<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Austin - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Austin with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A:&nbsp;KXAN investigates family&rsquo;s&nbsp;tough&nbsp;choices&nbsp;amid&nbsp;ICE&nbsp;custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" &ndash; an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause &amp; Effect" &ndash; KXAN investigators&nbsp;Grace Reader&nbsp;and&nbsp;Josh Hinkle&nbsp;examine what happened to 5-year-old Liam Tadeo after he was taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Austin.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampanbspkxan-investigates-familyrsquosnbsptoughnbspchoicesnbspamidnbspicenbspcustody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampanbspkxan-investigates-familyrsquosnbsptoughnbspchoicesnbspamidnbspicenbspcustody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September heat for Labor Day, more hundreds this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor Day will be a hot one, and the heat is here to stay this week as more triple digits lie ahead. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/september-heat-for-labor-day-more-hundreds-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/september-heat-for-labor-day-more-hundreds-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High school football shoutouts for Week 2 in central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) - It was a week chock-full of high school football highlights from central Texas. Area squads earned some big wins behind some key plays from standout players. In KXAN's new Sunday night sports show More Than The Score, LeVon Whittaker and Noah Gross dish out some shoutouts for performances that stood out from [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/high-school-football-shoutouts-for-week-2-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/high-school-football-shoutouts-for-week-2-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diesel prices hit record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average price of diesel hit an all-time high Friday in the U.S. as the conflict with Iran puts more strain on the global energy supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/diesel-prices-hit-record-high/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/diesel-prices-hit-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns grow over safety, jet ski use on Lake Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[As people head to Lake Austin for Labor Day weekend, some residents are raising concerns about safety on the water, particularly involving personal watercraft like jet skis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/concerns-grow-over-safety-jet-ski-use-on-lake-austin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/concerns-grow-over-safety-jet-ski-use-on-lake-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New faces make immediate impact in Texas' Week 1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Cam Coleman&rsquo;s connection with Arch Manning to Rasheem Biles&rsquo; forced fumble, several Texas newcomers made an immediate impact in the Longhorns&rsquo; season opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-faces-make-immediate-impact-in-texas-week-1-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-faces-make-immediate-impact-in-texas-week-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft overran the runway at around 2 p.m. after heading into Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-5-dead-after-amazon-cargo-plane-barreled-off-runway-at-miami-airport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-5-dead-after-amazon-cargo-plane-barreled-off-runway-at-miami-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon cargo plane sends up billowing cloud of smoke after overrunning runway at Miami airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft overran the runway at around 2 p.m. after heading into Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/amazon-cargo-plane-sends-up-billowing-cloud-of-smoke-after-overrunning-runway-at-miami-airport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/amazon-cargo-plane-sends-up-billowing-cloud-of-smoke-after-overrunning-runway-at-miami-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A comic book, a TSA pin and an 11-year-old's mission to remember 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[After discovering a book about the Sept. 11 attacks, Arlington's Benjamin Faundez became fascinated by the stories of the first responders who answered the call. That interest led to a comic book, a trip to Ground Zero and an unlikely friendship with a TSA manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-comic-book-a-tsa-pin-and-an-11-year-olds-mission-to-remember-911/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-comic-book-a-tsa-pin-and-an-11-year-olds-mission-to-remember-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toxic metals found in many toys sold near El Paso border]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The toys you are buying for your kids and grandkids may not be as safe as you think. That's according to a new study done by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso. Nearly four out of five children's toys purchased in the El Paso-Ciudad Ju&aacute;rez region contain [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/toxic-metals-found-in-many-toys-sold-near-el-paso-border/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/toxic-metals-found-in-many-toys-sold-near-el-paso-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the golf industry largely supports permanent daylight saving time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. may be teeing up for an end to a twice-a-year practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-the-golf-industry-largely-supports-permanent-daylight-saving-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-the-golf-industry-largely-supports-permanent-daylight-saving-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engelbert is the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner, and she helped negotiate a lucrative&nbsp;collective bargaining agreement&nbsp;this past spring that resulted in the league's first set of million-dollar player salaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-to-retire-in-december-after-transformative-and-tumultuous-tenure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-to-retire-in-december-after-transformative-and-tumultuous-tenure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County granted $39 million for railroad overpass along Centerpoint Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County was recently awarded a $39,228,602 federal grant to build an overpass over one of the county's main railroad crossings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-granted-39-million-for-railroad-overpass-along-centerpoint-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-granted-39-million-for-railroad-overpass-along-centerpoint-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy 'The Butcher' Williams, guitarist and pro wrestler, dead at 48]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams was known for his wrestling work with AEW under the moniker "The Butcher," and for his guitar work in seminal metalcore band "Every Time I Die."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/andy-the-butcher-williams-guitarist-and-pro-wrestler-dead-at-48/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/andy-the-butcher-williams-guitarist-and-pro-wrestler-dead-at-48/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One arrested after shooting inside College Station night club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers responded to One15 night club in the 100 block of College Main.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-arrested-after-shooting-inside-college-station-night-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-arrested-after-shooting-inside-college-station-night-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Days left to apply for $50 million settlement over Disney, streaming prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subscribers of certain streaming platforms may qualify for payment in a $50 million settlement reached in a lawsuit filed against Disney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/days-left-to-apply-for-50-million-settlement-over-disney-streaming-prices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/days-left-to-apply-for-50-million-settlement-over-disney-streaming-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congressman says midshipman's mom deported back to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says the mother of a midshipman cadet at the Naval Academy has been deported back to Mexico by U.S. immigration officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/congressman-says-midshipmans-mom-deported-back-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/congressman-says-midshipmans-mom-deported-back-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single Americans want their romantic partners to make 6 figures: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lofty financial expectations come as recent reports show young Americans are dating less in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/single-americans-want-their-romantic-partners-to-make-6-figures-study/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/single-americans-want-their-romantic-partners-to-make-6-figures-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hikers who relied on Google's Gemini AI rescued from Mount Shasta]]></title><description><![CDATA[One hour into the descent, they called the sheriff's dispatch for directions and eventually got lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hikers-who-relied-on-googles-gemini-ai-rescued-from-mount-shasta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hikers-who-relied-on-googles-gemini-ai-rescued-from-mount-shasta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday travel is months away. Why an expert says you should book flights now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, it's only September, but if you're planning to travel for the holidays, now may be the best time to book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/holiday-travel-is-months-away-why-an-expert-says-you-should-book-flights-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/holiday-travel-is-months-away-why-an-expert-says-you-should-book-flights-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the '764 Network'? Maine teen faces federal charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "764 Network" is a global online group that actively targets young people and encourages acts of violence and self-harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-the-764-network-maine-teen-faces-federal-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-the-764-network-maine-teen-faces-federal-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report ranks top party schools in America. Did yours make the list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move over Delta House, Frank the Tank and Van Wilder, there's a new ranking of top party schools in America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-report-ranks-top-party-schools-in-america-did-yours-make-the-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-report-ranks-top-party-schools-in-america-did-yours-make-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psilocybin may help prevent painful chemotherapy side effect, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study suggests psilocybin could protect nerves from chemotherapy damage, potentially helping patients avoid a debilitating side effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/psilocybin-may-help-prevent-painful-chemotherapy-side-effect-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/psilocybin-may-help-prevent-painful-chemotherapy-side-effect-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor Day weekend showers, triple-digit heat this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures drop slightly with increased rain coverage on Sunday, but the triple-digit heat returns early in the work week. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/labor-day-weekend-showers-triple-digit-heat-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/labor-day-weekend-showers-triple-digit-heat-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated showers continue through evening as high temps rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday brought plenty of rain but as the week goes on rain chances slim and temperatures head back up. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isolated-showers-continue-through-evening-as-high-temps-rise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isolated-showers-continue-through-evening-as-high-temps-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Labor Day temps lead into triple digits this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain chances decrease going into the week ahead as temperatures increase and we expect to see the return of triple digits.- Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-labor-day-temps-lead-into-triple-digits-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-labor-day-temps-lead-into-triple-digits-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Abbott outlines affordability proposals during Lubbock stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Greg Abbott said making things more affordable is at the top of this priority list heading into the 2027 legislative session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-outlines-affordability-proposals-during-lubbock-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-outlines-affordability-proposals-during-lubbock-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infrastructure improvements on track for northwest Austin rail station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city council member claims the station's potential has been overlooked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/infrastructure-improvements-on-track-for-northwest-austin-rail-station/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/infrastructure-improvements-on-track-for-northwest-austin-rail-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wheel of Fortune' announcer fired after laptop incident on plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Television has fired longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton over an incident on a Los Angeles-bound flight involving his participation in an online chatroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wheel-of-fortune-announcer-fired-after-laptop-incident-on-plane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wheel-of-fortune-announcer-fired-after-laptop-incident-on-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBP: Agents rescued 8 migrants from locked train car]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio, Texas, sector say they recently rescued eight migrants, including a child, who had been locked inside a train car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cbp-agents-rescued-8-migrants-from-locked-train-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cbp-agents-rescued-8-migrants-from-locked-train-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 New World screwworm quarantine areas lifted in Texas, congressman says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lifted quarantine restrictions for two previously listed "infested" zones in Texas where the New World screwworm had been found, a South Texas congressman says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-new-world-screwworm-quarantine-areas-lifted-in-texas-congressman-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-new-world-screwworm-quarantine-areas-lifted-in-texas-congressman-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI investigating report of millions of driver's licenses being leaked on dark web]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report earlier this week said millions of driver's licenses, including that of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, may have been leaked on the dark web.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fbi-investigating-report-of-millions-of-drivers-licenses-being-leaked-on-dark-web/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fbi-investigating-report-of-millions-of-drivers-licenses-being-leaked-on-dark-web/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton kept cancer private to not 'worry' fans, niece says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jada Star said Dolly Parton's death has been &ldquo;really difficult and very surreal&rdquo; for the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-kept-cancer-private-to-not-worry-fans-niece-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-kept-cancer-private-to-not-worry-fans-niece-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA now allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals at several U.S. airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before 9/11, anyone could just walk through airport security and greet or say goodbye to friends and family right at the gate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tsa-now-allowing-non-ticketed-visitors-into-terminals-at-several-us-airports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tsa-now-allowing-non-ticketed-visitors-into-terminals-at-several-us-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Republican: 'I don't have an ounce of sympathy for Lindsay Clancy']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t get licensed to murder your children or anybody else just because you have mental health problems."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-republican-i-dont-have-an-ounce-of-sympathy-for-lindsay-clancy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-republican-i-dont-have-an-ounce-of-sympathy-for-lindsay-clancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-education-board-finalizes-anti-islamic-rewrite-of-texas-social-studies-lessons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-education-board-finalizes-anti-islamic-rewrite-of-texas-social-studies-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: Congressman takes fight over Flock cameras to D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate over Flock safety cameras has accelerated, with communities across the country taking steps to shut down the system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-congressman-takes-fight-over-flock-cameras-to-dc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-congressman-takes-fight-over-flock-cameras-to-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial remains of unidentified woman wash up near Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida Highway Patrol first received a report of a body that washed up on the shore along the northbound lanes of I-275 near the bridge at around 7:50 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/partial-remains-of-unidentified-woman-wash-up-near-sunshine-skyway-bridge-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/partial-remains-of-unidentified-woman-wash-up-near-sunshine-skyway-bridge-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's signs order allowing ranchers to kill wolves to protect herds&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Interior Department to assess whether gray wolves should lose their endangered-species protections as part of his administration&rsquo;s efforts to address livestock depletion and bring down domestic beef prices.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trumps-signs-order-allowing-ranchers-to-kill-wolves-to-protect-herdsnbsp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trumps-signs-order-allowing-ranchers-to-kill-wolves-to-protect-herdsnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump faces down beef backlash. Will import plan pay off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is pushing ahead with his plan to import foreign beef as a way to reduce prices for Americans, despite the backlash from cattle farmers and Republicans whose states would be most be most affected. 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How many do you know?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unless you're incredibly online &ndash; or incredibly in tune with Gen Z and Gen Alpha &ndash; it's easy to fall behind on the latest slang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-are-the-most-searched-slang-words-of-2026-how-many-do-you-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-are-the-most-searched-slang-words-of-2026-how-many-do-you-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of posing as NFL player to scam women tricked AI, Google: Court docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI may have inadvertently helped a man who prosecutors say posed as a wealthy San Francisco 49ers player in order to scam women on dating apps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-accused-of-posing-as-nfl-player-to-scam-women-tricked-ai-google-court-docs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-accused-of-posing-as-nfl-player-to-scam-women-tricked-ai-google-court-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ask for help finding 72-year-old man last seen in west Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police asked the public for help finding a 72-year-old man who was last seen in west Austin in the Tarrytown neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-ask-for-help-finding-72-year-old-man-last-seen-in-west-austin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-ask-for-help-finding-72-year-old-man-last-seen-in-west-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found safe after going missing on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 72-year-old man was found safe after last being seen in west Austin on Friday, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-found-safe-after-going-missing-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-found-safe-after-going-missing-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 was warmer and wetter than normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorological summer has come to an end, and it ranked among the top 25 warmest and wettest on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/summer-2026-was-warmer-and-wetter-than-normal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/summer-2026-was-warmer-and-wetter-than-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas, Texas State meet for first time since 1930]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 5 Texas opens the season against a veteran Texas State team that will provide an early test for Will Muschamp's new-look defense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-texas-state-meet-for-first-time-since-1930/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-texas-state-meet-for-first-time-since-1930/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect located, victim safe after south Austin SWAT response]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a Facebook update posted by APD at 2:40 a.m., officers responded to a gun hotshot call shortly before 11 p.m. in the 5700 block of Sunset Ridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-located-victim-safe-after-south-austin-swat-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-located-victim-safe-after-south-austin-swat-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the richest ZIP code in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rankings show the highest-income ZIP codes are concentrated in the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin metropolitan areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-the-richest-zip-code-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-the-richest-zip-code-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few long weekend showers, above-normal heat returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain lingers into the holiday weekend, with a few showers possible, keeping temperatures near average. Heat builds back in this week as things dry out. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-long-weekend-showers-above-normal-heat-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-long-weekend-showers-above-normal-heat-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2 Texas high school football scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out Friday night high school football scores from across Texas in Week 2 of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-2-texas-high-school-football-scores/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-2-texas-high-school-football-scores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning strike reportedly causes house fire in Pflugerville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lightning strike was reportedly the cause of a house fire in Pflugerville on Friday, according to Hutto Fire Rescue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lightning-strike-reportedly-causes-house-fire-in-pflugerville/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lightning-strike-reportedly-causes-house-fire-in-pflugerville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Health considers raising Travis County taxes for mental health resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[New revenue may benefit care for those in crisis, but some local leaders worry about an impact on taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-health-considers-raising-travis-county-taxes-for-mental-health-resources/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-health-considers-raising-travis-county-taxes-for-mental-health-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four indicted in alleged $40M timeshare scam; Texans among victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeland Security Task Force extradited two Mexican nationals to the United States this week after being indicted in a federal court in San Antonio for allegedly running a $40 million timeshare resale fraud scheme, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/four-indicted-in-alleged-40m-timeshare-scam-texans-among-victims/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/four-indicted-in-alleged-40m-timeshare-scam-texans-among-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Texas high school football livestreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN+ is your home for Texas high school football, featuring live games all season long from across Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-texas-high-school-football-livestreams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-texas-high-school-football-livestreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Paxton omits rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures, obscuring his wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Attorney General&nbsp;Ken Paxton&nbsp;appears to have violated federal ethics law in significant ways when filing recent disclosures of his assets and liabilities, creating confusion about his net worth and holdings, a review by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ken-paxton-omits-rental-income-and-mortgages-from-financial-disclosures-obscuring-his-wealth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ken-paxton-omits-rental-income-and-mortgages-from-financial-disclosures-obscuring-his-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin-based, women-led cleaning company one of 9 blue collar companies to get grant from Jobber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grant recipients have the opportunity to join Shark Tank's Daymond John, who joined Jobber in helping choose this year's grant recipients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-based-women-led-cleaning-company-one-of-9-blue-collar-companies-to-get-grant-from-jobber/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-based-women-led-cleaning-company-one-of-9-blue-collar-companies-to-get-grant-from-jobber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 shooting of police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[25-year-old Joseph Sifuentes was sentenced to the maximum term of 50 years by Hays County District Court Judge Sherri Tibbe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison-for-2023-shooting-of-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison-for-2023-shooting-of-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: McNeil vs. Lake Belton football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[McNeil looks for its first win Friday night against unbeaten Lake Belton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mcneil-vs-lake-belton-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mcneil-vs-lake-belton-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Belton survives McNeil’s last-second push for 30-24 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Belton held off a late rally from McNeil for a 30-24 win Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-belton-survives-mcneils-last-second-push-for-30-24-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-belton-survives-mcneils-last-second-push-for-30-24-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Rouse vs. Georgetown football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgetown looks to stay unbeaten Friday night when the Eagles host Rouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-rouse-vs-georgetown-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-rouse-vs-georgetown-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rouse tops Georgetown 45-33 for first win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rouse bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 45-33 win over Georgetown on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rouse-tops-georgetown-45-33-for-first-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rouse-tops-georgetown-45-33-for-first-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delayed: Rouse vs. Georgetown football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgetown looks to stay unbeaten Friday night when the Eagles host Rouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/delayed-rouse-vs-georgetown-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/delayed-rouse-vs-georgetown-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake cruises past Euless Trinity in 35-10 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake improved to 2-0 with a 35-10 win over Euless Trinity on Friday night at Chaparral Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-cruises-past-euless-trinity-in-35-10-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-cruises-past-euless-trinity-in-35-10-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Euless Trinity vs. Westlake football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake hosts Euless Trinity on Friday night as both teams look to improve to 2-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-euless-trinity-vs-westlake-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-euless-trinity-vs-westlake-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Parks &amp; Wildlife asks hunters to check game for screwworm signs]]></title><description><![CDATA["If a hunter is successful, we encourage them to give that harvest a good look over just in case that animal may have been infested."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-parks-amp-wildlife-asks-hunters-to-check-game-for-screwworm-signs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-parks-amp-wildlife-asks-hunters-to-check-game-for-screwworm-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Guide: Longhorns football game-day road impacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to UT, Traffic Control Points and one-way traffic around the stadium also go into effect at 5 a.m. the day of the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/traffic-guide-longhorns-football-game-day-road-impacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/traffic-guide-longhorns-football-game-day-road-impacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will kill you': Man arrested after making threats towards Greg Abbott]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a man Wednesday for making terroristic threats through multiple voicemails left at the Office of the Texas Governor, according to an affidavit obtained by KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/we-will-kill-you-man-arrested-after-making-threats-towards-greg-abbott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/we-will-kill-you-man-arrested-after-making-threats-towards-greg-abbott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will kill you': Man arrested after allegedly making threats toward Gov. Abbott]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a man Wednesday for making terroristic threats through multiple voicemails left at the Office of the Texas Governor, according to an affidavit obtained by KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/we-will-kill-you-man-arrested-after-allegedly-making-threats-toward-gov-abbott/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/we-will-kill-you-man-arrested-after-allegedly-making-threats-toward-gov-abbott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas rejected an AI-driven school's bid to open a charter. Then the state approved it for the voucher program.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpha School quadrupled its Texas private school campuses. Most are eligible for state dollars through the new voucher program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-rejected-an-ai-driven-schools-bid-to-open-a-charter-then-the-state-approved-it-for-the-voucher-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-rejected-an-ai-driven-schools-bid-to-open-a-charter-then-the-state-approved-it-for-the-voucher-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look back at the devastating Bastrop County Complex Fire 15 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bastrop County Complex Fire started on September 4, 2011. It wound up burning for 55 days, during which it spread more than 32,000 acres, destroyed over 1,600 homes, and killed two people, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-look-back-at-the-devastating-bastrop-county-complex-fire-15-years-later/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-look-back-at-the-devastating-bastrop-county-complex-fire-15-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor tried as adult gets 40 years after 2020 murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A now 21-year-old was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/minor-tried-as-adult-gets-40-years-after-2020-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/minor-tried-as-adult-gets-40-years-after-2020-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Months past first deadline, Abbott says Capitol ban lawsuit moot after bans expire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Greg Abbott, who also chairs the Texas State Preservation Board, on Monday filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought against the board by three women who were banned from the state Capitol following an anti-redistricting protest in Aug. 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/months-past-first-deadline-abbott-says-capitol-ban-lawsuit-moot-after-bans-expire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/months-past-first-deadline-abbott-says-capitol-ban-lawsuit-moot-after-bans-expire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Texas fans should know before Saturday's season opener against Texas State]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Texas football returns to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium for the season opener against Texas State on Saturday, Texas Athletics are bringing back and rolling out several new features and fan experiences aimed at making game day easier and more enjoyable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-texas-fans-should-know-before-saturdays-season-opener-against-texas-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-texas-fans-should-know-before-saturdays-season-opener-against-texas-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing for decades: Texas State Strutters ready for new era as Bobcats enter Pac-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas State Strutters have captivated audiences in Texas and across the world for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dancing-for-decades-texas-state-strutters-ready-for-new-era-as-bobcats-enter-pac-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dancing-for-decades-texas-state-strutters-ready-for-new-era-as-bobcats-enter-pac-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police to enforce personal watercraft ban during Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning at sunset Friday, no watercraft will be allowed on Lake Austin. The city&rsquo;s annual ordinance will lift at sunrise Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-to-enforce-personal-watercraft-ban-during-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-to-enforce-personal-watercraft-ban-during-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CapMetro: 3-year agreement reached between union, subcontractor]]></title><description><![CDATA[CapMetro provided an update on negotiations between the union group, ATU Local 1091 and subcontractor Keolis. As a result of negotiations, a three-year collective bargaining agreement was reached, which would cover 2026 through 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-3-year-agreement-reached-between-union-subcontractor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-3-year-agreement-reached-between-union-subcontractor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found safe after APD asks for help finding her]]></title><description><![CDATA[After asking the public for help locating a woman on Thursday, the Austin Police Department in an update on Friday said she was found and is safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-found-safe-after-apd-asks-for-help-finding-her/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-found-safe-after-apd-asks-for-help-finding-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police asks for help finding 86-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police asked for help finding an 86-year-old woman who was last seen at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in north Austin in the 1400 block of Bradbury Lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-asks-for-help-finding-86-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-asks-for-help-finding-86-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian expects 'growing pains' for Texas in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian expects some growing pains when Texas opens the season against Texas State but wants the Longhorns to correct mistakes in real time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/steve-sarkisian-expects-growing-pains-for-texas-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/steve-sarkisian-expects-growing-pains-for-texas-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates call for stronger protections from cryptocurrency fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers were gearing up for the next legislative session, and some advocates have called for stronger protections from cryptocurrency fraud to protect older Texans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/advocates-call-for-stronger-protections-from-cryptocurrency-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/advocates-call-for-stronger-protections-from-cryptocurrency-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas' September bird forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five species of swallows breed in the Austin area, a total of seven can be seen in our Central Texas skies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-september-bird-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-september-bird-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Good CEO, president step down amid fallout from 'terrible' golf ad: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ad at the center of the controversy was intended to be a parody of the horror movie "Obsession," Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/good-good-ceo-president-step-down-amid-fallout-from-terrible-golf-ad-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/good-good-ceo-president-step-down-amid-fallout-from-terrible-golf-ad-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brothers run marathons on 2 legs, 3 wheels for Muscular Dystrophy awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I try to be as positive as I can.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/brothers-run-marathons-on-2-legs-3-wheels-for-muscular-dystrophy-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/brothers-run-marathons-on-2-legs-3-wheels-for-muscular-dystrophy-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge blocks Trump’s new birthright citizenship order]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;.. almost certainly unconstitutional."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-new-birthright-citizenship-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-new-birthright-citizenship-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri GOP House candidate accused of trying to plant drugs on opponent]]></title><description><![CDATA["If you can pull it off. .. pull it off."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/missouri-gop-house-candidate-accused-of-trying-to-plant-drugs-on-opponent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/missouri-gop-house-candidate-accused-of-trying-to-plant-drugs-on-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 4 children may have an undiagnosed vision problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students head back to school some could be dealing with vision problems without even knowing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-in-4-children-may-have-an-undiagnosed-vision-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-in-4-children-may-have-an-undiagnosed-vision-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized before scheduled repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Parton's death, fans flocked to her star to leave flowers and other items to pay tribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-partons-walk-of-fame-star-vandalized-before-scheduled-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-partons-walk-of-fame-star-vandalized-before-scheduled-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MapQuest tops Apple App Store charts after refusing Trump's 'Lake America' change]]></title><description><![CDATA[MapQuest, in a press release issued Monday, said its mobile app received hundreds of thousands of downloads after the company confirmed on Thursday that Lake Ontario would remain on its apps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mapquest-tops-apple-app-store-charts-after-refusing-trumps-lake-america-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mapquest-tops-apple-app-store-charts-after-refusing-trumps-lake-america-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family’s difficult decision amid ICE custody, Texas immigration reality ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team&nbsp;has been following the case of&nbsp;5-year-old Liam Tadeo, who was taken into ICE custody&nbsp;alongside his father in Austin in&nbsp;August.&nbsp;Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch&nbsp;said&nbsp;that Liam&rsquo;s&nbsp;mother, an&nbsp;undocumented immigrant, cannot secure his release despite DHS claims that children can be placed with designated caregivers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/familysdifficultdecisionamidicecustody-texasimmigrationreality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/familysdifficultdecisionamidicecustody-texasimmigrationreality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family’s difficult decision amid ICE custody, Texas immigration reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team&nbsp;has been following the case of&nbsp;5-year-old Liam Tadeo, who was taken into ICE custody&nbsp;alongside his father in Austin in&nbsp;August.&nbsp;Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch&nbsp;said&nbsp;that Liam&rsquo;s&nbsp;mother, an&nbsp;undocumented immigrant, cannot secure his release despite DHS claims that children can be placed with designated caregivers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/familys-difficult-decision-amid-ice-custody-texas-immigration-reality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/familys-difficult-decision-amid-ice-custody-texas-immigration-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin events: Shred Fest, Bat Fest and more await]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several community events are scheduled across Central Texas for the weekend of September 4-6, including Shred Fest, the Austin Tattoo Invitational, Bat Fest, a Texas college football season opener, a Final Fantasy XIV convention, and the fifth annual Lagers &amp; Literature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-events-shred-fest-bat-fest-and-more-await/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-events-shred-fest-bat-fest-and-more-await/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FEMA announces major disaster assistance for Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance was available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on July 12 and continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fema-announces-major-disaster-assistance-for-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fema-announces-major-disaster-assistance-for-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin has no mold-specific code; new regulations could be coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Council has begun the process of creating mold-specific regulations, directing staff to draft new inspection and remediation standards. The move comes as one Austin renter says her experience with mold and code enforcement left her frustrated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-has-no-mold-specific-code-new-regulations-could-be-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-has-no-mold-specific-code-new-regulations-could-be-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widely scattered showers, humid weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morning drizzle and low clouds will keep high temperatures below 100&deg; this afternoon, likely ending our 20 day streak of triple digit days. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/widely-scattered-showers-humid-weekend-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/widely-scattered-showers-humid-weekend-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcomed showers for Friday before rain chances drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[We made it to the end of the week and rain chances are back in the mix with a small drop in temperatures. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/welcomed-showers-for-friday-before-rain-chances-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/welcomed-showers-for-friday-before-rain-chances-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few showers or storms into the holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going into the long weekend more sunshine to return and the temperatures to jump back into the upper 90's, but spotty afternoon and early evening showers or storms continue. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-showers-or-storms-into-the-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-showers-or-storms-into-the-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with &ldquo;no control&rdquo; and hop inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-launches-steering-wheel-free-taxi-service-in-bet-riders-lose-no-control-fears-and-hop-inside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-launches-steering-wheel-free-taxi-service-in-bet-riders-lose-no-control-fears-and-hop-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE officer charged with lying about shooting turns himself in to feds, AP source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown turned himself in Thursday to federal authorities, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Christian Castro was taken into federal [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-officer-charged-with-lying-about-shooting-turns-himself-in-to-feds-ap-source-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-officer-charged-with-lying-about-shooting-turns-himself-in-to-feds-ap-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manor terminates contract with Flock Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manor Police Department announced in a Facebook post that they have ended their relationship with Flock Safety, effective as of Sep. 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-terminates-contract-with-flock-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-terminates-contract-with-flock-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: McCallum vs. Travis high school football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) &mdash; As the calendar flips to September, football is plentiful across Central Texas. McCallum and Travis meet in a non-district matchup Thursday night. The game will be available live at 7 p.m. on KXAN+, our free streaming app. KXAN+ is available on all smart TVs. Travis and McCallum are both coming off season-opening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mccallum-vs-travis-high-school-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mccallum-vs-travis-high-school-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCallum shuts out Travis 48-0 for first win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) &mdash; McCallum bounced back from its season-opening loss in dominant fashion Thursday, shutting out Travis 48-0 in a non-district matchup. The Knights improved to 1-1 after dropping their opener 27-14 to Navarro. Travis fell to 0-2 after opening the season with a three-point loss to Cedar Creek. McCallum has now won back-to-back meetings [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mccallum-shuts-out-travis-48-0-for-first-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mccallum-shuts-out-travis-48-0-for-first-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former assistant principal cleared by jury in child indecency trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, a Travis County jury unanimously found Aaron Freeman not guilty of the charge of indecency of a child by sexual contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-assistant-principal-cleared-by-jury-in-child-indecency-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-assistant-principal-cleared-by-jury-in-child-indecency-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendrickson, Stony Point seek first win in KBVO Game of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) &mdash; Hendrickson and Stony Point are both searching for their first win of the season as the two programs take center stage in the KBVO Week 2 Game of the Week. Stony Point's Week 1 matchup against Glenn was called after the first quarter due to inclement weather. The Tigers trailed 14-3 in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hendrickson-stony-point-seek-first-win-in-kbvo-game-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hendrickson-stony-point-seek-first-win-in-kbvo-game-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendrickson outlasts Stony Point 51-45 in Week 2 shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) &mdash; Hendrickson outlasted Stony Point 51-45 in a high-scoring battle Thursday night in the KBVO Week 2 Game of the Week. The win marked the first for Hendrickson under first-year head coach Adam Naron as the Hawks improved to 1-1 on the season. Stony Point dropped to 0-2 under first-year head coach Dustin [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hendrickson-outlasts-stony-point-51-45-in-week-2-shootout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hendrickson-outlasts-stony-point-51-45-in-week-2-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll ranks 'most obnoxious' college fan bases in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent poll from the Texas Public Policy Foundation&nbsp;and Overton Insights&nbsp;gauged Texas voters' attitudes on different policy issues ahead of the state's 90th legislative session starting in January and the midterm elections in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poll-ranks-most-obnoxious-college-fan-bases-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poll-ranks-most-obnoxious-college-fan-bases-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian ready to watch Longhorns ‘cut it loose’]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an offseason program that began shortly after Texas' Citrus Bowl win over Michigan on Dec. 31, followed by summer workouts and a month of training camp, it's finally time to see what the 2026 Longhorns look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-ready-to-watch-longhorns-cut-it-loose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-ready-to-watch-longhorns-cut-it-loose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elgin pauses Flock camera program]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Sept. 2 letter, Noble said the pause took effect immediately and will remain in place until city elected officials provide further direction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elgin-pauses-flock-camera-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elgin-pauses-flock-camera-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump shares new criticisms on both Texas Senate candidates during Rose Garden dinner party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump was not shy to share opinions on both Texas Senate candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-shares-new-criticisms-on-both-texas-senate-candidates-during-rose-garden-dinner-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-shares-new-criticisms-on-both-texas-senate-candidates-during-rose-garden-dinner-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Manor ISD teacher arrested, accused of pinning child against wall, affidavit says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Manor ISD elementary teacher was arrested on a charge of injury to a child, according to the district and an arrest affidavit obtained by KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-manor-isd-teacher-arrested-accused-of-pinning-child-against-wall-affidavit-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-manor-isd-teacher-arrested-accused-of-pinning-child-against-wall-affidavit-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander City Council to debate fate of Flock camera contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city installed more than a dozen automatic license plate reader systems in mid-2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-city-council-to-debate-fate-of-flock-camera-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-city-council-to-debate-fate-of-flock-camera-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander City Council debates fate of Flock camera contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city installed more than a dozen automatic license plate reader systems in mid-2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-city-council-debates-fate-of-flock-camera-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-city-council-debates-fate-of-flock-camera-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Robbins Talks Bernard Holland's Transformation Ahead of the 'Silo' Season 3 Finale on Apple TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins has spent more than four decades captivating audiences across film, television, and theater. Now, he's bringing depth and complexity to one of streaming's most intriguing characters: Bernard Holland in Apple TV's hit dystopian drama "Silo." Studio 512's Blake Haynes recently caught up with Robbins ahead of the highly anticipated Season [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tim-robbins-talks-bernard-hollands-transformation-ahead-of-the-silo-season-3-finale-on-apple-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tim-robbins-talks-bernard-hollands-transformation-ahead-of-the-silo-season-3-finale-on-apple-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TXST expands free tuition program for incoming first-year students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas State is expanding it's Bobcat Promise program, extending free tuition beginning with the incoming Fall 2027 first-year student class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txst-expands-free-tuition-program-for-incoming-first-year-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txst-expands-free-tuition-program-for-incoming-first-year-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott announces federal assistance for July severe weather, flooding damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[FEMA's Public Assistance was approved for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities for 19 counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-announces-federal-assistance-for-july-severe-weather-flooding-damage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-announces-federal-assistance-for-july-severe-weather-flooding-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Probable landspout seen near Georgetown on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folks in Georgetown witnessed an incredible&mdash;and slightly terrifying&mdash;weather phenomena on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/video-probable-landspout-seen-near-georgetown-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/video-probable-landspout-seen-near-georgetown-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longhorns vs. Bobcats game sees fewer construction closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Longhorn and Texas State Bobcat fans will experience fewer construction delays near campus during their upcoming game on Sept. 5, though significant roadwork is scheduled to resume next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/longhorns-vs-bobcats-game-sees-fewer-construction-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/longhorns-vs-bobcats-game-sees-fewer-construction-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Release of 2026 Maternal Mortality Report pushed back 3 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The release date of the 2026 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Report was changed from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/release-of-2026-maternal-mortality-report-pushed-back-3-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/release-of-2026-maternal-mortality-report-pushed-back-3-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Release of 2026 Maternal Mortality Report moved 3 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The release date of the 2026 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Report was changed from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/release-of-2026-maternal-mortality-report-moved-3-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/release-of-2026-maternal-mortality-report-moved-3-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline to release 2026 Maternal Mortality Report arrives after midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadline for the release of the 2026 Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Report is Dec. 1 this year, which means it could be released after the midterms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deadline-to-release-2026-maternal-mortality-report-arrives-after-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deadline-to-release-2026-maternal-mortality-report-arrives-after-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's oldest known Black cemetery finally gets landmark designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin's oldest known Black cemetery was finally designated as a City of Austin Landmark last week, something preservationists say was decades overdue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-oldest-known-black-cemetery-finally-gets-landmark-designation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-oldest-known-black-cemetery-finally-gets-landmark-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County, Kyle 911 roll out new system for emergency calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County 911 and Kyle 911 are now using a new system designed to standardize the questions dispatchers ask callers and help first responders get critical information more quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-kyle-911-roll-out-new-system-for-emergency-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-kyle-911-roll-out-new-system-for-emergency-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: Biggest spike in health benefit costs over past two decades expected in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new survey from global strategist, Marsh, released this week, found that the average cost for health care benefits per employee are expected to rise 8.2% next year, more than doubling the rate of inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/survey-biggest-spike-in-health-benefit-costs-over-past-two-decades-expected-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/survey-biggest-spike-in-health-benefit-costs-over-past-two-decades-expected-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas DPS to increase enforcement during Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said it would increase enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dps-to-increase-enforcement-during-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dps-to-increase-enforcement-during-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin City Council moves to make it easier to build fourplexes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Council approved a resolution to transition houseplex projects from the International Building Code to the International Residential Code to simplify and reduce costs for multi-unit developments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-moves-to-make-it-easier-to-build-fourplexes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-moves-to-make-it-easier-to-build-fourplexes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police tighten oversight on e-moto vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police are tightening enforcement and education when it comes to high-powered electric vehicles, specifically electric motorcycles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-tighten-oversight-on-e-moto-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-tighten-oversight-on-e-moto-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Data Center Tracker: See where 600+ projects are operating or planned across state in interactive map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas has more than 600 data centers. Explore our interactive map of operating and planned projects across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-data-center-tracker-see-where-600-projects-are-operating-or-planned-across-state-in-interactive-map/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-data-center-tracker-see-where-600-projects-are-operating-or-planned-across-state-in-interactive-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT students create biodegradable clothing coating from corn and beeswax]]></title><description><![CDATA[UT Austin students created a biodegradable fabric coating using corn protein and beeswax, earning an international science award and potentially paving the way for a PFAS alternative in clothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-students-create-biodegradable-clothing-coating-from-corn-and-beeswax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-students-create-biodegradable-clothing-coating-from-corn-and-beeswax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When could triple-digit days end for the year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Typically August 30th is the average last day Austin sees triple digit days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/when-could-triple-digit-days-end-for-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/when-could-triple-digit-days-end-for-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinking soil due to drought can crack your foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent stretch of triple-digit heat and dry weather may mean you need to keep a close eye on your home, as rapidly drying soil can lead to foundation issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sinking-soil-due-to-drought-can-crack-your-foundation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sinking-soil-due-to-drought-can-crack-your-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Vault: KXAN revisits 'A Fatal Fall' scooter death investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of 14-year-old Treysuhr Carter was reexamined by Austin police following KXAN&rsquo;s reporting. Carter&rsquo;s family questioned the initial ruling that her catastrophic injuries came from a scooter accident. Our investigation also prompted an amendment to her autopsy report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-the-vault-kxan-revisits-a-fatal-fall-scooter-death-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-the-vault-kxan-revisits-a-fatal-fall-scooter-death-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical downpours possible today and Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was once Tropical Storm Edouard no longer has a title but continues to be a weather-maker for us through the end of the work week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-downpours-possible-today-and-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-downpours-possible-today-and-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers and storms through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the last few days, scattered showers and storms that continue into the evening may linger overnight or redevelop overnight giving way to scattered showers and isolated storms Friday morning. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-showers-and-storms-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-showers-and-storms-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers and storms now through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the last few days, scattered showers and storms that continue into the evening may linger overnight or redevelop overnight giving way to scattered showers and isolated storms Friday morning. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-showers-and-storms-now-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-showers-and-storms-now-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances ramp up the next few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Edouard may be no more, the lingering tropical moisture is sticking around giving us an increase rain chance. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-ramp-up-the-next-few-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-ramp-up-the-next-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist activist and Ms. Magazine founder, dies at 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women&rsquo;s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died. She was 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gloria-steinem-fierce-feminist-activist-and-ms-magazine-founder-dies-at-92/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gloria-steinem-fierce-feminist-activist-and-ms-magazine-founder-dies-at-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: Dorm floods at Texas State University]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, some Texas State University students had an unexpected start to the new semester after their dorm room in Falls Hall was flooded during the first week of classes. The university told KXAN the flooding happened after a toilet valve malfunctioned. Students were able to return to their rooms that same evening after cleanup and repairs were completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-dorm-floods-at-texas-state-university/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-dorm-floods-at-texas-state-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friend worries man killed in Georgetown police shooting faced mental health crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details emerge from the deadly shooting as the man's friend speaks out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/friend-worries-man-killed-in-georgetown-police-shooting-faced-mental-health-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/friend-worries-man-killed-in-georgetown-police-shooting-faced-mental-health-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; Gunfire could be heard throughout a downtown Minneapolis apartment building as police responded to an active shooting Wednesday that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others wounded, authorities said. The five wounded by gunfire included two Minneapolis police officers, while a sixth person, another officer, suffered other injuries, police [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-people-killed-and-suspect-is-dead-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-people-killed-and-suspect-is-dead-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clovis girl battling leukemia wishes for chance to meet Ella Langley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four-year-old girl fighting leukemia at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock hopes to receive words of encouragement or a meeting from country singer Ella Langley ahead of the artist's upcoming tour stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/clovis-girl-battling-leukemia-wishes-for-chance-to-meet-ella-langley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/clovis-girl-battling-leukemia-wishes-for-chance-to-meet-ella-langley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; Two people were killed and the suspect is dead after a shooting in a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Three Minneapolis police officers were also injured, including two of them from gunshot wounds, police Sgt. Garrett Parten said at a press conference on Wednesday evening. All three officers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-people-were-killed-and-suspect-is-dead-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-people-were-killed-and-suspect-is-dead-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; Two people were killed and the suspect is dead after a shooting in a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Three Minneapolis police officers were also injured, police Sgt. Garrett Parten said at a press conference on Wednesday evening. Two of the officers were injured from gunshot wounds. All [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-people-were-killed-and-suspect-is-dead-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting-hospital-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-people-were-killed-and-suspect-is-dead-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting-hospital-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 60 years for 2023 murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was convicted Aug. 28 on several charges in connection with a 2023 deadly attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-60-years-for-2023-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-60-years-for-2023-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 1 person was killed, 6 injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; At least one person was killed and six others injured in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis shooting, according to officials. The Minneapolis Police Department warned the public to stay away from the area and said two police officers were among those wounded. Video posted to social media showed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-1-person-was-killed-6-injured-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting-hospital-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-1-person-was-killed-6-injured-in-downtown-minneapolis-shooting-hospital-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third poll in five weeks shows Hinojosa within point of Abbott: 'It's a real race']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll from Overton Insights shows Republican Governor Greg Abbott leading Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa by one point, potentially reflecting shifts in the Republican brand in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/third-poll-in-five-weeks-shows-hinojosa-within-point-of-abbott-its-a-real-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/third-poll-in-five-weeks-shows-hinojosa-within-point-of-abbott-its-a-real-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves multiple people wounded, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; Authorities were responding to a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon with multiple victims, including two police officers, according to officials. The Minneapolis Police Department warned the public to stay away from the area. Video posted to social media showed police aiming rifles upward at an apartment tower near the Minneapolis [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-shooting-in-downtown-minneapolis-leaves-multiple-people-wounded-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-shooting-in-downtown-minneapolis-leaves-multiple-people-wounded-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas men's basketball mourns loss of Jason Klotz]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The University of Texas men's basketball program confirmed that Jason Klotz has died at the age of 44. No cause of death was given. Klotz was a standout men's basketball player for Texas from 2000-2005. He was a member of five NCAA Tournament teams while being a four-year letterwinner. It wasn't just [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-mens-basketball-mourns-loss-of-jason-klotz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-mens-basketball-mourns-loss-of-jason-klotz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos brings back scooters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scooters will be operated by Lime and will available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-brings-back-scooters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-brings-back-scooters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration opens for 2026 Lake Travis Cleanup volunteer event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are being sought for the 32nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup on Sept. 20, where divers and community members will help remove trash from the lake, shorelines and county parks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/registration-opens-for-2026-lake-travis-cleanup-volunteer-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/registration-opens-for-2026-lake-travis-cleanup-volunteer-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop covers Flock cameras ahead of vote as debate spreads across Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate over Flock license plate reader cameras continues to grow across Central Texas, and now Bastrop is at the center of the conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-covers-flock-cameras-ahead-of-vote-as-debate-spreads-across-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-covers-flock-cameras-ahead-of-vote-as-debate-spreads-across-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free event series aims to up visits to Austin parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin Parks Foundation has released the fall schedule for its "In the Park" series, which features free events designed to get folks outdoors and into their local parks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/free-event-series-aims-to-up-visits-to-austin-parks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/free-event-series-aims-to-up-visits-to-austin-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop County woman sues Giddings, former cop who solicited sexual acts during traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman filed a lawsuit on Aug. 27 with the federal district court in Austin against the city of Giddings and a former Giddings police officer over the officer suggesting she could get out of a traffic ticket if she gave him sexual favors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-county-woman-sues-giddings-former-cop-who-solicited-sexual-acts-during-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-county-woman-sues-giddings-former-cop-who-solicited-sexual-acts-during-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 2026 rankings, record heat and dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 2026 was remarkably hot, with nearly all days reaching the triple digit mark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/august-2026-rankings-record-heat-and-dry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/august-2026-rankings-record-heat-and-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Texas GameDay for the 2026 Longhorns football season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas GameDay is the official pregame show of Texas football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-watch-texas-gameday-for-the-2026-longhorns-football-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-watch-texas-gameday-for-the-2026-longhorns-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coupland ISD 3rd grade student dies in head-on crash on SH 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coupland ISD said a third-grade student died Tuesday in a car crash, the district said in a Wednesday letter issued to parents and caregivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/coupland-isd-3rd-grade-student-dies-in-head-on-crash-on-sh-95/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/coupland-isd-3rd-grade-student-dies-in-head-on-crash-on-sh-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coupland ISD 3rd grade student dies in crash, district says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coupland ISD said a third-grade student died Tuesday in a car crash, the district said in a Wednesday letter issued to parents and caregivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/coupland-isd-3rd-grade-student-dies-in-crash-district-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/coupland-isd-3rd-grade-student-dies-in-crash-district-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Classrooms in low-to-mid 80s'; AISD HVAC issues continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A working HVAC system goes a long way in the summer heat, but for some schools in Austin ISD the classrooms aren't cooling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/classrooms-in-low-to-mid-80s-aisd-hvac-issues-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/classrooms-in-low-to-mid-80s-aisd-hvac-issues-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Forecast: Torrential rain in East Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[High pressure steering has nearly halted the remnants of the tropical system, with significant flash flooding ongoing into Wednesday afternoon. Rain chances continue through the end of the workweek in parts of Texas, with rounds of tropical downpours expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-torrential-rain-in-east-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-torrential-rain-in-east-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of 13th Floor, Elysium uncertain after building listed for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days after a popular Red River Street venue announced that it would have to close because its building was sold, a building housing two neighboring venues was listed for sale, leaving the future of those venues uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/future-of-13th-floor-elysium-uncertain-after-building-listed-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/future-of-13th-floor-elysium-uncertain-after-building-listed-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police closes 2 sexual assault cold cases after suspect convicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police will hold a news conference Wednesday in connection with the conviction of a suspect in sexual assault cold cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-closes-2-sexual-assault-cold-cases-after-suspect-convicted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-closes-2-sexual-assault-cold-cases-after-suspect-convicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police close 2 sexual assault cold cases after suspect convicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police held a press conference Wednesday about the Aug. 3 conviction of a suspect in two sexual assault cold cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-close-2-sexual-assault-cold-cases-after-suspect-convicted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-close-2-sexual-assault-cold-cases-after-suspect-convicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police close 2 cold cases after suspect's conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police will hold a news conference Wednesday in connection with the conviction of a suspect in sexual assault cold cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-close-2-cold-cases-after-suspects-conviction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-close-2-cold-cases-after-suspects-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drag your body through the streets': Man arrested after threats sent to Talarico's campaign, office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The messages reference "reparations," or the idea of paying the descendants of enslaved people for the unpaid labor coerced from their ancestors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drag-your-body-through-the-streets-man-arrested-after-threats-sent-to-talaricos-campaign-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drag-your-body-through-the-streets-man-arrested-after-threats-sent-to-talaricos-campaign-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APD looking at ways to improve traffic flow on Rainey Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[As business and development continue to grow in downtown Austin, police say they&rsquo;re looking at ways to improve traffic flow on Rainey Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-looking-at-ways-to-improve-traffic-flow-on-rainey-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-looking-at-ways-to-improve-traffic-flow-on-rainey-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Welcome to Florida': Couple finds massive gator in driveway after moving to state]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-moved couple got a crash course on Florida living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/welcome-to-florida-couple-finds-massive-gator-in-driveway-after-moving-to-state/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/welcome-to-florida-couple-finds-massive-gator-in-driveway-after-moving-to-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traveling for Labor Day? Here's how to renew your TSA PreCheck]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you think it's nearly time to renew your TSA PreCheck, here's how to do it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/traveling-for-labor-day-heres-how-to-renew-your-tsa-precheck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/traveling-for-labor-day-heres-how-to-renew-your-tsa-precheck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA["We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/longtime-wheel-of-fortune-announcer-jim-thornton-suspended/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/longtime-wheel-of-fortune-announcer-jim-thornton-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge, gets license suspended for 5 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woods told officers at the scene the crash occurred while he was looking at his phone and changing the radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tiger-woods-pleads-no-contest-to-reckless-driving-charge-gets-license-suspended-for-5-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tiger-woods-pleads-no-contest-to-reckless-driving-charge-gets-license-suspended-for-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shooting incident' reported at Virginia elementary school: ATF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students are now being reunited with their families, authorities confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shooting-incident-reported-at-virginia-elementary-school-atf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shooting-incident-reported-at-virginia-elementary-school-atf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found dead after forcing entry into Virginia elementary school: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[No students were hurt, but a staff member suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-found-dead-after-forcing-entry-into-virginia-elementary-school-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-found-dead-after-forcing-entry-into-virginia-elementary-school-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult hurt in 'shooting incident' at Virginia elementary school, official says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students are now being reunited with their families, authorities confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/adult-hurt-in-shooting-incident-at-virginia-elementary-school-official-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/adult-hurt-in-shooting-incident-at-virginia-elementary-school-official-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Edouard fades to "remnants" as weakening continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-edouard-fades-to-remnants-as-weakening-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-edouard-fades-to-remnants-as-weakening-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency preparedness night at Dell Diamond aims to help Central Texans prepare for disasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Round Rock Express take on the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond on Wednesday evening, attendees can also learn how to better prepare themselves and their families for disasters and emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/emergency-preparedness-night-at-dell-diamond-aims-to-help-central-texans-prepare-for-disasters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/emergency-preparedness-night-at-dell-diamond-aims-to-help-central-texans-prepare-for-disasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines to construct first-ever airport lounge at Austin airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was one of four airports selected for Southwest Airlines&rsquo; first-ever airport lounge network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwest-airlines-to-construct-first-ever-airport-lounge-at-austin-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwest-airlines-to-construct-first-ever-airport-lounge-at-austin-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officer shoots, kills baby donkey 'HeeHaw' during missing child search]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Department of Agriculture is investigating the circumstances surrounding that was shot by an officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgia-officer-shoots-kills-baby-donkey-heehaw-during-missing-child-search/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgia-officer-shoots-kills-baby-donkey-heehaw-during-missing-child-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities see benefits from speed-detecting traffic signals]]></title><description><![CDATA["The data is telling us that we're seeing major, major reductions in both speeding drivers and in injury crashes," Turner said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cities-see-benefits-from-speed-detecting-traffic-signals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cities-see-benefits-from-speed-detecting-traffic-signals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More US employers dropping coverage for weight-loss drugs in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLP-1 drugs continue to reshape the health care and business landscape, but their growing use may already be creating financial challenges for employers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-us-employers-dropping-coverage-for-weight-loss-drugs-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-us-employers-dropping-coverage-for-weight-loss-drugs-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising health care costs could take a bigger bite out of workers' paychecks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto Graham says the increased costs of medication and rise in utilization are driving the potential effect for workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rising-health-care-costs-could-take-a-bigger-bite-out-of-workers-paychecks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rising-health-care-costs-could-take-a-bigger-bite-out-of-workers-paychecks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Kirk shooting suspect to stand trial, faces potential death penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspect Tyler Robinson could face the death penalty if found guilty of shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-to-stand-trial-faces-potential-death-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-to-stand-trial-faces-potential-death-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[91-year-old Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[He first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/91-year-old-dale-grey-beard-sanders-reclaims-record-as-oldest-hiker-to-complete-appalachian-trail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/91-year-old-dale-grey-beard-sanders-reclaims-record-as-oldest-hiker-to-complete-appalachian-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay bar shooting in Arizona investigated as possible hate crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Arizona say a shooting at a Tucson gay bar that left three people dead, including the shooter, is being investigated as a possible hate crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gay-bar-shooting-in-arizona-investigated-as-possible-hate-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gay-bar-shooting-in-arizona-investigated-as-possible-hate-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop moves to immediately cover city's Flock cameras as vote to terminate contract looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vote comes after growing privacy concerns from residents and city council members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-moves-to-immediately-cover-citys-flock-cameras-as-vote-to-terminate-contract-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-moves-to-immediately-cover-citys-flock-cameras-as-vote-to-terminate-contract-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meal kit madness: Customers say they got empty boxes, spoiled food from Blue Apron, Marley Spoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meal delivery companies Blue Apron and Marley Spoon have been hit with a barrage of complaints and threats to cancel after weeks of supply chain issues have left once-loyal customers with nearly empty meal boxes arriving on their doorsteps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meal-kit-madness-customers-say-they-got-empty-boxes-spoiled-food-from-blue-apron-marley-spoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meal-kit-madness-customers-say-they-got-empty-boxes-spoiled-food-from-blue-apron-marley-spoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of bringing guillotine near Capitol posted plans before arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of bringing a guillotine near the United States Capitol Building reportedly posted his plans on social media before traveling to the nation&rsquo;s capital.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-accused-of-bringing-guillotine-near-capitol-posted-plans-before-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-accused-of-bringing-guillotine-near-capitol-posted-plans-before-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Americans against Lake Ontario name change, Canada tariffs: Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trade war commenced when talks between the U.S. and Canada fell through in late August, causing Trump&rsquo;s 50 percent tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods to go into effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/majority-of-americans-against-lake-ontario-name-change-canada-tariffs-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/majority-of-americans-against-lake-ontario-name-change-canada-tariffs-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Longhorns ready for Week 1 test against Texas State after grueling fall camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of hitting each other in fall camp, the Texas Longhorns are finally ready to hit someone wearing a different uniform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-longhorns-ready-for-week-1-test-against-texas-state-after-grueling-fall-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-longhorns-ready-for-week-1-test-against-texas-state-after-grueling-fall-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson High School experiences A/C issues, sends students home early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Anderson High School were sent home early Tuesday due to A/C issues at the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/anderson-high-school-experiences-ac-issues-sends-students-home-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/anderson-high-school-experiences-ac-issues-sends-students-home-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical-fueled showers possible next 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weakening Tropical Depression Edouard will throw spotty showers at Central Texas the next few days. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-fueled-showers-possible-next-3-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-fueled-showers-possible-next-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty to scattered showers to end the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday should be similar with sun in the morning giving way to spotty showers and isolated storms in the afternoon and early evening. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-to-scattered-showers-to-end-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-to-scattered-showers-to-end-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances continue through the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical moisture will continue to linger around for the next few days bringing a few showers and a tiny step down in temperatures. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-continue-through-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-continue-through-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edouard weakens into a tropical depression after landfall but still dumping rain into Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) &mdash; The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression Tuesday night while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas, knocking out power to thousands, toppling trees and flooding roads. The storm downgraded hours after making landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/edouard-weakens-into-a-tropical-depression-after-landfall-but-still-dumping-rain-into-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/edouard-weakens-into-a-tropical-depression-after-landfall-but-still-dumping-rain-into-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family searches for Austin man among missing after Nepal floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venkat Balasubramanyam was on a Hindu pilgrimage just as a glacier collapsed near the Nepal-China border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-searches-for-austin-man-among-missing-after-nepal-floods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-searches-for-austin-man-among-missing-after-nepal-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical depression unleashes heavy rain in parts of Texas, knocking out power to thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) &mdash; The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression Tuesday while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas, knocking out power to thousands, toppling trees and flooding roads. The storm had made landfall in the small coastal community of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, arriving with maximum sustained winds [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-unleashes-heavy-rain-in-parts-of-texas-knocking-out-power-to-thousands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-unleashes-heavy-rain-in-parts-of-texas-knocking-out-power-to-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard knocks out power across Southeast Texas counties as it continues heading inland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of outages in Jefferson and Orange counties continued increasing Tuesday evening. As the storm moves deeper into Texas some areas could receive 10 to 15 inches of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-knocks-out-power-across-southeast-texas-counties-as-it-continues-heading-inland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-knocks-out-power-across-southeast-texas-counties-as-it-continues-heading-inland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A jerk move,' Reports of repeat tire slashing in southeast Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin Police Department said it's currently investigating five reports of tire slashing that occurred over the month of August. Neighbors say more cases have occurred, and some have told us they're having issues with the online crime reporting system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-jerk-move-reports-of-repeat-tire-slashing-in-southeast-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-jerk-move-reports-of-repeat-tire-slashing-in-southeast-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[140-year-old east Austin house receives historic designation, against owner's wishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, a more than 140-year-old house in east Austin was saved from demolition and instead received a historic designation. This happened against the owner's wishes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/140-year-old-east-austin-house-receives-historic-designation-against-owners-wishes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/140-year-old-east-austin-house-receives-historic-designation-against-owners-wishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROVO, Utah (AP) &mdash; The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he&rsquo;s convicted. Utah District Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday sided with prosecutors who said they had &ldquo;overwhelming&rdquo; evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-sends-charlie-kirk-murder-case-to-trial-with-defendant-facing-potential-death-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-sends-charlie-kirk-murder-case-to-trial-with-defendant-facing-potential-death-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin business owner talks making Longhorn 100 list as applications for a new year open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, there's an opportunity for entrepreneurial UT alumni to be recognized for their hard work and success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-business-owner-talks-making-longhorn-100-list-as-applications-for-a-new-year-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-business-owner-talks-making-longhorn-100-list-as-applications-for-a-new-year-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New water tower could be a win-win for rural Texas town and data center company]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the project is developed correctly and responsibly for mutual benefit, it could be success story for rural Texas and a redemption story for Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-water-tower-could-be-a-win-win-for-rural-texas-town-and-data-center-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-water-tower-could-be-a-win-win-for-rural-texas-town-and-data-center-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin police seize thousands of stolen mail pieces, arrest woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police arrested a 42-year-old woman after investigators seized thousands of pieces of stolen mail, hundreds of suspected stolen bank cards, postal keys, fraudulent IDs and suspected methamphetamine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-seize-thousands-of-stolen-mail-pieces-arrest-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-seize-thousands-of-stolen-mail-pieces-arrest-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered from Canyon Lake identified as Wimberly man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's body was recovered near the shoreline on Canyon Lake on Sunday, Aug. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-recovered-from-canyon-lake-identified-as-wimberly-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-recovered-from-canyon-lake-identified-as-wimberly-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered from Canyon Lake identified as Wimberley man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's body was recovered near the shoreline on Canyon Lake on Sunday, Aug. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-recovered-from-canyon-lake-identified-as-wimberley-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-recovered-from-canyon-lake-identified-as-wimberley-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major crash closes SH 95 at FM 1660 in Williamson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major crash has closed both directions of State Highway 95 at FM 1660 in Williamson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/major-crash-closes-sh-95-at-fm-1660-in-williamson-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/major-crash-closes-sh-95-at-fm-1660-in-williamson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hemp ban set to be delayed a month after House passes funding bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House on Tuesday passed a short-term government funding bill that will buy the intoxicating hemp industry more time to fight off a looming crackdown on its products.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hemp-ban-set-to-be-delayed-a-month-after-house-passes-funding-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hemp-ban-set-to-be-delayed-a-month-after-house-passes-funding-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams owner Stan Kroenke to buy Angels, ending Arte Moreno's 23-year tenure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and Major League Baseball approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rams-owner-stan-kroenke-to-buy-angels-ending-arte-morenos-23-year-tenure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rams-owner-stan-kroenke-to-buy-angels-ending-arte-morenos-23-year-tenure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivor describes Grand Canyon flash flood evacuation, helicopter rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA["It was a real close shave," Gabe Bergemann said after outrunning the flash flooding that swept through the canyon floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/survivor-describes-grand-canyon-flash-flood-evacuation-helicopter-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/survivor-describes-grand-canyon-flash-flood-evacuation-helicopter-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Man, 14-year-old sought after newborn found dead along California road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are searching for a man accused of impregnating his 14-year-old daughter, who authorities believe left the newborn to die along a Monterey County, California road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sheriff-man-14-year-old-sought-after-newborn-found-dead-along-california-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sheriff-man-14-year-old-sought-after-newborn-found-dead-along-california-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas SBOE moves closer to vote on new high school social studies standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hours of public testimony and debate, the Texas State Board of Education moved closer to a final vote on proposed changes to the state's high school social studies standards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-sboe-moves-closer-to-vote-on-new-high-school-social-studies-standards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-sboe-moves-closer-to-vote-on-new-high-school-social-studies-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for suspect accused of assaulting security at Huston-Tillotson University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the man trespassed the property of the university, located at 900 Chicon St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-suspect-accused-of-assaulting-security-at-huston-tillotson-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-suspect-accused-of-assaulting-security-at-huston-tillotson-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Kyle agreement could lower 6 Creeks water rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly a year of pushing back against a more than 77% increase in water and wastewater rates, residents in Kyle&rsquo;s 6 Creeks neighborhood could soon see relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/proposed-kyle-agreement-could-lower-6-creeks-water-rates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/proposed-kyle-agreement-could-lower-6-creeks-water-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train, semi-truck collide near La Grange; road closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huelsebusch Road west of La Grange is closed after a train and semi-truck collided on the tracks. Officials said no injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/train-semi-truck-collide-near-la-grange-road-closed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/train-semi-truck-collide-near-la-grange-road-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run registration opens for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the 2026 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run on Dec. 5. Participants will get an early look at the holiday display and enjoy a new rolling-start format at Zilker Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-trail-of-lights-fun-run-registration-opens-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-trail-of-lights-fun-run-registration-opens-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Romo releases statement on Wisconsin arrest, pleads no contest: 'I own this completely']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Dallas Cowboys star was arrested in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tony-romo-releases-statement-on-wisconsin-arrest-pleads-no-contest-i-own-this-completely/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tony-romo-releases-statement-on-wisconsin-arrest-pleads-no-contest-i-own-this-completely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APD searching for Aug. 19 robbery suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the incident happened at 5 a.m. on Aug. 19 in the 200 block of West Elliot Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-searching-for-aug-19-robbery-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-searching-for-aug-19-robbery-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers Explores the Waterways, Wildlife and Conservation Efforts Shaping Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer and director Ben Masters joined Studio 512 to discuss Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers, the highly anticipated documentary sequel highlighting the rivers, springs, creeks and bays that define the Lone Star State. Texas is known for its wide-open landscapes, diverse wildlife and strong connection to the outdoors. Now, a new documentary is [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deep-in-the-heart-2-texas-rivers-explores-the-waterways-wildlife-and-conservation-efforts-shaping-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deep-in-the-heart-2-texas-rivers-explores-the-waterways-wildlife-and-conservation-efforts-shaping-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, Labor Department says]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-are-the-10-fastest-growing-jobs-over-the-next-decade-labor-department-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-are-the-10-fastest-growing-jobs-over-the-next-decade-labor-department-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in Times Square stabbing identified: 'Our hearts go out to her family']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was shot and killed by police in NYC's busy Times Square area on Monday after stabbing two people, one of whom died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-killed-in-times-square-stabbing-identified-our-hearts-go-out-to-her-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-killed-in-times-square-stabbing-identified-our-hearts-go-out-to-her-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina teen dies of brain-eating amoeba infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted&nbsp;by this&nbsp;loss,&rdquo; a spokesperson for North Carolina health department said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/north-carolina-teen-dies-of-brain-eating-amoeba-infection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/north-carolina-teen-dies-of-brain-eating-amoeba-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROVO, Utah (AP) &mdash; A Utah judge will decide Tuesday if there's enough evidence to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial for aggravated murder, which would make him eligible for the death penalty. The hearing in state court comes after prosecutors in July spent five days presenting what they said was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-to-decide-if-tyler-robinson-will-stand-trial-in-charlie-kirks-killing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-to-decide-if-tyler-robinson-will-stand-trial-in-charlie-kirks-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized after St. Louis concert: Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Richie ended a concert early after feeling dizzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/singer-lionel-richie-hospitalized-after-st-louis-concert-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/singer-lionel-richie-hospitalized-after-st-louis-concert-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registered sex offender held for sniffing butts and violating probation, again]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was arrested for violating his parole and will remain in custody until his hearing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/registered-sex-offender-held-for-sniffing-butts-and-violating-probation-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/registered-sex-offender-held-for-sniffing-butts-and-violating-probation-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A hurricane could form near Southern California this week. Seriously.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the tropical disturbance developing in the Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-hurricane-could-form-near-southern-california-this-week-seriously/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-hurricane-could-form-near-southern-california-this-week-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 sees more emergency room visits from heat-related illness than in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses increased in 2026 from the year prior, alongside temperatures in Austin reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit 34 times as of Aug. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2026-sees-more-emergency-room-visits-from-heat-related-illness-than-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2026-sees-more-emergency-room-visits-from-heat-related-illness-than-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 30 occupations could see the fastest job decline in the next decade: Labor Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did your job make the list?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-30-occupations-could-see-the-fastest-job-decline-in-the-next-decade-labor-department/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-30-occupations-could-see-the-fastest-job-decline-in-the-next-decade-labor-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana deputy allegedly used Flock cameras to search same license plate 2,055 times]]></title><description><![CDATA[He reportedly listed his searches as "city planning/traffic analysis," despite never being assigned duties involving either.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/indiana-deputy-allegedly-used-flock-cameras-to-search-same-license-plate-2055-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/indiana-deputy-allegedly-used-flock-cameras-to-search-same-license-plate-2055-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder suspect told Austin Police detective that victim had 'bad vibes,' affidavit says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The affidavit notes that the suspect allegedly said he "believed the man wanted him dead" and that he "suffers from schizophrenia and paranoia, but he said he was responsible for what he did."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/murder-suspect-told-austin-police-detective-that-victim-had-bad-vibes-affidavit-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/murder-suspect-told-austin-police-detective-that-victim-had-bad-vibes-affidavit-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal expert discusses risks of buying unapproved weight-loss drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers of internet pharmacies selling unapproved weight-loss versions of GLP-1 drugs, including semaglutide and tirzepatide.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/legal-expert-discusses-risks-of-buying-unapproved-weight-loss-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/legal-expert-discusses-risks-of-buying-unapproved-weight-loss-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens on approach to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-strengthens-on-approach-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-strengthens-on-approach-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall near Texas-Louisiana border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-makes-landfall-near-texas-louisiana-border/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-makes-landfall-near-texas-louisiana-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Edouard approaching landfall near Texas-Louisiana border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-approaching-landfall-near-texas-louisiana-border/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-approaching-landfall-near-texas-louisiana-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Edouard weakens to a tropical depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-edouard-weakens-to-a-tropical-depression/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-edouard-weakens-to-a-tropical-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration now required for solar panel retailers, salespeople in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional provisions of a 2025 Texas law took effect Tuesday, which provide new state oversight of rooftop solar sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/registration-now-required-for-solar-panel-retailers-salespeople-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/registration-now-required-for-solar-panel-retailers-salespeople-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County commissioners to vote on budget, may bring 'slight reduction' in taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County Judge Steven Snell said the proposal reflects both county priorities and what residents identified as their top concerns in a recent community survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-commissioners-to-vote-on-budget-may-bring-slight-reduction-in-taxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-commissioners-to-vote-on-budget-may-bring-slight-reduction-in-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County commissioners approve budget that brings 'slight reduction' in taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County Judge Steven Snell said the approved budget reflects both county priorities and what residents identified as their top concerns in a recent community survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-commissioners-approve-budget-that-brings-slight-reduction-in-taxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-commissioners-approve-budget-that-brings-slight-reduction-in-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard could reach hurricane strength as it approaches Texas and Louisiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Tropical Storm Edouard was expected to strengthen significantly and possibly reach hurricane force Tuesday as it moved toward the Gulf Coast, where heavy rains and flooding were possible in parts of Texas and Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center warned. The storm was upgraded Monday night from a tropical depression and forecasters expected [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-could-reach-hurricane-strength-as-it-approaches-texas-and-louisiana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-could-reach-hurricane-strength-as-it-approaches-texas-and-louisiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September outlook and fall forecast released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The good news is, while our hottest month of the year is August, typically temperatures drop rather quickly in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/september-outlook-and-fall-forecast-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/september-outlook-and-fall-forecast-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of August]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of August 2026!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photo-of-the-month-poll-vote-for-the-best-viewer-photo-of-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photo-of-the-month-poll-vote-for-the-best-viewer-photo-of-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laredo leaders head West in search of water sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[A delegation of leaders and citizens from the South Texas town of Laredo are heading West in search of answers and information on future water sources as they struggle to meet water needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/laredo-leaders-head-west-in-search-of-water-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/laredo-leaders-head-west-in-search-of-water-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas and Louisiana with potential for heavy rains, flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Tropical Storm Edouard headed toward the Gulf Coast early Tuesday and expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana. The storm was upgraded Monday night from a tropical depression and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center expect it will make landfall in Texas [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-approaches-texas-and-louisiana-with-potential-for-heavy-rains-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-approaches-texas-and-louisiana-with-potential-for-heavy-rains-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard brings rain chances Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rain free weekend, showers return over the next few days thanks to tropical moisture but temperatures only take a small hit. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-brings-rain-chances-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-brings-rain-chances-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard brings rain chances this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rain free weekend, showers return over the next few days thanks to tropical moisture but temperatures only take a small hit. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-brings-rain-chances-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-brings-rain-chances-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isolated to scattered showers linger through Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moisture from Edouard may be able to push slightly farther west on Thursday, increasing rain chances slightly more. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isolated-to-scattered-showers-linger-through-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isolated-to-scattered-showers-linger-through-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrant advocates testify before UN, alleged human rights violations in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of immigrant rights organizations testified before the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, last week alleging escalating cases of abuse against non-citizens who are being held in the United States and deported to third countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/migrant-advocates-testify-before-un-alleged-human-rights-violations-in-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/migrant-advocates-testify-before-un-alleged-human-rights-violations-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested after vehicle stolen in Kyle with infant inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle police arrested a suspect after a vehicle was stolen with a 5-month-old child inside. The infant was found safe and reunited with family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-arrested-after-vehicle-stolen-in-kyle-with-infant-inside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-arrested-after-vehicle-stolen-in-kyle-with-infant-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Riverside: How mobility, housing changes can impact public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planning department held an open house over the weekend to address new initiatives about housing, mobility and public spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-riverside-how-mobility-housing-changes-can-impact-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-riverside-how-mobility-housing-changes-can-impact-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas-Ex Gorzny wins first ever U.S. Open match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gorzny, from Austin, played two seasons at Texas after transferring from TCU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-ex-gorzny-wins-first-ever-us-open-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-ex-gorzny-wins-first-ever-us-open-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Georgetown was arrested earlier that day, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County officials said Timothy Xayyaraj was released from jail Saturday before he was shot and killed by Georgetown police officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-georgetown-was-arrested-earlier-that-day-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-georgetown-was-arrested-earlier-that-day-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion from three programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-hospitals-expect-to-lose-27-million-a-day-in-medicaid-funding-starting-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-hospitals-expect-to-lose-27-million-a-day-in-medicaid-funding-starting-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney questions Hays County Jail procedures after inmate mistakenly released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hays County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office has dropped an escape charge against a man who was mistakenly released from the Hays County Jail last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/attorney-questions-hays-county-jail-procedures-after-inmate-mistakenly-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/attorney-questions-hays-county-jail-procedures-after-inmate-mistakenly-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; A jury found Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder with a deadly weapon and could be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jury-convicts-a-man-of-first-degree-murder-for-the-1996-killing-of-rap-icon-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jury-convicts-a-man-of-first-degree-murder-for-the-1996-killing-of-rap-icon-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police respond to report of shots fired near elementary school in Hutto]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hutto Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near the Howard Norman Elementary School on Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-respond-to-report-of-shots-fired-near-elementary-school-in-hutto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-respond-to-report-of-shots-fired-near-elementary-school-in-hutto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian: Texas State a 'heck of a challenge' in Week 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian discussed the Texas State matchup, Arch Manning&rsquo;s growth and the Longhorns&rsquo; offensive line as game week begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-texas-state-a-heck-of-a-challenge-in-week-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-texas-state-a-heck-of-a-challenge-in-week-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Abbott, White House launch cybersecurity project to secure Texas water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Greg Abbott announced Project Watershed 250, a pilot program providing free cybersecurity services to Texas water utilities. This joint initiative between the U.S. government, Texas, and private partners aims to protect vulnerable rural infrastructure through AI-enabled tools and vulnerability assessments. The project, involving Texas Cyber Command, will run for six months to mitigate risks following recent cyberattacks on state water systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-white-house-launch-cybersecurity-project-to-secure-texas-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-white-house-launch-cybersecurity-project-to-secure-texas-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Beasley, longtime Austin auto dealer, dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Beasley, a longtime Austin automobile dealer who built his legacy with the Roger Beasley Auto Group and former Texas Longhorns, has died at the age of 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/roger-beasley-longtime-austin-auto-dealer-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/roger-beasley-longtime-austin-auto-dealer-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Football 2026 guide: Complete rankings, injuries, possible suspensions and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This comprehensive guide will get you ready for your draft with a general draft strategy, complete rankings, injuries to look out for and possible suspensions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fantasy-football-2026-guide-complete-rankings-injuries-possible-suspensions-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fantasy-football-2026-guide-complete-rankings-injuries-possible-suspensions-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the capital in his image. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, &ldquo;I am pleased [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-lets-white-house-continue-construction-on-trumps-400-million-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-lets-white-house-continue-construction-on-trumps-400-million-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd pleads not guilty in Celeste Hernandez murder case; will be represented by public defender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer&nbsp;D4vd&nbsp;lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to charges that he killed, sexually abused and dismembered 14-year-old&nbsp;Celeste Rivas Hernandez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/d4vd-pleads-not-guilty-in-celeste-hernandez-murder-case-will-be-represented-by-public-defender/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/d4vd-pleads-not-guilty-in-celeste-hernandez-murder-case-will-be-represented-by-public-defender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas lifts New World screwworm restrictions in 5 counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Animal Health Commission has lifted New World screwworm movement restrictions in parts of five counties after officials determined eradication efforts eliminated the pest from those areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lifts-new-world-screwworm-restrictions-in-5-counties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lifts-new-world-screwworm-restrictions-in-5-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA SPORTS kicks off Texas football with  'Ultimate Tailgate' ahead big matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA SPORTS is taking over LBJ Lawn to present an exclusive tailgate event Sept. 10 for UT students]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ea-sports-kicks-off-texas-football-with-ultimate-tailgate-ahead-big-matchup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ea-sports-kicks-off-texas-football-with-ultimate-tailgate-ahead-big-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect charged with aggravated robbery, APD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials identified the man as 42-year-old Everett Driscol, who is facing two counts of aggravated robbery and a felon in possession of a firearm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-charged-with-aggravated-robbery-apd-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-charged-with-aggravated-robbery-apd-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Austin resident raises safety concerns after falling glass damages vehicle near high-rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[downtown Austin woman says she's still shaken after falling glass from a high-rise building damaged her vehicle Friday, raising concerns about safety around one of the city's residential towers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/downtown-austin-resident-raises-safety-concerns-after-falling-glass-damages-vehicle-near-high-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/downtown-austin-resident-raises-safety-concerns-after-falling-glass-damages-vehicle-near-high-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family grieves beloved homeowner who owned one of last homes on Rainey Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home is just one of two homes left, with both being surrounded by bars and high rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-grieves-beloved-homeowner-who-owned-one-of-last-homes-on-rainey-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-grieves-beloved-homeowner-who-owned-one-of-last-homes-on-rainey-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE to spend $2M on robot dogs for immigration crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE says the robot dogs aren't attack dogs and are intended to improve officer safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-to-spend-2m-on-robot-dogs-for-immigration-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-to-spend-2m-on-robot-dogs-for-immigration-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet skier dies after being struck by lightning in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was killed after being struck by lightning while jet skiing Saturday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jet-skier-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jet-skier-dies-after-being-struck-by-lightning-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football player dies after medical emergency during game in Missouri]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Jewell College is mourning the sudden loss of a football player Saturday, who died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/football-player-dies-after-medical-emergency-during-game-in-missouri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/football-player-dies-after-medical-emergency-during-game-in-missouri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[He ultimately made more than $17,500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kalshi-bans-santos-for-life-over-bets-on-state-of-the-union-attendance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kalshi-bans-santos-for-life-over-bets-on-state-of-the-union-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the Gulf, heading for Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-forms-in-the-gulf-heading-for-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-edouard-forms-in-the-gulf-heading-for-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Depression Five forms in the Gulf, heading for Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-depression-five-forms-in-the-gulf-heading-for-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-depression-five-forms-in-the-gulf-heading-for-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander ISD appeals penalties after TCOLE found it improperly vetted police officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leander Independent School District has sent appeals to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement after the state licensing agency found the district's police department did not properly vet officers, according to TCOLE.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-appeals-penalties-after-tcole-found-it-improperly-vetted-police-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-appeals-penalties-after-tcole-found-it-improperly-vetted-police-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMS takes man to hospital after CapMetro train, car collide in Leander Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leander Police are investigating a crash between a Jeep and a CapMetro train that sent one man to the hospital over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ems-takes-man-to-hospital-after-capmetro-train-car-collide-in-leander-saturday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ems-takes-man-to-hospital-after-capmetro-train-car-collide-in-leander-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina's Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international play]]></title><description><![CDATA[He made his debut in 2005 at the age of 18 and appeared in a record six World Cup tournaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/argentinas-lionel-messi-announces-his-retirement-from-international-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/argentinas-lionel-messi-announces-his-retirement-from-international-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 50,000 stolen beers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone stole a truck loaded with 50,000 cans of PBR. Now the brewery is giving them a deadline to bring it back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pabst-blue-ribbon-gives-thieves-deadline-to-return-50000-stolen-beers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pabst-blue-ribbon-gives-thieves-deadline-to-return-50000-stolen-beers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paxton responds to Cornyn calling him 'lazy': 'They don't know my schedule']]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, calling him a &ldquo;lazy&rdquo; campaigner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paxton-responds-to-cornyn-calling-him-lazy-they-dont-know-my-schedule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paxton-responds-to-cornyn-calling-him-lazy-they-dont-know-my-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard forms and expected to strengthen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard formed early Monday evening and should make landfall near the Texas/Louisiana state line on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-forms-and-expected-to-strengthen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-edouard-forms-and-expected-to-strengthen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Five forms; Gulf watches and warnings in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in the Gulf on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-five-forms-gulf-watches-and-warnings-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-five-forms-gulf-watches-and-warnings-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Tropical Cyclone Five forms; Gulf watches and warnings issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in the Gulf on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/potential-tropical-cyclone-five-forms-gulf-watches-and-warnings-issued/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/potential-tropical-cyclone-five-forms-gulf-watches-and-warnings-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristen's Classroom: Field trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the cave at Longhorn Cavern State Park stays at 68&deg; year-round, a great adventure to take during the summertime heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-field-trip-to-longhorn-cavern-state-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-field-trip-to-longhorn-cavern-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why homeowners in a Texas neighborhood keep losing water as boil notices mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[After multiple boil water notices this summer, Provence homeowners are questioning whether growth outpaced water infrastructure. Utility officials say irrigation demand is overwhelming the system, while residents point to unfinished transmission and treatment projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-homeowners-in-a-texas-neighborhood-keep-losing-water-as-boil-notices-mount/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-homeowners-in-a-texas-neighborhood-keep-losing-water-as-boil-notices-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowners who survived wildfires now worry about water shortages in Provence]]></title><description><![CDATA[After multiple boil water notices this summer, Provence homeowners are questioning whether growth outpaced water infrastructure. Utility officials say irrigation demand is overwhelming the system, while residents point to unfinished transmission and treatment projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/homeowners-who-survived-wildfires-now-worry-about-water-shortages-in-provence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/homeowners-who-survived-wildfires-now-worry-about-water-shortages-in-provence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin metro home sales up 7% from 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin metro home prices rose slightly to $439,995 while sales increased by 7% between July 2025 and July 2026, driven by new construction and incentives in areas like Hutto, Dripping Springs, and Liberty Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-metro-home-sales-up-7-from-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-metro-home-sales-up-7-from-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fuel cost nearly $4 million. The supplier has yet to pay for it, the lawsuit alleges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/freedom-fuel-gas-stations-sold-stolen-fuel-lawsuit-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/freedom-fuel-gas-stations-sold-stolen-fuel-lawsuit-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Department official says about 85 Americans still missing after Nepal flash flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are approximately 85 Americans still missing after flash flooding on the border of Nepal and Tibet, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-department-official-says-about-85-americans-still-missing-after-nepal-flash-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-department-official-says-about-85-americans-still-missing-after-nepal-flash-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical showers possible locally with system in Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organizing system in the Gulf is likely to bring increased rain chances to parts of Central Texas heading into the middle of the week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-showers-possible-locally-with-system-in-gulf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-showers-possible-locally-with-system-in-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It'll still be hot, but tropical moisture could bring rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have Potential Tropical Cyclone Five which could give a few of us a chance of rain over the next few days, even as we hit a few more triple-digit days. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/itll-still-be-hot-but-tropical-moisture-could-bring-rain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/itll-still-be-hot-but-tropical-moisture-could-bring-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few storms possible as tropical system enters Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday starts partly cloudy to mostly sunny, but clouds should increase later in the day as our developing tropical system nears Texas. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-storms-possible-as-tropical-system-enters-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-storms-possible-as-tropical-system-enters-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A few storms possible as tropical storm enters Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday starts partly cloudy to mostly sunny, but clouds should increase later in the day as our developing tropical system nears Texas. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-storms-possible-as-tropical-storm-enters-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-few-storms-possible-as-tropical-storm-enters-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High chance of tropical development in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organized area of low pressure in the Northwestern Gulf has a high chance of tropical development in the next 48 hours. The wave will likely become a short-lived Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm, impacting parts of Louisiana and Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/high-chance-of-tropical-development-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/high-chance-of-tropical-development-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal government allows return of U.S. citizen deported after traffic stop in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man from Central Texas who was&nbsp;deported to Mexico&nbsp;despite insisting he was an American citizen returned to the country Sunday after the federal government reached an agreement with his lawyers in light of new evidence they provided about his citizenship, his attorneys said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-government-allows-return-of-us-citizen-deported-after-traffic-stop-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-government-allows-return-of-us-citizen-deported-after-traffic-stop-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler wins TOUR Championship, FedEx Cup for second time in 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Texas Longhorn Scottie Scheffler won the TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup for the second time in three years Sunday at East Lake Golf Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scottie-scheffler-wins-tour-championship-fedex-cup-for-second-time-in-3-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scottie-scheffler-wins-tour-championship-fedex-cup-for-second-time-in-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 2 Texas volleyball falls to top-ranked Nebraska]]></title><description><![CDATA[The No. 2 Longhorns fell to top-ranked Nebraska in straight sets Sunday at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-2-texas-volleyball-falls-to-top-ranked-nebraska/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-2-texas-volleyball-falls-to-top-ranked-nebraska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead in homicide in southeast Austin, suspect at large, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a homicide in southeast Austin near Burton Drive and Woodland Avenue, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-dead-in-homicide-in-southeast-austin-suspect-at-large-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-dead-in-homicide-in-southeast-austin-suspect-at-large-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: APD gives briefing on homicide in southeast Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[APD officers are in the area of Woodland Avenue and Burton Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-apd-gives-briefing-on-homicide-in-southeast-austin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-apd-gives-briefing-on-homicide-in-southeast-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Niblett headlines experienced Texas special teams unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Niblett returns as one of the nation's top return specialists, while Texas added experienced transfers at kicker and punter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ryan-niblett-headlines-experienced-texas-special-teams-unit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ryan-niblett-headlines-experienced-texas-special-teams-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot &amp; humid, increasing rain chances mid-week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer than normal temperatures and near-oppressive humidity levels continue into the workweek, with a widely scattered shower possible starting Tuesday. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-amp-humid-increasing-rain-chances-mid-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-amp-humid-increasing-rain-chances-mid-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County treasurers, tax assessors ask Texas lawmakers for guidance on the end of penny production]]></title><description><![CDATA[They can be found hidden between couch cushions, littered in car ashtrays, and if you're lucky, one may even be facing heads up on the street. The penny -- that bronze-colored coin emblazoned with the nation's 16th President -- will soon become a relic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/county-treasurers-tax-assessors-ask-texas-lawmakers-for-guidance-on-the-end-of-penny-production/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/county-treasurers-tax-assessors-ask-texas-lawmakers-for-guidance-on-the-end-of-penny-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get involved at Austin City Limits this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a way to get involved at Austin City Limits this year? Then you might be in luck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-get-involved-at-austin-city-limits-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-get-involved-at-austin-city-limits-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother sought after baby found dead in porta-potty at Michigan music festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are making progress in their search for the mother of an infant found dead in a porta potty at a music festival, according to a prosecutor in close communication with Michigan State Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mother-sought-after-baby-found-dead-in-porta-potty-at-michigan-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mother-sought-after-baby-found-dead-in-porta-potty-at-michigan-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas DPS celebrates graduating class of 51 new State Troopers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, 51 new Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers graduated during a ceremony in Cedar Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dps-celebrates-graduating-class-of-51-new-state-troopers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dps-celebrates-graduating-class-of-51-new-state-troopers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tally of people sickened by the parasite is now 11,458.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/officials-tie-cyclospora-outbreak-involving-iceberg-lettuce-to-3-more-states/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/officials-tie-cyclospora-outbreak-involving-iceberg-lettuce-to-3-more-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are flesh-eating bacteria expanding beyond traditional hotspots?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have recently documented the bacteria spreading to places that were once too cold for it to survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-are-flesh-eating-bacteria-expanding-beyond-traditional-hotspots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-are-flesh-eating-bacteria-expanding-beyond-traditional-hotspots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri deputy AG found alive after 6 days in Wyoming wilderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missouri deputy attorney general set out on a hike from Great River Lakes to Gannett Peak on August 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/missouri-deputy-ag-found-alive-after-6-days-in-wyoming-wilderness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/missouri-deputy-ag-found-alive-after-6-days-in-wyoming-wilderness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of terrorizing Philadelphia in Chucky-style doll mask arrested in Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The viral suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a baby doll mask has been arrested in Nevada, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-accused-of-terrorizing-philadelphia-in-chucky-style-doll-mask-arrested-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-accused-of-terrorizing-philadelphia-in-chucky-style-doll-mask-arrested-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 80% of U.S. beef imports in the first half of 2026 came from five countries, according to the USDA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-much-beef-does-the-us-import-and-where-does-it-come-from/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-much-beef-does-the-us-import-and-where-does-it-come-from/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Mills removes artificial colors from US cereals]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Mills said Wednesday that it has ended the use of artificial coloring in its United States cereal portfolio with intentions to remove the dyes by the end of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/general-mills-removes-artificial-colors-from-us-cereals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/general-mills-removes-artificial-colors-from-us-cereals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Florida paramedic jumps from helicopter in attempt to save fisherman's life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flight paramedic was captured jumping into a Florida lake over the weekend in an attempt to save a fisherman's life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-florida-paramedic-jumps-from-helicopter-in-attempt-to-save-fishermans-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-florida-paramedic-jumps-from-helicopter-in-attempt-to-save-fishermans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be useful in treating addiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/unexpected-glp-1-side-effect-studies-show-the-meds-may-help-people-with-addictions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/unexpected-glp-1-side-effect-studies-show-the-meds-may-help-people-with-addictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poop pills' may be the key to a long-term cure for nut allergies: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capsules formulated from the feces of people without nut allergies may be the cure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poop-pills-may-be-the-key-to-a-long-term-cure-for-nut-allergies-study/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poop-pills-may-be-the-key-to-a-long-term-cure-for-nut-allergies-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House teleprompter operator who placed bets on Trump’s speeches ordered to pay $172K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House teleprompter operator who placed online bets on President Trump&rsquo;s speeches has been ordered to pay a total of $172,000, a federal agency said Friday.&nbsp; The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a news release that Gabriel Perez must pay out his profits from trade, totaling $107,539.02, in addition to a civil [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-teleprompter-operator-who-placed-bets-on-trumps-speeches-ordered-to-pay-172k/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-teleprompter-operator-who-placed-bets-on-trumps-speeches-ordered-to-pay-172k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More 90s than triple digits this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[High pressure will weaken it's control over Central Texas just slightly this week as it shifts to the east.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-90s-than-triple-digits-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-90s-than-triple-digits-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys acquire offensive tackle Broderick Jones from Steelers, AP source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys have had nagging questions at tackle all of training camp. They need Terence Steele, going into his seventh season, to find the form from earlier in his career and for Tyler Guyton to develop as expected in his third season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cowboys-acquire-offensive-tackle-broderick-jones-from-steelers-ap-source-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cowboys-acquire-offensive-tackle-broderick-jones-from-steelers-ap-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused 9/11 'mastermind' to stand trial in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The self-proclaimed and accused "mastermind" of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center is scheduled to stand trial in 2028, according to an order issued Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/accused-911-mastermind-to-stand-trial-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/accused-911-mastermind-to-stand-trial-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, family seek answers after Southwest flight attendant found dead during layover in Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenny Lupton's family is currently seeking answers from officials in Hawaii.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-family-seek-answers-after-southwest-flight-attendant-found-dead-during-layover-in-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-family-seek-answers-after-southwest-flight-attendant-found-dead-during-layover-in-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide investigation underway in northeast Austin, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a homicide Saturday in northeast Austin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/homicide-investigation-underway-in-northeast-austin-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/homicide-investigation-underway-in-northeast-austin-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 1 in custody in northeast Austin homicide, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a homicide Saturday in northeast Austin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-1-in-custody-in-northeast-austin-homicide-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-1-in-custody-in-northeast-austin-homicide-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinn Ewers traded to Jaguars, Dolphins receive 2028 draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Texas QB Quinn Ewers joins the Jacksonville Jaguars after the Dolphins traded him for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/quinn-ewers-traded-to-jaguars-dolphins-receive-2028-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/quinn-ewers-traded-to-jaguars-dolphins-receive-2028-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's your walk-up song? Central Texas HS football coaches, players weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[From country to hip-hop, Central Texas high school football coaches and players shared the songs they&rsquo;d choose as their walk-up music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-your-walk-up-song-central-texas-hs-football-coaches-players-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-your-walk-up-song-central-texas-hs-football-coaches-players-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta, the social media giant, will pay $1 billion and implement new child safety regulations on its platforms as part of a settlement with the state of Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-meta-settlement-to-bring-social-media-child-safety-changes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-meta-settlement-to-bring-social-media-child-safety-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Buda accepts $3M toward redeveloping Sportsplex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is a shared game plan between the City and Buda EDC to increase tourism through sports and boost economic development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-buda-accepts-3m-toward-redeveloping-sportsplex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-buda-accepts-3m-toward-redeveloping-sportsplex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating deadly crash on US 290 in Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police department said in a Facebook post just after 4 p.m. that it was on the scene investigating a fatality on US 290 at the intersection of Kimbro Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-investigating-deadly-crash-on-us-290-in-manor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-investigating-deadly-crash-on-us-290-in-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 injured after crash involving 18-wheeler on US 290 in Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police department said in a Facebook post just after 4 p.m. that it was on the scene investigating a fatality on US 290 at the intersection of Kimbro Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-dead-1-injured-after-crash-involving-18-wheeler-on-us-290-in-manor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-dead-1-injured-after-crash-involving-18-wheeler-on-us-290-in-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Sunday, increasing humidity into next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend continues hot, with high temperatures near the triple digits day after day. Low rain chances for now. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-sunday-increasing-humidity-into-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-sunday-increasing-humidity-into-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after officer-involved shooting in downtown Georgetown]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Georgetown Police, officers were dispatched around 12:49 p.m. to the 100 block of W. 7th Street after callers reported a man &ldquo;jumping on vehicles and behaving erratically.&rdquo;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-georgetown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-downtown-georgetown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valhalla announces imminent closure due to building sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valhalla announced in a social media post Saturday morning that after 17 years, it will have to close down in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/valhalla-announces-imminent-closure-due-to-building-sale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/valhalla-announces-imminent-closure-due-to-building-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seneca Nation requests reversal on 'Lake America' executive order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca called Friday for President Trump to rescind his order to rename Lake Ontario as &ldquo;Lake America,&rdquo; citing a 225-year-old treaty between Native Americans and the U.S. government.Seneca said in a statement that this name change, which President Trump authorized in a Thursday executive order, violated the terms of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/seneca-nation-requests-reversal-on-lake-america-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/seneca-nation-requests-reversal-on-lake-america-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired at Leander assisted living facility, no injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Leander assisted living facility reported shots being fired at the building early Saturday morning, just before 4 a.m. No one was hurt, but the building was damaged, according to the Leander Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shots-fired-at-leander-assisted-living-facility-no-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shots-fired-at-leander-assisted-living-facility-no-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escape charge against Hays County inmate declined for prosecution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of escaping the Hays County Jail in July had the charge declined, according to his attorney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/escape-charge-against-hays-county-inmate-declined-for-prosecution/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/escape-charge-against-hays-county-inmate-declined-for-prosecution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodwill Central Texas completes 11 store renovations, announces AI pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goodwill Central Texas said it recently finished major renovations at 11 stores in the area and planned to transform nearly 40 locations by the end of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/goodwill-central-texas-completes-11-store-renovations-announces-ai-pricing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/goodwill-central-texas-completes-11-store-renovations-announces-ai-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-makes-emergency-rooms-busier-study-shows-which-illness-and-injuries-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-makes-emergency-rooms-busier-study-shows-which-illness-and-injuries-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Offensive': Target issues apology after Halloween costume backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Target has removed a Halloween costume from sale after customers and social-media users pointed out that it appeared to evoke racist stereotypes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/offensive-target-issues-apology-after-halloween-costume-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/offensive-target-issues-apology-after-halloween-costume-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE plans to spend $2 million on dog-like robots for immigration enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House border czar Tom Homan defended the move against criticism, arguing the gloves would prevent agents from needing to resort to deadly force.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-plans-to-spend-2-million-on-dog-like-robots-for-immigration-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-plans-to-spend-2-million-on-dog-like-robots-for-immigration-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Philipps brain tumor revealed through an MRI]]></title><description><![CDATA["'This is a real tumor, and it's inside your brain. And Busy, it's got to come out,'" she recalls the doctor telling her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/busy-philipps-brain-tumor-revealed-through-an-mri/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/busy-philipps-brain-tumor-revealed-through-an-mri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump posts update on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what President Trump had to say in about progress on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-posts-update-on-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-posts-update-on-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions]]></title><description><![CDATA["Recent cases involving the misuse of automated license plate reader systems in Arizona and nationwide have raised concerns about the risks that come with the technology."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-contract-cancellations-grow-among-cities-other-jurisdictions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-contract-cancellations-grow-among-cities-other-jurisdictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large quantities of khat are being intercepted at US airports. What is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khat is listed as Schedule I drug in the United states. Where is it coming from?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/large-quantities-of-khat-are-being-intercepted-at-us-airports-what-is-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/large-quantities-of-khat-are-being-intercepted-at-us-airports-what-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to rename Nashville Airport after Dolly Parton gets backing of Tennessee governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Bill Lee announced a partnership with Nashville International Airport with the intent to rename it for Dolly Parton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/push-to-rename-nashville-airport-after-dolly-parton-gets-backing-of-tennessee-governor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/push-to-rename-nashville-airport-after-dolly-parton-gets-backing-of-tennessee-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot and humid final weekend of August]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an active stretch of weather to finish the work week, things settle down as we graduate into the weekend. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-final-weekend-of-august/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-final-weekend-of-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin game developers push for union contract amid Microsoft's Xbox layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers call recent layoffs by the tech company "illegal" during the corporate restructuring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-game-developers-push-for-union-contract-amid-microsofts-xbox-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-game-developers-push-for-union-contract-amid-microsofts-xbox-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Window falls from Rainey St. high-rise, damaging cars and sending people running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shattered glass littered the ground on Rainey Street after a window fell from a high-rise apartment on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/window-falls-from-rainey-st-high-rise-damaging-cars-and-sending-people-running/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/window-falls-from-rainey-st-high-rise-damaging-cars-and-sending-people-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Texas woman found dead on trail at Enchanted Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities found a 59-year-old woman from East Texas dead on a trail at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-texas-woman-found-dead-on-trail-at-enchanted-rock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-texas-woman-found-dead-on-trail-at-enchanted-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following hours of testimony on Friday, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved two transmission lines to ship electricity to the oil-and gas-producing west.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-regulators-approve-two-massive-west-texas-transmission-lines-amid-outcry-from-landowners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-regulators-approve-two-massive-west-texas-transmission-lines-amid-outcry-from-landowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hears hemp testing lawsuit, calls out OAG over communications failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis County District Court Judge Maya Guerra Gamble said Friday she would need time to decide whether to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the Texas Department of State Health Services' use of a THC testing methodology challenged in a lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-hears-hemp-testing-lawsuit-calls-out-oag-over-communications-failures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-hears-hemp-testing-lawsuit-calls-out-oag-over-communications-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state&rsquo;s Flock surveillance network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-blocks-state-agencies-from-spending-money-on-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-blocks-state-agencies-from-spending-money-on-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Insights from a two-year investigation into Texas' unexpected deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" &mdash; an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause &amp; Effect" &mdash; KXAN Investigators Arezow Doost and David Barer discuss the station's two-year investigation into how Texas handles unexpected deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-insights-from-a-two-year-investigation-into-texas-unexpected-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-insights-from-a-two-year-investigation-into-texas-unexpected-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westwood falls to Boerne 34-14 in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westwood fell to Boerne 34-14 on Friday night in the Warriors' 2026 season opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westwood-falls-to-boerne-34-14-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westwood-falls-to-boerne-34-14-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Westwood vs. Boerne football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) &mdash; The Westwood Warriors open the 2026 high school football season Friday night against Boerne. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with the game streaming live on KXAN+, a free streaming app available on smart TVs. Westwood enters the season looking to bounce back from a three-win campaign in 2025. The Warriors will [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-westwood-vs-boerne-football-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-westwood-vs-boerne-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake rallies past Inglewood in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake erased a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Inglewood (CA) 33-26 in its 2026 season opener Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-rallies-past-inglewood-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-rallies-past-inglewood-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Inglewood (CA) vs. Westlake football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The matchup between the Chaparrals and Sentinels kicks off at 7 p.m., with the game streaming exclusively on KXAN+.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-inglewood-ca-vs-westlake-football-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-inglewood-ca-vs-westlake-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Leander vs. Pflugerville football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Leander vs. Pflugerville live on KXAN+. Find kickoff time, streaming information and more Central Texas high school football coverage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-leander-vs-pflugerville-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-leander-vs-pflugerville-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville holds off Leander 25-21 in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pflugerville opened the 2026 season with a 25-21 win over longtime Central Texas rival Leander on Friday night at The Pfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-holds-off-leander-25-21-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-holds-off-leander-25-21-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton tributes, events honoring her life, legacy happening across Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's death has unquestionably left countless fans heartbroken, but there are many events this weekend in Austin that celebrate the Country Music Queen's life and legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-tributes-events-honoring-her-life-legacy-happening-across-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-tributes-events-honoring-her-life-legacy-happening-across-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Loop 360 main lanes opening Sunday at Westlake Drive, Cedar Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to open single lanes in each direction of Loop 360 on Sunday morning. The new lanes would allow drivers to bypass signals at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-loop-360-main-lanes-opening-sunday-at-westlake-drive-cedar-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-loop-360-main-lanes-opening-sunday-at-westlake-drive-cedar-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather overnight causes storm damage in Luling]]></title><description><![CDATA[evere weather Thursday night into Friday morning caused damage in Luling, a town about 45 miles south of Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/severe-weather-overnight-causes-storm-damage-in-luling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/severe-weather-overnight-causes-storm-damage-in-luling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump vows to spend 'a lot of time in Texas' helping Paxton Senate bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump says he'll spend "a lot of time in Texas" helping Republican Ken Paxton's Senate campaign, while launching a barrage of social media attacks against Democratic nominee James Talarico just 67 days before Election Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-vows-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-in-texas-helping-paxton-senate-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-vows-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-in-texas-helping-paxton-senate-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in custody after Austin SWAT, Marble Falls police respond to incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin and Marble Falls Police were working an &ldquo;active incident&rdquo; Friday, according to the agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-custody-after-austin-swat-marble-falls-police-respond-to-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-custody-after-austin-swat-marble-falls-police-respond-to-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is cold and flu season affected by weather?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does weather play a role in starting the cold and flu season? Meteorologist Tommy House talked to a doctor with Baylor Scott &amp; White Health to learn more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-cold-and-flu-season-affected-by-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-cold-and-flu-season-affected-by-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Weekend: Le Garage Sale, Olivia Dean, and Front Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin residents can prepare for a hot weekend ahead featuring various community events including the Front Festival, Olivia Dean performances, the Austin Train Show, Le Garage Sale, a Disney-themed dance party, and a Shoal Creek cleanup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-le-garage-sale-olivia-dean-and-front-fest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-le-garage-sale-olivia-dean-and-front-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preservation Austin names featured businesses for upcoming Legacy Business Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oldest featured business is The Tavern, which opened nearly a century ago in 1933.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/preservation-austin-names-featured-businesses-for-upcoming-legacy-business-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/preservation-austin-names-featured-businesses-for-upcoming-legacy-business-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preservation Austin names businesses to be featured in Legacy Business Month 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oldest featured business is The Tavern, which opened nearly a century ago in 1933.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/preservation-austin-names-businesses-to-be-featured-in-legacy-business-month-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/preservation-austin-names-businesses-to-be-featured-in-legacy-business-month-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DPS appoints new chief of the Texas Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Jason Bobo as the new Chief of the Texas Rangers Division]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dps-appoints-new-chief-of-the-texas-rangers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dps-appoints-new-chief-of-the-texas-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) &mdash; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he had sent previously about his economic outlook. In his first high-profile speech at [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fed-chair-warsh-signals-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-with-us-inflation-stubbornly-elevated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fed-chair-warsh-signals-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-with-us-inflation-stubbornly-elevated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levitation faces major changes just weeks ahead of festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heading to Levitation Fest in a few weeks? Well, there are a few major changes to the festival's location and lineup that fest-goers should know about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/levitation-faces-major-changes-just-weeks-ahead-of-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/levitation-faces-major-changes-just-weeks-ahead-of-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Park sporting goods store opening with indoor Ferris wheel, aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grand opening of Scheels, a major retailer, marks the start of a development Cedar Park leaders hope will become a huge destination and economic boost to the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-sporting-goods-store-opening-with-indoor-ferris-wheel-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-sporting-goods-store-opening-with-indoor-ferris-wheel-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD school dealing with HVAC issues as triple digits continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[School is back in session in Austin and around Central Texas, but for one school in the Austin Independent School District, it&rsquo;s not the place some want to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-school-dealing-with-hvac-issues-as-triple-digits-continue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-school-dealing-with-hvac-issues-as-triple-digits-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISD school dealing with HVAC issues as triple digits continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCallum HS faces HVAC issues as temps rise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aisd-school-dealing-with-hvac-issues-as-triple-digits-continue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aisd-school-dealing-with-hvac-issues-as-triple-digits-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police search for suspect after person on e-bike hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said detectives were searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run collision involving a person on an E-bike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-search-for-suspect-after-person-on-e-bike-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-search-for-suspect-after-person-on-e-bike-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCSO: No one hurt after school bus crash in northwest Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-vehicle crash involving a school bus has led to traffic delays and no reported injuries, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tcso-no-one-hurt-after-school-bus-crash-in-northwest-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tcso-no-one-hurt-after-school-bus-crash-in-northwest-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCSO: No injuries reporterd after school bus crash in northwest Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-vehicle crash involving a school bus has led to traffic delays and no reported injuries, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tcso-no-injuries-reporterd-after-school-bus-crash-in-northwest-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tcso-no-injuries-reporterd-after-school-bus-crash-in-northwest-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristen's Classroom: When do leaves change colors in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The calendar flips to meteorological fall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, but it'll be quite a bit of time before it looks and feels like fall in Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-when-do-leaves-change-colors-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-when-do-leaves-change-colors-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, accused of assaulting truck stop employee in Buda]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was arrested Wednesday after being accused of assaulting a truck stop employee and causing a police chase in Buda, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-accused-of-assaulting-truck-stop-employee-in-buda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-accused-of-assaulting-truck-stop-employee-in-buda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillespie County seeks to launch volunteer disaster response team]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Gillespie County continues recovering from historic summer flooding, emergency management officials are looking ahead to the next disaster by building a team of trained volunteers ready to respond when emergencies happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gillespie-county-seeks-to-launch-volunteer-disaster-response-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gillespie-county-seeks-to-launch-volunteer-disaster-response-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widely scattered storms bubbling up again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locally heavy rain and lightning will be our main concerns, but still some gusty winds are possible near any downpours. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/widely-scattered-storms-bubbling-up-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/widely-scattered-storms-bubbling-up-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One more round of spotty rain before the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an evening of heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Central Texas yesterday, we'll be in for one more (weaker) round today before rain chances dry up this weekend. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-more-round-of-spotty-rain-before-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-more-round-of-spotty-rain-before-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One last chance for rainfall this afternoon before September arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[We finally did it! We got rain to beak the 32 day drought we were dealing with. So could we see rain one last time before another dry streak returns? - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-last-chance-for-rainfall-this-afternoon-before-september-arrives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-last-chance-for-rainfall-this-afternoon-before-september-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drying overnight, spotty shower possible Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locally heavy rain and lightning will be our main concerns, but still some gusty winds are possible near any downpours. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drying-overnight-spotty-shower-possible-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drying-overnight-spotty-shower-possible-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KXAN reporting puts Texas' unusual death investigation system under new scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two years ago, KXAN launched "A Hanging on Backbone Creek," an ongoing investigation that began with the mysterious death of 13-year-old Daynon Lewis in 1965.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-reporting-puts-texas-unusual-death-investigation-system-under-new-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-reporting-puts-texas-unusual-death-investigation-system-under-new-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after under-construction house collapses on workers in south Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were caught under a house that collapsed in south Austin, killing one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-under-construction-house-collapses-on-workers-in-south-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-under-construction-house-collapses-on-workers-in-south-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Storms bring heavy rain across Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong storms moved across parts of Central Texas on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to several communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-videos-storms-bring-heavy-rain-across-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-videos-storms-bring-heavy-rain-across-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin council moves to regulate standards, protocols for inspection, remediation of mold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mold can cause a variety of health issues, which is why city council members introduced and adopted a resolution to "establish regulations related to mold, including standards and protocols for the inspection and remediation of mold."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-moves-to-regulate-standards-protocols-for-inspection-remediation-of-mold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-moves-to-regulate-standards-protocols-for-inspection-remediation-of-mold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navarro tops McCallum 27-14 in season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navarro handed McCallum a 27-14 loss Thursday night as the Knights opened the 2026 season at the newly renovated House Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/navarro-tops-mccallum-27-14-in-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/navarro-tops-mccallum-27-14-in-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCallum opens season against Navarro on KXAN.