• Austin City Council to vote on creating 'police reserve' of retired officers for events

    Austin City Council to vote on creating 'police reserve' of retired officers for events
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- According to last minute Austin City Council agenda items published Friday, council members could vote to create a "police reserve" unit to help the Austin Police Department with large events as it faces a staffing crisis.
    "I think that we're at a we are at a point with our staffing at the police department where we need all the help we can get," Council Member Mackenzie Kelly said. "And by creating a reserve police officer program, we will get additional officers who've previou
  • Second-hottest July underway; temperatures to rise further

    Second-hottest July underway; temperatures to rise further
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin is now in the midst of its second-hottest July to date out of 125 years of record keeping.Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect areawide through 9 p.m. tonight, then all of Central Texas will be downgraded to a Heat Advisory over the weekend as humidity levels drop slightly.Heat alerts continue for all of Central Texas through Friday eveningRecord high temperatures are possible in the Austin area over the weekend with sunny skies as highs of 107° S
  • Austin-area volunteer youth coach charged with child sex crimes

    Austin-area volunteer youth coach charged with child sex crimes
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man who coached for the Lake Travis Youth Association (LTYA) was arrested on multiple sex crime charges, court documents state.
    According to a warrant issued for Rusty Whittaker in North Carolina, he faces the following charges:
    Statutory rape of a child by an adultStatutory sex offense with a child under the age of 15Two counts of indecent liberties with a childFirst-degree sexual exploitation of a minor
    Soliciting prostitution of a minor
    According to the volunteer statu
  • City of Georgetown: Outdoor watering prohibited until July 17

    City of Georgetown: Outdoor watering prohibited until July 17
    GEORGETOWN, Texas -- The City of Georgetown is temporarily enacting and enforcing Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan, due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity, the city said in a news release Friday. The restriction is effective immediately from July 14-July 17, according to the city.This means watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during this time, the city said. Furthermore, the city will decide early next week whether to extend or
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  • City of Georgetown: Outdoor watering prohibited through July 17

    City of Georgetown: Outdoor watering prohibited through July 17
    GEORGETOWN, Texas -- The City of Georgetown is temporarily enacting and enforcing Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan, due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity, the city said in a news release Friday. The restriction is effective immediately from July 14 through July 17, according to the city.This means watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during this time, the city said. Furthermore, the city will decide early next week whether to e
  • City of Round Rock asking some residents to conserve water during main break repair

    City of Round Rock asking some residents to conserve water during main break repair
    ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The City of Round Rock is asking residents who live on the west side of Interstate 35 to voluntarily decrease water use through Tuesday while crews work to repair a main break.
    The break is located on a 36-inch water main on the south side of RM 1431, about half a mile west of I-35, according to a release from the city.
    Due to the size and type of pipe impacted, the city said specialized third-party contractors arrived in Round Rock Thursday to begin is
  • Texas House Speaker: Property tax deal was 'give and take'

    Texas House Speaker: Property tax deal was 'give and take'
    AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The end of an impasse between the state’s top Republican leaders on a property tax deal followed months of party in-fighting and stubbornness on which chamber had a better proposal, and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says it was the realization that there was truly no end in sight that finally brought him and the Lieutenant Governor to come together and compromise. The $18 billion dollar deal came on Monday after about 10 days of negotiations betwee
  • Extreme heat drives MLS to change games; how it impacts Austin FC

    Extreme heat drives MLS to change games; how it impacts Austin FC
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With extreme heat dominating most of the nation this summer, Major League Soccer is taking steps to protect players, staff and fans. In June, the League announced that Austin FC's July 21 game would get pushed back from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. due to the heat.This summer has been one of the hottest summers on record. The City of Austin began deploying "cooling tents" this week to help people.The electric grid has been put at risk, with ERCOT issuing warnings to conserve energy.Wh
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  • UT Men's Basketball Players Help With The Summer Fan Drive

    UT Men's Basketball Players Help With The Summer Fan Drive
    The Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive is back this summer, and we need your help, especially as brutal heat has settled over Central Texas.Rosie talked to Max Abmas and Kadin Shedrick, from UT Men's Basketball, who were helping collect fans at Roger Beasley Mazda South this morning.The Summer Fan Drive has provided relief from the Texas heat with free fans for more than 30 years. You can save lives from heat-related illnesses.How can you help? You can make monetary donations now through Sept. 15
  • Traffic Alert: I-35 closures to set beams on the Williams Drive bridge

