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KXAN is your local election headquarters. Follow along throughout election night as we track the presidential and Senate elections nationally and in Texas.

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/interactive-maps-president-senate-and-house-results/

KXAN witnessed two monitors on Election Day outside of a polling location in San Marcos with clipboards, watching voters and taking notes.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/us-department-of-justice-election-monitors-seen-in-san-marcos/

The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a $746 million contract for construction work on the Lady Bird Lake portion of the Interstate 35 Capital Express Central expansion.

https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-projects/i-35-expansion-project/746m-contract-to-rebuild-i-35-bridge-across-lady-bird-lake/

“I can tell you how I think it will happen — because it won’t happen in the normal course of events,” said Ford.

https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/did-president-gerald-ford-predict-a-kamala-harris-win-back-in-1989/

The Austin Police Department on Tuesday released details about a deadly auto-pedestrian crash where the driver involved fled the scene Sunday evening.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/42-year-old-woman-identified-as-victim-of-sunday-evening-auto-ped-in-south-austin/

When looking at nonmortgage debt — which included auto loans, student loans, credit cards, personal loans and other types of debt — LendingTree reported a per-person average of $45,920 in deb...

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/report-finds-austin-is-the-most-debt-ridden-city-in-the-us/

According to the FDA, the recalled cheeses "had limited regional distribution" in the U.S.

https://www.kxan.com/news/cheeses-sold-at-aldi-other-retailers-recalled-over-listeria-concerns/

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/

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/

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/

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/

While the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is taking up a sizable share of the spotlight, down-ballot races will influence who wields legislative power ...

https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/balance-of-power-who-will-control-congress-after-the-2024-election/

The United States Postal Service is investigating a mail dumping in east Austin, USPS officials confirmed with KXAN.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/usps-investigating-mail-dumping-in-east-austin/

Students in Manor are returning to class Tuesday for the first time since a fatal stabbing that left one student dead and another facing a first-degree murder charge.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/manor/new-safety-procedures-in-place-following-fatal-stabbing-at-manor-senior-high-school/

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state on Election Day.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-ag-deploying-rapid-response-legal-team-to-polling-places-on-election-day/

Voters are set to head to the polls to cast their ballot in the 2024 presidential election, a contest that will make history whether Harris or Trump wins.

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/live-updates-2024-us-presidential-election/

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/

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/

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/

Congressional districts are adjusted based on population changes tracked by the U.S. Census, but did you know wealth could also play a part in how the areas are divided?

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/where-are-texas-wealthiest-congressional-districts/

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/

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/

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/

Another area of low pressure digging out west will bring scattered rounds of rain and storms on Thursday before a cold front brings rain and storms on Friday. -- Nick Bannin

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

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/

We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of October 2024!

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/best-kxan-viewer-photo-october-2024/

As Central Texans plan to head to the polls, they can look up where their closest — and in some counties, fastest — polling places are.

https://www.kxan.com/news/central-texas-election-look-up-voting-wait-times/

Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/kxan-voter-guide-what-to-know-for-the-november-2024-general-election/