of Texas at Austin next week, and thousands of students are expected to 'moov-in' on campus starting on Friday.

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Bastrop ISD looks ahead to the new semester

Title: Bastrop ISD looks ahead to the new semester
Runtime: 3:20
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Leaders at Bastrop Independent School District are focused on boosting enrollment as they begin another school year, which they say is already trending upward and on track to surpass last year's numbers.

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Hottest stretch of the year so far for Austin

Title: Hottest stretch of the year so far for Austin
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: Afternoon highs will climb to 105-106° in Austin today through Sunday, the hottest temperatures we've seen so far this year and rivaling records.

Rehabilitated sea turtles released in Cape Cod

Title: Rehabilitated sea turtles released in Cape Cod
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: The New England Aquarium released four Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles back into the Atlantic after spending the summer nursing them to health.

Nearing record heat this weekend | Aug. 21 forecast

Title: Nearing record heat this weekend | Aug. 21 forecast
Runtime: 2:35
Date posted: 24 days ago
Description: The hottest temperatures of the year so far are expected this weekend with most of Central Texas above 100°. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie

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The heat and lack of rain continues | KXAN weather update 8/20/26

Title: The heat and lack of rain continues | KXAN weather update 8/20/26
Runtime: 2:54
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Triple-digit heat remains with the hottest days of the year arriving by the weekend. - Freddy Vela

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Austin leaders push for displacement funding amid record eviction filings

Title: Austin leaders push for displacement funding amid record eviction filings
Runtime: 2:15
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Nonprofits say they're struggling to handle a rise in evictions without extra support from the City of Austin.

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Title: Austin gang activity trending younger, more violent, police say
Runtime: 6:16
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: "Gangs are definitely not new to Austin," said a detective with APD's gang unit, who we are concealing the identity of because he often works undercover. "But we've seen a movement, especially with our younger generation, to a hybrid gang style."

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Parents raise concerns over crowded Hays CISD buses

Title: Parents raise concerns over crowded Hays CISD buses
Runtime: 2:55
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Hays CISD said its transportation department is currently transporting about 9,200 students, but expects that number to increase to more than 11,000 students.

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Do council candidates live where they say they do? Austin doesn't check, but we do

Title: Do council candidates live where they say they do? Austin doesn't check, but we do
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: KXAN looked through city elections documents, voting and appraisal district records and in some cases asked candidates for proof of residency through official mail, leasing agreements, IDs or utility bills. Here's what we found.

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Round Rock ISD expects homeless student population to grow this year

Title: Round Rock ISD expects homeless student population to grow this year
Runtime: 2:41
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Last year, Round Rock ISD identified 1,000 homeless students. This year they expect the numbers to rise again.

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Nearly 900 visas revoked related to birth tourism, U.S. Department of State says

Title: Nearly 900 visas revoked related to birth tourism, U.S. Department of State says
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Birth tourism has become a hotly debated issue over the summer. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Aug. 6 to end birth tourism.

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Can no first semester grades improve student mental health?

Title: Can no first semester grades improve student mental health?
Runtime: 4:58
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: The University of Michigan is replacing traditional letter grades with a pass/no-credit system for the first semester, citing concerns about "the mental health crisis unfolding among college-aged individuals." Kathryn "Nin" Emery of Austin-based Thriveworks says research on similar models suggests they can help reduce anxiety and allow students to take academic risks. She noted that long-term academic outcomes appear largely unchanged, depending on how the program is implemented.

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Colin Simmons on the Will Muschamp effect at Texas

Title: Colin Simmons on the Will Muschamp effect at Texas
Runtime: 0:41
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons explains how defensive coordinator Will Muschamp sets the tone and holds the Longhorns' defense to a high standard.

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Former Texas congressman, physician pushes back on vaccine skepticism

Title: Former Texas congressman, physician pushes back on vaccine skepticism
Runtime: 5:24
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Health experts are warning about a decline in childhood vaccination rates and a rise in vaccine exemptions. Former Congressman and physician Dr. Michael Burgess encourages parents to consult their child's doctor and keep vaccinations current, noting there is no evidence linking the MMR vaccine to autism.

