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Williamson County voters will have to choose between an incumbent constable, Matthew Lindemann, and their current Sheriff, Mike Gleason in the November 5 election.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/williamson-county/heres-whats-on-the-ballot-for-williamson-county/

Texas voters could decide control of the United States Senate this year. Democratic Congressman Colin Allred is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for Senate in a race that has attrac...

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/ted-cruz-colin-allred-vie-for-texas-seat-in-us-senate/

There are five people on your ballot to become Austin's next mayor, including incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson.

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/whos-running-for-austin-mayor/

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- From a $400 million transportation bond to the sheriff's race, here's what to know about the items on the ballot in Hays County. Transportation bond Hays County will ...

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/heres-whats-on-the-ballot-for-hays-county/

Republican Daniel W. Betts is challenging incumbent Democrat José Garza for Travis County district attorney. Garza defeated a challenger during the primary election in March with nearly 67% of t...

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/incumbent-jose-garza-faces-daniel-betts-in-travis-county-da-race/

Although the No. 5 Longhorns have looked capable of an SEC championship and a College Football Playoff run, Sarkisian and the team understand that there is more to be improved. 

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/longhorns-seek-to-regain-offensive-mojo-in-sec-play/

Here’s a breakdown of the candidates running for election in Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/5-austin-city-council-seats-up-for-grabs-what-to-know-about-the-candidates/

Central Texas voters will choose whether or not to decriminalize marijuana in their cities this Election Day. 

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/bastrop-lockhart-to-vote-on-marijuana-decriminalization/

This live blog will be updated with new Election Day information. Stick with KXAN for the latest election updates.

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/live-blog-texas-general-election-2024/

The Buda Police Department warned Buda and Hays County residents to be aware of a phone scam asking victims to pay the caller "significant" amounts of money through bitcoin, crypto-currency, or a...

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/buda-police-warn-of-phone-scam-impacting-buda-hays-county-residents/

The move comes after Secretary of State Jane Nelson said state law bars federal monitors from being inside polling locations. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office also wants to block monitors f...

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-sues-to-block-u-s-justice-department-from-monitoring-states-elections/

Sunshine will make a quick comeback midweek ahead of a turn to wetter weather on Thursday. -Kristen Currie

https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/todays-forecast/

Freshman Tre Johnson led all scorers with 29 points and five rebounds for the Longhorns, and Arthur Kaluma and Kadin Shedrick each had 10. The rest of the Longhorns shot a combined 7 of 29 (24.1%...

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/ohio-state-starts-hot-texas-doesnt-in-80-72-buckeyes-victory-in-las-vegas/

On Monday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected an emergency motion from the Travis County Republican Party (TCRP) that aimed to force the Travis County Clerk to replace election officials at polling...

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/travis-county/texas-supreme-court-rejects-travis-county-gop-appeal-to-replace-poll-workers/

One person is dead after a motorcycle crash that happened over the weekend in north Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a news release Monday.

https://www.kxan.com/news/apd-1-dead-after-north-austin-motorcycle-crash/

The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that someone died during a Friday night officer-involved shooting near a Round Rock McDonald’s.

https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/dps-one-dead-in-friday-night-officer-involved-shooting-at-round-rock-mcdonalds/

Fire misses family's home in Bastrop County, after burned down twice before.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop-county/fire-misses-familys-home-in-bastrop-county-after-burned-down-twice-before/

A wildfire in Bastrop County that started over the weekend is now prompting Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) to seek people to help foster more than 100 dogs, the nonprofit organization said in an email...

https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-pets-alive-seeking-emergency-fosters-due-to-bastrop-county-wildfire/

It's been nearly 24 years since Texas saw no deaths reported on state roadways, with the last deathless day recorded on Nov. 7, 2000.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-campaign-to-target-24-year-streak-of-daily-deaths-on-state-roads/

Travis Audubon's Central Texas bird forecast for the month of November features Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/central-texas-november-bird-forecast/

As Austin city and transportation officials work to deliver the city's inaugural light rail line, area chamber leaders are throwing their support behind concerted efforts to extend that line to t...

https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-projects/austin-chambers-advocate-for-light-rail-to-airport-extension/

Looking to get rid of your extra Halloween candy? A few local and national groups are collecting candy to send to troops overseas.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/where-can-you-donate-extra-halloween-candy-in-central-texas/

Police said that by registering, camera owners can "help reduce the need for door-to-door canvassing currently conducted by patrol officers and detectives."

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/kyle/kyle-pd-launches-real-time-crime-center-says-people-businesses-can-register-cameras-for-police-access/

Despite the roller coaster the Florida Gators have been on this season, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't about to take the team he calls "arguably the best-looking team in the SEC" lightly.

