<?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>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian sees 'edgy' Arch Manning as Texas looks to bounce back against Ole Miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian says Arch Manning has shown a different side of himself in practice as No. 19 Texas looks to rebound from consecutive losses ahead of Saturday's matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-sees-edgy-arch-manning-as-texas-looks-to-bounce-back-against-ole-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-sees-edgy-arch-manning-as-texas-looks-to-bounce-back-against-ole-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves union-backed resolution that prioritizes hiring local workers when Convention Center reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Council approved a resolution on Thursday that directs city staff to prioritize hiring local workers for certain contracts when the Austin Convention Center reopens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/council-approves-union-backed-resolution-that-prioritizes-hiring-local-workers-when-convention-center-reopens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/council-approves-union-backed-resolution-that-prioritizes-hiring-local-workers-when-convention-center-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to $90M approved for water treatment plant to replace hazardous disinfection technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council members on Thursday approved up to $90 million to be spent on updating the disinfection technology at a water treatment plant in west Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/up-to-90m-approved-for-water-treatment-plant-to-replace-hazardous-disinfection-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/up-to-90m-approved-for-water-treatment-plant-to-replace-hazardous-disinfection-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solving of two 25-year-old sex assault cases spotlights work of Austin's special victims unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[DNA evidence recently helped Austin Police close two sexual assault cases from more than 25 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/solving-of-two-25-year-old-sex-assault-cases-spotlights-work-of-austins-special-victims-unit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/solving-of-two-25-year-old-sex-assault-cases-spotlights-work-of-austins-special-victims-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Perry found not guilty in misdemeanor deadly conduct case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Perry was found not guilty of misdemeanor deadly conduct Thursday, following a mistrial in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/daniel-perry-found-not-guilty-in-misdemeanor-deadly-conduct-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/daniel-perry-found-not-guilty-in-misdemeanor-deadly-conduct-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Hendrickson High band tech arrested for improper relationship with a student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former band technician at Hendrickson High School has been arrested on a charge of improper relationship between an educator and student, according to the Pflugerville Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-hendrickson-high-band-tech-arrested-for-improper-relationship-with-a-student/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-hendrickson-high-band-tech-arrested-for-improper-relationship-with-a-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-powered offenses collide as Hutto faces Rouse in KBVO Game of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hutto and Rouse bring two of Central Texas' high-powered offenses into Thursday's KBVO Game of the Week, combining to average 88.1 points per game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/high-powered-offenses-collide-as-hutto-faces-rouse-in-kbvo-game-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/high-powered-offenses-collide-as-hutto-faces-rouse-in-kbvo-game-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kind Clinic receives $500k grant to support uninsured LGBTQ people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Health Action's Kind Clinic in Austin on Thursday announced it received a $500,000 grant from the St. David's Foundation aimed at helping to expand access to health care insurance coverage for uninsured or underinsured LGBTQ people and those impacted by HIV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kind-clinic-receives-500k-grant-to-support-uninsured-lgbtq-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kind-clinic-receives-500k-grant-to-support-uninsured-lgbtq-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look ahead to Austin's More Than Pink Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, survivors, people currently fighting breast cancer, and their loved ones will come together in Austin for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-look-ahead-to-austins-more-than-pink-walk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-look-ahead-to-austins-more-than-pink-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Valle ISD appoints interim superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday announced it has appointed Dr. Mark Cantu as its interim superintendent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/del-valle-isd-appoints-interim-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/del-valle-isd-appoints-interim-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright end to the workweek, humid weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[High temperatures remain warm with plenty of sunshine heading into the weekend. Humidity levels rise on Saturday with increasing clouds and rain chances next week. — Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bright-end-to-the-workweek-humid-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bright-end-to-the-workweek-humid-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Energy beings install of 60th annual Zilker Holiday Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Energy crews began installing the 60th annual Zilker Holiday Tree Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-energy-beings-install-of-60th-annual-zilker-holiday-tree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-energy-beings-install-of-60th-annual-zilker-holiday-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Energy begins installation of 60th annual Zilker Holiday Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Energy crews began installing the 60th annual Zilker Holiday Tree Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-energy-begins-installation-of-60th-annual-zilker-holiday-tree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-energy-begins-installation-of-60th-annual-zilker-holiday-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightlife biz sues rival event organizer over 'Real Housewives of Austin' posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two local nightlife businesses are fighting: Imagine Not Being Us, LLC, which operates "a nightlife and social-events business" under the brand name "Invite Only," has sued a competitor for allegedly defamatory posts made on Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nightlife-biz-sues-rival-event-organizer-over-real-housewives-of-austin-posts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nightlife-biz-sues-rival-event-organizer-over-real-housewives-of-austin-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-ACL vibe check at Zilker: Park still in recovery mode, but some areas reopen, holiday tree goes up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The music is over, the crowds of tens of thousands have left, and the traffic has disappeared, but some evidence of Austin City Limits' 25th festival remains in Zilker Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/post-acl-vibe-check-at-zilker-park-still-in-recovery-mode-but-some-areas-reopen-holiday-tree-goes-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/post-acl-vibe-check-at-zilker-park-still-in-recovery-mode-but-some-areas-reopen-holiday-tree-goes-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok helping Central Texas small businesses increase product sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Texas small business owner Lerin Lockwood said 30% of product sales for Lion Latch come from TikTok Shop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tiktok-helping-central-texas-small-businesses-increase-product-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tiktok-helping-central-texas-small-businesses-increase-product-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler uses iPad to help save grandmother's life in Tennessee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-year-old's ability to work his iPad may have saved his grandmother's life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/toddler-uses-ipad-to-help-save-grandmothers-life-in-tennessee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/toddler-uses-ipad-to-help-save-grandmothers-life-in-tennessee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher wounded in Oregon school attack says she had no chance to protect kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[“I did the only thing I could do, which was to pretend to be dead in the hope he would not shoot me again.