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCallum opens its 2026 high school football season against Navarro at the newly renovated House Park. Watch the game at 7 p.m. Thursday on KXAN.com.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mccallum-opens-season-against-navarro-on-kxancom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mccallum-opens-season-against-navarro-on-kxancom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Meta child-safety rules a step in the right direction, but more is needed, UT psychologist says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta -- the social media giant -- will pay $1 billion and implement new child safety regulations on its platforms as part of a settlement with the state of Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-meta-child-safety-rules-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-more-is-needed-ut-psychologist-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-meta-child-safety-rules-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-more-is-needed-ut-psychologist-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Austin Public Library picks books]]></title><description><![CDATA["Ideally, we would love to have an unlimited number of copies of essentially every book that's ever been published."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-the-austin-public-library-picks-books/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-the-austin-public-library-picks-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Ridge, East View take center stage on KBVO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedar Ridge hosts East View in the first KBVO Game of the Week. Kickoff set for 7 p.m. Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-ridge-east-view-take-center-stage-on-kbvo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-ridge-east-view-take-center-stage-on-kbvo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Ridge-East View game called at halftime due to inclement weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedar Ridge led East View 21-6 at halftime before inclement weather brought the first KBVO Game of the Week of the season to an early end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-ridge-east-view-game-called-at-halftime-due-to-inclement-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-ridge-east-view-game-called-at-halftime-due-to-inclement-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County Sheriff’s Office considers adding AI to law enforcement technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hays County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office could soon add artificial intelligence tools to technology deputies already use in the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-sheriffs-office-considers-adding-ai-to-law-enforcement-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-sheriffs-office-considers-adding-ai-to-law-enforcement-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clear the Shelters: Rescue ATX Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue ATX Dogs is working to support pets across Central Texas, not only by helping dogs in shelters but also by assisting stray animals and guiding residents who encounter pets in need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/clear-the-shelters-rescue-atx-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/clear-the-shelters-rescue-atx-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwestern University launches public art initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwestern University is launching a public art initiative as part of its planned 560-acre mixed-use development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwestern-university-launches-public-art-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwestern-university-launches-public-art-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Good to no longer be title sponsor of PGA Tour event and loses Callaway sponsorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA (AP) &mdash; Good Good Golf lost its partnership with Callaway on Thursday and no longer will be title sponsor of a PGA Tour event in November as the fallout continued over a video for a new Callaway driver that showed a man shoving a woman to the ground who was trying to touch the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/good-good-to-no-longer-be-title-sponsor-of-pga-tour-event-and-loses-callaway-sponsorship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/good-good-to-no-longer-be-title-sponsor-of-pga-tour-event-and-loses-callaway-sponsorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COTA responds to lawsuit over $750k watch theft during F1 2025 US Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its response, COTA denied that it had prior knowledge of allegedly insufficient security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cota-responds-to-lawsuit-over-750k-watch-theft-during-f1-2025-us-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cota-responds-to-lawsuit-over-750k-watch-theft-during-f1-2025-us-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville says hundreds of unauthorized agencies accessed its Flock system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a vote to suspend the use of Flock cameras in the city, Pflugerville said over 400 agencies had accessed its Flock system, while only 83 had authorization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-says-hundreds-of-unauthorized-agencies-accessed-its-flock-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-says-hundreds-of-unauthorized-agencies-accessed-its-flock-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin council members move forward on data center regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin city council members are expected to vote Thursday on how to regulate the development of data centers in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-members-move-forward-on-data-center-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-members-move-forward-on-data-center-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin council members expected to vote on data center regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin city council members are expected to vote Thursday on how to regulate the development of data centers in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-members-expected-to-vote-on-data-center-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-members-expected-to-vote-on-data-center-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General contractor's office in Austin raided by federal authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal authorities raided a general contractor's Austin, San Antonio and Plano offices on Aug. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/general-contractors-office-in-austin-raided-by-federal-authorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/general-contractors-office-in-austin-raided-by-federal-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition to ban jet skis on Lake Austin gains momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The petition was started after an incident on Lake Austin, Christy Spencer said. She was out on the lake when a jet ski crashed into her kids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/petition-to-ban-jet-skis-on-lake-austin-gains-momentum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/petition-to-ban-jet-skis-on-lake-austin-gains-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More money allocated to city's drink-spiking test strip program]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of a city budget amendment sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (District 2), the redirected a portion of consultant spending to Austin's Sip Safely program, an initiative that provides drink spiking test strips to businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-money-allocated-to-citys-drink-spiking-test-strip-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-money-allocated-to-citys-drink-spiking-test-strip-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America']]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. and Canada are in the midst of an ongoing trade dispute, with each country laying down harsh tariffs on the other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-to-lake-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-to-lake-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water pressure restored at 3 Lake Travis ISD schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least three schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District are without water pressure on Thursday, disrupting restroom access and prompting early student pickups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/water-pressure-restored-at-3-lake-travis-isd-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/water-pressure-restored-at-3-lake-travis-isd-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis ISD schools temporarily lose water pressure as utility points to overnight irrigation demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least three schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District dealt with low or no water pressure Thursday, disrupting restroom access and prompting some parents to pick up their children early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-isd-schools-temporarily-lose-water-pressure-as-utility-points-to-overnight-irrigation-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-isd-schools-temporarily-lose-water-pressure-as-utility-points-to-overnight-irrigation-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least Lake Travis ISD 3 schools without water pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least three schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District are without water pressure on Thursday, disrupting restroom access and prompting early student pickups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-lake-travis-isd-3-schools-without-water-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-lake-travis-isd-3-schools-without-water-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Austin's mayor voted 'no' on restructuring 911, the city budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to talk about data center regulation, his recent "no" vote on the budget and his disapproval of the plan to restructure the city's 911 communication center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-austins-mayor-voted-no-on-restructuring-911-the-city-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-austins-mayor-voted-no-on-restructuring-911-the-city-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-dolly-forms-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-dolly-forms-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council presents former Austin fire chief with distinguished service award, approves interim fire chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council members opened Thursday's regular city council meeting by celebrating the retirement of the Austin Fire Department chief and welcoming the department's new leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-council-presents-former-austin-fire-chief-with-distinguished-service-award-approves-interim-fire-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-council-presents-former-austin-fire-chief-with-distinguished-service-award-approves-interim-fire-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers,' dies at 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Cullen, who famously voiced the role of Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" franchise, has passed away. He was 85 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/peter-cullen-voice-of-optimus-prime-in-transformers-dies-at-85/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/peter-cullen-voice-of-optimus-prime-in-transformers-dies-at-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses teacher union lawsuit over TEA commissioner's letter following Kirk assassination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Aug. 21 dismissed a lawsuit against Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath over his letter and how it was connected to state investigations into teachers' social media posts after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-dismisses-teacher-union-lawsuit-over-tea-commissioners-letter-following-kirk-assassination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-dismisses-teacher-union-lawsuit-over-tea-commissioners-letter-following-kirk-assassination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sugar you ate as a baby may be affecting your health now, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers estimated the difference in telomere length was associated with a life expectancy increase of slightly more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-sugar-you-ate-as-a-baby-may-be-affecting-your-health-now-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-sugar-you-ate-as-a-baby-may-be-affecting-your-health-now-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin toll prices driven by demand&mdash;here's how they're set]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority recently updated its toll pricing and traffic trends during a board meeting. While MOPAC Express Lane tolls could reach $18 for a ten-mile trip, prices are projected to be as low as $1.46 by 2026. Additionally, officials announced plans to introduce radar speed trailers to address speeding concerns across the agency's managed highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-toll-prices-driven-by-demandmdashheres-how-theyre-set/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-toll-prices-driven-by-demandmdashheres-how-theyre-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin toll prices could hit $18 per 10-mile trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority recently updated its toll pricing and traffic trends during a board meeting. While MOPAC Express Lane tolls could reach $18 for a ten-mile trip, prices are projected to be as low as $1.46 by 2026. Additionally, officials announced plans to introduce radar speed trailers to address speeding concerns across the agency's managed highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-toll-prices-could-hit-18-per-10-mile-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-toll-prices-could-hit-18-per-10-mile-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Park Police Department welcomes first wellness, community K9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cedar Park Police Department recently welcomed its first wellness and community K9&mdash;Brody!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-police-department-welcomes-first-wellness-community-k9/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-police-department-welcomes-first-wellness-community-k9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Basin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Basin late Thursday morning. The National Hurricane Center will initiate advisories at 10 a.m. (CT).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-dolly-forms-in-the-atlantic-basin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-dolly-forms-in-the-atlantic-basin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood to Texas? Austin thrown into Paramount merger fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance Corp. has reportedly entered negotiations to establish a new movie and TV studio in Austin as part of potential moves to relocate its operations during a legal dispute over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hollywood-to-texas-austin-thrown-into-paramount-merger-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hollywood-to-texas-austin-thrown-into-paramount-merger-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rejects Minnesota request to keep ICE officer jailed in extradition fight with Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge Wednesday rejected Minnesota&rsquo;s attempt to keep an immigration officer jailed in South Texas as the state fights to extradite the man to face criminal charges related to a January shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-rejects-minnesota-request-to-keep-ice-officer-jailed-in-extradition-fight-with-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-rejects-minnesota-request-to-keep-ice-officer-jailed-in-extradition-fight-with-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal have killed at least 353 and left more than 1,300 people missing as of Thursday. Many were foreigners in the area for trekking, guided tours or a pilgrimage to a sacred Hindu site. The number of missing from Wednesday's disaster may vary across agencies [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/people-from-more-than-30-countries-are-missing-after-the-flash-floods-in-nepal-and-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/people-from-more-than-30-countries-are-missing-after-the-flash-floods-in-nepal-and-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall weather forecast released for Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The good news is, while our hottest month of the year is August, typically temperatures drop rather quickly in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fall-weather-forecast-released-for-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fall-weather-forecast-released-for-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered storms fade overnight, return Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another round, lower in coverage, is possible on Friday. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-storms-fade-overnight-return-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-storms-fade-overnight-return-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered storms bubbling up in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[While locally heavy rain and lightning are the primary concerns, one or two storms could turn marginally severe with damaging wind gusts the primary risks. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-storms-bubbling-up-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-storms-bubbling-up-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered rain likely for some this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today will be, for the majority of us, our last hope for meaningful rain before we close the books on August. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-rain-likely-for-some-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-rain-likely-for-some-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Curry voiced who? 20 shows from your childhood featuring his voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may be more familiar with Tim Curry than you thought, especially if you grew up in the 1990s and 2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tim-curry-voiced-who-20-shows-from-your-childhood-featuring-his-voice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tim-curry-voiced-who-20-shows-from-your-childhood-featuring-his-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salvation Army sets $1M goal for Annual Day of Giving in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army Austin is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year today, with a goal of raising $1 million for families facing hardship across Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/salvation-army-sets-1m-goal-for-annual-day-of-giving-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/salvation-army-sets-1m-goal-for-annual-day-of-giving-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: San Marcos CISD works to improve academic performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is working to improve performance at several campuses after the Texas Education Agency&nbsp;released its 2026 school accountability ratings. The district received an overall C rating with a score of 76, the same score it received last school year. However, five San Marcos CISD campuses&nbsp;received D ratings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-san-marcos-cisd-works-to-improve-academic-performance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-san-marcos-cisd-works-to-improve-academic-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TxDOT announces $138 billion, 10-year transportation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 10-year transportation plan with a $138 billion investment behind it was announced Wednesday by the Texas Department of Transportation and Gov. Greg Abbott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txdot-announces-138-billion-10-year-transportation-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txdot-announces-138-billion-10-year-transportation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Over half of Texas families say childcare costs made them have fewer kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a new report from Texas 2036, 56.7% of Texas parents say childcare costs have affected their family planning decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/report-over-half-of-texas-families-say-childcare-costs-made-them-have-fewer-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/report-over-half-of-texas-families-say-childcare-costs-made-them-have-fewer-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin FC deals first homegrown player]]></title><description><![CDATA[ust a few years ago, it appeared that Owen Wolff would be a centerpiece of a talented and success Austin FC squad for seasons to come with his dad, Josh, as the head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-fc-deals-first-homegrown-player/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-fc-deals-first-homegrown-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did Austin Parks and Recreation cut indoor adult sports funding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin's Parks and Recreation Department had to make some changes to its programs in the budget process, including cutting indoor adult sports leagues. There are two city-run, adult indoor leagues: volleyball and basketball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-did-austin-parks-and-recreation-cut-indoor-adult-sports-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-did-austin-parks-and-recreation-cut-indoor-adult-sports-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council to consider 'Book Safe Harbor' designation for Austin Public Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes a week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference calling for the removal of certain books from public schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-council-to-consider-book-safe-harbor-designation-for-austin-public-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-council-to-consider-book-safe-harbor-designation-for-austin-public-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council designates Austin Public Library a 'Book Safe Harbor']]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes a week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference calling for the removal of certain books from public schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-council-designates-austin-public-library-a-book-safe-harbor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-council-designates-austin-public-library-a-book-safe-harbor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA (AP) &mdash; The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951. The game wasn't played in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that was the only pause in the postseason event. &ldquo;It's OK [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-ends-the-pro-bowl-game-but-players-will-still-be-honored-as-pro-bowlers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-ends-the-pro-bowl-game-but-players-will-still-be-honored-as-pro-bowlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County looking for election workers, hosting job fairs ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the potential for historic turnout for a midterm election, more people are needed to help make the voting process run smoothly in Travis County this November, according to the The Travis County Clerk's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-looking-for-election-workers-hosting-job-fairs-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-looking-for-election-workers-hosting-job-fairs-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep partial lunar eclipse viewing forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the moon passes into the shadow of the Earth, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night, peaking at roughly 96% full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deep-partial-lunar-eclipse-viewing-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deep-partial-lunar-eclipse-viewing-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Hospice Austin is training frontline staff on specialized dementia care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Central Texas hospice service received national recognition for investing&nbsp;in dementia-specific training&nbsp;and certification for frontline caregivers, as the impact of dementia grows in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-hospice-austin-is-training-frontline-staff-on-specialized-dementia-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-hospice-austin-is-training-frontline-staff-on-specialized-dementia-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor's first condo project begins construction as units go on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is underway on The Ferguson, Taylor's first condo development. It will add 82 residential units and retail space to the city's historic downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/taylors-first-condo-project-begins-construction-as-units-go-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/taylors-first-condo-project-begins-construction-as-units-go-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zilker area resident says Talarico yard signs stolen; What are the consequences of political sign theft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Election Day a little over two months away, there are bound to be political campaign signs everywhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zilker-area-resident-says-talarico-yard-signs-stolen-what-are-the-consequences-of-political-sign-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zilker-area-resident-says-talarico-yard-signs-stolen-what-are-the-consequences-of-political-sign-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New resources available for a growing number of veteran-owned businesses in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran-owned businesses are booming in Texas, according to the Texas Veterans Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-resources-available-for-a-growing-number-of-veteran-owned-businesses-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-resources-available-for-a-growing-number-of-veteran-owned-businesses-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberty Hill prepares community discussion on Flock cameras amid Central Texas pushback]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders are set to present on the controversial technology Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-prepares-community-discussion-on-flock-cameras-amid-central-texas-pushback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-prepares-community-discussion-on-flock-cameras-amid-central-texas-pushback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberty Hill leaders question Flock cameras amid Central Texas pushback]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders are set to present on the controversial technology Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-leaders-question-flock-cameras-amid-central-texas-pushback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-leaders-question-flock-cameras-amid-central-texas-pushback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas State students deal with dorm flooding during first week of semester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Texas State University students had an unexpected start to the new semester after their dorm room in Falls Hall was flooded during the first week of classes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-students-deal-with-dorm-flooding-during-first-week-of-semester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-students-deal-with-dorm-flooding-during-first-week-of-semester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Forecast: Dangerous heat alerts, severe storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather systems have steered around the ridge of high pressure in the Southern Plains for weeks, bringing rounds of severe weather to the Northern Plains, Midwest, and East Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-dangerous-heat-alerts-severe-storms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-dangerous-heat-alerts-severe-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ cultural center feasibility study released; nonprofit seeks land for community centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the city of Austin looks at a proposal for a LGBTQ+ cultural center downtown, a local nonprofit said it's treading water on a privately funded plan that would build multiple LGBTQ+ community centers along with more affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lgbtq-cultural-center-feasibility-study-released-nonprofit-seeks-land-for-community-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lgbtq-cultural-center-feasibility-study-released-nonprofit-seeks-land-for-community-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APD identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[APD officers responded Sunday at 10:03 p.m. in the 10300 block of Anderson Mill Rd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-identifies-woman-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-identifies-woman-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Pets Alive! offering $10 adoption fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we near the end of August, Austin Pets Alive! is helping with the push to clear the shelters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-pets-alive-offering-10-adoption-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-pets-alive-offering-10-adoption-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5-year-old and father deported to Mexico after Austin ICE detainment, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-year-old and his father who were detained by ICE in Austin earlier this month were deported to Mexico Tuesday, according to the family's immigration attorney on Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-year-old-and-father-deported-to-mexico-after-austin-ice-detainment-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-year-old-and-father-deported-to-mexico-after-austin-ice-detainment-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with 2024 fentanyl death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested Aug. 21 in connection with a 2024 fentanyl distribution that led to the death of a man, according to Travis County court documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-2024-fentanyl-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-2024-fentanyl-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot has changed since 1946, but one thing has stayed the same: the love of a local couple. Gordon and Eileen Bitely will celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/michigan-couple-celebrates-80th-wedding-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/michigan-couple-celebrates-80th-wedding-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longest stretch without rain in the Austin area?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far this month, Camp Mabry (Austin) hasn't recorded any rainfall, leading to a worsening drought. In Central Texas, consistent rainfall is rare, but what's the longest stretch without measurable rain in Austin?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/longest-stretch-without-rain-in-the-austin-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/longest-stretch-without-rain-in-the-austin-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas education board looks into 3-year college degree options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has begun working toward three-year bachelor&rsquo;s degree options following a letter sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-education-board-looks-into-3-year-college-degree-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-education-board-looks-into-3-year-college-degree-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'It,' dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Curry, the British actor whose long career included a cult role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-it-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-and-it-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's when you can see this week's blood moon lunar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just about everyone in the U.S. will have an opportunity to see the blood moon lunar eclipse this week, but some people will end up having a much better view than others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heres-when-you-can-see-this-weeks-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heres-when-you-can-see-this-weeks-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-year college degrees gaining popularity in US. But are they 'cutting corners'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The condensed programs have exploded in popularity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/3-year-college-degrees-gaining-popularity-in-us-but-are-they-cutting-corners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/3-year-college-degrees-gaining-popularity-in-us-but-are-they-cutting-corners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas’ limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge on Tuesday declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-limits-on-certain-drag-shows-ruled-unconstitutional-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-limits-on-certain-drag-shows-ruled-unconstitutional-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County experiences 'significant growth' overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has now burned more than 80,000 acres after experiencing "significant growth" overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ross-fire-in-palo-pinto-county-experiences-significant-growth-overnight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ross-fire-in-palo-pinto-county-experiences-significant-growth-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Zoo celebrates birth of endangered tree kangaroo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors to the San Antonio Zoo now have the chance to catch a glimpse of the zoo&rsquo;s newest member&mdash;a Matschie&rsquo;s tree kangaroo joey!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-antonio-zoo-celebrates-birth-of-endangered-tree-kangaroo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-antonio-zoo-celebrates-birth-of-endangered-tree-kangaroo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an abortion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/california-couple-confront-their-surrogate-in-a-texas-court-as-dispute-over-newborn-escalates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/california-couple-confront-their-surrogate-in-a-texas-court-as-dispute-over-newborn-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lake America'? Who is responsible for naming geographic places?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump announced his desire to change the name of Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-america-who-is-responsible-for-naming-geographic-places/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-america-who-is-responsible-for-naming-geographic-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writer claims Sheridan stole concept for 'Yellowstone']]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Salkin's suit, "Yellowstone" features too many similarities to her material to be a coincidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/writer-claims-sheridan-stole-concept-for-yellowstone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/writer-claims-sheridan-stole-concept-for-yellowstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Police seize guillotine from pickup truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guillotines were fashioned as the primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the "Reign of Terror," the weapon was used to kill thousands &mdash; including French nobles, King&nbsp;Louis XVI&nbsp;and&nbsp;Marie Antoinette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-police-seize-guillotine-from-pickup-truck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-police-seize-guillotine-from-pickup-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber rolls out new family features to help parents monitor teen rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents can track their teen&rsquo;s trip and use safety features such as audio recording.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/uber-rolls-out-new-family-features-to-help-parents-monitor-teen-rides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/uber-rolls-out-new-family-features-to-help-parents-monitor-teen-rides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas schools face closure, even as some earn top ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 170 public and charter school campuses across Texas have closed&nbsp;&ndash; or are being considered for closure&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;since the 2023-24 school year, according to an analysis by nonprofit Our Schools Our Democracy.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texasschoolsface-closureeven-assomeearntopratings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texasschoolsface-closureeven-assomeearntopratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: The hidden costs of Texas school closures, takeovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;this edition of&nbsp;"Inside&#8239;the&#8239;Investigation"&nbsp;&ndash; an extended&nbsp;discussion&nbsp;first featured&nbsp;in the latest episode of our&nbsp;weekly&nbsp;investigative program, "Cause &amp; Effect"&nbsp;&ndash; KXAN&rsquo;s&nbsp;Josh Hinkle&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nabil Remadna&nbsp;talk about&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing number of school closures across Texas, including why some campuses with strong academic ratings are still shutting down.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-the-hidden-costs-of-texas-school-closures-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-the-hidden-costs-of-texas-school-closures-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next tropical storm expected to be named Dolly]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a strange twist of fate, the next tropical storm to form in this year is expected to share a first name with beloved country music singer Dolly Parton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/next-tropical-storm-expected-to-be-named-dolly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/next-tropical-storm-expected-to-be-named-dolly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eminem opens up about letter Dolly Parton wrote to him after Rock Hall induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eminem is reflecting on a heartfelt letter he once received from late country icon Dolly Parton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/eminem-opens-up-about-letter-dolly-parton-wrote-to-him-after-rock-hall-induction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/eminem-opens-up-about-letter-dolly-parton-wrote-to-him-after-rock-hall-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's Imagination Library says it will keep sending free books to kids. Here's how to sign up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Imagination Library will continue sending books to eligible children in Parton's absence, a spokesperson for the Dollywood Company confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-partons-imagination-library-says-it-will-keep-sending-free-books-to-kids-heres-how-to-sign-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-partons-imagination-library-says-it-will-keep-sending-free-books-to-kids-heres-how-to-sign-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances ramp up before another dry spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Heat Advisory has been extended until Thursday evening as higher humidity will make it feel like 105-110&ordm; tomorrow. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-ramp-up-before-another-dry-spell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-ramp-up-before-another-dry-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances increase late week, temps tick down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple digit heat rolls on but rain chances finally reappear in the forecast starting today and continuing through Friday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-increase-late-week-temps-tick-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-increase-late-week-temps-tick-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds roll in as rain chances increase this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat isn't going anywhere, but rain chances for Wednesday evening and for Thursday are still possible, a first in around 32 days! - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/clouds-roll-in-as-rain-chances-increase-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/clouds-roll-in-as-rain-chances-increase-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Alert: Person riding scooter on MoPac dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal crash completely shut down northbound MoPac at 45th Street, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/traffic-alert-person-riding-scooter-on-mopac-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/traffic-alert-person-riding-scooter-on-mopac-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person riding scooter on MoPac dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal crash completely shut down northbound MoPac at 45th Street, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/person-riding-scooter-on-mopac-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/person-riding-scooter-on-mopac-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police identify person who died while riding scooter on MoPac]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Austin Police identified the person who died while riding a scooter on MoPac.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-identify-person-who-died-while-riding-scooter-on-mopac/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-identify-person-who-died-while-riding-scooter-on-mopac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County blood drive aims to boost supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Texas nonprofit blood bank We Are Blood is partnering with Williamson County EMS and other community organizations for Wilco Saves 2026, a countywide blood donation campaign aimed at boosting the local blood supply ahead of the Labor Day holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-blood-drive-aims-to-boost-supply/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-blood-drive-aims-to-boost-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas musicians share memories, stories of Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton left a mark on many before dying at the age of 80. Though her death brings sorrow and mourning, it has also brought forth great memories and stories of the Country Music Queen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-musicians-share-memories-stories-of-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-musicians-share-memories-stories-of-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arch Manning says he's 'just a nice guy' despite trash-talk claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Manning may have a reputation for talking trash at Texas football practices, but the Longhorns quarterback doesn't seem too concerned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-manning-says-hes-just-a-nice-guy-despite-trash-talk-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-manning-says-hes-just-a-nice-guy-despite-trash-talk-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia bans music made entirely by artificial intelligence from charts, awards show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia banned music made entirely by artificial intelligence from ranking on its official charts and being a contender at the country&rsquo;s version of the Grammys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/australia-bans-music-made-entirely-by-artificial-intelligence-from-charts-awards-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/australia-bans-music-made-entirely-by-artificial-intelligence-from-charts-awards-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Quite a success': Texas senators praise early self-driving vehicle data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulators told lawmakers most complaints about Texas' 1,500-plus self-driving vehicles involved cars being overly cautious, while senators discussed expanding crash reporting requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/quite-a-success-texas-senators-praise-early-self-driving-vehicle-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/quite-a-success-texas-senators-praise-early-self-driving-vehicle-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent crimes prosecuted at federal level increased in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors filed about 40 federal cases involving gun-related crimes in Austin in &ldquo;recent months.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/violent-crimes-prosecuted-at-federal-level-increased-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/violent-crimes-prosecuted-at-federal-level-increased-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal crackdown on violent crimes in greater Austin area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors filed about 40 federal cases involving gun-related crimes in Austin in &ldquo;recent months.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-crackdown-on-violent-crimes-in-greater-austin-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-crackdown-on-violent-crimes-in-greater-austin-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville covers Flock cameras, turns off system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pflugerville has announced they are covering Flock License Plate Reader cameras leased by the City and have turned the system off, according to a Facebook post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-covers-flock-cameras-turns-off-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-covers-flock-cameras-turns-off-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville cancels Flock contract, covers and turns off cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pflugerville has announced they are covering Flock License Plate Reader cameras leased by the City and have turned the system off, according to a Facebook post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-cancels-flock-contract-covers-and-turns-off-cameras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-cancels-flock-contract-covers-and-turns-off-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County leaders hold briefing to discuss fire conditions, preparedness efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dangerous heat across Central Texas has Travis County leaders urging people to stay alert to the growing threat of wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-leaders-hold-briefing-to-discuss-fire-conditions-preparedness-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-leaders-hold-briefing-to-discuss-fire-conditions-preparedness-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County commissioners approve voter petition for possible hospital district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County is one step closer to a possible countywide hospital district after commissioners approved a voter petition Tuesday, but tabled other items related to creating the district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-commissioners-approve-voter-petition-for-possible-hospital-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-commissioners-approve-voter-petition-for-possible-hospital-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes pour in following death of Tennessee icon Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans and celebrities alike are sending their condolences after the family of Dolly Parton took to social media to announce the superstar's death on Tuesday, Aug. 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tributes-pour-in-following-death-of-tennessee-icon-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tributes-pour-in-following-death-of-tennessee-icon-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC enrollment numbers continue multi-year rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Community College officially started its 2026-27 school year on Monday, welcoming even more students than in previous years as the college continues to see a multi-year enrollment increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acc-enrollment-numbers-continue-multi-year-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acc-enrollment-numbers-continue-multi-year-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barton Springs Pool retaining wall repairs, tree removal set to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin will begin repairs to a historic retaining wall at Barton Springs Pool in September, including the removal of 37 trees linked to structural deterioration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/barton-springs-pool-retaining-wall-repairs-tree-removal-set-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/barton-springs-pool-retaining-wall-repairs-tree-removal-set-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders US flags lowered to half-staff to honor Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump wrote that American flags across the country will remain at half-staff for a week beginning Tuesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-orders-us-flags-lowered-to-half-staff-to-honor-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-orders-us-flags-lowered-to-half-staff-to-honor-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Dolly Parton: Queen of Country's iconic visits to Texas, Austin through the years]]></title><description><![CDATA[To honor and remember Dolly Parton, we've compiled some of her iconic Texas moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/remembering-dolly-parton-queen-of-countrys-iconic-visits-to-texas-austin-through-the-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/remembering-dolly-parton-queen-of-countrys-iconic-visits-to-texas-austin-through-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head of Local FBI talks of 'massive increase' in crypto scams in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Texas is a rising target for cryptocurrency theft, according to the FBI. Nationally, reported cyber investment scams totaled more than $11 billion in losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/head-of-local-fbi-talks-of-massive-increase-in-crypto-scams-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/head-of-local-fbi-talks-of-massive-increase-in-crypto-scams-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash on SH 71 ramp in southeast Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on the SH 71 westbound ramp to northbound U.S. 183, marking the city's 52nd traffic fatality of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-sh-71-ramp-in-southeast-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-sh-71-ramp-in-southeast-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin City Council weighs data center regulations, some council members want ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council members Vanessa Fuentes, Jos&eacute; Vel&aacute;squez, Ryan Alter, Mike Siegel and Zo Qadri said they want a ban on data centers in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-weighs-data-center-regulations-some-council-members-want-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-weighs-data-center-regulations-some-council-members-want-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton has died, family announces: 'She will always love you']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces-she-will-always-love-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces-she-will-always-love-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton has died, family announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country music icon was 80 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-parton-has-died-family-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Security recipients need to remember this important date]]></title><description><![CDATA[As millions of Americans continue to feel the sting of high grocery and fuel prices, retirees &mdash; and those who rely on&nbsp;Social Security &mdash; are particularly vulnerable. But more money could be on the way soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/social-security-recipients-need-to-remember-this-important-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/social-security-recipients-need-to-remember-this-important-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police arrests man suspected of 2021 murder; 4-year delay in cellphone warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Wayne Roberts, 67, died at the scene from gunshot wounds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrests-man-suspected-of-2021-murder-4-year-delay-in-cellphone-warrant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrests-man-suspected-of-2021-murder-4-year-delay-in-cellphone-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is CTE, and how many former NFL players have been diagnosed with it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far, the degenerative brain disease has only been diagnosed after a person's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-cte-and-how-many-former-nfl-players-have-been-diagnosed-with-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-cte-and-how-many-former-nfl-players-have-been-diagnosed-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against Trump again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Monday, reviving his push to remove the president from office as Democrats debate how aggressively to confront Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Green&rsquo;s resolution is aimed at impeaching Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors &ldquo;committed in violation of the president&rsquo;s mandated [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rep-al-green-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rep-al-green-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development possible for 2 systems in the Atlantic: National Hurricane Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Development is possible for two disturbances in the Atlantic this week, the National Hurricane Center announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/development-possible-for-2-systems-in-the-atlantic-national-hurricane-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/development-possible-for-2-systems-in-the-atlantic-national-hurricane-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congress Avenue upgrade triggers new traffic impacts for Austin drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin drivers will notice a traffic change downtown between Second and Third streets on Congress Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/congress-avenue-upgrade-triggers-new-traffic-impacts-for-austin-drivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/congress-avenue-upgrade-triggers-new-traffic-impacts-for-austin-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen summer employment in 2026 far below past levels: Pew]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 36% of teens have held a paying job this summer &mdash; down from over 50% as recently as 2000, according to Pew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-summer-employment-in-2026-far-below-past-levels-pew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-summer-employment-in-2026-far-below-past-levels-pew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican cattle imports restart in Arizona as screwworm cases decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. livestock port in Douglas, Arizona, became the first along the Southwest border to reopen to Mexican cattle on Monday, but the threat of New World screwworm still remains elsewhere and that means restrictions are still in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mexican-cattle-imports-restart-in-arizona-as-screwworm-cases-decline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mexican-cattle-imports-restart-in-arizona-as-screwworm-cases-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott tells judge Minnesota's ICE officer extradition lawsuit &lsquo;doomed to fail&rsquo;&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he&rsquo;s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during &ldquo;Operation Metro Surge.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-tells-judge-minnesotas-ice-officer-extradition-lawsuit-lsquodoomed-to-failrsquonbsp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-tells-judge-minnesotas-ice-officer-extradition-lawsuit-lsquodoomed-to-failrsquonbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who investigates when Texans die? Lawmakers rethink state’s death system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers will discuss the merits of medical examiner offices and potentially expanding them across the state at a House Subcommittee on County and Regional Government hearing Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-investigates-when-texans-die-lawmakers-rethink-states-death-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-investigates-when-texans-die-lawmakers-rethink-states-death-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 500,000 people across Central Texas don't have enough food to eat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas has the highest population battling food insecurity in the country, with over 6 million residents in the state struggling to access food consistently throughout the year. That&rsquo;s about 1 in 5 households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-500000-people-across-central-texas-dont-have-enough-food-to-eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-500000-people-across-central-texas-dont-have-enough-food-to-eat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in new US Senate poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The senate race was the only statewide contest where the poll showed a Democrat in the lead. The poll found 21% of voters had no opinion in the races for Texas Attorney General.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/james-talarico-leads-ken-paxton-in-new-us-senate-poll-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/james-talarico-leads-ken-paxton-in-new-us-senate-poll-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in new U.S. Senate poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The senate race was the only statewide contest where the poll showed a Democrat in the lead. The poll found 21% of voters had no opinion in the races for Texas Attorney General.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/james-talarico-leads-ken-paxton-in-new-us-senate-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/james-talarico-leads-ken-paxton-in-new-us-senate-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State investigation, officer exodus raise new questions over Leander ISD police ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new school police department is facing questions about hiring, staffing and internal operations&nbsp;&ndash; but&nbsp;what&rsquo;s happening in Leander ISD&nbsp;could be a preview of challenges facing school districts across Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-investigation-officer-exodusraisenew-questions-over-leander-isd-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-investigation-officer-exodusraisenew-questions-over-leander-isd-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: How KXAN&nbsp;uncovered&nbsp;a state probe&nbsp;into&nbsp;Leander ISD police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arezow Doost&nbsp;and&nbsp;Grace Reader&nbsp;discuss questions surrounding Leander ISD police hiring, staffing and internal operations, as schools focus on new safety requirements statewide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-how-kxannbspuncoverednbspa-state-probenbspintonbspleander-isd-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-how-kxannbspuncoverednbspa-state-probenbspintonbspleander-isd-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temps slow to fall; spotty rain, humidity return late week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summertime sizzle continues but some brief relief could be in store for some as rain chances creep back into the forecast late week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temps-slow-to-fall-spotty-rain-humidity-return-late-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temps-slow-to-fall-spotty-rain-humidity-return-late-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty showers may arrive as early as Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher rain chances (30%) come on Thursday as the front nears the area. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-showers-may-arrive-as-early-as-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-showers-may-arrive-as-early-as-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Advisories remain, but a chance of rain returns this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is still plenty of heat to go around, but for the first time in over 30 days, we have a real shot of showers, even if it is only for one day. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-advisories-remain-but-a-chance-of-rain-returns-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-advisories-remain-but-a-chance-of-rain-returns-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Humane Society speaks on Clear the Shelters event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin Humane Society describes itself as Austin's longest-standing no-kill, nonprofit animal adoption center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-humane-society-speaks-on-clear-the-shelters-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-humane-society-speaks-on-clear-the-shelters-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic in talks to lease massive Bastrop County data center, sources said]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inventors of Claude appear to be steering clear of corporate incentives like tax breaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ai-giant-anthropic-in-talks-to-lease-massive-bastrop-county-data-center-sources-said/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ai-giant-anthropic-in-talks-to-lease-massive-bastrop-county-data-center-sources-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos CISD works to improve ratings as board considers interim superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Marcos CISD is working to improve performance at several campuses after the Texas Education Agency released its 2026 school accountability ratings. Five San Marcos CISD campuses received D ratings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-cisd-works-to-improve-ratings-as-board-considers-interim-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-cisd-works-to-improve-ratings-as-board-considers-interim-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member Paige Ellis falls short of signatures needed to secure place on ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis' petition to run for a third term was rejected by the City Clerk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/council-member-paige-ellis-falls-short-of-signatures-needed-to-secure-place-on-ballot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/council-member-paige-ellis-falls-short-of-signatures-needed-to-secure-place-on-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian weighs in on Dae'Quan Wright's return to college football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian weighed in on Dae'Quan Wright's potential return to college football and the challenges of adding players with NFL experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/steve-sarkisian-weighs-in-on-daequan-wrights-return-to-college-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/steve-sarkisian-weighs-in-on-daequan-wrights-return-to-college-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killeen private school doubles enrollment with new education savings account program]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Killeen ISD, where Oak Creek Academy is located, state data shows 1,111 students who are participating in the program are located within that district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/killeen-private-school-doubles-enrollment-with-new-education-savings-account-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/killeen-private-school-doubles-enrollment-with-new-education-savings-account-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize the world&rsquo;s second-largest economy for flooding the global market with underpriced goods, according to three people familiar with the matter. Two of the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations still being finalized, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-moves-toward-levying-new-tariff-on-china-for-flooding-market-with-cheap-goods-ap-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-moves-toward-levying-new-tariff-on-china-for-flooding-market-with-cheap-goods-ap-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin flea market vendors begin recovery after devastating fire; cause still under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many vendors, the loss goes beyond damaged merchandise and storefronts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-flea-market-vendors-begin-recovery-after-devastating-fire-cause-still-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-flea-market-vendors-begin-recovery-after-devastating-fire-cause-still-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutto Fire Rescue responds to structure fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hutto Fire Rescue is currently on scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of CR 138, according to a post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-fire-rescue-responds-to-structure-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-fire-rescue-responds-to-structure-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy did not have acute psychosis when she killed her three children but rather took their lives so they wouldn&rsquo;t &ldquo;suffer&rdquo; after she took her own life, a forensic psychologist testified Monday in her murder trial. Kirk Heilbrun said he ruled out acute psychosis with command hallucinations because he didn&rsquo;t believe Clancy when she [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lindsay-clancy-didnt-have-acute-psychosis-when-she-killed-her-3-children-psychologist-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lindsay-clancy-didnt-have-acute-psychosis-when-she-killed-her-3-children-psychologist-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill Country city named finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boerne, Texas, was named a finalist in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Towns contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hill-country-city-named-finalist-in-hallmarks-merriest-christmas-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hill-country-city-named-finalist-in-hallmarks-merriest-christmas-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Austin STEM Center opens with hands-on learning experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new nonprofit STEM center in northwest Austin is now open, offering robotics, engineering, maker activities and hands-on learning opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-austin-stem-center-opens-with-hands-on-learning-experiences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-austin-stem-center-opens-with-hands-on-learning-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin launches new Generation ATX plan to improve child well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Generation ATX report found Austin ranks highly on many child well-being measures but lags in Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP enrollment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-launches-new-generation-atx-plan-to-improve-child-well-being/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-launches-new-generation-atx-plan-to-improve-child-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the&nbsp;Hawk Fire, which has held steady at about 23 square miles since it burned out of control on Sunday, authorities said at an afternoon news briefing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/firefighters-make-progress-against-a-nevada-wildfire-thats-destroyed-more-than-30-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/firefighters-make-progress-against-a-nevada-wildfire-thats-destroyed-more-than-30-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated as the &ldquo;GO NOW&rdquo; zone expanded, reaching the edge of the University of Nevada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fast-moving-wildfire-threatens-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fast-moving-wildfire-threatens-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worried about flesh-eating bacteria? These are the warning signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's how to protect yourself and identify the early signs of an infection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/worried-about-flesh-eating-bacteria-these-are-the-warning-signs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/worried-about-flesh-eating-bacteria-these-are-the-warning-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of 5-year-old detained by ICE plans voluntary deportation, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo, the boy detained by ICE alongside his father in Austin earlier this month, is voluntarily deporting to Mexico, the family's immigration attorney told KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mother-of-5-year-old-detained-by-ice-plans-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mother-of-5-year-old-detained-by-ice-plans-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father of 5-year-old detained by ICE plans voluntary deportation, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The father of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo, the boy detained by ICE alongside his father in Austin earlier this month, is voluntarily deporting to Mexico, the family's immigration attorney told KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/father-of-5-year-old-detained-by-ice-plans-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/father-of-5-year-old-detained-by-ice-plans-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 5-year-old, father detained by ICE plan voluntary deportation, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo, the boy detained by ICE alongside his father in Austin earlier this month, is voluntarily deporting to Mexico, the family's immigration attorney told KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-of-5-year-old-father-detained-by-ice-plan-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-of-5-year-old-father-detained-by-ice-plan-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 5-year-old detained by ICE plans voluntary deportation, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo, the boy detained by ICE alongside his father in Austin earlier this month, is voluntarily deporting to Mexico, the family's immigration attorney told KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-of-5-year-old-detained-by-ice-plans-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-of-5-year-old-detained-by-ice-plans-voluntary-deportation-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 2 injured after house explosion in Southern California]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was killed and two more hospitalized after a home exploded in the city of Twentynine Palms, California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-2-injured-after-house-explosion-in-southern-california/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-2-injured-after-house-explosion-in-southern-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen Picasso print signed by artist found hanging in vacant apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Milwaukee art dealer couldn&rsquo;t believe his luck when police called to report that a rare Picasso "Torero" print stolen from his gallery more than eight years ago had been found, according to law enforcement and media reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-picasso-print-signed-by-artist-found-hanging-in-vacant-apartment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-picasso-print-signed-by-artist-found-hanging-in-vacant-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Francisco 49ers owner John "Jed" York was arrested in the Valley over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-francisco-49ers-owner-arrested-in-ohio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-francisco-49ers-owner-arrested-in-ohio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 men arrested for child exploitation multi-agency sting in Hutto area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six men arrested over the weekend, after a multi-agency operation in the Hutto area, were accused of online child exploitation, according to a Monday press release from the Hutto Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/6-men-arrested-for-child-exploitation-multi-agency-sting-in-hutto-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/6-men-arrested-for-child-exploitation-multi-agency-sting-in-hutto-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop County firefighters respond to brush fire near Paige]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters fought a brush fire near Paige, Texas, Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from Bastrop County Emergency Services District 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-county-firefighters-respond-to-brush-fire-near-paige/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-county-firefighters-respond-to-brush-fire-near-paige/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fosters needed as some Austin Animal Center kennels lose air conditioning, animal services says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Animal Service said in a Monday social media post that two of the facility's six dog runs lost AC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fosters-needed-as-some-austin-animal-center-kennels-lose-air-conditioning-animal-services-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fosters-needed-as-some-austin-animal-center-kennels-lose-air-conditioning-animal-services-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air conditioning units in Austin Animal Center dog kennels restored, now broken in cat area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Animal Service said in a Monday social media post that two of the facility's six dog runs lost AC. After that was fixed, an area that houses cats started having issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/air-conditioning-units-in-austin-animal-center-dog-kennels-restored-now-broken-in-cat-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/air-conditioning-units-in-austin-animal-center-dog-kennels-restored-now-broken-in-cat-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer fired over social media posts about violent white men following last year's killing of Charlie Kirk. The ruling Thursday said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/washington-post-ordered-to-reinstate-black-opinion-writer-fired-after-charlie-kirk-posts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/washington-post-ordered-to-reinstate-black-opinion-writer-fired-after-charlie-kirk-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is Labor Day? This year, as late as possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unofficial end of summer is fast-approaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/when-is-labor-day-this-year-as-late-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/when-is-labor-day-this-year-as-late-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Grayson, ex-Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison: Lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massey, a Black woman, had called 911 to report she believed someone was trying to break into her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sean-grayson-ex-illinois-deputy-convicted-of-killing-sonya-massey-dies-in-prison-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sean-grayson-ex-illinois-deputy-convicted-of-killing-sonya-massey-dies-in-prison-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Postal Service issues rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting despite courts looking to block]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Friday new eligibility guidelines for mail-in ballots, complying with President Trump's March executive order restricting the practice &mdash; despite a federal court later striking it down. USPS's 95-page unpublished report, slated for an official release on Aug. 26, detailed how it would distribute mail-in ballots for November's midterms. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-postal-service-issues-rule-to-tighten-requirements-for-mail-in-voting-despite-courts-looking-to-block/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-postal-service-issues-rule-to-tighten-requirements-for-mail-in-voting-despite-courts-looking-to-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday said his father was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/servicemember-aboard-uss-lincoln-decries-fathers-ice-detention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/servicemember-aboard-uss-lincoln-decries-fathers-ice-detention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent crime has dropped in Austin since 2024, but much slower than other Texas cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reported violent crime dropped in Austin in the first half of this year compared to the same time last year, but not as sharply as other major cities across Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/violent-crime-has-dropped-in-austin-since-2024-but-much-slower-than-other-texas-cities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/violent-crime-has-dropped-in-austin-since-2024-but-much-slower-than-other-texas-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's bat bridge gets upgrade with new educational experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people visit Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge each year to watch the nightly bat emergence. A new educational experience aims to teach visitors more about the colony while they wait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-bat-bridge-gets-upgrade-with-new-educational-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-bat-bridge-gets-upgrade-with-new-educational-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple digits continue, but rain chances sneak in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday will be hot again, but highs will be a couple of degrees "cooler" pushing us below "Extreme Heat Warning" criteria. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digits-continue-but-rain-chances-sneak-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digits-continue-but-rain-chances-sneak-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat alerts remain as near-record temperatures continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dangerous heat continues this week as heat alerts remain in effect for most of the area through Wednesday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-alerts-remain-as-near-record-temperatures-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-alerts-remain-as-near-record-temperatures-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme Heat Warning continues as oppressive heat remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[No break from the heat today as we get zero relief with the new week. Triple-digit temps are here but another small rain chances remains. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/extreme-heat-warning-continues-as-oppressive-heat-remains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/extreme-heat-warning-continues-as-oppressive-heat-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These baby names are popular in one state and one state only: Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think your baby has a unique name? You might be right.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-baby-names-are-popular-in-one-state-and-one-state-only-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/these-baby-names-are-popular-in-one-state-and-one-state-only-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge rules against Trump's 75-country visa ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration&rsquo;s pause on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries on Friday.&nbsp; In a 61-page decision, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found that this policy was &ldquo;contrary to law&rdquo; and was &ldquo;in excess&rdquo; of Secretary of State Marco Rubio&rsquo;s legal authority.&nbsp; The visa pause order was announced by [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-judge-rules-against-trumps-75-country-visa-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-judge-rules-against-trumps-75-country-visa-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One seemingly ordinary job has gotten much more deadly over the past 10 years, federal data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logging, hunting and mining are all dangerous jobs (at least relatively speaking), and the reasons may seem obvious. But what about landscaping?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-seemingly-ordinary-job-has-gotten-much-more-deadly-over-the-past-10-years-federal-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-seemingly-ordinary-job-has-gotten-much-more-deadly-over-the-past-10-years-federal-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KXAN launches 'Cause &amp; Effect': A unique investigative program for Central Texas viewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN is set to launch "Cause &amp; Effect," a new investigative program premiering Aug. 28. The half-hour show, airing Fridays at 4:30 p.m., is dedicated to providing Central Texans with a thorough examination of significant stories, going beyond the surface to uncover the factors and implications behind the news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-launches-cause-amp-effect-a-unique-investigative-program-for-central-texas-viewers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-launches-cause-amp-effect-a-unique-investigative-program-for-central-texas-viewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Central Library increases security as APD addresses crime concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors at Austin&rsquo;s Central Library may notice more police and security presence as the Austin Police Department works with library officials to address crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-central-library-increases-security-as-apd-addresses-crime-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-central-library-increases-security-as-apd-addresses-crime-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August triple digit record in jeopardy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 2026 has been scorching, with 21 out of 23 days warmer-than-normal at Camp Mabry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/august-triple-digit-record-in-jeopardy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/august-triple-digit-record-in-jeopardy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFD on scene of a fire at flea market off Hwy 290]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFD said the first alarm sounded off at 5:22 p.m. at 9500 E US 290.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/afd-on-scene-of-a-fire-at-flea-market-off-hwy-290/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/afd-on-scene-of-a-fire-at-flea-market-off-hwy-290/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 injured in fire at Austin flea market off Hwy 290]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFD said the first alarm sounded off at 5:22 p.m. at 9500 E US 290.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-injured-in-fire-at-austin-flea-market-off-hwy-290/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-injured-in-fire-at-austin-flea-market-off-hwy-290/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat continues through the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple digit high temperatures continue through the next week, with a limited rain chances starting Thursday! &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dangerous-heat-continues-through-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dangerous-heat-continues-through-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/human-caused-wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-of-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/human-caused-wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-of-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Simmons headlines Texas’ deep defensive front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by Colin Simmons, Texas enters 2026 with a deep defensive front featuring veteran experience and young talent across the edge and interior.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/colin-simmons-headlines-texas-deep-defensive-front/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/colin-simmons-headlines-texas-deep-defensive-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Texas trust its water planning process? Report calls for changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding rain earlier this summer brought relief, for now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-texas-trust-its-water-planning-process-report-calls-for-changes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-texas-trust-its-water-planning-process-report-calls-for-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of Lake Travis swimmer who went missing Saturday recovered late Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of a swimmer who went missing in Lake Travis Saturday evening was recovered late Sunday morning, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-of-lake-travis-swimmer-who-went-missing-saturday-recovered-late-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-of-lake-travis-swimmer-who-went-missing-saturday-recovered-late-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate during Austin Pride 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people gathered in downtown Austin on Saturday in celebration of the 2026 Austin Pride Festival Parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-thousands-celebrate-during-austin-pride-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-thousands-celebrate-during-austin-pride-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory, and record highs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record temperatures are possible again today, prompting heat alerts. A few stray showers may help through the day, but coverage is low. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/extreme-heat-warning-heat-advisory-and-record-highs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/extreme-heat-warning-heat-advisory-and-record-highs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat brings safety focus to Austin Pride 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers stepped up preparations for thousands of people visiting the LGBTQ+ celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/extreme-heat-brings-safety-focus-to-austin-pride-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/extreme-heat-brings-safety-focus-to-austin-pride-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutto Fire Rescue announces location for Fire Station 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 3 (WCESD 3), also known as Hutto Fire Rescue, announced Saturday the location of its future Fire Station 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-fire-rescue-announces-location-for-fire-station-6/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-fire-rescue-announces-location-for-fire-station-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old arrested in connection to deadly shooting at California high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old boy died of his wounds from the shooting that took place at the Independence High School in Bakersfield, California]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/15-year-old-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-shooting-at-california-high-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/15-year-old-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-shooting-at-california-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense shines, offense ‘too sloppy’ in Texas’ second scrimmage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian praised Texas&rsquo; defense after its second fall scrimmage but said the offense was &ldquo;too sloppy&rdquo; with the Longhorns&rsquo; season opener two weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/defense-shines-offense-too-sloppy-in-texas-second-scrimmage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/defense-shines-offense-too-sloppy-in-texas-second-scrimmage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin woman quit tech to make non-toxic candles; They're hitting H-E-B shelves soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[H-E-B's slogan "here, everything's better" rings true for Akriti Marwaha, who quit her full-time job as a software engineer to dedicate more time to her side hustle of making non-toxic, handmade candles. It's paying off because her products are about to hit the shelves of Texas' most beloved grocery store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-quit-tech-to-make-non-toxic-candles-theyre-hitting-h-e-b-shelves-soon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-quit-tech-to-make-non-toxic-candles-theyre-hitting-h-e-b-shelves-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats bring balance into season opener at Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas State enters its fourth season under GJ Kinne with an experienced offense and growing confidence on defense ahead of its Sept. 5 opener against Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bobcats-bring-balance-into-season-opener-at-texas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bobcats-bring-balance-into-season-opener-at-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: Big Bend construction paused, but for how long?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-big-bend-construction-paused-but-for-how-long/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-big-bend-construction-paused-but-for-how-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-record heat this weekend, low rain chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Near-record high temperatures are forecast in Central Texas this weekend, with very isolated rain chances. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/near-record-heat-this-weekend-low-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/near-record-heat-this-weekend-low-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornsby Bend residents demand action on water quality, cost concerns during community town hall ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns over water quality, high utility bills and aging infrastructure took center stage Saturday as dozens of Hornsby Bend and Austin's Colony residents gathered for a town hall meeting at Dailey Middle School.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hornsby-bend-residents-demand-action-on-water-quality-cost-concerns-during-community-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hornsby-bend-residents-demand-action-on-water-quality-cost-concerns-during-community-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New DC monument displays the names of 41 million veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The temporary monument will be up for visitors through Nov. 12, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-dc-monument-displays-the-names-of-41-million-veterans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-dc-monument-displays-the-names-of-41-million-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Pilot makes rare emergency landing at Ohio airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pilot made a heart-pounding and rare emergency landing at Akron-Canton Airport on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-pilot-makes-rare-emergency-landing-at-ohio-airport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-pilot-makes-rare-emergency-landing-at-ohio-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID is 'growing' in nearly every state, CDC reports. Here's where levels are highest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't be surprised if you start hearing some more coughing in the next few weeks. COVID-19 is once again on the rise in nearly every corner of the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/covid-is-growing-in-nearly-every-state-cdc-reports-heres-where-levels-are-highest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/covid-is-growing-in-nearly-every-state-cdc-reports-heres-where-levels-are-highest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash drought developing across the southern Plains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dry and hot conditions in the southern Plains and lower Mississippi River Valley are leading to a developing flash drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flash-drought-developing-across-the-southern-plains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flash-drought-developing-across-the-southern-plains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army battalion in Georgia offering 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) as a reenlistment incentive once the highly anticipated game gets released this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/army-battalion-in-georgia-offering-4-days-of-gta-6-play-as-reenlistment-incentive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/army-battalion-in-georgia-offering-4-days-of-gta-6-play-as-reenlistment-incentive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA space telescope to plunge through atmosphere after rescue mission called off]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This is not the outcome we were working toward, but it does not change why this mission was worth attempting," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nasa-space-telescope-to-plunge-through-atmosphere-after-rescue-mission-called-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nasa-space-telescope-to-plunge-through-atmosphere-after-rescue-mission-called-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Woman hits truck with bat, truck rams her in Albuquerque road rage incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who captured video of the incident spoke with Nexstar's KRQE, revealing what led the two motorists to intentionally inflict damage on each other's vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/video-woman-hits-truck-with-bat-truck-rams-her-in-albuquerque-road-rage-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/video-woman-hits-truck-with-bat-truck-rams-her-in-albuquerque-road-rage-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workplace surveillance: Do you know how your employer is keeping tabs on you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during the coronavirus pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/workplace-surveillance-do-you-know-how-your-employer-is-keeping-tabs-on-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/workplace-surveillance-do-you-know-how-your-employer-is-keeping-tabs-on-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNAP enrollment dropping faster than expected. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span &mdash; a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump's &ldquo;big beautiful bill&rdquo; take hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/snap-enrollment-dropping-faster-than-expected-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/snap-enrollment-dropping-faster-than-expected-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida deputy fired after grabbing Target worker's necklace, making inappropriate comments: Sheriff's office]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Florida deputy was fired and arrested after he was caught on camera grabbing a Target employee's necklace and making inappropriate comments to her, the sheriff's office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-deputy-fired-after-grabbing-target-workers-necklace-making-inappropriate-comments-sheriffs-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-deputy-fired-after-grabbing-target-workers-necklace-making-inappropriate-comments-sheriffs-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can see a blood moon lunar eclipse in August. Here's when, how to see it at maximum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lunar eclipse will be visible&nbsp;across the entire United States at the end of August, when the full moon will pass through Earth's shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/you-can-see-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-in-august-heres-when-how-to-see-it-at-maximum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/you-can-see-a-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-in-august-heres-when-how-to-see-it-at-maximum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Emperor is a fan of Flock': Man dressed as Darth Vader endorses cameras at city council meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man dressed as Star Wars villain Darth Vader spoke during public comment at a San Diego City Council committee meeting on Wednesday to show tongue-in-cheek support of a stronger police force and the use of Flock cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-emperor-is-a-fan-of-flock-man-dressed-as-darth-vader-endorses-cameras-at-city-council-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-emperor-is-a-fan-of-flock-man-dressed-as-darth-vader-endorses-cameras-at-city-council-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon says more than 750 US service members wounded in Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon said more than 750 U.S. service members have been wounded since the war against Iran began in late February.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pentagon-says-more-than-750-us-service-members-wounded-in-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pentagon-says-more-than-750-us-service-members-wounded-in-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-record heat this weekend, no end to heat in sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures will rival record highs this weekend with little relief, aside from a slim rain chance today. A Heat Advisory is in effect all weekend long. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/near-record-heat-this-weekend-no-end-to-heat-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/near-record-heat-this-weekend-no-end-to-heat-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court cuts $50M judgment against Alex Jones over falsely labeling Sandy Hook killings a hoax]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas (AP) &mdash; A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his false claims that one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history was a hoax. The Infowars founder can only be [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/court-cuts-50m-judgment-against-alex-jones-over-falsely-labeling-sandy-hook-killings-a-hoax/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/court-cuts-50m-judgment-against-alex-jones-over-falsely-labeling-sandy-hook-killings-a-hoax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart finally adds tap-to-pay at checkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite facing years of complaints from customers, Walmart has been holding out on contactless payment options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/walmart-finally-adds-tap-to-pay-at-checkout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/walmart-finally-adds-tap-to-pay-at-checkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas animal shelter has robust fire safety plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caring for these dogs goes beyond the day-to-day love and care. It also includes making sure they can get to safety in any emergency; and during a hot, dry central Texas summer, that means wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-animal-shelter-has-robust-fire-safety-plan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-animal-shelter-has-robust-fire-safety-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith dismissed from program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith is reportedly no longer with the program just weeks before the Longhorns open the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lb-tyanthony-smith-dismissed-from-program/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lb-tyanthony-smith-dismissed-from-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith no longer with program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith is reportedly no longer with the program just weeks before the Longhorns open the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/reports-texas-lb-tyanthony-smith-no-longer-with-program/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/reports-texas-lb-tyanthony-smith-no-longer-with-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Hutson remains eligible after court blocks broader fifth-year ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court blocked a ruling that opened the door for thousands of athletes to play a fifth season, but the decision will not impact Cole Hutson&rsquo;s eligibility at Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cole-hutson-remains-eligible-after-court-blocks-broader-fifth-year-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cole-hutson-remains-eligible-after-court-blocks-broader-fifth-year-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent concerns prompt TxDOT school zone light repairs outside Bee Cave Elementary]]></title><description><![CDATA[School safety zones are set up to make sure drivers aren't speeding near schools, but next to Bee Cave Elementary School, parents sounded the alarm when their school zone's flashing lights weren't working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/parent-concerns-prompt-txdot-school-zone-light-repairs-outside-bee-cave-elementary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/parent-concerns-prompt-txdot-school-zone-light-repairs-outside-bee-cave-elementary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin nurse sentenced to 3.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing medically-fragile child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Austin nurse accused of repeatedly striking, choking and restricting the breathing of his patient &mdash; a non-verbal, bedridden, 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy &mdash; has been sentenced to 3.5 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, after pleading guilty in a case that prosecutors said involved nearly two dozen incidents all captured on camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nurse-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-abusing-medically-fragile-child/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nurse-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-abusing-medically-fragile-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding for work on Texas' roads, bridges in jeopardy ahead of Sept. 30 deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 47% of roads and 38% of bridges in Texas will likely need major repair work in the next few years. But the funding for that work is in jeopardy, warns the Associated General Contractors of America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/funding-for-work-on-texas-roads-bridges-in-jeopardy-ahead-of-sept-30-deadline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/funding-for-work-on-texas-roads-bridges-in-jeopardy-ahead-of-sept-30-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water notice issued for Hays WCID 1, Hays WCID 2 customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents served by Hays WCID 1 and Hays WCID 2 are urged to boil water before drinking, cooking or making ice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/boil-water-notice-issued-for-hays-wcid-1-hays-wcid-2-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/boil-water-notice-issued-for-hays-wcid-1-hays-wcid-2-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's with the 6th Street billboard calling out Alamo Drafthouse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In mid-July, a billboard reading "MAKE DRAFTHOUSE GREAT AGAIN BAN SMARTPHONE ORDERING" went up on West Sixth Street near Winflo Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-with-the-6th-street-billboard-calling-out-alamo-drafthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-with-the-6th-street-billboard-calling-out-alamo-drafthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Lottery launches Cowboys, Texans scratch tickets for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Texas Lottery scratch tickets featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans offer $100,000 top prizes and fan experiences while supporting public education funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lottery-launches-cowboys-texans-scratch-tickets-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lottery-launches-cowboys-texans-scratch-tickets-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historical marker placed at 'the beating heart' of Austin's LGBTQ community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Austin Pride 2026, members of Austin's LGBTQ+ community and city officials gathered at 4th and Colorado to, "honor the history, resilience and contributions of the Austin's LGBTQIA community."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/historical-marker-placed-at-the-beating-heart-of-austins-lgbtq-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/historical-marker-placed-at-the-beating-heart-of-austins-lgbtq-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle man to serve consecutive life sentences for sex crimes against 'vulnerable teenage girls']]></title><description><![CDATA[On Aug. 10, a judge sentenced a Kyle man to serve consecutive life sentences after being convicted of multiple counts of sex offenses by a jury on June 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-man-to-serve-consecutive-life-sentences-for-sex-crimes-against-vulnerable-teenage-girls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-man-to-serve-consecutive-life-sentences-for-sex-crimes-against-vulnerable-teenage-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25.6 million LGBTQ+ adults in US; transgender population twice prior estimates: Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[12.54% of Texas adults are LGBTQ+, according to the Human Rights Campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/256-million-lgbtq-adults-in-us-transgender-population-twice-prior-estimates-study/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/256-million-lgbtq-adults-in-us-transgender-population-twice-prior-estimates-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court cuts $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely labeling Newtown killings a hoax]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas (AP) &mdash; A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones after he falsely claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school mass shooting was a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, but is a legal victory [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/court-cuts-50m-judgment-against-infowars-alex-jones-over-falsely-labeling-newtown-killings-a-hoax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/court-cuts-50m-judgment-against-infowars-alex-jones-over-falsely-labeling-newtown-killings-a-hoax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-year-old picked up by ICE in Austin, sent to Dilley detention center alongside dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-year-old boy and his father were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Austin on Sunday, Aug. 16, according to a GoFundMe post from the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/five-year-old-picked-up-by-ice-in-austin-sent-to-dilley-detention-center-alongside-dad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/five-year-old-picked-up-by-ice-in-austin-sent-to-dilley-detention-center-alongside-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-year-old picked up by ICE in Austin, sent to Dilley detention center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-year-old boy and his father were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Austin on Sunday, Aug. 16, according to a GoFundMe post from the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/five-year-old-picked-up-by-ice-in-austin-sent-to-dilley-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/five-year-old-picked-up-by-ice-in-austin-sent-to-dilley-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander City Council vote cuts lagoon from controversial billion-dollar development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leander City Council voted to shut down a major part of a controversial and long-proposed development called the Leander Springs&nbsp;project.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-city-council-vote-cuts-lagoon-from-controversial-billion-dollar-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-city-council-vote-cuts-lagoon-from-controversial-billion-dollar-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Coleman details decision to leave Auburn for Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Coleman was one of the nation's top players in the transfer portal. With Arch Manning and Ryan Wingo helping bring him to Texas, Coleman is expected to be a key piece of the Longhorns' offense this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cam-coleman-details-decision-to-leave-auburn-for-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cam-coleman-details-decision-to-leave-auburn-for-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT Mooov-In expected to bring thousands of students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classes at the University of Texas at Austin next week, and thousands of students are expected to 'moov-in' on campus starting on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-mooov-in-expected-to-bring-thousands-of-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-mooov-in-expected-to-bring-thousands-of-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Texas lottery director accused of defrauding players appears in Travis County court]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the first time Grief was seen in public since Texas lawmakers accused him of defrauding players in an April 2023 Lotto Texas drawing that resulted in one entity winning $95 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-texas-lottery-director-accused-of-defrauding-players-appears-in-travis-county-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-texas-lottery-director-accused-of-defrauding-players-appears-in-travis-county-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closures: Austin Pride 2026 traffic map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin's 36th annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration is this weekend. There's a festival during the day at Fiesta Gardens, then a parade downtown Austin starting at 8 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/road-closures-austin-pride-2026-traffic-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/road-closures-austin-pride-2026-traffic-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin eyes $674M Hutto facility that could bring 2,000 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County commissioners approved an agreement aimed at bringing Blue Origin to Hutto. Officials said the proposed $674 million aerospace facility could create up to 2,000 jobs and become the city's largest employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blue-origin-eyes-674m-hutto-facility-that-could-bring-2000-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blue-origin-eyes-674m-hutto-facility-that-could-bring-2000-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop ISD superintendent is focused on boosting enrollment as new campuses open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders at Bastrop Independent School District are focused on boosting enrollment as they begin another school year, which they say is already trending upward and on track to surpass last year's numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-isd-superintendent-is-focused-on-boosting-enrollment-as-new-campuses-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-isd-superintendent-is-focused-on-boosting-enrollment-as-new-campuses-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County kicks off shoe donations for suicide awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an effort to honor those who lost their lives to suicide, Williamson County is asking for shoe donations from the community to be used for a display aimed at suicide awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-kicks-off-shoe-donations-for-suicide-awareness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-kicks-off-shoe-donations-for-suicide-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invited media, military members held at gunpoint by Space Force security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five journalists and the two military members escorting them to an event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, this week were briefly detained at gunpoint by security police who believed they were gate crashers, according to the local media affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/invited-media-military-members-held-at-gunpoint-by-space-force-security/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/invited-media-military-members-held-at-gunpoint-by-space-force-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump lifts summer gasoline restrictions early as prices remain stubborn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is ending summertime smog restrictions on gasoline early this year in a bid to offer relief for high prices at the pump.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-lifts-summer-gasoline-restrictions-early-as-prices-remain-stubborn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-lifts-summer-gasoline-restrictions-early-as-prices-remain-stubborn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melting glaciers keep revealing hikers who vanished decades ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hiker recently discovered human remains on a Swiss glacier that helped solve a decades-old mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/melting-glaciers-keep-revealing-hikers-who-vanished-decades-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/melting-glaciers-keep-revealing-hikers-who-vanished-decades-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, NTSB says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pilots and six passengers were aboard the aircraft, the NTSB says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/charter-plane-carrying-8-crashes-near-remote-radar-site-in-western-alaska-ntsb-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/charter-plane-carrying-8-crashes-near-remote-radar-site-in-western-alaska-ntsb-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska near radar site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight killed in a&nbsp;small plane crash&nbsp;near the site of a remote aircraft-tracking radar in western Alaska, the U.S. military said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-us-army-corps-of-engineers-workers-among-8-killed-in-small-plane-crash-in-alaska-near-radar-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-us-army-corps-of-engineers-workers-among-8-killed-in-small-plane-crash-in-alaska-near-radar-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis ISD doubles its Pre-K enrollment, superintendent says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lake Travis ISD started the new school year Wednesday, with 10,772 students heading back to Lake Travis schools,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-isd-doubles-its-pre-k-enrollment-superintendent-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-isd-doubles-its-pre-k-enrollment-superintendent-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Weekend: Gambler Days, Pride Parade, ColossalCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several local events are scheduled for the weekend of August 21-23, including the opening of the musical Come from Away, PBR Gambler Days, Rock the Block, ColossalCon Texas, Summer Sundays Mini Market, and the Austin Pride Festival and Parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-gambler-days-pride-parade-colossalcon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-gambler-days-pride-parade-colossalcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday is bringing the heat, literally, with a possible shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Friday may have missed the "hottest day of the year" title, Saturday may take the crown while even delivering a small chance of a shower. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/saturday-is-bringing-the-heat-literally-with-a-possible-shower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/saturday-is-bringing-the-heat-literally-with-a-possible-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearing record heat this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hottest temperatures of the year so far are expected this weekend with most of Central Texas above 100&deg;. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearing-record-heat-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearing-record-heat-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest day of the year could also bring a chance of rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even with the weekend here, you may want to stay indoors as much as possible as we may hit the hottest day of the year, along with a very small chance of a shower. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-day-of-the-year-could-also-bring-a-chance-of-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-day-of-the-year-could-also-bring-a-chance-of-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin leaders push for displacement funding amid record eviction filings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofits say they're struggling to handle a rise in evictions without extra support from the City of Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-leaders-push-for-displacement-funding-amid-record-eviction-filings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-leaders-push-for-displacement-funding-amid-record-eviction-filings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Will Muschamp effect on Texas' defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Muschamp is setting a new standard for Texas' defense, bringing an aggressive approach and a new scheme to the Longhorns in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-will-muschamp-effect-on-texas-defense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-will-muschamp-effect-on-texas-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 900 visas revoked related to birth tourism, U.S. Department of State says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birth tourism has become a hotly debated issue over the summer. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Aug. 6 to end birth tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearly-900-visas-revoked-related-to-birth-tourism-us-department-of-state-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearly-900-visas-revoked-related-to-birth-tourism-us-department-of-state-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't let AI 'confidence overrule competence' on home projects, warns handyman company]]></title><description><![CDATA["If the project has the potential to flood your home or burn it down or blow it up, you probably don't want to mess with that ... get some professional help."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dont-let-ai-confidence-overrule-competence-on-home-projects-warns-handyman-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dont-let-ai-confidence-overrule-competence-on-home-projects-warns-handyman-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsafe levels of fecal bacteria found in majority of Texas waterways, environmental groups say]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the blazing Texas summers, waterways offer a cool reprieve from the heat, but they can come with risks of their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/unsafe-levels-of-fecal-bacteria-found-in-majority-of-texas-waterways-environmental-groups-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/unsafe-levels-of-fecal-bacteria-found-in-majority-of-texas-waterways-environmental-groups-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents raise concerns over crowded Hays CISD buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays CISD said its transportation department is currently transporting about 9,200 students, but expects that number to increase to more than 11,000 students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/parents-raise-concerns-over-crowded-hays-cisd-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/parents-raise-concerns-over-crowded-hays-cisd-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rider's ed? Aceable offers free e-bike, e-scooter safety course for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[As more children climb onto e-bikes and e-scooters, an Austin-based education platform is rolling out new traffic training to help keep them safe on the roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/riders-ed-aceable-offers-free-e-bike-e-scooter-safety-course-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/riders-ed-aceable-offers-free-e-bike-e-scooter-safety-course-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos Animal Services speaks on Clear the Shelters event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear the Shelters is giving Central Texans a chance to find their new best friend, and San Marcos Animal Services is making adoption even easier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-animal-services-speaks-on-clear-the-shelters-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-animal-services-speaks-on-clear-the-shelters-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does the summer heat affect your heart health?