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Hamas releases all 20 remaining living hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1h

All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

The hostages, all men, returned to Israel, where they will be reunited with their families and undergo medical checks.

More Texas kindergarteners are coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 2h

Delinquency rates for MMR and five other vaccines have increased in Texas.

Before the pandemic helped fuel the growth of vaccine politicization across the country, less than 1% of Austin school district’s kindergarteners in the fall of 2019 failed to comply with the state…

OSHA violations reported prior to massive explosion at Tennessee facility: documents

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 3h

In 2019, OSHA said it found explosive residue in the factory's breakrooms, which can cause "central nervous system impairment."

As investigators continue to comb through the wreckage of an explosion in Tennessee that left 18 people unaccounted for Friday, Nexstar’s WKRN has learned more about the company that operated…

Final arguments heard in Texas redistricting trial

KXAN News @kxan.com · 3h

The judges heard arguments, and now Texas awaits their decision.

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The fate of five congressional districts redrawn by Texas to ensure Republicans retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026 is now in the hands of t…

What to know about upcoming ‘No Kings’ protests

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 4h

A "No Kings" protest will happen in Austin on Saturday.

“America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.”

Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 5h

Trump spoke before Israel's legislature on the ceasefire deal.

JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump was in Israel on Monday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before continuing on to Egypt for a key summit tha…

Diddy’s legal team requests he serve prison sentence at low-security facility

KXAN News @kxan.com · 9h

The facility has housed several well-known inmates, including former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, actor Robert Downey Jr. and television personality Joe Giudice.

FCI Fort Dix is a low-security federal correctional institution with more accessible visitation options.

Murder suspect dies after being charged in 1973 cold case killing

KXAN News @kxan.com · 11h

Police said the man was an early suspect in the killing, but there was not enough evidence to charge him back in the 1970s.

George Legere, who in late September was arrested and charged in connection to the 1973 murder of a Connecticut woman, was declared dead after being found unresponsive in his cell last week.

One hospitalized in Williamson County after shooting in Sienna neighborhood

KXAN News @kxan.com · 20h

Strike up the band and play "The Eyes of Texas," because the Longhorns are back in the AP Top 25 after a statement win over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry

STORY ➡ https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/texas-is-back-in-the-ap-top-25-after-win-in-red-river-rivalry/

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 21h

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said the scene was still active, but there was not an ongoing threat to the public. KXAN has asked for additional information and this developing story will be updated.

Deputies in Williamson County said one person was taken to the hospital from an address in the Sienna neighborhood.

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 21h

With Texas beating the rival Sooners, they held a top-10 opponent without a touchdown for the first time since 1979 and re-entered the poll at No. 21.

Indiana moved up to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday for its highest ranking in program history and Texas was among five teams entering the Top 25 after eight ranked teams…

Is your inhaler causing climate pollution?

KXAN News @kxan.com · 23h

The emission levels were analyzed by: drug type, device type, propellant type, therapeutic class, branded status, manufacturer, payer, and pharmacy benefit manager.

That small whoosh from an inhaler has a substantial environmental toll that could be putting some people with chronic conditions at risk, according to a new study.

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Men and women who serve in the U.S. Military will not get checks this week unless Congress passes a separate piece of legislation to pay them. Earlier this week, President Trump said, “that probably will happen,” but time is running out.

The nation’s third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.

Tesla self-driving software under investigation after traffic violations

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Tesla’s Full Self Driving is considered partially autonomous, meaning drivers are supposed to remain attentive at the wheel while using the system.

The NHTSA pointed to 18 complaints and one media report in which Tesla vehicles using the self-driving software failed to remain stopped or to stop fully at a red light or failed to accurately dete…

Sam’s Club is changing its Sunday hours: What to know

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Planning a trip to Sam's Club Sunday? Their hours are changing -->

Sam’s Club shoppers will soon have extended access to their preferred pallets of toilet paper and sacks of oranges.

Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to halt $1.4 billion defamation judgement

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Jones is now bringing an emergency appeal, which seeks to halt the judgment until the Supreme Court resolves the case.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to immediately halt a $1.44 billion defamation judgment he owes for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was…

Travis County unveils new forensic center

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

TCSO said its forensic services employees typically respond to between 25 and 30 crime scenes per month.

Travis County Sheriff’s Office leaders cut the ribbon to open the new, state-of-the-art forensic facility on the Travis County Correctional Complex campus Wednesday.

Treasury Department defends Trump $1 coin plan

KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Regardless, the administration is moving forward with designs and plans to print the $1 bill with an engraving of the president next to the American flag.

The Treasury Department defended its plans to honor President Trump with a $1 coin as the country prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, arguing the occasion allows the administration to ci…

16 places in Austin could be impacted by orders to remove ‘political ideologies’ from streets, city says

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

The city of Austin has identified approximately 16 locations that could be affected by an order from Gov. Greg Abbott to “remove any and all political ideologies” from streets in cities and counties throughout Texas.

The city of Austin has identified approximately 16 locations that could be affected by an order from Gov. Greg Abbott to “remove any and all political ideologies” from streets in cities and countie…

‘Provocative’ billboards pop up in Austin ahead of ACL, F1. What do they mean?

KXAN News @kxan.com · 2d

Three billboards popped up across Austin recently, and their messages have turned heads and sparked conversation. That was the point.

Each billboard is bright pink with messages in white font. One of them reads, “You don’t need to be a Jew to protect Jews.” The two others say, “They went to a music festiva…

White fuzzy bugs covering cars and decks are more than a nuisance

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 2d

The insects are an invasive species.

If you’ve noticed tiny white specks floating through the air, or sticking to your car, clothes, or porch — you’re not alone. It is probably what experts are calling Hackberry Woolly Aphids.

How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent

KXAN News @kxan.com · 2d

Today, the Texas GOP will vote on barring some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary. The Texas Supreme Court has issued repeated rulings saying they cannot.

“How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization th…

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 2d

#ACL weekend 2 started with exclusive performances from Rilo Kiley, Sam Barber and Bilmuri. Who were your faves?

More photos and a live view of the festival: https://www.kxan.com/acl/photos-weekend-2-exclusive-performances-at-2025-austin-city-limits-music-festival/

West Campus Whitehall co-op gets historic landmark designation

KXAN News @kxan.com · 2d

A co-op member said developers' offers to buy the property have been "promptly and emphatically rejected" over the years. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/west-campus-whitehall-co-op-gets-historic-landmark-designation/

A 75-year old housing cooperative nestled in the West Campus neighborhood near the University of Texas at Austin will receive a historic designation after a vote by the Austin City Council Thursday…