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teacher-wounded-in-oregon-school-attack-says-she-had-no-chance-to-protect-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teacher-wounded-in-oregon-school-attack-says-she-had-no-chance-to-protect-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County Fair &amp; Rodeo returns to Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Williamson County Fair &amp; Rodeo is back in Taylor, bringing rodeo action, live entertainment, livestock exhibits and family-friendly attractions to the Williamson County Expo Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-fair-amp-rodeo-returns-to-taylor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-fair-amp-rodeo-returns-to-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin nonprofits affected by anti-transgender outrage over mystery mailer, texts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysterious mailers and texts sent to Texans have prompted calls for an investigation and affected some Austin-area nonprofits this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nonprofits-affected-by-anti-transgender-outrage-over-mystery-mailer-texts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nonprofits-affected-by-anti-transgender-outrage-over-mystery-mailer-texts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent cutting ties with LLC that sent 'trans student guide' mailers to Texans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysterious mailers and texts sent to Texans have prompted calls for an investigation and affected some Austin-area nonprofits this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/agent-cutting-ties-with-llc-that-sent-trans-student-guide-mailers-to-texans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/agent-cutting-ties-with-llc-that-sent-trans-student-guide-mailers-to-texans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man faces felony charge after smashing glass on person at Matt’s El Rancho]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 45-year-old man was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony in connection with an altercation at Matt’s El Rancho in south Austin on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-faces-felony-charge-after-smashing-glass-on-person-at-matts-el-rancho/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-faces-felony-charge-after-smashing-glass-on-person-at-matts-el-rancho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander seeks to restore mysteriously drained lake, demands answers from water district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leander leaders unanimously approved a formal request to restore water levels at Lakewood Park and seek additional records from the water district managing the lake. The move comes more than a year after the lake dropped about four feet below its historic level and amid ongoing questions about why the change was made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-seeks-to-restore-mysteriously-drained-lake-demands-answers-from-water-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-seeks-to-restore-mysteriously-drained-lake-demands-answers-from-water-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas brothers killed within the span of two years, family seeks answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Margaret Davila's home, the kitchen island is covered in photos, cards and flowers; all condolences for the loss of her 25-year-old son Jeremiah.On the wall to the right of the front door, there's a large memorial photo of another one of her children, 20-year-old Keshawn Cage. That one has been hanging up there for a while now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-brothers-killed-within-the-span-of-two-years-family-seeks-answers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-brothers-killed-within-the-span-of-two-years-family-seeks-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin 311 to test no longer taking overnight calls beginning Nov. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Nov. 1, Austin 311 will no longer take overnight calls, according to a city of Austin memo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-test-no-longer-taking-overnight-calls-beginning-nov-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-test-no-longer-taking-overnight-calls-beginning-nov-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin 311 to no longer take overnight calls beginning Nov. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Nov. 1, Austin 311 will no longer take overnight calls, according to a city of Austin memo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-no-longer-take-overnight-calls-beginning-nov-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-no-longer-take-overnight-calls-beginning-nov-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin 311 to no longer take overnight calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Nov. 1, Austin 311 will no longer take overnight calls, according to a city of Austin memo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-no-longer-take-overnight-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-no-longer-take-overnight-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin 311 to end 24/7 call service beginning Nov. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Nov. 1, Austin 311 will no longer take overnight calls, according to a city of Austin memo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-end-247-call-service-beginning-nov-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-to-end-247-call-service-beginning-nov-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin 311 no longer taking overnight calls beginning Nov. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Nov. 1, Austin 311 will no longer take overnight calls, according to a city of Austin memo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-no-longer-taking-overnight-calls-beginning-nov-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-311-no-longer-taking-overnight-calls-beginning-nov-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuilders wanted as Colony Park development warms up in East Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Austin and Catellus Real Estate Development L.P. are advancing their partnership for the Colony Park mixed-use development, with infrastructure work scheduled to begin next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/homebuilders-wanted-as-colony-park-development-warms-up-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/homebuilders-wanted-as-colony-park-development-warms-up-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the US's newest national park, Chiricahua]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. now has 64 national parks, four of which you'll find in Arizona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-the-uss-newest-national-park-chiricahua/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-the-uss-newest-national-park-chiricahua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests booted from Disney World after stunt on Epcot ride: 'Clear violation of our park rules']]></title><description><![CDATA[The visitors were escorted from Disney World after another guest filmed one of them engaging in unauthorized aquatic activities in the Mexico pavilion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guests-booted-from-disney-world-after-stunt-on-epcot-ride-clear-violation-of-our-park-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guests-booted-from-disney-world-after-stunt-on-epcot-ride-clear-violation-of-our-park-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy. This is how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economics professor Jose Garcia Montalvo calculated the figure using an estimated 1.5 million workers calling out sick on release day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gta-6-launch-could-drain-1-billion-from-us-economy-this-is-how/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gta-6-launch-could-drain-1-billion-from-us-economy-this-is-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell responds to Jane Doe's letter saying she felt 'unsupported' by university president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doe's letter described an alleged conversation between Cornell's president and the head of her sorority in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-responds-to-jane-does-letter-saying-she-felt-unsupported-by-university-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-responds-to-jane-does-letter-saying-she-felt-unsupported-by-university-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just gas and groceries: Childcare costs weigh on voters before midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[About three-quarters of U.S. adults saw the expense of childcare as a “major problem” in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/not-just-gas-and-groceries-childcare-costs-weigh-on-voters-before-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/not-just-gas-and-groceries-childcare-costs-weigh-on-voters-before-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk: SpaceX, Tesla merger a 'good idea']]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk said Tuesday that his two companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have formed independent special committees to discuss the potential merger, calling it "a good idea."