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Title: Luling earns film friendly designation
Runtime: 3:03
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: The Texas Film Commission has awarded Luling its Film Friendly Texas designation, joining more than 200 communities across the state.

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Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria found in majority of Texas waterways, environmental groups say

Title: Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria found in majority of Texas waterways, environmental groups say
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: During the blazing Texas summers, waterways offer a cool reprieve from the heat, but they can come with risks of their own.

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Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion

Title: Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion
Runtime: 2:56
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears sound from an engineering perspective.

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H-1B visa holders make up less than 1% of Texas teachers. Abbott wants it to be zero

Title: H-1B visa holders make up less than 1% of Texas teachers. Abbott wants it to be zero
Runtime: 1:41
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: At a campaign stop in Austin on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott proposed furthering his attacks on H-1B visas in Texas. The Republican governor is calling for legislation to outright ban H-1B visa holders from working at Texas public schools.

Checking in on council candidate addresses

Title: Checking in on council candidate addresses
Runtime: 3:10
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Checking in on council candidate addresses

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Triple-digit party continues; Hottest day of the year coming | KXAN weather update 8/20/26

Title: Triple-digit party continues; Hottest day of the year coming | KXAN weather update 8/20/26
Runtime: 3:22
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: It's a party that feels like it's never going to end and based off of what we are forecasting, the biggest player is entering the room this weekend. - Freddy Vela

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How does the weather affect your allergies? | First Warning Weather University

Title: How does the weather affect your allergies? | First Warning Weather University
Runtime: 1:36
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Central Texas is notorious for its allergies, with Austin among the cities with the worst allergies in the nation. It seems nearly everyone in the area is allergic to something at some time of the year.

Austin Weekend: Gambler Days, Pride Parade, and ColossalCon

Title: Austin Weekend: Gambler Days, Pride Parade, and ColossalCon
Runtime: 9:14
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Several local events are scheduled for the weekend of August 21-23, including the opening of the musical Come from Away, PBR Gambler Days, Rock the Block, ColossalCon Texas, Summer Sundays Mini Market, and the Austin Pride Festival and Parade.

KXAN+ Host Esmeralda Zamora and Meteorologist Freddy Vella look forward to your weekend with fun events and a forecast to match.

Hutto ISD opens new childcare space for district staff

Title: Hutto ISD opens new childcare space for district staff
Runtime: 2:51
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: KXAN spoke with Jennifer Mora, director of Hutto ISD’s Little Hippo Child Development Center, a district-run childcare program for employees’ children. The center serves children from six weeks to 4 years old and is one of the benefits Hutto ISD offers to help attract and retain staff.

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Hutto ISD superintendent discusses growth, teacher retention and balanced budget ahead of school yea

Title: Hutto ISD superintendent discusses growth, teacher retention and balanced budget ahead of school yea
Runtime: 3:04
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: As another school year begins, Hutto ISD leaders are preparing for continued growth in one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas.

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Austin Public Health: Travis County reports first case of West Nile virus in 2026

Title: Austin Public Health: Travis County reports first case of West Nile virus in 2026
Runtime: 4:26
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Travis County is reporting its first human case of West Nile virus of this year. KXAN's Will DuPree and Avery Travis spoke with Rina Solanki, senior epidemiologist with Austin Public Health, to learn how you can protect yourself.

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San Marcos Animal Services speaks on Clear the Shelters event

Title: San Marcos Animal Services speaks on Clear the Shelters event
Runtime: 5:41
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: Clear the Shelters is giving central Texans a chance to find their new best friend, and San Marcos Animal Services is making adoption even easier. KXAN's Will DuPree and Avery Travis spoke with Minnie Buckhaults, community engagement coordinator with San Marcos Animal Services, to learn more.

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