    Traffic Alert: I-35 closures to set beams on the Williams Drive bridge
    WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Beginning Friday night, southbound Interstate 35 mainlanes near Georgetown will be closed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The closure is to help set beams on the Williams Drive bridge.The closure Friday will be from 9 p.m. until 9 a.m. Saturday. The northbound I-35 mainlanes will be reduced to one lane between State Highway 29 and Lakeway Drive. TxDOT said drivers should expect delays.On Saturday, the closure will last from
  • ERCOT issues Weather Watch as forecast anticipates extreme, high temperatures

    ERCOT issues Weather Watch as forecast anticipates extreme, high temperatures
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch beginning Sunday until Tuesday due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.ERCOT said grid conditions were expected to be normal during the Weather Watch, but also said it would continue to monitor conditions closely and deploy all available tools to manage the grid. KXAN FORECAST: Extreme heat, ongoing dry conditions through the weeke
  • ERCOT issues another Weather Watch as forecast anticipates extreme, high temperatures

    ERCOT issues another Weather Watch as forecast anticipates extreme, high temperatures
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) began a Weather Watch Sunday that will last until Tuesday due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.ERCOT said grid conditions were expected to be normal during the Weather Watch, but also said it would continue to monitor conditions closely and deploy all available tools to manage the grid. KXAN FORECAST: Extreme heat, ongoing dry conditions through the weekendOn Th
  • Ken adds to 'I love you so much' mural ahead of 'Barbie' movie release

    Ken adds to 'I love you so much' mural ahead of 'Barbie' movie release
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The iconic "I love you so much" mural on South Congress is becoming an even bigger draw for selfies after an update professes the love of one legendary toy to another.The mural, which is located on the north-facing wall of Jo's Coffee at the corner of South Congress and West James Street, now reads, "Barbie, I love you so much. -Ken." This sweetly destructive defacement is only temporary because it's part of a push to promote the hotly-anticipated release of the "Barbie" mo
  • 'I love you so much' mural vandalized by Ken ahead of 'Barbie' movie release

    'I love you so much' mural vandalized by Ken ahead of 'Barbie' movie release
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The iconic "I love you so much" mural on South Congress is becoming an even bigger draw for selfies after an act of vandalism professes the love of one legendary toy to another.The mural, which is located on the north-facing wall of Jo's Coffee at the corner of South Congress and West James Street, now reads, "Barbie, I love you so much. -Ken." This sweetly destructive defacement is only temporary because it's part of a push to promote the hotly-anticipated release of the "
  • 65% of Americans are playing video games, according to new report

    65% of Americans are playing video games, according to new report
    (KXAN) -- A new report explores how many Americans play video games and why.  “Sixty-five percent of Americans are playing games today, that's more than 212 million Americans,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, the president and CEO of Entertainment Software Association, or ESA.
    The ESA report found 76% of parents play video games with their children.“We think there are a few reasons behind that," said Pierre-Louis. “First and foremost, it allows parents to see what's happe
  • City of Austin deploying 'cooling tents' amid excessive heat, taking other safety measures

    City of Austin deploying 'cooling tents' amid excessive heat, taking other safety measures
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – City of Austin leaders spoke Friday morning about efforts to help keep people cool and safe due to the "dangerously hot conditions and high temperatures Austin is experiencing."
    The city set up a cooling tent that is equipped with misters and distributed water at Republic Square Park Friday morning and said the tent will be up until 6 p.m. Extreme heat, ongoing dry conditions through the weekendThe cooling tent is part of a new pilot program the city is deploying during day
  • Austin leaders to speak about dangerously hot conditions across area

    Austin leaders to speak about dangerously hot conditions across area
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin will hold a press conference Friday to update efforts to help keep people cool and safe due to the "dangerously hot conditions and high temperatures Austin is experiencing."
    The city said it will set up a cooling misting tent and distribute water at Republic Square Park at 422 Guadalupe St. for people needing relief from the heat.The press conference will happen at Republic Square Park at 10 a.m. and will be streamed on KXAN.com and KXAN's
  • Austin nonprofit employs refugees, helps them become part of Central Texas community