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-spacex-tesla-merger-a-good-idea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-spacex-tesla-merger-a-good-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $1M in Pokémon cards, sports cards stolen outside grading company]]></title><description><![CDATA[The theft occurred outside the headquarters of Professional Sports Authenticator, a grading company that specializes in authenticating and grading trading cards and other memorabilia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearly-1m-in-pokmon-cards-sports-cards-stolen-outside-grading-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nearly-1m-in-pokmon-cards-sports-cards-stolen-outside-grading-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your next Airbnb stay may come with fewer chores. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA["No surprises.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/your-next-airbnb-stay-may-come-with-fewer-chores-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/your-next-airbnb-stay-may-come-with-fewer-chores-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community outraged as convicted serial rapist, also heir to cosmetics fortune, walks free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Luster's trial gained international publicity because he fled to Mexico after posting $1 million bail in January 2003; he was captured months later in Puerto Vallarta by bounty hunter Duane "The Dog" Chapman, who was pursuing him with a TV crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/community-outraged-as-convicted-serial-rapist-also-heir-to-cosmetics-fortune-walks-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/community-outraged-as-convicted-serial-rapist-also-heir-to-cosmetics-fortune-walks-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm sunshine late week into weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our stretch of pleasant weather continues through the end of the work week and the weekend? Well, that doesn't look too shabby either. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-sunshine-late-week-into-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-sunshine-late-week-into-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of sun today but a small chance of rain returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The steady weather pattern continues its march to the weekend, but humidity looks to rise and rain chances slowly return. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plenty-of-sun-today-but-a-small-chance-of-rain-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plenty-of-sun-today-but-a-small-chance-of-rain-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talarico leads Paxton in new Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August's Emerson/Nexstar poll, Paxton led had 47% and Talarico was at 46%. The positions have since reversed: Talarico at 48%, Paxton at 46%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/talarico-leads-paxton-in-new-emerson-college-pollingnexstar-media-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/talarico-leads-paxton-in-new-emerson-college-pollingnexstar-media-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: Austin wants to be America's best city for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Student News Now we're looking into what Austin is doing about numbers showing fewer children living in the city. In the past five years, the population of kids younger than 18 years old dropped by 17,000, or roughly 9%. That sudden drop is among the reasons the city launched a privately funded initiative called Generation ATX, tasked with making Austin the best city in the country to be a kid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-austin-wants-to-be-americas-best-city-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-austin-wants-to-be-americas-best-city-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead in motorcycle crash in east Austin, FM 949 closed in both directions]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a motorcycle crash in east Austin on Wednesday evening, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The crash caused both directions of FM 969 to close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-in-motorcycle-crash-in-east-austin-fm-949-closed-in-both-directions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-in-motorcycle-crash-in-east-austin-fm-949-closed-in-both-directions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead in motorcycle crash in east Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a motorcycle crash in east Austin on Wednesday evening, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The crash caused both directions of FM 969 to close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-in-motorcycle-crash-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-in-motorcycle-crash-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Austin eyes $2M for supporting renters on brink of eviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite cuts to funding in recent years, the nonprofit handling "I Belong in Austin" says every dollar makes an impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-eyes-2m-for-supporting-renters-on-brink-of-eviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-eyes-2m-for-supporting-renters-on-brink-of-eviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I’m still traumatized': Car flies off road, crashes into roof of Florida building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A witness said the incident was like something out of an action movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/im-still-traumatized-car-flies-off-road-crashes-into-roof-of-florida-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/im-still-traumatized-car-flies-off-road-crashes-into-roof-of-florida-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New screwworm case confirmed in beef cow in Otero County]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico officials confirmed a new case of New World screwworm on Wednesday but say activity could slow down as temperatures drop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-screwworm-case-confirmed-in-beef-cow-in-otero-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-screwworm-case-confirmed-in-beef-cow-in-otero-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico confirms new case of screwworm in beef cow]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico officials confirmed a new case of New World screwworm on Wednesday but say activity could slow down as temperatures drop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-mexico-confirms-new-case-of-screwworm-in-beef-cow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-mexico-confirms-new-case-of-screwworm-in-beef-cow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screwworm spreads to US wildlife in Texas, USDA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that can enter animals through open wounds and feed on living tissue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/screwworm-spreads-to-us-wildlife-in-texas-usda-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/screwworm-spreads-to-us-wildlife-in-texas-usda-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Dallas Cowboys DB Cornell Green, who didn't miss a game in his 13 seasons, dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Cornell Green, a defensive back who never missed a game in his 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and was part of their original Doomsday Defense, has died at age 86, the NFL team said Wednesday. The team provided no details on the cause of his death. Green didn't play football [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-dallas-cowboys-db-cornell-green-who-didnt-miss-a-game-in-his-13-seasons-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-dallas-cowboys-db-cornell-green-who-didnt-miss-a-game-in-his-13-seasons-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Ed Fund raises $700,000 for public education programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Ed Fund announced today that the annual Inspire the Future Luncheon raised a total of $700,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-ed-fund-raises-700000-for-public-education-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-ed-fund-raises-700000-for-public-education-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man receives 2 life sentences for continuous sexual abuse of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hays County man was out on bail when he molested one of his several victims. His crimes spanned roughly 24 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-receives-2-life-sentences-for-continuous-sexual-abuse-of-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-receives-2-life-sentences-for-continuous-sexual-abuse-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Texas' first 812,998 early voters tell us about the election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting data from the first two days of the Texas midterm election shows higher enthusiasm among Democratic-leaning voters compared to the 2022 cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-texas-first-812998-early-voters-tell-us-about-the-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-texas-first-812998-early-voters-tell-us-about-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City leaders rename Plantation Road to Tommie Lee Wyatt Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Transportation announced the renaming of Plantation Road for Tommie Lee Wyatt Lane, honoring the longtime publisher and co-founder of East Austin's The Villager newspaper, who passed last January. The new street name signs are now installed as of Oct. 