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/no-5-longhorns-to-host-arguably-the-best-looking-team-in-the-sec-saturday/

Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/2024-tropical-timeline-tracker/

We're keeping track of all the numbers in what is set to be another busy year at AUS. Follow along with our interactive charts.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/2024-aus-passenger-stats/

The time change could have a negative impact on your health, especially your heart.

https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/local-cardiologist-warns-time-change-associated-with-daylight-saving-ups-heart-risks/

KXAN is keeping track of how many Texans have voted in the Nov. 5 general election.

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/november-2024-turnout-tracker/

Police identified Tyler Cochran, 30, as the victim.

https://www.kxan.com/news/1-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-austin-nightclub-shooting/

Follow along as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2024 season.

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/longhorn-football-stats-2024/

KXAN is keeping track of the number of homicides in the City of Austin in 2024. An interactive map shows where those homicides have occurred.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-homicide-map-2024/

KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Our interactive map and database will be kept updated as new information becomes available.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/2024-central-texas-wildfire-map/

KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2024 brings.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-2024-weather-data/

The No. 9 Texas volleyball team lost its third consecutive five-set match Sunday to rival Oklahoma at Gregory Gym.

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/longhorns-volleyball-fall-to-rival-sooners-lose-3rd-consecutive-5-set-match/

A wildfire in Bastrop County is causing evacuations, according to county officials.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop-county/bastrop-county-wildfire-causing-some-evacuations-sunday/

The Longhorns jumped one spot to No. 5 following the Nittany Lions' 20-13 loss to the Buckeyes. Penn State dropped from No. 3 to No. 6, and Ohio State, Miami, and Texas moved up a spot. Oregon re...

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/ap-poll-longhorns-back-in-top-five-after-idle-week-penn-state-loss/

Experts say Daylight Saving time can negatively impact the body through things like daily sun light intake, serotonin and melatonin levels and even social hours.

https://www.kxan.com/news/simplehealth/daylight-saving-can-also-make-a-shift-in-the-bodys-health/

Two people died in Travis County on Sunday morning following a head-on collision on US-183.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/travis-county/2-dead-after-us-183-head-on-collision/

Two suspects were arrested for placing a credit card skimmer at a northeast Austin gas station, according to arrest warrant affidavits for both suspects from the Austin Police Department.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/affidavit-credit-card-skimmer-found-at-northeast-austin-gas-station-two-suspects-arrested/

Williamson County has seen over half of its registered voters cast their ballots. A hot election is for the sheriff's race, with current Sheriff Mike Gleason running against Matthew Lindemann, th...

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/fentanyl-hot-topic-in-williamson-county-sheriffs-race/

(NEXSTAR) — If you've been waiting to see those beautiful colored leaves in trees all over Texas, this next week may be the perfect opportunity. A foliage map from SmokyMountains.com shows that...

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/map-its-the-perfect-time-to-see-the-leaves-change-in-texas/

New Braunfels' is celebrating its German heritage by hosting its annual Wurstfest event from Nov. 1 to Nov. 10.

https://www.kxan.com/things-to-do/new-braunfels-celebrating-german-heritage-with-wurstfest-november-1-10/

Hundreds of people gathered at Manor Senior High School to honor the life of 18-year-old Darrin Loving, who was stabbed and killed on Tuesday, with students, teachers, and parents coming together...

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/manor/community-unites-to-honor-manor-high-student-killed-in-stabbing/

The Texas Department of Transportation celebrated the start of construction on its Interstate 35 Capital Express Central Project on Wednesday, a $4.5 billion, eight-mile overhaul of the corridor ...

https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-projects/i-35-expansion-project/how-i-35-construction-will-impact-capmetro-operations/

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Week 10 of the Texas high school football season has come and gone. Check out the rest of the scores from around the state below: Scores from around Texas compiled by the Associ...

https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/high-school-sports/texas-high-school-football-scores-for-friday-nov-1/

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/round-rock/heavy-police-presence-reported-in-round-rock/

Several cities across Central Texas have water restrictions in place. To help keep track, KXAN has created a map and database so you can easily find the restrictions in your city.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/list-what-are-the-current-watering-restrictions-in-your-city/

The Austin Police Department said it was searching for two suspects in connection with an Oct. 16 robbery.

https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/apd-searching-for-2-suspects-in-south-austin-armed-robbery/

NOAA data shows 9,759 tornadoes were reported statewide between January 1950 and January 2024, the most recent data available.

https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/when-and-where-are-tornadoes-most-common-in-texas/

The Highland Lakes are popular spots for boaters, but drought and periodic floods can sometimes make things tricky.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/map-which-public-boat-ramps-are-open-and-closed-in-central-texas/