    Austin nonprofit employs refugees, helps them become part of Central Texas community
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – In the last 10 years, the U.S. has welcomed over 450,000 refugees, and roughly 10% have settled in Texas – making Texas the state that has received the most refugees, according to the immigration research initiatives.Refugees often flee their home countries out of fear of being persecuted. But while refugees enter the U.S. with hopes of a better life, they can face several challenges when adapting to a new culture. Among those difficulties are finding work and learnin
  • Extreme heat, ongoing dry conditions through the weekend

    Extreme heat, ongoing dry conditions through the weekend
    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hot. That's it. That's all we got.Afternoon highs will reach 100°-106° today with humidity bringing up "feels like" temps to 113° in spots. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect areawide through Friday evening, but will likely be extended into the weekend.Heat alerts continue for all of Central Texas through Friday eveningTemperatures, sky conditions and humidity remain unchanged through the weekend.
    Weekend forecastHistoric heatwave grips U.S.As
  • WATCH: 730 fans donated, $194K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    WATCH: 730 fans donated, $194K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: How you can help keep neighbors cool with Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: How you can help keep neighbors cool with Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 740 fans donated, $231K raised for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 740 fans donated, $231K raised for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 730 fans donated, $194K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 730 fans donated, $194K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 714 fans donated, $148K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 714 fans donated, $148K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 685 fans donated, $129K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 685 fans donated, $129K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 572 fans donated, $107K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 572 fans donated, $107K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 539 fans donated, $94K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 539 fans donated, $94K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: 481 fans donated, $74K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: 481 fans donated, $74K raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • LIVE BLOG: $1,670 in donations raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    LIVE BLOG: $1,670 in donations raised so far for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • 740 fans donated, $231K raised for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive

    740 fans donated, $231K raised for Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — For more than 30 years, Family Eldercare has been running a Summer Fan Drive to keep people cool amid Texas' summer heat.This year's drive comes on a week with multiple days in a row topping out over 100°. KXAN meteorologists forecast the excessive heat will continue for the next one to two weeks.
    On Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., people can drop off their fans at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda locations and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies. They can also donate online. KXAN wil
  • Mopac Service road to be closed for hours after ruptured gas line, APD says

    Mopac Service road to be closed for hours after ruptured gas line, APD says
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police told KXAN Friday morning that a portion of the northbound Mopac Service Road in Southwest Austin would be closed "for hours" as crews work to repair a ruptured gas line.According to APD, a construction crew hit the gas line off the Service Road between Ben Garza Road and U.S. 290.
    The call was reported as a hazmat call to Austin Fire just after 2 a.m.
    APD said crews are focused on the northbound Service Road in front of the Marquis at Barton Trails. Police hav
  • MoPac Service Road reopens after ruptured gas line shuts lanes down

    MoPac Service Road reopens after ruptured gas line shuts lanes down
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – A portion of the northbound MoPac Service Road in southwest Austin has reopened after lanes were closed for several hours while crews repaired a ruptured gas line.
    According to APD, a construction crew hit the gas line off the Service Road between Ben Garza Road and U.S. 290.
    The call was reported as a hazmat call to Austin Fire just after 2 a.m.
    APD said crews were focused on the northbound Service Road in front of the Marquis at Barton Trails. Police closed the service ro
  • MoPac Service Road reopens after car hits power pole, fix punctures gas line

    MoPac Service Road reopens after car hits power pole, fix punctures gas line
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – A portion of the northbound MoPac Service Road in southwest Austin has reopened after lanes were closed for several hours while crews repaired a gas line.
    Austin Energy said a car crashed into a power pole and crews were on site to replace it once it was removed. The crew pierced the gas line. According to APD, the construction crew hit the gas line off the Service Road between Ben Garza Road and U.S. Highway 290.
    The call was reported as a hazmat call to Austin Fire just a
  • MoPac Service Road reopens after car hits power pole, fix puctures gas line

    MoPac Service Road reopens after car hits power pole, fix puctures gas line
    AUSTIN (KXAN) – A portion of the northbound MoPac Service Road in southwest Austin has reopened after lanes were closed for several hours while crews repaired a gas line.
    Austin Energy said a car crashed into a power pole and crews were on site to replace it once it was removed. The crew pierced the gas line. According to APD, the construction crew hit the gas line off the Service Road between Ben Garza Road and U.S. Highway 290.
    The call was reported as a hazmat call to Austin Fire just a
  • Eastbound SH 45 shutdown after deadly crash