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-leaders-rename-plantation-road-to-tommie-lee-wyatt-lane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-leaders-rename-plantation-road-to-tommie-lee-wyatt-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula 1 themed events happening around Austin as Grand Prix heads to COTA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas this weekend,several pop-ups are happening around town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/formula-1-themed-events-happening-around-austin-as-grand-prix-heads-to-cota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/formula-1-themed-events-happening-around-austin-as-grand-prix-heads-to-cota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas doctors warn of rising flu activity ahead of holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flu activity is rising in Texas as respiratory virus season gets underway, local doctors are encouraging people to take precautions ahead of the holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-doctors-warn-of-rising-flu-activity-ahead-of-holidays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-doctors-warn-of-rising-flu-activity-ahead-of-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 arrested after man shot in the leg in downtown Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man injured in downtown Austin on Sunday, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-arrested-after-man-shot-in-the-leg-in-downtown-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-arrested-after-man-shot-in-the-leg-in-downtown-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHTSA: Tesla reports its 1st Cybercab crash in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the NHTSA report, Tesla said its Cybercab was damaged after it drove 5 mph into a large pothole filled with water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nhtsa-tesla-reports-its-1st-cybercab-crash-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nhtsa-tesla-reports-its-1st-cybercab-crash-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin nightclub going 'phone free'; here's why and how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingdom Austin, an electronic music venue, dance club and nightclub in downtown Austin's Red River Cultural District, announced this week that it's going phone-free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nightclub-going-phone-free-heres-why-and-how/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nightclub-going-phone-free-heres-why-and-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subtropical storm Josephine forms off US East Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A low pressure system off the U.S. East Coast has been upgraded to Subtropical Storm Josephine Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/subtropical-storm-josephine-forms-off-us-east-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/subtropical-storm-josephine-forms-off-us-east-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Subtropical Storm Josephine forms off New England coast]]></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-subtropical-storm-josephine-forms-off-new-england-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-subtropical-storm-josephine-forms-off-new-england-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THC Alliance, hemp manufacturer sue over DSHS 'redefining' THCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[It specifically calls out the agency's "redefinition of 'total delta-9 THC' to include tetrahydrocannabinolic acid," or THCA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/thc-alliance-hemp-manufacturer-sue-over-dshs-redefining-thca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/thc-alliance-hemp-manufacturer-sue-over-dshs-redefining-thca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THC Alliance, hemp manufacturer sue over DSHS 'redefining' delta-9 to count THCA against legal limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It specifically calls out the agency's "redefinition of 'total delta-9 THC' to include tetrahydrocannabinolic acid," or THCA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/thc-alliance-hemp-manufacturer-sue-over-dshs-redefining-delta-9-to-count-thca-against-legal-limit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/thc-alliance-hemp-manufacturer-sue-over-dshs-redefining-delta-9-to-count-thca-against-legal-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for suspect accused of stealing copper wire in east Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[APD said the thefts happened in the Mueller and 51st street area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-suspect-accused-of-stealing-copper-wire-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-suspect-accused-of-stealing-copper-wire-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['ICE is NOT slowing down': DHS responds to criticism over this week's Austin operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private property used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a staging site was apparently used without permission, according to the property owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-is-not-slowing-down-dhs-responds-to-criticism-over-this-weeks-austin-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-is-not-slowing-down-dhs-responds-to-criticism-over-this-weeks-austin-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE didn't have permission to stage at Austin site, property owner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private property used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a staging site was apparently used without permission, according to the property owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-didnt-have-permission-to-stage-at-austin-site-property-owner-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-didnt-have-permission-to-stage-at-austin-site-property-owner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHS responds after property owner says ICE didn't have permission to stage at Austin site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private property used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a staging site was apparently used without permission, according to the property owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dhs-responds-after-property-owner-says-ice-didnt-have-permission-to-stage-at-austin-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dhs-responds-after-property-owner-says-ice-didnt-have-permission-to-stage-at-austin-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will fill Hinojosa’s seat? Garibay, Papari vie for House District 49]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas House District 49 will have a new representative after Nov. 3, as Gina Hinojosa gives up the seat to run for Texas governor. Democrat Montserrat Garibay, education advocate and former teacher, faces Green Party candidate Arshia Papari, a University of Texas at Austin student.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-will-fill-hinojosas-seat-garibay-papari-vie-for-house-district-49/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-will-fill-hinojosas-seat-garibay-papari-vie-for-house-district-49/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sethi, Mushtaler compete to succeed Vikki Goodwin in House District 47]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas House District 47 seat is open for the first time since 2019 after Rep. Vikki Goodwin decided not to seek reelection and instead challenge Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sethi-mushtaler-compete-to-succeed-vikki-goodwin-in-house-district-47/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sethi-mushtaler-compete-to-succeed-vikki-goodwin-in-house-district-47/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. Trump [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/russia-frees-american-stephen-hubbard-after-over-4-years-behind-bars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/russia-frees-american-stephen-hubbard-after-over-4-years-behind-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detectives find 500+ files of child porn associated with Austin resident, APD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old Austin resident was arrested Tuesday and charged with the possession of child pornography, a first-degree felony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/detectives-find-500-files-of-child-porn-associated-with-austin-resident-apd-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/detectives-find-500-files-of-child-porn-associated-with-austin-resident-apd-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to immediately enforce new medical restrictions for transgender people in prison. An executive order by President Donald Trump had called on the Bureau of Prisons to revise its medical care policies so that federal funds aren&rsquo;t spent &ldquo;for the purpose of conforming an inmate&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-latest-supreme-court-rebuffs-trump-restrictions-on-medical-care-for-trans-inmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-latest-supreme-court-rebuffs-trump-restrictions-on-medical-care-for-trans-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court won’t revive Trump administration’s transgender inmate policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court refused the Trump administration&rsquo;s bid to stop providing transgender inmates hormone treatments and certain surgeries on&nbsp;Wednesday, declining to lift a lower