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the American Heart Association, extreme heat may raise the number of incidents of cardiac arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-the-summer-heat-affect-your-heart-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-the-summer-heat-affect-your-heart-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the&nbsp;Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hemp-businesses-sue-texas-health-agency-over-product-testing-criteria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hemp-businesses-sue-texas-health-agency-over-product-testing-criteria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations]]></title><description><![CDATA[GUATEMALA CITY (AP) &mdash; The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent at least dozens more to Honduras, according to official data, a shift from the beginning of U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term when such transfers were minimal. Until now, Mexicans deported from the United States were sent [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-2300-mexicans-sent-to-guatemala-and-honduras-as-trump-ramps-up-third-country-deportations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-2300-mexicans-sent-to-guatemala-and-honduras-as-trump-ramps-up-third-country-deportations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to 40 years in fatal shooting of teen at Austin sleepover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man convicted in the 2025 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy during a sleepover at a southeast Austin home has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, according to Travis County court records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-40-years-in-fatal-shooting-of-teen-at-austin-sleepover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-40-years-in-fatal-shooting-of-teen-at-austin-sleepover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. &ldquo;If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-keeps-embracing-data-centers-even-as-they-become-toxic-in-midterm-races/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-keeps-embracing-data-centers-even-as-they-become-toxic-in-midterm-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Austin to be lowered 10 feet this fall after hydrilla debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Austin will be drawn down about 10 feet this fall after property owners and businesses pushed for action amid a resurgence of invasive hydrilla. The lake's water level will begin dropping Oct. 12 and return to normal by the end of November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-austin-to-be-lowered-10-feet-this-fall-after-hydrilla-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-austin-to-be-lowered-10-feet-this-fall-after-hydrilla-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutto ISD superintendent discusses growth, teacher retention and balanced budget ahead of school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin spoke with KXAN about the district's growth, teacher retention efforts and financial priorities heading into the new school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-isd-superintendent-discusses-growth-teacher-retention-and-balanced-budget-ahead-of-school-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-isd-superintendent-discusses-growth-teacher-retention-and-balanced-budget-ahead-of-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Austin Public Health reported Travis County&rsquo;s first West Nile virus case of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-confirms-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-confirms-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Comptroller to review finances of up to 4 school district]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Texas&nbsp;Comptroller&nbsp;of Public Accounts Don Huffines was asked to conduct a formal review of how state independent school districts were spending their funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-comptroller-to-review-finances-of-up-to-4-school-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-comptroller-to-review-finances-of-up-to-4-school-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Austin bar transforms into 'Golden Girls Kitchen' pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Golden Girls" Kitchen will open at Wanderlust on Thursday for a limited time as part of a nationwide tour put together by Disney Entertainment and Bucket Listers, which is behind a lot of other recognizable pop-ups that have come through Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/downtown-austin-bar-transforms-into-golden-girls-kitchen-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/downtown-austin-bar-transforms-into-golden-girls-kitchen-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Rock ISD expects homeless student population to grow this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Round Rock ISD identified 1,000 homeless students. This year they expect the numbers to rise again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-expects-homeless-student-population-to-grow-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-expects-homeless-student-population-to-grow-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin gang activity trending younger, more violent, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["Gangs are definitely not new to Austin," said a detective with APD's gang unit, who we are concealing the identity of because he often works undercover. "But we've seen a movement, especially with our younger generation, to a hybrid gang style."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-gang-activity-trending-younger-more-violent-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-gang-activity-trending-younger-more-violent-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Texas high school football on KBVO, KXAN.com and KXAN+]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN&rsquo;s high school football coverage is expanding for the 2026 season. Here&rsquo;s how to watch games across Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-watch-texas-high-school-football-on-kbvo-kxancom-and-kxan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-watch-texas-high-school-football-on-kbvo-kxancom-and-kxan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm says Austin-San Antonio passenger rail line viable, for $13.5 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A county-commissioned study into the feasibility of a 125 mph passenger rail line connecting Austin and San Antonio released Thursday morning, and shows that the project appears sound from an engineering perspective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/firm-says-austin-san-antonio-passenger-rail-line-viable-for-135-billion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/firm-says-austin-san-antonio-passenger-rail-line-viable-for-135-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universities opening tuition payments to PayPal, Venmo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of universities are allowing students and their families to pay tuition via PayPal and Venmo mobile payment apps.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/universities-opening-tuition-payments-to-paypal-venmo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/universities-opening-tuition-payments-to-paypal-venmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvard settling body part theft lawsuits for $53 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvard University on Monday announced that it will pay $53 million to settle several lawsuits filed by relatives of people whose body parts were stolen from the medical school's morgue and sold by its former manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/harvard-settling-body-part-theft-lawsuits-for-53-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/harvard-settling-body-part-theft-lawsuits-for-53-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New auditorium, CTE classrooms lead $170M in upgrades for Marble Falls ISD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Marble Falls High School are returning to campus with several major construction projects underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-auditorium-cte-classrooms-lead-170m-in-upgrades-for-marble-falls-isd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-auditorium-cte-classrooms-lead-170m-in-upgrades-for-marble-falls-isd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania State Police helicopter violently collides with plane, pilot dead: FAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were aboard the PSP aircraft when it collided with a Cessna 150 around 6:50 p.m., a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pennsylvania-state-police-helicopter-violently-collides-with-plane-pilot-dead-faa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pennsylvania-state-police-helicopter-violently-collides-with-plane-pilot-dead-faa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas surpassed Virginia as the leading state for data center growth, driven by the Austin-San Antonio market despite facing stricter local regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-has-now-surpassed-virginia-for-data-center-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-has-now-surpassed-virginia-for-data-center-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do council candidates live where they say they do? Austin doesn't check, but we do]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN looked through city elections documents, voting and appraisal district records and in some cases asked candidates for proof of residency through official mail, leasing agreements, IDs or utility bills. Here's what we found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/do-council-candidates-live-where-they-say-they-do-austin-doesnt-check-but-we-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/do-council-candidates-live-where-they-say-they-do-austin-doesnt-check-but-we-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police, SWAT respond to hotel in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police and SWAT were at a Super 8 location in north Austin in response to a person barricaded in one of the rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-swat-respond-to-hotel-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-swat-respond-to-hotel-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police continue to look for person after SWAT call at north Austin hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police and SWAT were at a Super 8 location in north Austin in response to a person barricaded in one of the rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-continue-to-look-for-person-after-swat-call-at-north-austin-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-continue-to-look-for-person-after-swat-call-at-north-austin-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-confirms-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-confirms-first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-digit party continues; Hottest day of the year coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a party that feels like it's never going to end and based off of what we are forecasting, the biggest player is entering the room this weekend. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-party-continues-hottest-day-of-the-year-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-party-continues-hottest-day-of-the-year-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest temps of the year so far expected this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures and heat index values will continue to climb in the days ahead prompting heat alerts for most of our area. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-temps-of-the-year-so-far-expected-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-temps-of-the-year-so-far-expected-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: TEA releases A-F ratings for each school district, campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Texas Education Agency released the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public schools and districts across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-tea-releases-a-f-ratings-for-each-school-district-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-tea-releases-a-f-ratings-for-each-school-district-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Austin proposes regulating data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders look to overhaul land codes and put a freeze on data center construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-proposes-regulating-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-proposes-regulating-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State audit finds TEA exceeded manager staffing limits, lacked grant oversight standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state audit found the Texas Education Agency had a management-heavy workforce and inconsistent oversight of some state-funded grants, while identifying no unallowable spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-audit-finds-tea-exceeded-manager-staffing-limits-lacked-grant-oversight-standards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-audit-finds-tea-exceeded-manager-staffing-limits-lacked-grant-oversight-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[McKINNEY, Texas (AP) &mdash; The judge who presided over Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction was removed from the case Wednesday ahead of a key hearing to decide whether to grant a new trial in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet. The removal was a legal victory for [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-removed-from-texas-track-meet-killing-case-as-karmelo-anthony-seeks-new-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-removed-from-texas-track-meet-killing-case-as-karmelo-anthony-seeks-new-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Grace Canine Ranch focuses on finding 'fur-ever' homes for senior dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you think about adopting a dog, you might picture a puppy for a family. But for senior dogs, finding that second chance can be hard.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/living-grace-canine-ranch-focuses-on-finding-fur-ever-homes-for-senior-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/living-grace-canine-ranch-focuses-on-finding-fur-ever-homes-for-senior-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H-1B visa holders make up less than 1% of Texas teachers. Abbott wants it to be zero]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican governor is calling for legislation to outright ban H-1B visa holders from working at Texas public schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/h-1b-visa-holders-make-up-less-than-1-of-texas-teachers-abbott-wants-it-to-be-zero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/h-1b-visa-holders-make-up-less-than-1-of-texas-teachers-abbott-wants-it-to-be-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're coming for the books': Lt. Gov. Patrick wants to remove 'dirty books' from public schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lieutenant governor said that state legislators would file a bill next session that requires the Texas Education Agency to lower a school's accountability grade if it has any copies of a challenged book on its shelves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/were-coming-for-the-books-lt-gov-patrick-wants-to-remove-dirty-books-from-public-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/were-coming-for-the-books-lt-gov-patrick-wants-to-remove-dirty-books-from-public-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Rock ISD opens new school year with virtual academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, the district kicked off the Round Rock Virtual Academy, which allows students to learn virtually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-opens-new-school-year-with-virtual-academy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-opens-new-school-year-with-virtual-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis football cancels first game after 'careful consideration,' Coach says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Travis football cancelled its first game of the season after navigating a difficult couple of weeks following the passing of one of its players.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-football-cancels-first-game-after-careful-consideration-coach-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-football-cancels-first-game-after-careful-consideration-coach-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis cancels first football game following student's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Travis football cancelled its first game of the season after navigating a difficult couple of weeks following the passing of one of its players.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-cancels-first-football-game-following-students-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-cancels-first-football-game-following-students-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos, Texas State University explore combining transit systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Texas State University begins a new semester, the city of San Marcos and the university are exploring ways to better coordinate their public transit systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-texas-state-university-explore-combining-transit-systems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-texas-state-university-explore-combining-transit-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tool library revamped after Recycled Reads closure: Checkouts now available across APL locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[People can now request tools online and pick them up from their local library branch. Previously, the Tool Library circulated entirely out of Recycled Reads, meaning people had to check out and return items in person, at the store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tool-library-revamped-after-recycled-reads-closure-checkouts-now-available-across-apl-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tool-library-revamped-after-recycled-reads-closure-checkouts-now-available-across-apl-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police searching for 2 missing teens and a person of interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said in a social media post around 3:49 p.m. on Wednesday that they are looking for 15-year-old Roxana Soto and 14-year-old Roselin Soto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-searching-for-2-missing-teens-and-a-person-of-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-searching-for-2-missing-teens-and-a-person-of-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police no longer searching for missing teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said it was no longer searching for two minors who were reported missing Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-no-longer-searching-for-missing-teens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-no-longer-searching-for-missing-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a sports physical enough? Doctor talks hidden risks for student athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students head back to school, many are also hitting the field, court or track for the first time since summer break began. While a sports physical is an important part of getting cleared to participate in athletics, doctors say it's not the only preparation families should consider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-a-sports-physical-enough-doctor-talks-hidden-risks-for-student-athletes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-a-sports-physical-enough-doctor-talks-hidden-risks-for-student-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYT names east Austin taquer&iacute;a as one of the 'greatest Mexican restaurants' in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Texas restaurants made the list, and one is in Austin. That's Nixta Taqueria, an east Austin restaurant that has won Michelin and James Beard awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nyt-names-east-austin-taqueriacutea-as-one-of-the-greatest-mexican-restaurants-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nyt-names-east-austin-taqueriacutea-as-one-of-the-greatest-mexican-restaurants-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies following motorcycle crash in east Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Aug. 5, Austin Police officers responded to a single motorcycle crash around 11:15 p.m. in the&nbsp;3500 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-dies-following-motorcycle-crash-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-dies-following-motorcycle-crash-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opponents urge Texas officials to halt border wall plans near Big Bend parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental advocates, business owners, local leaders and West and Central Texans gathered before the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Wednesday, urging state leaders to oppose border wall construction near some of Texas' most treasured public lands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/opponents-urge-texas-officials-to-halt-border-wall-plans-near-big-bend-parks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/opponents-urge-texas-officials-to-halt-border-wall-plans-near-big-bend-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas landowners rally at Capitol, urge Abbott to call special session on transmission lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Texas landowners gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to convene a special legislative session to stop proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines they say would impact private property across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-landowners-rally-at-capitol-urge-abbott-to-call-special-session-on-transmission-lines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-landowners-rally-at-capitol-urge-abbott-to-call-special-session-on-transmission-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man given 5 years of community supervision in 2023 deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man charged in connection with a 2023 deadly crash in Travis County was given five years of community supervision Aug. 3 following a guilty plea, according to Travis County court documents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-given-5-years-of-community-supervision-in-2023-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-given-5-years-of-community-supervision-in-2023-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a man escaped Austin Police custody through the ceiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in Austin Police custody escaped from St. David&rsquo;s North Austin Medical Center on Monday by climbing through the ceiling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-a-man-escaped-austin-police-custody-through-the-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-a-man-escaped-austin-police-custody-through-the-ceiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affidavit details how man escaped Austin Police custody through ceiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in Austin Police custody escaped from St. David&rsquo;s North Austin Medical Center on Monday by climbing through the ceiling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KXAN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-details-how-man-escaped-austin-police-custody-through-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-details-how-man-escaped-austin-police-custody-through-ceiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithville ISD explores replacing afterschool program after losing grant funding]]></title><description><![CDATA["We were certainly shocked to learn that we lost those funds," said Dr. Molley Ealy, the Superintendent for Smithville ISD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/smithville-isd-explores-replacing-afterschool-program-after-losing-grant-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/smithville-isd-explores-replacing-afterschool-program-after-losing-grant-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithville ISD explores replacement afterschool program after losing grant funding]]></title><description><![CDATA["We were certainly shocked to learn that we lost those funds," said Dr. Molley Ealy, the Superintendent for Smithville ISD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/smithville-isd-explores-replacement-afterschool-program-after-losing-grant-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/smithville-isd-explores-replacement-afterschool-program-after-losing-grant-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZZ Top's Austin shows will go on, serve as tribute to Frank Beard following his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary Texas rock band ZZ Top lost one of its members this week. The band announced that drummer Frank Beard, who'd been part of the band for nearly 60 years, died at the age of 77 on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zz-tops-austin-shows-will-go-on-serve-as-tribute-to-frank-beard-following-his-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zz-tops-austin-shows-will-go-on-serve-as-tribute-to-frank-beard-following-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TXST kicks off fall semester with enrollment growth and Pac-12 buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas State University's first day back to class comes with record-setting growth and a new era of Pac-12 football on the horizon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txst-kicks-off-fall-semester-with-enrollment-growth-and-pac-12-buzz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txst-kicks-off-fall-semester-with-enrollment-growth-and-pac-12-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whataburger launches new $4 value menu as fast-food prices continue to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whataburger announced a new value menu with four items priced at $4 each as consumers continue to face higher fast-food prices nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whataburger-launches-new-4-value-menu-as-fast-food-prices-continue-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whataburger-launches-new-4-value-menu-as-fast-food-prices-continue-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter offering free adoptions during Clear the Shelters campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear the Shelters is about finding loving homes for pets waiting for their families, and one Central Texas shelter hopes to see a lot of empty kennels by the end of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-regional-animal-shelter-offering-free-adoptions-during-clear-the-shelters-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-regional-animal-shelter-offering-free-adoptions-during-clear-the-shelters-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County DA responds to allegations in APD protest case, files motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Travis County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office issued a statement regarding allegations of violations in the case against an Austin Police officer related to 2020 racial justice protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-da-responds-to-allegations-in-apd-protest-case-files-motion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-da-responds-to-allegations-in-apd-protest-case-files-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Advisory issued for several days, humid for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat Advisory issued for most of Central Texas, in effect Thursday through Sunday. High temperatures will be up to 105&deg;, with heat indices approaching 107&deg;. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-advisory-issued-for-several-days-humid-for-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-advisory-issued-for-several-days-humid-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat settling in with Heat Advisories issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat continues to be the main topic with several heat advisories now in effect. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dangerous-heat-settling-in-with-heat-advisories-issued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dangerous-heat-settling-in-with-heat-advisories-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices are rising, but drivers using this type of fuel have it worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some drivers are paying nearly $7 for a gallon of fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gas-prices-are-rising-but-drivers-using-this-type-of-fuel-have-it-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gas-prices-are-rising-but-drivers-using-this-type-of-fuel-have-it-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families heartbroken after Tennessee cemetery bulldozed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple families in Hickman County, Tennessee, are devastated after learning someone bulldozed a 19th-century cemetery containing the remains of their loved ones and then discarded the headstones in the woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/families-heartbroken-after-tennessee-cemetery-bulldozed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/families-heartbroken-after-tennessee-cemetery-bulldozed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ moves to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Justice Department (DOJ) has finalized a way&nbsp;for people convicted of certain, nonviolent felonies to restore their gun rights, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Monday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/doj-moves-to-restore-gun-rights-for-some-convicted-of-felonies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/doj-moves-to-restore-gun-rights-for-some-convicted-of-felonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman says mother-in-law paralyzed after receiving potassium during surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman told Nexstar's WKRN that her mother-in-law was left paralyzed following a medical mistake during a routine knee surgery at a Nashville hospital, and she&rsquo;s apparently not the only one.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-says-mother-in-law-paralyzed-after-receiving-potassium-during-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-says-mother-in-law-paralyzed-after-receiving-potassium-during-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump moves to strip protections from 44M acres of national forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;For too long, outdated restrictions have kept tens of millions of forested acres off-limits to the very treatments that improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk to our communities,&rdquo; Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a written statement.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-moves-to-strip-protections-from-44m-acres-of-national-forest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-moves-to-strip-protections-from-44m-acres-of-national-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA locates rocket impact site on the Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The space agency credits professionals and hobbyists with locating the crash site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nasa-locates-rocket-impact-site-on-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nasa-locates-rocket-impact-site-on-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did Hayden Panettiere reveal in her memoir?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panettiere wrote candidly about experiencing postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-did-hayden-panettiere-reveal-in-her-memoir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-did-hayden-panettiere-reveal-in-her-memoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 126,000 home permits are expired in Austin. Are you affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of mid-2026, Austin had nearly 127,000 expired residential permits scattered across town dating back to the late 1970s. Any of those could become an expensive hassle for a homeowner trying to repair or update their house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-126000-home-permits-are-expired-in-austin-are-you-affected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-126000-home-permits-are-expired-in-austin-are-you-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-digit heat stretches on, humidity rising]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sky is blue, grass is green and Central Texas is looking at another August day above 100 degrees. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-heat-stretches-on-humidity-rising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-heat-stretches-on-humidity-rising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas OL Trevor Goosby diagnosed with bone bruise in left knee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Longhorns starting left tackle Trevor Goosby has avoided a potentially serious injury, but his status for the start of the 2026 season remains uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-ol-trevor-goosby-diagnosed-with-bone-bruise-in-left-knee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-ol-trevor-goosby-diagnosed-with-bone-bruise-in-left-knee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Collar Fight Night training: Four week progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road to White Collar Fight Night is officially underway as participants reported for day one of training, transitioning from professionals to amateur boxers for one night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-collar-fight-night-training-four-week-progress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-collar-fight-night-training-four-week-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgetown ISD makes push to limit student screen time during new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil discussed efforts to reduce student screen time, proposed teacher salary increases, and the postponement of new campus openings due to budgetary constraints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgetown-isd-makes-push-to-limit-student-screen-time-during-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgetown-isd-makes-push-to-limit-student-screen-time-during-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DPS sued by former investigator of internal racial discrimination case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Russell alleges he was the victim of retaliation after he shared his belief that a racial discrimination complaint he was investigating could be legitimate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dps-sued-by-former-investigator-of-internal-racial-discrimination-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dps-sued-by-former-investigator-of-internal-racial-discrimination-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reassigned Austin ISD families meet challenges, success during first day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bailey Middle School family worries the district has yet to support reassigned students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/reassigned-austin-isd-families-meet-challenges-success-during-first-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/reassigned-austin-isd-families-meet-challenges-success-during-first-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal hours before the sanctions were to go into effect. The announcement, which Trump made on his social media platform, buys time for more negotiations and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-reached-last-minute-deal-to-delay-50-us-tariffs-on-canadian-imports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-reached-last-minute-deal-to-delay-50-us-tariffs-on-canadian-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's Trauma Recovery Center at risk of 'closing its doors']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center, a major provider of violence intervention services in Austin, is at risk over uncertain funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-trauma-recovery-center-at-risk-of-closing-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-trauma-recovery-center-at-risk-of-closing-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas public schools couldn&rsquo;t sponsor&nbsp;H-1B visas&nbsp;to hire foreign workers under a ban Gov. Greg Abbott proposed Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-proposes-ban-on-h-1b-visa-use-for-texas-public-schools-during-campaign-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-proposes-ban-on-h-1b-visa-use-for-texas-public-schools-during-campaign-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona migrant deaths rise despite historically low crossings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migrant deaths along Arizona&rsquo;s border with Mexico increased this summer, with July recording the highest monthly total in two years, according to the humanitarian organization Humane Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arizona-migrant-deaths-rise-despite-historically-low-crossings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arizona-migrant-deaths-rise-despite-historically-low-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida mom arrested after letting 11-year-old drive her to 7-Eleven: deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The child reportedly crashed after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake while trying to stop, according to deputies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-mom-arrested-after-letting-11-year-old-drive-her-to-7-eleven-deputies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-mom-arrested-after-letting-11-year-old-drive-her-to-7-eleven-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high school student carrying two pistols shot to death a fellow student before killing himself Tuesday in an attack in a southern Philippine high school campus that he livestreamed using a body-worn camera, police and other officials said. It was the second fatal school shooting in the country in just two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-kills-schoolmate-and-himself-in-livestreamed-philippine-school-attack-official-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-kills-schoolmate-and-himself-in-livestreamed-philippine-school-attack-official-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human remains found near Tucson; no Guthrie link, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators responded to desert discovery amid active search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/human-remains-found-near-tucson-no-guthrie-link-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/human-remains-found-near-tucson-no-guthrie-link-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHS accused of withholding anti-terrorism funds unless cities, counties change election rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of cities and counties alleges the Trump administration is threatening to withhold anti-terrorism funding unless they adopt strict election rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dhs-accused-of-withholding-anti-terrorism-funds-unless-cities-counties-change-election-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dhs-accused-of-withholding-anti-terrorism-funds-unless-cities-counties-change-election-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect College Sports Act aims to increase fairness in college sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a mess."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protect-college-sports-act-aims-to-increase-fairness-in-college-sports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protect-college-sports-act-aims-to-increase-fairness-in-college-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police report reveals new info in Hayden Panettiere's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police report details who was at the scene when Hayden Panettiere was pronounced dead, as well as new information about the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-report-reveals-new-info-in-hayden-panettieres-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-report-reveals-new-info-in-hayden-panettieres-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 charged in alleged drug trafficking operation at Penn State University fraternities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Penn State University students and fraternity members were arrested as part of "Operation Drugs Unlimited," Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/14-charged-in-alleged-drug-trafficking-operation-at-penn-state-university-fraternities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/14-charged-in-alleged-drug-trafficking-operation-at-penn-state-university-fraternities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen dog food recalled after FDA inspection reveals salmonella contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogs infected with salmonella could potentially suffer from symptoms such as vomiting, dehydration and severe watery or bloody diarrhea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/frozen-dog-food-recalled-after-fda-inspection-reveals-salmonella-contamination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/frozen-dog-food-recalled-after-fda-inspection-reveals-salmonella-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you been 'Flocked'? Here's how to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A match does not mean someone was under investigation &mdash; only that the plate was searched.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/have-you-been-flocked-heres-how-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/have-you-been-flocked-heres-how-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ will always act independently of White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blanche also said he would &ldquo;of course&rdquo; take the president&rsquo;s view into consideration before taking action, noting he hoped &ldquo;every attorney general in history would not answer that question differently.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blanche-refuses-to-pledge-doj-will-always-act-independently-of-white-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blanche-refuses-to-pledge-doj-will-always-act-independently-of-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Austin's city council candidates for the November election]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 10 council districts in Austin. Council members serve four-year terms. Every two years, half of the council seats are up for election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-austins-city-council-candidates-for-the-november-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-austins-city-council-candidates-for-the-november-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talarico criticizes Paxton over data center policy, donations; Paxton calls rival a hypocrite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data centers have become a hot-button issue over the summer, leading Republican leaders to call on the state to slow down the pace of data center development in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/talarico-criticizes-paxton-over-data-center-policy-donations-paxton-calls-rival-a-hypocrite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/talarico-criticizes-paxton-over-data-center-policy-donations-paxton-calls-rival-a-hypocrite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 3 injured in crash involving dump truck in Round Rock, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died and three others suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a crash involving three passenger vehicles and a dump truck at Chandler Road and County Road 119, Round Rock police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-3-injured-in-crash-involving-dump-truck-in-round-rock-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-3-injured-in-crash-involving-dump-truck-in-round-rock-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners announced for 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 22nd Annual Big Tex Choice Award winners were announced Tuesday, with four winners coming from the 15 finalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/winners-announced-for-2026-big-texchoice-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/winners-announced-for-2026-big-texchoice-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Water responds to sludge spill in east Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Water said it happened at the intersection of Decker Lane and FM 969 after crews found a leak on the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's sludge transfer line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-water-responds-to-sludge-spill-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-water-responds-to-sludge-spill-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to avoid the 'morning meltdown': Doctor addresses back-to-school stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[- For some families, the school day starts long before the first bell, and it can begin with a battle at home. Experts have some tips for parents to help their kids transition back into the school year smoothly and avoid what they call the "morning meltdown."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-avoid-the-morning-meltdown-doctor-addresses-back-to-school-stress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-avoid-the-morning-meltdown-doctor-addresses-back-to-school-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peoples Pharmacy bought by locally owned CPRx, adding 'collaboration' with Victory Medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peoples Pharmacy Inc., a compounding pharmacy, announced Tuesday morning that it's being sold to Kimberli Wiley, owner of CPRx Pharmacy, another locally owned compounding pharmacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/peoples-pharmacy-bought-by-locally-owned-cprx-adding-collaboration-with-victory-medical/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/peoples-pharmacy-bought-by-locally-owned-cprx-adding-collaboration-with-victory-medical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COTALAND gearing up for grand opening near Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circuit of The Americas announced COTALAND is gearing up for its grand opening celebration on September 26-27, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cotaland-gearing-up-for-grand-opening-near-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cotaland-gearing-up-for-grand-opening-near-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers examine barriers to regional air service across Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly formed Texas House Select Committee on General Aviation held its first public hearing Tuesday, bringing lawmakers and aviation industry leaders together to discuss the future of general aviation and regional air service across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawmakers-examine-barriers-to-regional-air-service-across-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawmakers-examine-barriers-to-regional-air-service-across-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD students return to class as district navigates budget challenges, school closures and transitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the school year comes as Austin ISD continues working through major changes, including school consolidations, a budget deficit and adjustments to its transportation system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-students-return-to-class-as-district-navigates-budget-challenges-school-closures-and-transitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-students-return-to-class-as-district-navigates-budget-challenges-school-closures-and-transitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander ISD voters to consider a 3-cent tax rate increase on November ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leander ISD voters will have the opportunity to consider raising the district's Maintenance &amp; Operations tax rate by 3-cents on the November ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-voters-to-consider-a-3-cent-tax-rate-increase-on-november-ballot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-voters-to-consider-a-3-cent-tax-rate-increase-on-november-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outshine fruit bars recalled over possible glass contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular frozen fruit bars are being recalled over a risk that they could be contaminated with glass, according to a media release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/outshine-fruit-bars-recalled-over-possible-glass-contamination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/outshine-fruit-bars-recalled-over-possible-glass-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZZ Top announces death of drummer Frank Beard at 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The band of which he was part for six decades is going to keep on keeping on as he had wished," founding member Billy Gibbons said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zz-top-announces-death-of-drummer-frank-beard-at-77/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zz-top-announces-death-of-drummer-frank-beard-at-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas school districts see huge gaps in summertime free meal participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a new school year starts, Texas students in need receive free breakfast and lunch; but when cafeterias closed for the summer, those kids lost access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-school-districts-see-huge-gaps-in-summertime-free-meal-participation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-school-districts-see-huge-gaps-in-summertime-free-meal-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas school districts often see drop in summertime free meal participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a new school year starts, Texas students in need receive free breakfast and lunch; but when cafeterias closed for the summer, those kids lost access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-school-districts-often-see-drop-in-summertime-free-meal-participation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-school-districts-often-see-drop-in-summertime-free-meal-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No quorum keeps Hays County healthcare district off November ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed Hays County healthcare district will not appear on the November ballot after commissioners failed to reach a quorum during a special meeting Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-quorum-keeps-hays-county-healthcare-district-off-november-ballot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-quorum-keeps-hays-county-healthcare-district-off-november-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we announce our&nbsp;full program for the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, and it comes at one of the most consequential moments in our state and our country&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-tribune-festival-2026-our-full-lineup-is-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-tribune-festival-2026-our-full-lineup-is-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nile virus cases, detections continue rising in Hays County]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer goes on, West Nile virus continues to be detected across Hays County, with health officials confirming another positive mosquito sample in Kyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/west-nile-virus-cases-detections-continue-rising-in-hays-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/west-nile-virus-cases-detections-continue-rising-in-hays-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AISD teachers move to new schools in district after closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[AISD teachers move to new schools after closures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aisd-teachers-move-to-new-schools-in-district-after-closures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aisd-teachers-move-to-new-schools-in-district-after-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in doll mask filmed chasing, terrorizing woman in Philadelphia: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman who said she was targeted by the suspect suspect said he didn't seem to have a "goal."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-doll-mask-filmed-chasing-terrorizing-woman-in-philadelphia-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-doll-mask-filmed-chasing-terrorizing-woman-in-philadelphia-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines plane blows 2 tires during landing at O'Hare]]></title><description><![CDATA[An American Airlines plane blew two tires while landing at Chicago O&rsquo;Hare International Airport on Monday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/american-airlines-plane-blows-2-tires-during-landing-at-ohare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/american-airlines-plane-blows-2-tires-during-landing-at-ohare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner expresses 'profound' grief over her death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The couple shared an 11-year-old daughter, Kaya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hayden-panettieres-ex-partner-expresses-profound-grief-over-her-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hayden-panettieres-ex-partner-expresses-profound-grief-over-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) &mdash; Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday, seeking to compel the extradition of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent to stand trial for assault and falsely reporting a crime in the wounding of a man during the agency's crackdown in Minneapolis. Ellison said he would [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-texas-governor-to-compel-extradition-of-ice-agent-for-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-texas-governor-to-compel-extradition-of-ice-agent-for-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens arrested after robbery of Pflugerville gun store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three handguns, two of which had automatic-fire switches installed, were recovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-teens-arrested-after-robbery-of-pflugervillegun-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-teens-arrested-after-robbery-of-pflugervillegun-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested after robbery of Pflugerville gun store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three handguns, two of which had automatic-fire switches installed, were recovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/three-arrested-after-robbery-of-pflugervillegun-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/three-arrested-after-robbery-of-pflugervillegun-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Can sharks help research hurricanes? | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team will hear from University of Delaware professor Aaron Carlisle, who uses satellite-linked, tagged sharks to monitor ocean conditions. Watch live in the video player above at 12:30 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-can-sharks-help-research-hurricanes-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-can-sharks-help-research-hurricanes-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can sharks help research hurricanes? | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team will hear from University of Delaware professor Aaron Carlisle, who uses satellite-linked, tagged sharks to monitor ocean conditions. Watch live in the video player above at 12:30 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-sharks-help-research-hurricanes-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-sharks-help-research-hurricanes-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tremendous relief:' Coupland ISD opens first high school in 80 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coupland Independent School District welcomed students back to high school for the first time in more than 80 years, marking a historic return for its first batch of students since 1946.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tremendous-relief-coupland-isd-opens-first-high-school-in-80-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tremendous-relief-coupland-isd-opens-first-high-school-in-80-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump’s aesthetic ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Navy is weighing a major revamp of the design of its new class of aircraft carriers to better suit the desires expressed by President Donald Trump as the White House continues to wade into the designs of naval warships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/navy-considers-major-aircraft-carrier-revamp-to-better-suit-trumps-aesthetic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/navy-considers-major-aircraft-carrier-revamp-to-better-suit-trumps-aesthetic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The surprising bathroom problem scientists are studying in space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists studying blood samples from 52 astronauts found evidence that gut bacteria begin fermenting protein more often in space, a change researchers say may help explain why constipation is common during long-duration missions. The findings could also help bedridden patients on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-surprising-bathroom-problem-scientists-are-studying-in-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-surprising-bathroom-problem-scientists-are-studying-in-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1,000 Round Rock apartments acquired by Dallas investment firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallas-based investment firm Knightvest Capital acquired 1,027 rental units in Round Rock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/over-1000-round-rock-apartments-acquired-by-dallas-investment-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/over-1000-round-rock-apartments-acquired-by-dallas-investment-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclospora outbreaks with no confirmed sources grow: FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 14,000 cases of cyclospora have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the CDC. Last year, the U.S. saw fewer than 2,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cyclospora-outbreaks-with-no-confirmed-sources-grow-fda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cyclospora-outbreaks-with-no-confirmed-sources-grow-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to 'live comfortably' in your state? How much you have to earn, per a new study]]></title><description><![CDATA[What it costs to "live comfortably" varies based on where you live and how large your family is, a new study shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/want-to-live-comfortably-in-your-state-how-much-you-have-to-earn-per-a-new-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/want-to-live-comfortably-in-your-state-how-much-you-have-to-earn-per-a-new-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rejects Trump's longshot effort to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new, one-sentence order denies it again without comment or any noted dissents.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-rejects-trumps-longshot-effort-to-overturn-e-jean-carroll-verdictnbsp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-rejects-trumps-longshot-effort-to-overturn-e-jean-carroll-verdictnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane that brought Sinaloa cartel bosses to US on display at warfighters museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small twin-engine plane that delivered one of Mexico&rsquo;s most powerful drug lords into U.S. custody now sits at the same airport it landed, but this time inside the hangar of a New Mexico aviation museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plane-that-brought-sinaloa-cartel-bosses-to-us-on-display-at-warfighters-museum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plane-that-brought-sinaloa-cartel-bosses-to-us-on-display-at-warfighters-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest stretch of the year with 100°+ locked in]]></title><description><![CDATA[We continue to see a rinse and repeat type of forecast with very little in terms of variation. In fact, we will pass the amount of triple-digit days from last year and will even pass the yearly average of 29 by the end of the week. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-stretch-of-the-year-with-100-locked-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-stretch-of-the-year-with-100-locked-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat locked in, rain shut out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get used to seeing a "1" in front of those high temperatures - we've got at least 7 days of them in this week's forecast. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-locked-in-rain-shut-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-locked-in-rain-shut-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Major' crash causes partial road closure near UFCU Stadium in San Marcos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash caused the partial closure of Aquarena Springs Drive near UFCU Stadium in San Marcos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/major-crash-causes-partial-road-closure-near-ufcu-stadium-in-san-marcos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/major-crash-causes-partial-road-closure-near-ufcu-stadium-in-san-marcos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family seeks answers after 78-year-old attacked at Hutto Home Depot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hutto family is looking for answers after they say a 78-year-old man was attacked with an axe outside a Home Depot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-seeks-answers-after-78-year-old-attacked-at-hutto-home-depot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-seeks-answers-after-78-year-old-attacked-at-hutto-home-depot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. judge on Monday blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington, finding that President Donald Trump's administration illegally tossed out a previously approved plan to build a new facility nearby in Maryland. The ruling is the latest development in a yearslong battle over where to house the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-blocks-the-trump-administration-from-moving-fbi-headquarters-to-dc-office-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-blocks-the-trump-administration-from-moving-fbi-headquarters-to-dc-office-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge upholds temporary halt on border wall construction along wildlife refuge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge is keeping in place a temporary order preventing border wall construction through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas, at least for a couple weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-upholds-temporary-halt-on-border-wall-construction-along-wildlife-refuge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-upholds-temporary-halt-on-border-wall-construction-along-wildlife-refuge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain bombs: What are they and why are they so dangerous?