    Eastbound SH 45 shutdown after deadly crash
    CREEDMOOR, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said Friday morning it is investigating a deadly crash on State Highway 45.According to Austin Travis County-EMS, two vehicles crashed on the eastbound lanes of State Highway 45 near Turnersville Road just before 2 a.m.
    DPS told KXAN that one driver died in a 4-door passenger vehicle that caught fire. ATCEMS said STARFlight transported the other driver to the hospital with critical injuries.
    DPS said the second vehicle was a Toyota
  • Eastbound SH 45 reopens after deadly crash

    Eastbound SH 45 reopens after deadly crash
    CREEDMOOR, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety said Friday morning it is investigating a deadly crash on State Highway 45.According to Austin Travis County-EMS, two vehicles crashed on the eastbound lanes of State Highway 45 near Turnersville Road just before 2 a.m.
    DPS told KXAN that one driver died in a 4-door passenger vehicle that caught fire. ATCEMS said STARFlight transported the other driver to the hospital with critical injuries.
    DPS said the second vehicle was a Toyota
  • Man gets 30-year prison sentence in connection with 2022 fatal 6th Street stabbing

    Man gets 30-year prison sentence in connection with 2022 fatal 6th Street stabbing
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man convicted of first-degree murder June 21 was sentenced to serve 30 years in state prison, according to Travis County court documents.Records showed 26-year-old Donald Carrillo pleaded guilty to the murder charge the same day he was convicted and sentenced. RELATED: Man wanted for deadly 6th Street stabbing arrested by US MarshalsPast KXAN reporting showed Carrillo was arrested in connection with the stabbing death of 33-year-old Michael O'Brien in January 2022 in down
  • Almost a year later, Austin Animal Center still not doing non-emergency intake

    Almost a year later, Austin Animal Center still not doing non-emergency intake
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Right now, you can't drop off a stray animal at Austin's taxpayer funded animal center unless it's severely injured or dangerous to the public. That's largely been the case since September of 2022.
    Intake has "ebbed and flowed" since September of last year, Director Don Bland wrote. That was when the shelter had more than 60 dogs stuck in crates, conditions that went viral.
    "As space opens up, we’ve eased the restrictions but unfortunately we fill up again very quickl
  • Texas softball adds infielder Joley Mitchell via transfer portal from Notre Dame

    Texas softball adds infielder Joley Mitchell via transfer portal from Notre Dame
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns softball team added of the best players from the Atlantic Coast Conference through the transfer portal.Head coach Mike White announced Wednesday that Joley Mitchell, an infielder who spent four years playing for Notre Dame, signed a scholarship agreement to play for the Longhorns next season. She has two years of eligibility remaining.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newslet
  • New DSHS dashboard tracks fentanyl data in Texas

    New DSHS dashboard tracks fentanyl data in Texas
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard.The dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is part of the statewide "One Pill Kills" campaign, according to the Governor’s Office.“This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl-rela
  • FBI Director testifies nearly 6 hours in front of House

    FBI Director testifies nearly 6 hours in front of House
    WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — FBI Director Christopher Wray spent hours on Wednesday testifying in front of the House Judiciary Committee.This was the first time that the director of the FBI testified before the Republican-controlled House.Republicans didn’t hold back Wednesday, accusing the FBI of pursuing a political agenda, and even threatened to defund some of the agency’s operations.“The FBI is tanking, and it's under your watch, sir,” Alabama Republican Barry Moore s
  • After setting franchise HR record, Ivan Melendez promoted to Double-A Amarillo

    After setting franchise HR record, Ivan Melendez promoted to Double-A Amarillo
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — He set a franchise record for most home runs in a single season, and now he's returning to Texas for the next phase of his career.Ivan Melendez, the former Texas Longhorns slugger selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, has been promoted to Double-A Amarillo, the organization announced Thursday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newsl
  • Texas Athletics switches flagship radio station, enters deal with iHeartMedia Austin

    Texas Athletics switches flagship radio station, enters deal with iHeartMedia Austin
    AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns fans will need to turn the radio dial to find games this upcoming season.Texas Athletics announced Thursday it will change its flagship radio station to KVET-AM as part of a multi-year partnership with iHeartMedia Austin. Football and men's basketball games plus other related programming will be broadcast on KVET-AM 1300 The Zone and simulcast on KVET-FM 98.1. Broadcast information for women's basketball, baseball and softball will be announced later, UT ath

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