judge&rsquo;s block over the dissents of two conservative justices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-wont-revive-trump-administrations-transgender-inmate-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-wont-revive-trump-administrations-transgender-inmate-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manor ISD faces lawsuit 2 years after student's fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a Manor ISD student who was fatally stabbed inside a high school restroom is suing the district, alleging school officials failed to protect him despite repeated concerns about bullying and safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-isd-faces-lawsuit-2-years-after-students-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-isd-faces-lawsuit-2-years-after-students-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to immediately enforce new medical restrictions for transgender people in prison. An executive order by President Donald Trump had called on the Bureau of Prisons to revise its medical care policies so that federal funds aren&rsquo;t spent &ldquo;for the purpose of conforming an inmate&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-rebuffs-trump-restrictions-on-medical-care-for-trans-inmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-rebuffs-trump-restrictions-on-medical-care-for-trans-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired judge to review and separate evidence in Camp Mystic criminal probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Kerr County courtroom Wednesday, a judge will hear arguments on the Camp Mystic owners' and operators' response to search warrants executed on their electronic devices by the Texas Department of Public Safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/retired-judge-to-review-and-separate-evidence-in-camp-mystic-criminal-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/retired-judge-to-review-and-separate-evidence-in-camp-mystic-criminal-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired judge to review &amp; separate evidence in Camp Mystic criminal probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Kerr County courtroom Wednesday, a judge will hear arguments on the Camp Mystic owners' and operators' response to search warrants executed on their electronic devices by the Texas Department of Public Safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/retired-judge-to-review-amp-separate-evidence-in-camp-mystic-criminal-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/retired-judge-to-review-amp-separate-evidence-in-camp-mystic-criminal-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge to hear arguments over search warrants of Camp Mystic owners' cellphone data]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Kerr County courtroom Wednesday, a judge will hear arguments on the Camp Mystic owners' and operators' response to search warrants executed on their electronic devices by the Texas Department of Public Safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-to-hear-arguments-over-search-warrants-of-camp-mystic-owners-cellphone-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-to-hear-arguments-over-search-warrants-of-camp-mystic-owners-cellphone-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor creates Red River Cultural District 'Task Force' after thousands sign district's open letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Mayor Kirk Watson posted a message to the city council message board Tuesday afternoon announcing the creation of a "Task Force to Save Red River."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayor-creates-red-river-cultural-district-task-force-after-thousands-sign-districts-open-letter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayor-creates-red-river-cultural-district-task-force-after-thousands-sign-districts-open-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eanes ISD moves forward with potential change to transfer student policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eanes ISD Board of Trustees has moved one step closer to changing how it handles out-of-district student transfers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/eanes-isd-moves-forward-with-potential-change-to-transfer-student-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/eanes-isd-moves-forward-with-potential-change-to-transfer-student-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A husband told authorities his missing wife was taken by ICE. He's now charged with her murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[When ICE was contacted, they told authorities that no enforcement activity had occurred at the residence.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-husband-told-authorities-his-missing-wife-was-taken-by-ice-hes-now-charged-with-her-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-husband-told-authorities-his-missing-wife-was-taken-by-ice-hes-now-charged-with-her-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars, during a visit by US envoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. Trump [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/russia-frees-american-stephen-hubbard-after-over-4-years-behind-bars-during-a-visit-by-us-envoy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/russia-frees-american-stephen-hubbard-after-over-4-years-behind-bars-during-a-visit-by-us-envoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch 'Battle of the Lakes' rivalry between Westlake-Lake Travis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake looks to avenge last year's loss to Lake Travis as the Chaparrals and Cavaliers renew their Battle of the Lakes rivalry in Week 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-watch-battle-of-the-lakes-rivalry-between-westlake-lake-travis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-watch-battle-of-the-lakes-rivalry-between-westlake-lake-travis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 found dead at home in Lampasas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lampasas Police Department said it was investigating two deaths Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-found-dead-at-home-in-lampasas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-found-dead-at-home-in-lampasas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy killed, police officer injured in East Texas shooting with suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE -- The Canton police officer injured in a fatal shooting on Tuesday night is in stable condition, the police department said. He is being flown to Plano for surgery on his right arm, where he sustained a gunshot wound. VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KETK) &mdash; An East Texas deputy was fatally wounded and a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deputy-killed-police-officer-injured-in-east-texas-shooting-with-suspect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deputy-killed-police-officer-injured-in-east-texas-shooting-with-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County approves contract to conduct study to address water concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders say the study will help identify future infrastructure needs, potential water sources and opportunities to pursue state and federal funding for future projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-approves-contract-to-conduct-study-to-address-water-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-approves-contract-to-conduct-study-to-address-water-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expedition fails to find Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island in Western Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart&rsquo;s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot&rsquo;s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/expedition-fails-to-find-amelia-earharts-plane-on-remote-island-in-western-pacific/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/expedition-fails-to-find-amelia-earharts-plane-on-remote-island-in-western-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk says he will give SpaceX share to every child in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk did not specify how he plans to go about providing shares in the company, which went public earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-says-he-will-give-spacex-share-to-every-child-in-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-says-he-will-give-spacex-share-to-every-child-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in wildfire rubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family&rsquo;s home once stood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/firefighters-find-safe-filled-with-priceless-family-heirlooms-in-wildfire-rubble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/firefighters-find-safe-filled-with-priceless-family-heirlooms-in-wildfire-rubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas searches for answers after back-to-back losses as Ole Miss looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago, Texas was unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the country. Now, the Longhorns are trying to stop a slide that has raised questions about their offense, quarterback Arch Manning and the direction of their season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-searches-for-answers-after-back-to-back-losses-as-ole-miss-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-searches-for-answers-after-back-to-back-losses-as-ole-miss-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polymarket removes contract allowing wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA["We believe in the wisdom of crowds, have heard them loud and clear, and removed the market.