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain bombs sound explosive and can be dangerous, but they're not exactly what you might think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-bombs-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-so-dangerous/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-bombs-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-so-dangerous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville Police investigating shooting that left 1 person injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was injured after a shooting occurred in the area of Pecan Street and Heatherwild Boulevard in Pflugerville, according to the police department.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-police-investigating-shooting-that-left-1-person-injured/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-police-investigating-shooting-that-left-1-person-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20% vs. 80%: What do we mean by a 'percent chance of rain?']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's one of the most important questions a meteorologist can answer: "What is the chance of rain?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/20-vs-80-what-do-we-mean-by-a-percent-chance-of-rain-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/20-vs-80-what-do-we-mean-by-a-percent-chance-of-rain-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20% vs. 80%: What do we mean by a "percent chance of rain?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's one of the most important questions a meteorologist can answer: "What is the chance of rain?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/20-vs-80-what-do-we-mean-by-a-percent-chance-of-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/20-vs-80-what-do-we-mean-by-a-percent-chance-of-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane, typhoon, cyclone: How do meteorological names differ around the world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The earth is a big place, but different parts of the planet often experience the same weather. Sometimes people in different parts of the world call them different things, even if the same meteorological mechanisms are at play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-typhoon-cyclone-how-do-meteorological-names-differ-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-typhoon-cyclone-how-do-meteorological-names-differ-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas community colleges fall victim to own successes, ask lawmakers for more predictability]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state did not appropriate enough money in its budget to fully pay community colleges all the money they earned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-community-colleges-fall-victim-to-own-successes-ask-lawmakers-for-more-predictability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-community-colleges-fall-victim-to-own-successes-ask-lawmakers-for-more-predictability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why and how do rainbows form?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know that there's a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and that somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. But have you ever wondered how a rainbow actually forms?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-and-how-do-rainbows-form/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-and-how-do-rainbows-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explaining virga: Why does some rain never reach the ground?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it rains, you can often seek dark streaks falling out of clouds in the sky. But sometimes those streaks don't reach all the way to the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/explaining-virga-why-does-some-rain-never-reach-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/explaining-virga-why-does-some-rain-never-reach-the-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are cities often hotter than the surrounding countryside?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever noticed that the temperature in downtown Austin is often higher than in more rural places just outside the city? There's a reason for it: the urban heat island effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-are-cities-often-hotter-than-the-surrounding-countryside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-are-cities-often-hotter-than-the-surrounding-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Frontier Rescue Project gives shelter dogs a second chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Frontier Rescue Project pulls at-risk or overlooked dogs from shelters, placing them in foster homes or boarding programs until they can find their forever home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/final-frontier-rescue-project-gives-shelter-dogs-a-second-chance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/final-frontier-rescue-project-gives-shelter-dogs-a-second-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does a 400-year-old tool help us predict the weather today?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 400 years ago, an Italian physicist invented a tool that meteorologists still use to this day to predict the weather: the barometer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-a-400-year-old-tool-help-us-predict-the-weather-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-a-400-year-old-tool-help-us-predict-the-weather-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Abbott awards $2M to expand free textbooks, course materials at Texas colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine Texas colleges and universities will receive more than $2 million in state grants to create and expand free educational resources, helping students save on textbook costs and workforce training materials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-awards-2m-to-expand-free-textbooks-course-materials-at-texas-colleges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gov-abbott-awards-2m-to-expand-free-textbooks-course-materials-at-texas-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for woman accused of crash involving injury in south Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police are searching for a woman accused of a collision involving injury that occurred on West Slaughter Lane.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-woman-accused-of-crash-involving-injury-in-south-austin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-woman-accused-of-crash-involving-injury-in-south-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I need you to get the f--- out!'; Affidavit reveals what led up to Austin officer involved shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gregory Lane, 36, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attempted capital murder of a peace officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-need-you-to-get-the-f-out-affidavit-reveals-what-led-up-to-austin-officer-involved-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-need-you-to-get-the-f-out-affidavit-reveals-what-led-up-to-austin-officer-involved-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas tanks explode at Oklahoma pipeline facility after lightning strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the tanks exploded, but at least three were involved in a fire, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gas-tanks-explode-at-oklahoma-pipeline-facility-after-lightning-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gas-tanks-explode-at-oklahoma-pipeline-facility-after-lightning-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large truck meet causing 'disruptive behavior' at Buc-ee's gets shut down over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Law enforcement shut down a large truck meet in the parking lot of the new Buc-ee&rsquo;s store in San Marcos after reports of "disruptive behavior" impeding operations over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/large-truck-meet-causing-disruptive-behavior-at-buc-ees-gets-shut-down-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/large-truck-meet-causing-disruptive-behavior-at-buc-ees-gets-shut-down-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBP halts all construction activity at Big Bend National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[All construction activity at Big Bend National Park has been paused, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cbp-halts-all-construction-activity-at-big-bend-national-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cbp-halts-all-construction-activity-at-big-bend-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decades of friendship for Austin High graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Austin High School alumni from various graduating classes met for their weekly Tuesday dinner at Westminster Senior Living. These retirees continue to honor the school's "Loyal Forever" motto through lifelong friendship and community connection. This gathering highlights the importance of social ties for seniors, even as the district faces new school year challenges like budget constraints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/decades-of-friendship-for-austin-high-graduates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/decades-of-friendship-for-austin-high-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APD seeking help to identify man accused of auto theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The auto theft occurred Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8:20 a.m. in the 9300 block of S. I-35 Service Road southbound.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-seeking-help-to-identify-man-accused-of-auto-theft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-seeking-help-to-identify-man-accused-of-auto-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House-sized artwork from Vietnam Veterans Memorial designer to be installed at UT Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Texas at Austin will get a piece of art with the footprint of a house within the next year, according to a Monday press release from Landmarks, the school's public art program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/house-sized-artwork-from-vietnam-veterans-memorial-designer-to-be-installed-at-ut-austin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/house-sized-artwork-from-vietnam-veterans-memorial-designer-to-be-installed-at-ut-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis is the &ldquo;one person who has a hard time being silent.&rdquo; &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s be clear, Duane Davis did not pull the trigger. But he did plan the shooting in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-dispute-about-fact-vs-fiction-at-the-trial-over-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-dispute-about-fact-vs-fiction-at-the-trial-over-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities identify driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance, who was killed by DPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fort Worth Police Department have identified Benjamin Randall Collins, 26, of Fort Worth, as the man accused of stealing an ambulance leading to a chase down Interstate 35, a crash and shooting on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/authorities-identify-driver-of-stolen-fort-worth-ambulance-who-was-killed-by-dps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/authorities-identify-driver-of-stolen-fort-worth-ambulance-who-was-killed-by-dps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is humidity and how does it affect how much you sweat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever needed lip balm or lotion in the winter or wondered why you start sweating the moment you step outside in the summer? Humidity is to blame!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-humidity-and-how-does-it-affect-how-much-you-sweat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-humidity-and-how-does-it-affect-how-much-you-sweat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dispute over fact vs. fiction at the trial in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis is the &ldquo;one person who has a hard time being silent.&rdquo; &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s be clear, Duane Davis did not pull the trigger. But he did plan the shooting in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-dispute-over-fact-vs-fiction-at-the-trial-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-dispute-over-fact-vs-fiction-at-the-trial-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Watson optimistic about Austin ISD's future despite potential state intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Austin Independent School District students return to class Tuesday, uncertainty remains over whether the state could step in and take over the district. But Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said recent academic gains should weigh heavily in any decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayor-watson-optimistic-about-austin-isds-future-despite-potential-state-intervention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayor-watson-optimistic-about-austin-isds-future-despite-potential-state-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lampasas ISD making improvements on schools following bond approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bond package, approved by voters in May, includes construction of a new middle school, safety and security improvements at multiple campuses and the replacement of about 35 school buses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lampasas-isd-making-improvements-on-schools-following-bond-approval/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lampasas-isd-making-improvements-on-schools-following-bond-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump says vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial &mdash; in the spot where he had a stage built and hosted crowds for his July 4 celebration. Trump made the accusation in a social media post on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-blames-vandals-for-damaged-grass-in-the-spot-where-he-held-his-big-july-4-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-blames-vandals-for-damaged-grass-in-the-spot-where-he-held-his-big-july-4-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening statements have begun at trial in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago. Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, 63, is charged with murder with a deadly weapon with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/opening-statements-have-begun-at-trial-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/opening-statements-have-begun-at-trial-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake gymnastics: Why does Lake Travis flip over twice a year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a somersault of sorts. Twice a year, the water in Lake Travis flips upside down, and it's all to do with water temperature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-gymnastics-why-does-lake-travis-flip-over-twice-a-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-gymnastics-why-does-lake-travis-flip-over-twice-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battle apartment fire in southeast Austin, fire department says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are on scene at 2520 Elmont Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/crews-battle-apartment-fire-in-southeast-austin-fire-department-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/crews-battle-apartment-fire-in-southeast-austin-fire-department-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartment fire in southeast Austin extinguished, fire department says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Fire responded to a fire at an apartment complex in southeast Austin on Monday, according to the department.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apartment-fire-in-southeast-austin-extinguished-fire-department-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apartment-fire-in-southeast-austin-extinguished-fire-department-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas No. 5 in preseason Top 25 college football poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Longhorns landed at No. 5 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, but Steve Sarkisian said "internally, they just don't matter."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-no-5-in-preseason-top-25-college-football-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-no-5-in-preseason-top-25-college-football-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Man in police custody escapes hospital through bathroom ceiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person detained by law enforcement escaped custody at St. David's North Austin Medical Center Monday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/source-man-in-police-custody-escapes-hospital-through-bathroom-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/source-man-in-police-custody-escapes-hospital-through-bathroom-ceiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate escapes law enforcement custody at St. David's North Austin Medical Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person detained by law enforcement escaped custody at St. David's North Austin Medical Center Monday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/inmate-escapes-law-enforcement-custody-at-st-davids-north-austin-medical-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/inmate-escapes-law-enforcement-custody-at-st-davids-north-austin-medical-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detainee escapes law enforcement custody at St. David's North Austin Medical Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person detained by law enforcement escaped custody at St. David's North Austin Medical Center Monday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/detainee-escapes-law-enforcement-custody-at-st-davids-north-austin-medical-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/detainee-escapes-law-enforcement-custody-at-st-davids-north-austin-medical-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; Tupac Shakur fans arrived at a Las Vegas courthouse Monday for opening statements in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the legendary rapper's killing, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago. Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, 63, is charged [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/long-awaited-trial-begins-in-rapper-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/long-awaited-trial-begins-in-rapper-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 35 H-E-B foods recalled as salmonella outbreak spreads]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 35 H-E-B and Mi Tienda prepared foods, along with pico de gallo, diced jalape&ntilde;os and other products, have been recalled amid a salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalape&ntilde;o peppers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-35-h-e-b-foods-recalled-as-salmonella-outbreak-spreads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than-35-h-e-b-foods-recalled-as-salmonella-outbreak-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Rock ISD superintendent: Targeted-improvement schools improved ahead of new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round Rock ISD's superintendent said all six of the district's campuses that were under targeted improvement plans have already shown signs of improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-superintendent-targeted-improvement-schools-improved-ahead-of-new-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-superintendent-targeted-improvement-schools-improved-ahead-of-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas school districts still struggle to fund state safety requirements, hire officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several years after state legislators passed House Bill 3, which aims to make schools more safe, KXAN investigators checked in with roughly two dozen school districts in our viewing area to ask about compliance. Overwhelmingly, districts that responded to KXAN said they still faced funding challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-school-districts-still-struggle-to-fund-state-safety-requirements-hire-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-school-districts-still-struggle-to-fund-state-safety-requirements-hire-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas school districts still face challenges meeting armed officer requirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several years after state legislators passed House Bill 3, which aims to make schools more safe, KXAN investigators checked in with roughly two dozen school districts in our viewing area to ask about compliance. Overwhelmingly, districts that responded to KXAN said they still faced funding challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-school-districts-still-face-challenges-meeting-armed-officer-requirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-school-districts-still-face-challenges-meeting-armed-officer-requirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School districts still struggling to fund state safety requirements, hire officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several years after state legislators passed House Bill 3, which aims to make schools more safe, KXAN investigators checked in with roughly two dozen school districts in our viewing area to ask about compliance. Overwhelmingly, districts that responded to KXAN said they still faced funding challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/school-districts-still-struggling-to-fund-state-safety-requirements-hire-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/school-districts-still-struggling-to-fund-state-safety-requirements-hire-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-digits continue, but humidity ramps back up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very little change in temperature over the next week. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digits-continue-but-humidity-ramps-back-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digits-continue-but-humidity-ramps-back-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-digit heat is here to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckle up and get ready to welcome in a string of triple-digit heat as the summer rolls on and AISD students prepare for their first day of school tomorrow. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-heat-is-here-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-heat-is-here-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest stretch of the year so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[We put up with summer weeks like this for milder winters... but the next seven days will certainly test us! -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-stretch-of-the-year-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hottest-stretch-of-the-year-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent discusses schedule switch ahead of new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberty Hill ISD superintendent Travis Motal discussed the district's return to a traditional five-day school week, its rapid enrollment growth, and the upcoming opening of new campuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-isd-superintendent-discusses-schedule-switch-ahead-of-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-isd-superintendent-discusses-schedule-switch-ahead-of-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evenflo recalling 23K infant car seats, citing calibration issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baby and childcare products company Evenflo is issuing a voluntary recall for select models of its Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/evenflo-recalling-23k-infant-car-seats-citing-calibration-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/evenflo-recalling-23k-infant-car-seats-citing-calibration-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are mass layoffs coming? Most states let you check &ndash; here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies aren't legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here's how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/are-mass-layoffs-coming-most-states-let-you-check-ndash-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/are-mass-layoffs-coming-most-states-let-you-check-ndash-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal that U.S. President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran and reaching an accord on its nuclear program. The deadline was Monday, and the two sides are further apart than they were then. Talks, such as they are, have focused on reopening [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-60-day-deadline-for-an-iran-peace-deal-is-expiring-heres-where-things-stand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-60-day-deadline-for-an-iran-peace-deal-is-expiring-heres-where-things-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump on Sunday said vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial &mdash; in the same spot where Trump had a stage built and hosted crowds for his July 4 celebration. Trump made the accusation in a social [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-blames-vandals-for-damaged-grass-in-the-same-spot-where-he-held-his-big-july-4-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-blames-vandals-for-damaged-grass-in-the-same-spot-where-he-held-his-big-july-4-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage]]></title><description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM (AP) &mdash; An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition publicly advocated for killing &ldquo;30 to 40&rdquo; people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while speaking to a former Gaza-held hostage, Rom Braslavski, on [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/israels-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly-while-speaking-to-ex-hostage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/israels-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly-while-speaking-to-ex-hostage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock tries to quell surveillance fears as questions pile up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Safety is&nbsp;facing a growing backlash&nbsp;across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company&rsquo;s network of AI-powered license plate readers.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-tries-to-quell-surveillance-fears-as-questions-pile-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-tries-to-quell-surveillance-fears-as-questions-pile-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Report Live: Drones help fight screwworm on two fronts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Customs recently teamed up to help fight the New World screwworm using drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/border-report-live-drones-help-fight-screwworm-on-two-fronts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/border-report-live-drones-help-fight-screwworm-on-two-fronts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family receives mysterious texts after woman goes missing in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[An East Coast family said they're desperate to find their family member, 63-year-old Alisa Goods, who was reported missing on August 10. The family later received text messages from her phone, asking for payment in Bitcoin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-receives-mysterious-texts-after-woman-goes-missing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/family-receives-mysterious-texts-after-woman-goes-missing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel forecast: heat dome in Texas, stormy Plains]]></title><description><![CDATA[High pressure ridging keeps temperatures hot in Texas, with an active pattern steered around the Lone Star State, set to bring multiple days of severe weather to parts of the Plains, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-heat-dome-in-texas-stormy-plains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-heat-dome-in-texas-stormy-plains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County inmate dies in custody Sunday, sheriff's office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hays County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said an inmate was found unresponsive around 3:26 a.m. during&nbsp;routine checks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-inmate-dies-in-custody-sunday-sheriffs-office-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-inmate-dies-in-custody-sunday-sheriffs-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caldwell County could reduce polling locations ahead of November election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Caldwell County Elections Board has discussed reducing the county&rsquo;s polling locations from 16 to as few as 12, a potential 25% reduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/caldwell-county-could-reduce-polling-locations-ahead-of-november-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/caldwell-county-could-reduce-polling-locations-ahead-of-november-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Scottie Scheffler thought the bunker shot was ideal until he saw it bounce hard off a sprinkler, roll across the green and disappear down the slope and into the water. A sure birdie turned into a bogey. His two-shot lead Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship was down to one. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scottie-scheffler-back-to-his-dominant-self-and-opens-pga-tour-postseason-with-8-shot-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scottie-scheffler-back-to-his-dominant-self-and-opens-pga-tour-postseason-with-8-shot-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biles leads experienced, revamped Texas linebacker room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rasheem Biles anchors a revamped Texas linebacker room built around veteran experience and highly touted young prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/biles-leads-experienced-revamped-texas-linebacker-room/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/biles-leads-experienced-revamped-texas-linebacker-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot, triple digit days continue, increasing humidity]]></title><description><![CDATA[High pressure ridging keeps high temperatures hot in the triple digits with dangerous heat indices. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-triple-digit-days-continue-increasing-humidity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-triple-digit-days-continue-increasing-humidity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CapMetro service changes take effect Aug. 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Austin prepares to head back to school, CapMetro said it implemented some service changes guided by the Transit Plan 2035 and community feedback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-service-changes-take-effect-aug-16/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-service-changes-take-effect-aug-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County opens 2026 election sticker design contests]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, Williamson County Elections announced the launch of its 2026 &ldquo;I Voted&rdquo; and &ldquo;Future Voter&rdquo; sticker design contests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-opens-2026-election-sticker-design-contests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-opens-2026-election-sticker-design-contests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Buc-ee's has been suing over logos, mascots recently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee's recently sued a small business in Ohio, accusing the decades-old brand of having a logo that too closely resembles its own. It's just the latest lawsuit the company has brought against small companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-buc-ees-has-been-suing-over-logos-mascots-recently/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-buc-ees-has-been-suing-over-logos-mascots-recently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA green lights more screwworm medications: Should you give them to your pets?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorizations for more medications that can prevent and treat infestations of the flesh-eating New World screwworm spreading along the U.S.-Mexico border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fda-green-lights-more-screwworm-medications-should-you-give-them-to-your-pets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fda-green-lights-more-screwworm-medications-should-you-give-them-to-your-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can GLP-1s affect birth control, fertility?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-glp-1s-affect-birth-control-fertility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-glp-1s-affect-birth-control-fertility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A adding chicken and waffle sandwiches to all-day menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chicken waffle sandwich will be offered nationwide for a limited time as part of Chick-fil-A's fall menu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chick-fil-a-adding-chicken-and-waffle-sandwiches-to-all-day-menu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chick-fil-a-adding-chicken-and-waffle-sandwiches-to-all-day-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children among 5 shot at park in Lexington, Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA["My heart is broken."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/children-among-5-shot-at-park-in-lexington-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/children-among-5-shot-at-park-in-lexington-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports: Poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The findings point to a key problem in youth sports: parents almost universally see participation as an important part of kids&rsquo; childhood, but the out-of-pocket expenses can be significant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/higher-income-families-more-likely-to-enroll-kids-in-organized-sports-poll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/higher-income-families-more-likely-to-enroll-kids-in-organized-sports-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you get flesh-eating bacteria from eating seafood or oysters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. William Schaffner said people with liver disease or who are immunocompromised should avoid eating raw oysters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-you-get-flesh-eating-bacteria-from-eating-seafood-or-oysters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/can-you-get-flesh-eating-bacteria-from-eating-seafood-or-oysters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's school conferences are sometimes 15 to 20 minutes, with little time for parents to ask their own questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-make-the-most-of-parent-teacher-conferences-during-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-make-the-most-of-parent-teacher-conferences-during-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat dome brings long streak of triple digits]]></title><description><![CDATA[High pressure set up over the southern US keeps highs above-normal with a long stretch of triple-digit heat ahead.- Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-dome-brings-long-streak-of-triple-digits/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heat-dome-brings-long-streak-of-triple-digits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ID requirements for mail-in voting in Texas reinstated by federal appeals court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated multiple provisions of a 2021 legally contested Texas election integrity law that, among other things, created an ID requirement for mail-in ballots and applications. A lower court blocked those changes in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/id-requirements-for-mail-in-voting-in-texas-reinstated-by-federal-appeals-court/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/id-requirements-for-mail-in-voting-in-texas-reinstated-by-federal-appeals-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to UT Austin's required classes split campus community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some students worry the academic shift caters more to the Capitol than the classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/changes-to-ut-austins-required-classes-split-campus-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/changes-to-ut-austins-required-classes-split-campus-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes would cost billions and worsen chronic delays, sources said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/navy-looking-into-warship-redesigns-as-part-of-trump-requests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/navy-looking-into-warship-redesigns-as-part-of-trump-requests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temple PD seeks public assistance to locate missing teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Temple Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to locate missing 17-year-old Asher Case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temple-pd-seeks-public-assistance-to-locate-missing-teen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temple-pd-seeks-public-assistance-to-locate-missing-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: One point separates Paxton, Talarico in Senate poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas race for a U.S. Senate seat is still extremely close, according to the latest poll from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-one-point-separates-paxton-talarico-in-senate-poll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-one-point-separates-paxton-talarico-in-senate-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas GOP lawmaker predicts fallout for his party over Big Bend border work]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers sent a letter this week to Gov. Greg Abbott asking for his help in stopping the Trump administration from moving forward with border construction projects in Big Bend National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-gop-lawmaker-predicts-fallout-for-his-party-over-big-bend-border-work/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-gop-lawmaker-predicts-fallout-for-his-party-over-big-bend-border-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What stood out in Texas football’s first fall scrimmage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian shared his takeaways from Texas&rsquo; first fall scrimmage, including standout plays, offensive line competition and Arch Manning&rsquo;s limited reps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-stood-out-in-texas-footballs-first-fall-scrimmage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-stood-out-in-texas-footballs-first-fall-scrimmage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis football returns to practice following player's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cavaliers returned to the practice field Saturday as support continues to pour in from across the Central Texas high school football community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-football-returns-to-practice-following-players-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-football-returns-to-practice-following-players-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locally owned retro video game store opens in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it were possible to capture the feeling of being a kid playing old-school video games on a CRT TV, Christian Amador has done it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/locally-owned-retro-video-game-store-opens-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/locally-owned-retro-video-game-store-opens-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple digit streak likely to return this next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple digit heat continues through next week in Central Texas with minimal rain chances. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-streak-likely-to-return-this-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/triple-digit-streak-likely-to-return-this-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas hunting, fishing licenses for 2026-27 season on sale now]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may not feel like summer is winding down anytime soon in Central Texas. However, as fall quickly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued a reminder that hunting and fishing licenses for the upcoming season are now available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-hunting-fishing-licenses-for-2026-27-season-on-sale-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-hunting-fishing-licenses-for-2026-27-season-on-sale-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who kicked sea lion in viral video pleads guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court after being filmed attacking a sea lion on the San Diego coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-who-kicked-sea-lion-in-viral-video-pleads-guilty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-who-kicked-sea-lion-in-viral-video-pleads-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Natural lawnmowers': Over 400 goats, sheep return to Pflugerville to help clear unwanted vegetation]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 400 goats, as well as some sheep, have returned to the city to help clear unwanted vegetation in parks and along community greenbelts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/natural-lawnmowers-over-400-goats-sheep-return-to-pflugerville-to-help-clear-unwanted-vegetation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/natural-lawnmowers-over-400-goats-sheep-return-to-pflugerville-to-help-clear-unwanted-vegetation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog missing for 30 days rescued from storm drain]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Diego County animal services officers rescued a 20-pound dog named Teddy from a storm drain after he had been missing for more than 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dog-missing-for-30-days-rescued-from-storm-drain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dog-missing-for-30-days-rescued-from-storm-drain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeFlock says there are cameras in Yosemite, but what are they looking for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Park Service doesn't deny the presence of the controversial surveillance equipment, but says the cameras' purpose is to help solve something that has plagued the park for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deflock-says-there-are-cameras-in-yosemite-but-what-are-they-looking-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deflock-says-there-are-cameras-in-yosemite-but-what-are-they-looking-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother who injected human waste into child's IV pleads guilty to child endangerment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who injected human waste into her child's IV at Nationwide Children's Hospital in February pleaded guilty to endangering children this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mother-who-injected-human-waste-into-childs-iv-pleads-guilty-to-child-endangerment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mother-who-injected-human-waste-into-childs-iv-pleads-guilty-to-child-endangerment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrogate defies parents’ wishes, flees to Texas to give birth to baby with heart defect amid legal battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A baby born with a rare heart defect is at the center of a bitter legal dispute between the child&rsquo;s biological parents and the woman who gave birth to the baby as a surrogate against their wishes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/surrogate-defies-parents-wishes-flees-to-texas-to-give-birth-to-baby-with-heart-defect-amid-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/surrogate-defies-parents-wishes-flees-to-texas-to-give-birth-to-baby-with-heart-defect-amid-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entering the peak of hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The climatological peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from mid-August until mid-October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/entering-the-peak-of-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/entering-the-peak-of-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, a Texas nonprofit hosted a school supply distribution event at Popham Elementary School in Del Valle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nonprofit-hosts-school-supply-drive-benefiting-austin-title-i-students/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nonprofit-hosts-school-supply-drive-benefiting-austin-title-i-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army halts all 'Apache' helicopter training flights after fatal Texas crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Army leaders have directed a temporary stand-down of AH64 "Apache" training flight operations due to the helicopter crash in Salado on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/army-halts-all-apache-helicopter-training-flights-after-fatal-texas-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/army-halts-all-apache-helicopter-training-flights-after-fatal-texas-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot weekend ahead as triple digits return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dry weather through the weekend allows for the return of triple-digit high temperatures. Skies will be hazy as Saharan dust moves over the region. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-weekend-ahead-as-triple-digits-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-weekend-ahead-as-triple-digits-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock Safety overhaul keeps Pflugerville skeptical of surveillance cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Privacy and accountability changes may not be enough to convince city leaders to keep the cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-safety-overhaul-keeps-pflugerville-skeptical-of-surveillance-cameras/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-safety-overhaul-keeps-pflugerville-skeptical-of-surveillance-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutto police arrest suspect after reported aggravated assault at Home Depot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect was taken into custody after an aggravated assault was reported at a Home Depot in Hutto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-police-arrest-suspect-after-reported-aggravated-assault-at-home-depot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-police-arrest-suspect-after-reported-aggravated-assault-at-home-depot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landowners continue to put pressure on PUC to reject 765kw transmission plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas landowners and lawmakers testified against proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in the Permian Basin Reliability Plan during a recent Public Utilities Commission meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/landowners-continue-to-put-pressure-on-puc-to-reject-765kw-transmission-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/landowners-continue-to-put-pressure-on-puc-to-reject-765kw-transmission-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Austin ISD schools receive fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive &ldquo;F&rdquo; rating, putting the district in a precarious position of possibly facing a state intervention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-austin-isd-schools-receive-fifth-consecutive-f-accountability-rating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-austin-isd-schools-receive-fifth-consecutive-f-accountability-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Steve Sarkisian wants to see from Texas in first fall scrimmage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian says establishing and stopping the run have been points of emphasis ahead of the Longhorns' first fall scrimmage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-steve-sarkisian-wants-to-see-from-texas-in-first-fall-scrimmage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-steve-sarkisian-wants-to-see-from-texas-in-first-fall-scrimmage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for your new best friend? Here's where to find waived adoption fees during Clear the Shelters]]></title><description><![CDATA[This August, KXAN is partnering with more than a dozen animal rescue groups and services to try and Clear the Shelters. Here's where to find waived or lowered adoption fees this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/looking-for-your-new-best-friend-heres-where-to-find-waived-adoption-fees-during-clear-the-shelters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/looking-for-your-new-best-friend-heres-where-to-find-waived-adoption-fees-during-clear-the-shelters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin 311 to stop taking overnight calls starting later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-stop-taking-overnight-calls-starting-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-stop-taking-overnight-calls-starting-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school jitters or something more? When parents should seek support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of school can bring a lot of big feelings for students: excitement, nerves and maybe even a few tears. However, doctors say there is a difference between typical back-to-school jitters and signs of deeper anxiety that might require more support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/back-to-school-jitters-or-something-more-when-parents-should-seek-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/back-to-school-jitters-or-something-more-when-parents-should-seek-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring partner to expand book access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Austin YMCA and BookSpring are working together in a new book donation partnership to provide book access and encourage literacy to children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/greater-austin-ymca-and-bookspring-partner-to-expand-book-access/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/greater-austin-ymca-and-bookspring-partner-to-expand-book-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin writer opening 2-day, pop-up grief museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Jeff Hutter lost his father to suicide a decade ago, but his journey with grief from that loss has helped him find himself. He's also been able to create things, like his book "Gutsy Grief". Now, he's opening up a space for others to share their creations born of grief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-writer-opening-2-day-pop-up-grief-museum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-writer-opening-2-day-pop-up-grief-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levitation is a month away; here's what to expect at the festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Levitation Festival is just around the corner, and festival organizers say this is its biggest year yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/levitation-is-a-month-away-heres-what-to-expect-at-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/levitation-is-a-month-away-heres-what-to-expect-at-the-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight Friday shows how he found a solution to ensure the planes [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-planes-with-the-same-flight-number-avoid-possible-disaster-thanks-to-quick-thinking-controller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-planes-with-the-same-flight-number-avoid-possible-disaster-thanks-to-quick-thinking-controller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rattling start to the school year: Jarrell ISD principal 'doing well' after snake bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The principal of Double Creek Elementary School in Jarrell ISD was bitten by a rattlesnake Friday while trying to move it away from a door on the side of the school, according to district officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-rattling-start-to-the-school-year-jarrell-isd-principal-doing-well-after-snake-bite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-rattling-start-to-the-school-year-jarrell-isd-principal-doing-well-after-snake-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police searching for robbery suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin Police Department is requesting the community's help identifying a suspect involved in a robbery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-searching-for-robbery-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-searching-for-robbery-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court&rsquo;s order to halt the work. Trump&rsquo;s solicitor general petitioned the high court to suspend last week&rsquo;s decision by a three-judge panel [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-let-white-house-ballroom-construction-continue-during-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-let-white-house-ballroom-construction-continue-during-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summertime heat and extracurricular activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer break is wrapping up, but the heat will stick around for the next few weeks in Central Texas. With extracurricular activities beginning soon, it's important to remember heat safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/summertime-heat-and-extracurricular-activities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/summertime-heat-and-extracurricular-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Texas Education Agency’s A-F ratings actually mean]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Texas Education Agency released its annual accountability ratings for schools across the state. But how are the ratings determined, and what do they actually mean?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-the-texas-education-agencys-a-f-ratings-actually-mean/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-the-texas-education-agencys-a-f-ratings-actually-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did your school do? TEA releases A-F ratings with many schools showing improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did your school do? TEA releases A-F ratings with many schools showing improvement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-did-your-school-do-tea-releases-a-f-ratings-with-many-schools-showing-improvement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-did-your-school-do-tea-releases-a-f-ratings-with-many-schools-showing-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-35 expansion in Williamson County faces environmental hurdles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing an expansion of I-35 between Round Rock and Georgetown to address rising crash rates and significant population growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-35-expansion-in-williamson-county-faces-environmental-hurdles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-35-expansion-in-williamson-county-faces-environmental-hurdles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Weekend: PCX Austin, parade at capitol, and Austin FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several community events are scheduled in Austin over the weekend of August 15 and 16, including a free screening of Wicked at Gregg-Clarke Park, the PCX Austin pop culture expo, the Festival of New Texas Plays, a soccer match between Austin FC and FC Dallas, and the Parade of India celebrating India's Independence Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-pcx-austin-parade-at-capitol-and-austin-fc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-pcx-austin-parade-at-capitol-and-austin-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 28, entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, resolving one of two cases against him in connection with Thompson&rsquo;s death. With this guilty plea, his lawyers [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-stalking-charges-in-the-killing-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-stalking-charges-in-the-killing-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to release video this afternoon from Wednesday shooting in St. John's area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday afternoon, the Austin Police Department will hold a media briefing to present video from Wednesday's officer-involved shooting at 824 Camino La Costa, which is near I-35 and U.S. 290 East in the St. John's neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-to-release-video-this-afternoon-from-wednesday-shooting-in-st-johns-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-to-release-video-this-afternoon-from-wednesday-shooting-in-st-johns-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police release video from police shooting near St. John's, names suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday afternoon, the Austin Police Department will hold a media briefing to present video from Wednesday's officer-involved shooting at 824 Camino La Costa, which is near I-35 and U.S. 290 East in the St. John's neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-release-video-from-police-shooting-near-st-johns-names-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-release-video-from-police-shooting-near-st-johns-names-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione's lawyers say he is pleading guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Luigi Mangione&rsquo;s lawyers have told a judge that Mangione plans to plead guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione&rsquo;s lawyers made the disclosure on Friday during a hastily scheduled Manhattan federal court hearing, which is ongoing. He could still change his mind. The plea [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangiones-lawyers-say-he-is-pleading-guilty-to-killing-unitedhealthcare-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangiones-lawyers-say-he-is-pleading-guilty-to-killing-unitedhealthcare-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers killed in Fort Hood helicopter crash identified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Hood officials identified the two soldiers killed in the crash of a helicopter near Salado and now say it occurred during a maintenance test flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/soldiers-killed-in-fort-hood-helicopter-crash-identified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/soldiers-killed-in-fort-hood-helicopter-crash-identified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimberley ISD kicks off school year amid major construction, traffic impacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimberley ISD is starting the school year with major construction projects at Danforth Junior High School and Wimberley High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wimberley-isd-kicks-off-school-year-amid-major-construction-traffic-impacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wimberley-isd-kicks-off-school-year-amid-major-construction-traffic-impacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing: 'I shot Mr. Thompson']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione&nbsp;pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-i-shot-mr-thompson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-i-shot-mr-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione&nbsp;pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new UT Austin device spots power grid problems before disasters strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new sensor developed at UT Austin may help utilities identify power line problems before they lead to outages or wildfires. Researchers say the technology can pinpoint trouble spots, reduce inspection time and improve safety for crews working in remote areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/this-new-ut-austin-device-spots-power-grid-problems-before-disasters-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/this-new-ut-austin-device-spots-power-grid-problems-before-disasters-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-year-old girl defies odds, walks out of hospital after spinal injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;She was so excited to walk for the first time.