Travis County

12/28/2024 5:00:17 PM

Tragic Collision: 18-Wheeler Driver Loses Life in Heartbreaking Crash Near Manor

Tragic Collision: 18-Wheeler Driver Loses Life in Manor Crash In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the community in shock, an 18-wheeler driver tragically lost his life in a collision near Man...

5/13/2023 3:05:18 PM

Lightning triggers 4 property fires throughout Austin area

AUSTIN (BNN) - - The Austin Fire Department stated it reacted to four structure fires brought on by lightning strikes Saturday in between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Firefighters said those fires occurred ...

5/10/2023 1:20:22 PM

Del Valle ISD authorizes 6% raise for all positions

DEL VALLE, Texas (BNN) - - Del Valle Independent School District teachers and staff are getting a raise. The Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees during an unique board meeting on Monday approved the ...

5/7/2023 1:41:37 PM

Storms leave Lago Vista marina with 'extreme damage'

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Friday night storms caused "extreme damage" to a Lago Vista marina, affecting 37 boats. The Lago Vista Property Owners' Association marina stated they received reports of damage r...

4/28/2023 4:20:20 PM

LIST: Cancellations, delays due to serious weather condition April 28

(KXAN)-- Serious weather is expected throughout parts of Central Texas on Friday. Here are a few of the present cancellations and delays due to the storms. Lago Vista ISD said due to weather, its t...

4/26/2023 8:12:22 PM

Travis County Emergency Services saves female from sewage systems, who was potentially stuck for as much as 2 days

Editor's Note: The video above programs KXAN News Today's leading headlines for April 25, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Pflugerville Emergency Services saved an adult female who was lost in the storm drain...

4/26/2023 2:17:42 PM

The Killers, Queen to heading Formula 1 concerts in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Anticipate a loud group singalong to "Mr. Brightside" at the Circuit of the Americas this fall, as The Killers will headline the first night at the Formula 1 Lenovo U.S. Grand Prix. ...

4/23/2023 1:47:28 PM

TCSO determines man shot, killed by law enforcement officials on Highway 290

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- On Saturday, the Travis County Constable's Office determined the Austin man shot and eliminated Thursday by police authorities off Highway 290. According to TCSO, the guy was determ...

5/14/2023 11:02:47 PM

1 dead in crash on FM 969 in eastern Travis County

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (BNN)-- One person is dead following a crash in eastern Travis County. It occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday on FM 969, west of FM 963 and State Highway 130, according to Austin-T...

5/11/2023 6:06:20 PM

Guy accused of mail theft misses hearing, judge withdraws bond

AUSTIN (BNN)-- A male implicated of mail theft in Travis County who was out on bond failed to surrender himself into custody for a set up hearing April 24, according to Travis County court records. ...

5/9/2023 10:04:21 PM

Travis County all votes to bump corrections officers, deputies pay

AUSTIN (BNN) - - Travis County Commissioners voted unanimously to increase base pay for both its corrections officers in the prison and deputies in the field. Both will get a $5,000 base rate boost....

5/5/2023 6:11:36 PM

Paxton, Travis County DA quarrel over Texas Capitol protest arrest

Editor's note: The video above becomes part of KXAN's coverage following Tuesday's protest at the Texas Capitol. AUSTIN (KXAN)-- On Friday, the Travis County District Attorney's Office stated Tex...

4/26/2023 8:15:50 PM

Drug overdoses leading cause of Travis County accidental deaths in 2022

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - For the 2nd year in a row, the Travis County Medical Inspector's Workplace reported drug toxicity was the leading reason for unexpected deaths countywide in 2022. Last year, the patt...

4/26/2023 2:20:31 PM

Travis County leaders to provide information on 2022 overdoses, fentanyl deaths

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - - Travis County leaders will collect Wednesday early morning to provide the general public an upgrade on what they call a drug overdose public health crisis in the county...

4/25/2023 7:55:16 PM

Elgin ISD officials examining Monday 'altercation' at high school

AUSTIN (KXAN) - - Elgin ISD officials are examining an "altercation" that took place at Elgin High School on Monday. Its principal, Rick Reyes, said in a letter sent out to parents that Elgin ISD A...

4/22/2023 6:14:56 PM

Man accused of Travis County murder discovered to be inept to stand trial

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- A male that dealt with a murder charge out of Travis County was discovered to be inept to stand trial in February after a proficiency evaluation was carried out. Records showed that...

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