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/polymarket-removes-contract-allowing-wagers-on-fate-of-cornell-students-accused-of-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/polymarket-removes-contract-allowing-wagers-on-fate-of-cornell-students-accused-of-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America']]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump called on New Mexico to change its name to &ldquo;New America&rdquo; following his decision to alter the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to include &ldquo;America.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-calls-on-new-mexico-to-change-its-name-to-new-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-calls-on-new-mexico-to-change-its-name-to-new-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit by US envoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia on Wednesday released an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal reached during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow. The [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/russia-frees-american-stephen-hubbard-after-over-4-years-in-prison-during-a-visit-by-us-envoy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/russia-frees-american-stephen-hubbard-after-over-4-years-in-prison-during-a-visit-by-us-envoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny stretch continues, warming temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abundant sunshine continues through the rest of the workweek with increasing temperatures into the weekend. Rain chances return next week. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sunny-stretch-continues-warming-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sunny-stretch-continues-warming-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Quality Alert today with sunny, warm afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunny skies stick around for the mid-week check in with temperatures slightly above average, but rain chances could make a tiny return next week. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/air-quality-alert-today-with-sunny-warm-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/air-quality-alert-today-with-sunny-warm-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Public Health report examines HIV stigma in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Austin Public Health examined how stigma and discrimination affect people living with HIV in Central Texas, including their experiences with family, relationships, health care and their own perceptions of themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-public-health-report-examines-hiv-stigma-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-public-health-report-examines-hiv-stigma-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop community pushes for transparency around 'Project Longhorn' data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals worry a possible natural gas plant isn't a "right fit" for the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-community-pushes-for-transparency-around-project-longhorn-data-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-community-pushes-for-transparency-around-project-longhorn-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a teen diversion program is working so far in Travis County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Travis County Transformation Project, which launched in 2023 as a pilot, has locked in county funding to continue operating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-a-teen-diversion-program-is-working-so-far-in-travis-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-a-teen-diversion-program-is-working-so-far-in-travis-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin airport begins major utility project to support future expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin-Bergstrom International Airport began construction Monday on a major utility infrastructure project designed to support the airport's long-term growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-begins-major-utility-project-to-support-future-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-begins-major-utility-project-to-support-future-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Abbott ordered a pause on data center permits. Critics say some plans still moved forward.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has paused issuing permits connected to construction or infrastructure &ldquo;directly supporting data centers,&rdquo; the agency&rsquo;s interim executive director told Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/greg-abbott-ordered-a-pause-on-data-center-permits-critics-say-some-plans-still-moved-forward/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/greg-abbott-ordered-a-pause-on-data-center-permits-critics-say-some-plans-still-moved-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas data center boom could erase decades of progress on air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas&rsquo; rapidly growing data center industry could reverse much of the state&rsquo;s progress on air quality by the end of the decade, according to a new report released Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-data-center-boom-could-erase-decades-of-progress-on-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-data-center-boom-could-erase-decades-of-progress-on-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunger strike reported at immigration detention center]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hunger-strike-reported-at-immigration-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hunger-strike-reported-at-immigration-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SWAT responded to barricaded suspect on Cameron Road, 1 in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect left the location of a disturbance call in their vehicle and barricaded themselves inside in northeast Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/swat-responded-to-barricaded-suspect-on-cameron-road-1-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/swat-responded-to-barricaded-suspect-on-cameron-road-1-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin airport expects high traffic for F1, upcoming major sporting events]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Texas' largest event is upon us and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said it expects high volume traffic this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-expects-high-traffic-for-f1-upcoming-major-sporting-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-expects-high-traffic-for-f1-upcoming-major-sporting-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech mogul Elon Musk has formally endorsed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race after bankrolling his campaign for several weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-endorses-paxton-in-texas-senate-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-endorses-paxton-in-texas-senate-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arch Manning’s Heisman hopes fading as Texas faces more award contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Manning&rsquo;s Heisman Trophy campaign has taken a dramatic turn, with the Texas quarterback falling well behind the front-runners as the Longhorns prepare for a challenging stretch of Southeastern Conference play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-mannings-heisman-hopes-fading-as-texas-faces-more-award-contenders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-mannings-heisman-hopes-fading-as-texas-faces-more-award-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 4K-capacity southeast Austin venue announces inaugural lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[AEG Presents' 4,000-capacity venue, officially named United Heritage Hall, announced its inaugural lineup of shows this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-4k-capacity-southeast-austin-venue-announces-inaugural-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-4k-capacity-southeast-austin-venue-announces-inaugural-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by ICE in Austin federally indicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal grand jury has formally indicted Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez with one count of Assaulting, Resisting, Impeding, and Obstructing a Federal Officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-federally-indicted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-federally-indicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers set up homemade 'I Voted' photobooth at polling location]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you live in the central-north Austin area and you're voting early, there's a good chance you'll go to the Ben Hur Shrine Temple. If you do, you'll find a homemade "I Voted" photo booth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/volunteers-set-up-homemade-i-voted-photobooth-at-polling-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/volunteers-set-up-homemade-i-voted-photobooth-at-polling-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turnout tracker: How many people have voted in the November 2026 election?]