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/12-year-old-girl-defies-odds-walks-out-of-hospital-after-spinal-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/12-year-old-girl-defies-odds-walks-out-of-hospital-after-spinal-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reclassified overnight: How a law change and tuition shock ended a UT student's dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UT student was reclassified as an international student and was expected to pay $40,000 more for her tuition. She has withdrawn and now lives in Mexico, but she still misses the Forty Acres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/reclassified-overnight-how-a-law-change-and-tuition-shock-ended-a-ut-students-dream/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/reclassified-overnight-how-a-law-change-and-tuition-shock-ended-a-ut-students-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Walker&rsquo;s daughter did not sell his car from &lsquo;Fast &amp; Furious&rsquo; films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Walker, who appeared in six films in the heist action franchise, died in a November 2013 car crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paul-walkerrsquos-daughter-did-not-sell-his-car-from-lsquofast-amp-furiousrsquo-films/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paul-walkerrsquos-daughter-did-not-sell-his-car-from-lsquofast-amp-furiousrsquo-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former gang leader Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, 63, faces trial Monday on a murder charge in Tupac Shakur&rsquo;s 1996 death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-a-memoir-helped-bring-tupac-shakurs-alleged-killer-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-a-memoir-helped-bring-tupac-shakurs-alleged-killer-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy Center board OKs new way of adding Trump’s name to building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump&rsquo;s name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kennedy-center-board-oks-new-way-of-adding-trumps-name-to-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kennedy-center-board-oks-new-way-of-adding-trumps-name-to-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about the Air Force One ruse]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey last month aboard an alternate aircraft at the behest of the Secret Service amid what intelligence officials said was a credible assassination threat from Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-we-know-about-the-air-force-one-ruse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-we-know-about-the-air-force-one-ruse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three new eateries open in Austin despite shift in state-wide restaurant industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Texas Restaurant Association's latest report, 88% of Texas restaurants reported higher food costs, and 66% reported higher labor costs and 52% saw traffic decrease.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/three-new-eateries-open-in-austin-despite-shift-in-state-wide-restaurant-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/three-new-eateries-open-in-austin-despite-shift-in-state-wide-restaurant-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty showers today and then triple digits return]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll be back to the triple digits this weekend as high pressure regains control. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-showers-today-and-then-triple-digits-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-showers-today-and-then-triple-digits-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty rain Friday ahead of a hot, humid weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[More triple digit days are in our future and although rain will be hard to come by, a few of us may get lucky today. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-rain-friday-ahead-of-a-hot-humid-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-rain-friday-ahead-of-a-hot-humid-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot and humid to wrap the week up with a passing shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep the heat coming as we see a string of triple-digit days with the smallest of rain chances for the afternoon. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-to-wrap-the-week-up-with-a-passing-shower/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-to-wrap-the-week-up-with-a-passing-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to dry as triple digits return this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll be back to the triple digits this weekend as high pressure regains control. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/back-to-dry-as-triple-digits-return-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/back-to-dry-as-triple-digits-return-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville ISD returns to class with campus closures coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superintendent Quintin Shepard addressed the closure of four Pflugerville ISD elementary schools due to a $20 million budget shortfall while discussing the district's initiatives in teacher recruitment, technology, and student career paths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-returns-to-class-with-campus-closures-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-returns-to-class-with-campus-closures-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Austin prepares security upgrades for parks impacted by 'violent crime']]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's $6.6 billion budget opens the door for better security at parks with crime concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-prepares-security-upgrades-for-parks-impacted-by-violent-crime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-prepares-security-upgrades-for-parks-impacted-by-violent-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Check the Chip Day reminds pet owners to update microchip information]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animal advocates are urging pet owners to verify their pets' microchip registration information, noting outdated records can prevent lost pets from being reunited with their families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/national-check-the-chip-day-reminds-pet-owners-to-update-microchip-information/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/national-check-the-chip-day-reminds-pet-owners-to-update-microchip-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas woman living in Europe befriends Belgium group that cosplays as Texas Rangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallonia, Belgium, is more than 5,000 miles away from Austin, Texas. But the distance doesn't matter to Texas Rangers Wallonie Belgium, because the Texas-obsessed group is bringing the Lone Star spirit over to their own country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-woman-living-in-europe-befriends-belgium-group-that-cosplays-as-texas-rangers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-woman-living-in-europe-befriends-belgium-group-that-cosplays-as-texas-rangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of surrogacy in Texas could be at stake amid complex legal battle over 'Baby Gabriel']]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a multistate surrogacy dispute involving a surrogate from Alaska and intended parents after a baby was diagnosed with a serious heart defect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/future-of-surrogacy-in-texas-could-be-at-stake-amid-complex-legal-battle-over-baby-gabriel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/future-of-surrogacy-in-texas-could-be-at-stake-amid-complex-legal-battle-over-baby-gabriel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Such a pillar': Friends, teammates remember Lake Travis senior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who knew Hensley said they will remember him for his kindness, personality and the impact he had on the people around him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/such-a-pillar-friends-teammates-remember-lake-travis-senior-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/such-a-pillar-friends-teammates-remember-lake-travis-senior-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Such a pillar'; Friends, teammates remember Lake Travis senior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who knew Hensley said they will remember him for his kindness, personality and the impact he had on the people around him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/such-a-pillar-friends-teammates-remember-lake-travis-senior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/such-a-pillar-friends-teammates-remember-lake-travis-senior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT Austin proposes first major core curriculum overhaul in more than 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[UT President Jim Davis unveiled the proposal Thursday during a University of Texas System Board of Regents meeting. Under the plan, the university&rsquo;s current 42-credit-hour core curriculum would be reduced to 36 hours and reorganized into three broad pillars: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-austin-proposes-first-major-core-curriculum-overhaul-in-more-than-20-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-austin-proposes-first-major-core-curriculum-overhaul-in-more-than-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just a way to connect with people': Austin groups combining storytelling, classical music in 'accessible' format]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as house parties in a Hyde Park rental home in 2014 has evolved over the last decade into a beloved, wholesome night of storytelling among friends and now, easy access to classical music and community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/just-a-way-to-connect-with-people-austin-groups-combining-storytelling-classical-music-in-accessible-format/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/just-a-way-to-connect-with-people-austin-groups-combining-storytelling-classical-music-in-accessible-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council Member explains why he voted 'no' on city of Austin budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen to discuss his decision to vote against the city budget approved Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/council-member-explains-why-he-voted-no-on-city-of-austin-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/council-member-explains-why-he-voted-no-on-city-of-austin-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I ain’t trying to be a Buckeye’: Rasheem Biles has Ohio State game circled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles had plenty of options when he entered the transfer portal, but the Columbus native had no interest in returning home to play for Ohio State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-aint-trying-to-be-a-buckeye-rasheem-biles-has-ohio-state-game-circled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-aint-trying-to-be-a-buckeye-rasheem-biles-has-ohio-state-game-circled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CapMetro service changes starting Aug. 16 include Route 2 expansion, route updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[CapMetro will launch service changes Aug. 16, including an expanded Route 2 in east Austin, Route 217 adjustments, updated UT Shuttle schedules and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-service-changes-starting-aug-16-include-route-2-expansion-route-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-service-changes-starting-aug-16-include-route-2-expansion-route-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force]]></title><description><![CDATA[BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) &mdash; White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks, calling them a tool to help officers end confrontations without using deadly force. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s another device to help someone get compliant when they are not,&rdquo; Homan said Thursday in an [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-border-czar-defends-ice-electric-shock-gloves-as-tools-to-avoid-deadly-force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-border-czar-defends-ice-electric-shock-gloves-as-tools-to-avoid-deadly-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KXAN wins National Murrow Award for investigative multimedia work]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN has won a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for its investigative multimedia journalism, earning the honor in the Large Market Television Digital category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-wins-national-murrow-award-for-investigative-multimedia-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-wins-national-murrow-award-for-investigative-multimedia-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane crashes in Caldwell County, pilot suffers minor injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating an airplane crash on FM 671 in Caldwell County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plane-crashes-in-caldwell-county-pilot-suffers-minor-injuries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plane-crashes-in-caldwell-county-pilot-suffers-minor-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police arrest hit-and-run suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrest-hit-and-run-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrest-hit-and-run-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines to launch nonstop flights from Austin to Paris in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop flights between Austin and Paris, France, in March, the airline announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/delta-air-lines-to-launch-nonstop-flights-from-austin-to-paris-in-march/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/delta-air-lines-to-launch-nonstop-flights-from-austin-to-paris-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Austin ISD schools receive fifth consecutive F rating, potentially opening district up to state takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Austin Independent School District middle schools received their fifth consecutive F ratings, opening the entire district up to a state takeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-austin-isd-schools-receive-fifth-consecutive-f-rating-potentially-opening-district-up-to-state-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-austin-isd-schools-receive-fifth-consecutive-f-rating-potentially-opening-district-up-to-state-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Children’s in Austin announces NICU expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Austin announced its plans to double the size of its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-childrens-in-austin-announces-nicu-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-childrens-in-austin-announces-nicu-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-will-add-privacy-guardrails-to-camera-systems-amid-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-will-add-privacy-guardrails-to-camera-systems-amid-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE's plan for electric shock gloves draws outrage, fears of misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with &ldquo;conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ices-plan-for-electric-shock-gloves-draws-outrage-fears-of-misuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ices-plan-for-electric-shock-gloves-draws-outrage-fears-of-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA chief: Cyclospora 'effectively removed from the market']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We have the safest food supply in the world,&rdquo; acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said in a Tuesday interview with CNBC. &ldquo;Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce including leafy greens at this point.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fda-chief-cyclospora-effectively-removed-from-the-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fda-chief-cyclospora-effectively-removed-from-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed. Here's who is at risk, where it's spreading]]></title><description><![CDATA[The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-cases-of-parasitic-screwworm-confirmed-heres-who-is-at-risk-where-its-spreading/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-cases-of-parasitic-screwworm-confirmed-heres-who-is-at-risk-where-its-spreading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotty shower Friday our only hope for 100º relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall, highs on Friday will still reach the upper 90s, but the extra afternoon clouds and rain-cooled air may help keep most areas under 100&ordm; if we're lucky! -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-shower-friday-our-only-hope-for-100-relief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spotty-shower-friday-our-only-hope-for-100-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible rain to end the week and start a hot weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our typical summertime heat and humidity continues today but a few of us may see a brief (but welcome!) change on Friday. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/possible-rain-to-end-the-week-and-start-a-hot-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/possible-rain-to-end-the-week-and-start-a-hot-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[69% chance of 'historic' El Ni&ntilde;o later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[This upcoming El Ni&ntilde;o is favored to be the strongest since record keeping began in 1950.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/69-chance-of-historic-el-nintildeo-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/69-chance-of-historic-el-nintildeo-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas DPS confirms fatal shooting in Austin after pursuit of stolen Fort Worth ambulance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and shooting in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dps-confirms-fatal-shooting-in-austin-after-pursuit-of-stolen-fort-worth-ambulance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dps-confirms-fatal-shooting-in-austin-after-pursuit-of-stolen-fort-worth-ambulance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen Fort Worth ambulance leads to Texas DPS pursuit, shooting in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin after an ambulance was stolen in North Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-fort-worth-ambulance-leads-to-texas-dps-pursuit-shooting-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-fort-worth-ambulance-leads-to-texas-dps-pursuit-shooting-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen Fort Worth ambulance leads to Texas DPS pursuit, fatal shooting in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin after an ambulance was stolen in North Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-fort-worth-ambulance-leads-to-texas-dps-pursuit-fatal-shooting-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-fort-worth-ambulance-leads-to-texas-dps-pursuit-fatal-shooting-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen ambulance in Fort Worth leads to Texas DPS pursuit in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple law enforcement agencies responded following an incident on the upper deck of Interstate 35 near central Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-ambulance-in-fort-worth-leads-to-texas-dps-pursuit-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stolen-ambulance-in-fort-worth-leads-to-texas-dps-pursuit-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Active law enforcement incident' shuts down upper, lower decks of I-35]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple law enforcement agencies responded following an incident on the upper deck of Interstate 35 near central Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-law-enforcement-incident-shuts-down-upper-lower-decks-of-i-35/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-law-enforcement-incident-shuts-down-upper-lower-decks-of-i-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Active law enforcement incident' shuts down upper deck of I-35]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple law enforcement agencies responded following an incident on the upper deck of Interstate 35 near central Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-law-enforcement-incident-shuts-down-upper-deck-of-i-35/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-law-enforcement-incident-shuts-down-upper-deck-of-i-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews carry out field investigations, early utility work on Austin Light Rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews with Austin Transit Partnership are executing field investigations and early utility work along the future rail alignment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/crews-carry-out-field-investigations-early-utility-work-on-austin-light-rail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/crews-carry-out-field-investigations-early-utility-work-on-austin-light-rail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis ISD confirms death of Lake Travis High School senior]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Lake Travis ISD said a senior at Lake Travis High School passed away after experiencing medical complications following a football practice injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-isd-confirms-death-of-lake-travis-high-school-senior/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-isd-confirms-death-of-lake-travis-high-school-senior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Austin ISD families lose in-school help for finding food, counseling, tutoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Austin families will start the new school year without a resource that has helped them find food, mental health care, academic support and other services inside their children&rsquo;s schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/some-austin-isd-families-lose-in-school-help-for-finding-food-counseling-tutoring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/some-austin-isd-families-lose-in-school-help-for-finding-food-counseling-tutoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain or shine: How farmers markets create connection within communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small business owners explain how becoming farmers market vendors has grown their business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-or-shine-how-farmers-markets-create-connection-within-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-or-shine-how-farmers-markets-create-connection-within-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Perseid Meteor Shower peaks over Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN viewers across Central Texas sent in their videos of the Perseid Meteor Shower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-over-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-over-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typical summer heat, spotty rain before the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our typical summertime heat and humidity continues today but a few of us may see a brief (but welcome!) change on Friday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/typical-summer-heat-spotty-rain-before-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/typical-summer-heat-spotty-rain-before-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is LARPing? Gen Z's viral insult]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It's almost like you're calling someone out," said Morgan Hurlock, 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-larping-gen-zs-viral-insult/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-larping-gen-zs-viral-insult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paxton, Talarico still fighting tight Senate race, per latest Emerson-Nexstar poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[The poll surveyed 1,000 voters between Aug. 9-10 who said they were "very likely" to vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paxton-talarico-still-fighting-tight-senate-race-per-latest-emerson-nexstar-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paxton-talarico-still-fighting-tight-senate-race-per-latest-emerson-nexstar-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuits over Project Connect bonds pauses after Paxton appeals denied jurisdictional plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legal fight over voter-approved bonds to fund a light rail system in Austin paused once again after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed a judge's denial of his office's jurisdictional plea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawsuits-over-project-connect-bonds-pauses-after-paxton-appeals-denied-jurisdictional-plea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawsuits-over-project-connect-bonds-pauses-after-paxton-appeals-denied-jurisdictional-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuits over Project Connect bonds paused after Paxton appeals denied jurisdictional plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legal fight over voter-approved bonds for a light rail system in Austin was paused on Thursday, due to an appeal from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a district court judge's denial of his plea for jurisdiction over the bonds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawsuits-over-project-connect-bonds-paused-after-paxton-appeals-denied-jurisdictional-plea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawsuits-over-project-connect-bonds-paused-after-paxton-appeals-denied-jurisdictional-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge to hear motions in legal fight over Project Connect bonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legal saga over bonds to fund a light rail system in Austin, which voters approved in 2020, will continue Thursday in a Travis County courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-to-hear-motions-in-legal-fight-over-project-connect-bonds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-to-hear-motions-in-legal-fight-over-project-connect-bonds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hears motions over $150M in Project Connect bonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legal saga over $150 million in bonds for a light rail system in Austin, which voters approved in 2020, continued Thursday in a Travis County courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-hears-motions-over-150m-in-project-connect-bonds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-hears-motions-over-150m-in-project-connect-bonds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump on undisclosed plan to use decoy plane: ‘It’s up to Secret Service and military’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the undisclosed plan to transfer him off of Air Force One and on to a separate military plane last month came at the request of the Secret Service.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-on-undisclosed-plan-to-use-decoy-plane-its-up-to-secret-service-and-military/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-on-undisclosed-plan-to-use-decoy-plane-its-up-to-secret-service-and-military/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: Leander ISD police chief suspended; Big Bend National Park border construction; Austin pushes for NHL team]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, our investigators look into the suspension of Leander ISD's Police Chief Sh&#257; Rogers. She's been put on administrative leave, and the state is looking to suspend Rogers' peace officer license for one year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-leander-isd-police-chief-suspended-big-bend-national-park-border-construction-austin-pushes-for-nhl-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-leander-isd-police-chief-suspended-big-bend-national-park-border-construction-austin-pushes-for-nhl-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's $6.6B budget includes funding to restructure 911 dispatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change drives a wedge between community and council members concerned about response times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-66b-budget-includes-funding-to-restructure-911-dispatch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-66b-budget-includes-funding-to-restructure-911-dispatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 170 Texas schools faced closure in recent years. Many were not failing]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 170 public and charter school campuses across Texas have closed &mdash; or are being considered for closure &mdash; since the 2023-24 school year, according to an analysis by the nonprofit Our Schools Our Democracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than170-texas-schools-faced-closure-in-recent-years-many-were-not-failing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-than170-texas-schools-faced-closure-in-recent-years-many-were-not-failing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin city council approves $6.6B budget for fiscal year 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Council voted during its Wednesday budget meeting to approve a $6.6 billion budget, first proposed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-approves-66b-budget-for-fiscal-year-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-approves-66b-budget-for-fiscal-year-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin city council approves $6.6B budget for fiscal year 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Council voted during its Wednesday budget meeting to approve a $6.6 billion budget, first proposed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-approves-66b-budget-for-fiscal-year-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-approves-66b-budget-for-fiscal-year-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How potential federal changes to preservation laws could impact Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Section 106 of the act, one of the most well-known and impactful sections, requires the government to consider how federally funded projects would affect historic properties and allows public input before any projects move forward. Just weeks ago, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)&nbsp;voted to advance a proposal that rewrites the regulations for Section 106.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-potential-federal-changes-to-preservation-laws-could-impact-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-potential-federal-changes-to-preservation-laws-could-impact-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our next 9/11 is coming,' Texas senators hear warning about drone attack risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael McGee came to the Capitol Wednesday morning with a warning for Texas lawmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/our-next-911-is-coming-texas-senators-hear-warning-about-drone-attack-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/our-next-911-is-coming-texas-senators-hear-warning-about-drone-attack-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Immigration and Customs Enforcement&rsquo;s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who called it unnecessary and cruel. ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with &ldquo;conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,&rdquo; according to a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ices-plan-to-give-officers-electric-shock-gloves-draws-outrage-and-fears-of-misuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ices-plan-to-give-officers-electric-shock-gloves-draws-outrage-and-fears-of-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will there be a TEA takeover in Austin ISD? A-F ratings expected soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year the scores are released to show how the district and schools are performing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/will-there-be-a-tea-takeover-in-austin-isd-a-f-ratings-expected-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/will-there-be-a-tea-takeover-in-austin-isd-a-f-ratings-expected-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How valuable are the Texas NFL teams?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the National Football League gets more and more popular, franchise values continue to soar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-valuable-are-the-texas-nfl-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-valuable-are-the-texas-nfl-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Austin's extreme heat can feel like it never ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin's hottest stretch of summer can bring triple-digit heat index values for hours each day. Here's when the extreme heat typically starts to fade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-austins-extreme-heat-can-feel-like-it-never-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-austins-extreme-heat-can-feel-like-it-never-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her young family. Leavitt, 28, called it a &ldquo;bittersweet decision" in a social media post Wednesday shortly after President Donald Trump announced she [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-is-leaving-the-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-is-leaving-the-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos neighbors raise safety concerns after deadly shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Marcos neighbors are raising safety concerns after a deadly weekend shooting on Crossover Rd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-neighbors-raise-safety-concerns-after-deadly-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-neighbors-raise-safety-concerns-after-deadly-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy. The lawsuit alleges the service offering paying customers sneak peeks of his posts about U.S. policy [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawsuit-seeks-to-ban-trump-media-from-charging-for-early-access-to-presidents-posts-on-us-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawsuit-seeks-to-ban-trump-media-from-charging-for-early-access-to-presidents-posts-on-us-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Garage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to close in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Garage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will close in 2027, according to a post from the Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/red-garage-at-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-to-close-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/red-garage-at-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-to-close-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Community First! Village expands, adding a 'downtown' area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The neighborhood has been slowly expanding over the years, and the latest development of the downtown area added a new headquarters building, a neighbor services building, a welcome center, a small market, and Goodness Hall, which is a multipurpose space for events, meetings and volunteer training.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-community-first-village-expands-adding-a-downtown-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-community-first-village-expands-adding-a-downtown-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month&rsquo;s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Leavitt, 28, just recently returned to the White House after taking a brief leave for the birth of her second child in May. Leavitt has been one of the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-youngest-person-to-hold-role-to-leave-at-months-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-youngest-person-to-hold-role-to-leave-at-months-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin-area heat-related ER visits top 700 this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heat-Related Illness Morbidity and Mortality Dashboard shows 701 heat-related emergency room visits between May 2 and Aug. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-area-heat-related-er-visits-top-700-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-area-heat-related-er-visits-top-700-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two soldiers dead in Fort Hood military chopper crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Authorities are responding to a Fort Hood military chopper crash in Bell County. FOX 44 News has learned that this was a 1st Cavalry Division Apache helicopter with two soldiers on board. Both have been pronounced dead. The deceased service members will be transported to Carl R. Darnall [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-soldiers-dead-in-fort-hood-military-chopper-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-soldiers-dead-in-fort-hood-military-chopper-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in Fort Hood military chopper crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Authorities are responding to a Fort Hood military chopper crash in Bell County. FOX 44 News has learned that this was a 1st Cavalry Division Apache helicopter with two on board. Both have been pronounced dead. The crash has caused a rapid grass fire, leading to closures on FM-2843. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-dead-in-fort-hood-military-chopper-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/two-dead-in-fort-hood-military-chopper-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities responding to Fort Hood military chopper crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Authorities are responding to a Fort Hood military chopper crash in Bell County. FOX 44 News has learned that this was an Apache helicopter, which are known to carry two flight crew members. The crash has caused a rapid grass fire, leading to closures on FM-2843. Multiple fire units [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/authorities-responding-to-fort-hood-military-chopper-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/authorities-responding-to-fort-hood-military-chopper-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County residents urged to take precautions after burn ban announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials announced a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Travis County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-residents-urged-to-take-precautions-after-burn-ban-announcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-residents-urged-to-take-precautions-after-burn-ban-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County residents are urged to take precautions after effective burn ban announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials announced a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Travis County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-residents-are-urged-to-take-precautions-after-effective-burn-ban-announcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-residents-are-urged-to-take-precautions-after-effective-burn-ban-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July was the hottest on record in the Lower 48, NOAA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 2026 was the hottest July on record (1885-present), averaging 76.9&deg; in the contiguous United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/july-was-the-hottest-on-record-in-the-lower-48-noaa-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/july-was-the-hottest-on-record-in-the-lower-48-noaa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic; More tropical development likely this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic, the third named storm of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-cristobal-forms-in-the-atlantic-more-tropical-development-likely-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-cristobal-forms-in-the-atlantic-more-tropical-development-likely-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-cristobal-forms-in-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-cristobal-forms-in-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in custody after shootout with officers in north Austin, APD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect was taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with police officers near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-custody-after-shootout-with-officers-in-north-austin-apd-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-custody-after-shootout-with-officers-in-north-austin-apd-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in custody after officer-involved shooting in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect was taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 in north Austin on Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-custody-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/suspect-in-custody-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter in place issued after officer-involved shooting in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 in north Austin are being urged to shelter in place after an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shelter-in-place-issued-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shelter-in-place-issued-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APD: Suspect in custody after shootout with officer in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect was taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with a police officer near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-suspect-in-custody-after-shootout-with-officer-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/apd-suspect-in-custody-after-shootout-with-officer-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are two new HOV lanes coming to I-35 near Georgetown?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 35 drivers in the Georgetown and Round Rock corridor: the Texas Department of Transportation has its eyes on you for expansion, and on Thursday, you have the chance to hear more about the proposal in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/are-two-new-hov-lanes-coming-to-i-35-near-georgetown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/are-two-new-hov-lanes-coming-to-i-35-near-georgetown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Valle ISD superintendent talks new high school delays on first day of school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Del Valle ISD said they're prepared to welcome thousands of students back into their schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/del-valle-isd-superintendent-talks-new-high-school-delays-on-first-day-of-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/del-valle-isd-superintendent-talks-new-high-school-delays-on-first-day-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas law expands virtual learning options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senate Bill 569 replaces the state's previous virtual learning framework and allows districts to offer individual virtual courses, full-time virtual and hybrid programs, and eventually full-time virtual campuses through a new authorization process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-law-expands-virtual-learning-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-law-expands-virtual-learning-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, appeals court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Appeals Court on Monday declined to drop the thousands of online safety lawsuits against social media firms, ruling Meta and TikTok appealed the cases too early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tech-companies-must-face-thousands-of-lawsuits-over-social-media-addiction-appeals-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tech-companies-must-face-thousands-of-lawsuits-over-social-media-addiction-appeals-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA hires 2,000+ gamers to be air traffic controllers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regardless of your age, chances are that you know at least one person in your life who loves video games, and a recent campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that those skills might be best served at your nearest airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/faa-hires-2000-gamers-to-be-air-traffic-controllers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/faa-hires-2000-gamers-to-be-air-traffic-controllers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Trump's plane switch work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan to protect the president involved a catering truck and a secondary military plane to transfer him safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-did-trumps-plane-switch-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-did-trumps-plane-switch-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-camera-map-how-many-are-in-your-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flock-camera-map-how-many-are-in-your-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE&nbsp;plans to spend&nbsp;up to $20 million to purchase thousands of &ldquo;conductive distraction and de-escalation devices&rdquo; for officers and agents by March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-to-give-officers-gloves-that-deliver-painful-electric-shocks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-to-give-officers-gloves-that-deliver-painful-electric-shocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does cyclospora compare to some of the worst outbreaks in US history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid the ongoing investigations into outbreaks of both "explosive diarrhea"-causing cyclospora and salmonella affecting dozens of states, the daily headlines are reminiscent of past foodborne illness crises that gripped the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-cyclospora-compare-to-some-of-the-worst-outbreaks-in-us-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-cyclospora-compare-to-some-of-the-worst-outbreaks-in-us-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many capital murder convictions have there been in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of a capital murder conviction this month in Travis County stemming from the shooting death of two people in southeast Austin, KXAN reviewed data on statewide capital cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-many-capital-murder-convictions-have-there-been-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-many-capital-murder-convictions-have-there-been-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One rain chance may briefly end our 100º streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll also be watching something known as an "inverted trough" that may produce a few spotty showers and a few extra clouds on Friday.-- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-rain-chance-may-briefly-end-our-100-streak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-rain-chance-may-briefly-end-our-100-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gusty winds and triple digits, Saharan dust moving in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blustery winds and high heat the rest of this week as the triple-digit temperature stretch continues. Saharan dust is heading towards the southern US. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gusty-winds-and-triple-digits-saharan-dust-moving-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gusty-winds-and-triple-digits-saharan-dust-moving-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breezy today but triple-digit temperatures sticking around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind gusts will pick up as the day goes on but will offer no relief for the heat we will continue to endure. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/breezy-today-but-triple-digit-temperatures-sticking-around/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/breezy-today-but-triple-digit-temperatures-sticking-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville City Council decides against asking voters for $87M bond election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pflugerville leaders decided against a bond election for residents during an hours-long council meeting Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-city-council-decides-against-asking-voters-for-87m-bond-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-city-council-decides-against-asking-voters-for-87m-bond-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break causes low pressure in Manor neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break near Parsons and Bastrop streets is causing low water pressure and service disruptions in parts of Manor, including Wild Horse Creek, Hamilton Point, Lagos and downtown areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/water-main-break-causes-low-pressure-in-manor-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/water-main-break-causes-low-pressure-in-manor-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash on North Lamar Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-north-lamar-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-north-lamar-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistrial declared in Texas murder case after new evidence found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of killing his mother is expected to face a new trial in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mistrial-declared-in-texas-murder-case-after-new-evidence-found/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mistrial-declared-in-texas-murder-case-after-new-evidence-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin part of national DoorDash initiative to support local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash is showcasing thousands of locally owned restaurants in six different cities, including three in Texas, through its initiative "Flavor Fest."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-part-of-national-doordash-initiative-to-support-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-part-of-national-doordash-initiative-to-support-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County adds law enforcement for Texas State football games amid Pac-12 move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County commissioners approved an agreement Tuesday between the county, Texas State University and the Hays County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office to provide additional public safety personnel during home football games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-adds-law-enforcement-for-texas-state-football-games-amid-pac-12-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-adds-law-enforcement-for-texas-state-football-games-amid-pac-12-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H-E-B opens nominations for Excellence in Education Awards; $1 million in prizes up for grabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[H-E-B has opened nominations for its annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. This year is the 25th year of the program, and to celebrate, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/h-e-b-opens-nominations-for-excellence-in-education-awards-1-million-in-prizes-up-for-grabs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/h-e-b-opens-nominations-for-excellence-in-education-awards-1-million-in-prizes-up-for-grabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free game teaches kids signs of and responses to online predators]]></title><description><![CDATA[A game designed to teach parents and their kids how to handle online gaming was launched in July by Not on Our Watch Texas (NOW).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/free-game-teaches-kids-signs-of-and-responses-to-online-predators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/free-game-teaches-kids-signs-of-and-responses-to-online-predators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop mayor defends city council weekend retreat in Fredericksburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Harris said the Council spent hours discussing Bastrop&rsquo;s budget and tax rate, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, data centers and other issues facing the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-mayor-defends-city-council-weekend-retreat-in-fredericksburg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-mayor-defends-city-council-weekend-retreat-in-fredericksburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin residents weigh future of Cesar Chavez Street name at first public meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Austin has launched a public engagement process on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street. Community members can attend meetings, submit feedback online and suggest new names for the roadway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-residents-weigh-future-of-cesar-chavez-street-name-at-first-public-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-residents-weigh-future-of-cesar-chavez-street-name-at-first-public-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manor ISD voters to decide on $400 million bond election in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manor ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a $400 million bond election for the Nov. 3 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-isd-voters-to-decide-on-400-million-bond-election-in-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-isd-voters-to-decide-on-400-million-bond-election-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent crime falling further across many large cities: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Violent crime rates are falling in major cities around the United States this year compared to 2025, continuing a steady decline since 2022. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic saw a record-breaking spike in homicides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/violent-crime-falling-further-across-many-large-cities-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/violent-crime-falling-further-across-many-large-cities-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1 billion Powerball jackpot: Which payout option is best if you win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-billion-powerball-jackpot-which-payout-option-is-best-if-you-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-billion-powerball-jackpot-which-payout-option-is-best-if-you-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 30,000 pounds of beef recalled under highest 'Class 1' risk level]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USDA has categorized the recall as Class I, indicating a &ldquo;high or medium risk&rdquo; situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearly-30000-pounds-of-beef-recalled-under-highest-class-1-risk-level/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearly-30000-pounds-of-beef-recalled-under-highest-class-1-risk-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s is giving customers $5 to test its new website and app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domino's is paying customers $5 per order to beta-test it's revamped website and app. Here's how to cash in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dominos-is-giving-customers-5-to-test-its-new-website-and-app/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dominos-is-giving-customers-5-to-test-its-new-website-and-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groups sue the Trump administration over its targeting of the International Criminal Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNITED NATIONS (AP) &mdash; Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court, arguing that sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors are undermining the ability to prosecute people responsible for humanity&rsquo;s worst crimes. The complaint &mdash; filed in the Southern District [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/groups-sue-the-trump-administration-over-its-targeting-of-the-international-criminal-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/groups-sue-the-trump-administration-over-its-targeting-of-the-international-criminal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/motorcyclist-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-east-william-cannon-drive-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/motorcyclist-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-east-william-cannon-drive-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little League says Boerne headed to Williamsport after whirlwind legal challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Waco district court vacated a temporary restraining order that had prevented Little League Baseball Inc. from disqualifying the Tulsa National team due to player ineligibility, leaving Boerne Little League as the Southwest Region champion heading to the Little League World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/little-league-says-boerne-headed-to-williamsport-after-whirlwind-legal-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/little-league-says-boerne-headed-to-williamsport-after-whirlwind-legal-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little League, big problem: Boerne’s World Series path delayed by judge intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little League did not specify in its statement why the player was deemed ineligible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/little-league-big-problem-boernes-world-series-path-delayed-by-judge-intervention/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/little-league-big-problem-boernes-world-series-path-delayed-by-judge-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boerne advances to Little League World Series after whirlwind legal challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Waco district court vacated a temporary restraining order that had prevented Little League Baseball Inc. from disqualifying the Tulsa National team due to player ineligibility, leaving Boerne Little League as the Southwest Region champion heading to the Little League World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/boerne-advances-to-little-league-world-series-after-whirlwind-legal-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/boerne-advances-to-little-league-world-series-after-whirlwind-legal-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katz's is closer to home: Restaurant starts construction on original 6th Street location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has officially begun on the building at its original location, which co-owners Barry and Lisa Katz purchased at auction in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/katzs-is-closer-to-home-restaurant-starts-construction-on-original-6th-street-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/katzs-is-closer-to-home-restaurant-starts-construction-on-original-6th-street-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas asks Dallas court to let it intervene in dispute over unborn child's medical care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unborn child was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which affects the development of the left side of the heart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-asks-dallas-court-to-let-it-intervene-in-dispute-over-unborn-childs-medical-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-asks-dallas-court-to-let-it-intervene-in-dispute-over-unborn-childs-medical-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as acting fire chief beginning Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-fire-chief-retires-city-to-launch-nationwide-search-for-new-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-fire-chief-retires-city-to-launch-nationwide-search-for-new-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-asks-public-for-help-finding-hit-and-run-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-asks-public-for-help-finding-hit-and-run-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TxDOT urges drivers to stay attentive as students return to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effort is a part of TxDOT's "Be Safe. Drive Smart." back-to-school campaign, where the department is encouraging drivers to take extra precautions around schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txdot-urges-drivers-to-stay-attentive-as-students-return-to-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txdot-urges-drivers-to-stay-attentive-as-students-return-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Halloween owner to acquire Hot Topic, BoxLunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Halloween is well-known for taking over empty retail stores every year. Now, its parent company is acquiring hundreds of still-open stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spirit-halloween-owner-to-acquire-hot-topic-boxlunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/spirit-halloween-owner-to-acquire-hot-topic-boxlunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical depression could form in Atlantic this week, NHC says | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tropical Depression could form by the end of the week in the Central Tropical Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-could-form-in-atlantic-this-week-nhc-says-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-could-form-in-atlantic-this-week-nhc-says-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical depression could form in Atlantic this week, NHC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tropical Depression could form by the end of the week in the Central Tropical Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-could-form-in-atlantic-this-week-nhc-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-could-form-in-atlantic-this-week-nhc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Tropical depression could form in Atlantic this week, NHC says | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tropical Depression could form by the end of the week in the Central Tropical Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-tropical-depression-could-form-in-atlantic-this-week-nhc-says-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-tropical-depression-could-form-in-atlantic-this-week-nhc-says-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item></channel></rss>