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN is keeping track of how many Texans have voted in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/turnout-tracker-how-many-people-have-voted-in-the-november-2026-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/turnout-tracker-how-many-people-have-voted-in-the-november-2026-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin nonprofit receives $30,000 grant to support domestic violence survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Restoration House Foundation received a $30,000 Texas Bar Foundation grant to help domestic violence survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nonprofit-receives-30000-grant-to-support-domestic-violence-survivors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-nonprofit-receives-30000-grant-to-support-domestic-violence-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with Rubio]]></title><description><![CDATA[KYIV, Ukraine (AP) &mdash; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners about incoming Russian missiles following recent strikes that he said occurred without enough notice, leaving civilians vulnerable. For at least a week, the Ukrainian leader has said that his country has not received early [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zelenskyy-says-early-warning-system-for-russian-missile-attacks-resumes-following-call-with-rubio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zelenskyy-says-early-warning-system-for-russian-missile-attacks-resumes-following-call-with-rubio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable parking program for musicians launches in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metropolis parking company announced Tuesday that it's launching its "Park &amp; Play" program in Austin to provide affordable parking to musicians during gigs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affordable-parking-program-for-musicians-launches-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affordable-parking-program-for-musicians-launches-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBB warns of ghost-tapping scams targeting shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just in time for Halloween, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a money scam called ghost-tapping.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bbb-warns-of-ghost-tapping-scams-targeting-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bbb-warns-of-ghost-tapping-scams-targeting-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT flyover pilot asks Austin community to help find lost Stetson hat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A military pilot who participated in the UT football flyover is asking Austin residents to help find a Stetson hat that fell out of his helicopter over Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-flyover-pilot-asks-austin-community-to-help-find-lost-stetson-hat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-flyover-pilot-asks-austin-community-to-help-find-lost-stetson-hat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webb Middle School PTA files complaint against closure petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Education Agency is reviewing the claims made by the local PTA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/webb-middle-school-pta-files-complaint-against-closure-petition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/webb-middle-school-pta-files-complaint-against-closure-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S. government as they ramp up efforts to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. The White House said that under the Fraud [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-and-vance-announce-25m-whistleblower-program-to-encourage-public-to-report-alleged-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-and-vance-announce-25m-whistleblower-program-to-encourage-public-to-report-alleged-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia daycare temporarily shut down after 2-year-old allegedly put director's loaded gun in mouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state said the administrator regularly brought the gun to work with her and that it was often left within childrens' reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/virginia-daycare-temporarily-shut-down-after-2-year-old-allegedly-put-directors-loaded-gun-in-mouth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/virginia-daycare-temporarily-shut-down-after-2-year-old-allegedly-put-directors-loaded-gun-in-mouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New passport design unveiled: Here's when you can get it]]></title><description><![CDATA["I can see Americans sitting at airports all over the world, like why do people keep flipping through the page?" Rubio said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-passport-design-unveiled-heres-when-you-can-get-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-passport-design-unveiled-heres-when-you-can-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible motive uncovered for California couple accused of killing son-in-law in park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A defense attorney said a new possible motive has been uncovered behind a homicide that left a gaming software engineer dead in a Dublin, California, sports park during a mandatory child visitation meet-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/possible-motive-uncovered-for-california-couple-accused-of-killing-son-in-law-in-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/possible-motive-uncovered-for-california-couple-accused-of-killing-son-in-law-in-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos CISD considers affordable housing community for teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Marcos CISD is considering a proposal to help provide affordable housing for district teachers and staff members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-cisd-considers-affordable-housing-community-for-teachers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-cisd-considers-affordable-housing-community-for-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodwin challenges incumbent Lt. Gov. Patrick for most powerful state office in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With early voting underway, Texas voters have the opportunity to choose the next person to hold what is widely considered the most powerful state office in Texas: lieutenant governor. Incumbent Dan Patrick, who has held the office for more than a decade, faces a challenge from Vikki Goodwin, a Democratic state representative [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/goodwin-challenges-incumbent-lt-gov-patrick-for-most-powerful-state-office-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/goodwin-challenges-incumbent-lt-gov-patrick-for-most-powerful-state-office-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Transgender student guide' sent to Texans by Wyoming LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week after mysterious texts about a "transgender student guide" sparked angry calls and threats to an advocacy group that didn't send the messages, a wave of equally mysterious mailers arrived at Texas homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/transgender-student-guide-sent-to-texans-by-wyoming-llc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/transgender-student-guide-sent-to-texans-by-wyoming-llc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Eagles face backlash for handling of Jalen Hurts blood clotting issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Eagles are facing intensifying criticism for how the team handled a major health complication involving its star quarterback, who the Eagles announced will miss the rest of the season due to a potentially fatal blood-clotting condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/philadelphia-eagles-face-backlash-for-handling-of-jalen-hurts-blood-clotting-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/philadelphia-eagles-face-backlash-for-handling-of-jalen-hurts-blood-clotting-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking the Tropics: Monitoring area off East Coast, and how a strong El Niño will impact Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[WFLA meteorologists will discuss the potential development of an area in the Atlantic and the effect of the strong El Ni&ntilde;o that has kept this hurricane season so quiet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tracking-the-tropics-monitoring-area-off-east-coast-and-how-a-strong-el-nio-will-impact-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tracking-the-tropics-monitoring-area-off-east-coast-and-how-a-strong-el-nio-will-impact-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show? Prediction markets lean heavily toward one artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL and Roc Nation have yet to officially announce next year&rsquo;s Super Bowl halftime performer, but users across two of the biggest prediction markets seem to think they have a pretty good idea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-is-headlining-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-prediction-markets-lean-heavily-toward-one-artist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-is-headlining-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-prediction-markets-lean-heavily-toward-one-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump uses antisemitic slur in Kansas rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump used an antisemitic slur at a rally in Kansas Monday while defending Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) over revelations he sued his patients for unpaid medical bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-uses-antisemitic-slur-in-kansas-rally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-uses-antisemitic-slur-in-kansas-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump on Monday announced a program meant to give farmers one-time payments to help "offset diesel costs" this harvest season, but it likely won't have an immediate impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/farmers-to-get-one-time-payments-from-8-billion-program-trump-says-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/farmers-to-get-one-time-payments-from-8-billion-program-trump-says-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My baby was all I had': mother pleads for help in unsolved July 4 killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Cleveland was fatally shot in north Austin shortly before midnight on July 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/my-baby-was-all-i-had-mother-pleads-for-help-in-unsolved-july-4-killing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/my-baby-was-all-i-had-mother-pleads-for-help-in-unsolved-july-4-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police to give updates in July 4 murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Cleveland was fatally shot in north Austin shortly before midnight on July 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-to-give-updates-in-july-4-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-to-give-updates-in-july-4-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police give updates in July 4 murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Cleveland was fatally shot in north Austin shortly before midnight on July 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-give-updates-in-july-4-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-give-updates-in-july-4-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas men's basketball ranked No. 7 in AP preseason poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 7 in the AP preseason poll, but head coach Sean Miller believes the Longhorns have plenty to prove with 11 newcomers on the roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-mens-basketball-ranked-no-7-in-ap-preseason-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-mens-basketball-ranked-no-7-in-ap-preseason-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin driver stuck with $300+ bill after rock strikes car near Loop 360 project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A west Austin driver said he's been left paying hundreds of dollars after a "softball-sized" rock hit and damaged his car on a busy highway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-driver-stuck-with-300-bill-after-rock-strikes-car-near-loop-360-project-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-driver-stuck-with-300-bill-after-rock-strikes-car-near-loop-360-project-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin driver stuck with $300 bill after rock strikes car near Loop 360 project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A west Austin driver said he's been left paying hundreds of dollars after a "softball-sized" rock hit and damaged his car on a busy highway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-driver-stuck-with-300-bill-after-rock-strikes-car-near-loop-360-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-driver-stuck-with-300-bill-after-rock-strikes-car-near-loop-360-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHS issues new recommendations for 'gas station opioid' products]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is cracking down on synthetic kratom-linked concentrates, also known as "gas station opioids," as the largely unregulated over-the-counter products have been sparking public health concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hhs-issues-new-recommendations-for-gas-station-opioid-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hhs-issues-new-recommendations-for-gas-station-opioid-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan man to be sentenced Tuesday for deadly 2022 human-smuggling tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-to-be-sentenced-tuesday-for-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-to-be-sentenced-tuesday-for-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan man to be sentenced for role in deadly 2022 human-smuggling tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-to-be-sentenced-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-to-be-sentenced-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan man sentenced for role in deadly 2022 human smuggling case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-sentenced-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-sentenced-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan man receives 30-year sentence for role in deadly 2022 human-smuggling tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-receives-30-year-sentence-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/guatemalan-man-receives-30-year-sentence-for-role-in-deadly-2022-human-smuggling-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eanes ISD board to discuss changes to transfer student policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eanes ISD Board of Trustees is set to discuss potential changes to the district's policy governing out of district transfer students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/eanes-isd-board-to-discuss-changes-to-transfer-student-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/eanes-isd-board-to-discuss-changes-to-transfer-student-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm, sunny afternoons and cool, clear nights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although we could use the rain, we're in for a pleasant and sunny stretch of weather for the next several days. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-sunny-afternoons-and-cool-clear-nights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-sunny-afternoons-and-cool-clear-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sun is shining brightly as temperatures head up]]></title><description><![CDATA[We get a good dose of sunshine this week as a high pressure systems dominates once again, brining minimal rain and warmer temperatures. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-sun-is-shining-brightly-as-temperatures-head-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-sun-is-shining-brightly-as-temperatures-head-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool mornings and warm afternoons continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll continue to enjoy plenty of sun the rest of the work week with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-mornings-and-warm-afternoons-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-mornings-and-warm-afternoons-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is democratic socialism and what do members believe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters argue capitalism is incompatible with true freedom, and the economy should be collectively controlled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-democratic-socialism-and-what-do-members-believe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-democratic-socialism-and-what-do-members-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Riehle of 'Office Space,' over 400 more shows and movies, dies: Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin native's career spans roughly five decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/richard-riehle-of-office-space-over-400-more-shows-and-movies-dies-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/richard-riehle-of-office-space-over-400-more-shows-and-movies-dies-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin police searching for woman tied to stolen truck, hit-and-run crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman suspected of stealing a pickup truck and later leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-searching-for-woman-tied-to-stolen-truck-hit-and-run-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-searching-for-woman-tied-to-stolen-truck-hit-and-run-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos CISD outlines plans to improve student performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Marcos CISD is outlining new strategies to improve student performance at Mendez Elementary School and San Marcos High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-cisd-outlines-plans-to-improve-student-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-cisd-outlines-plans-to-improve-student-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alligator kills 71-year-old fisherman in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a pond near a Florida lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/alligator-kills-71-year-old-fisherman-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/alligator-kills-71-year-old-fisherman-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running to represent you: Meet Austin ISD's school board candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 13 candidates hoping to fill five seats for Austin ISD's school board. The election comes at a time when the future of who will run Austin ISD is uncertain, but that has not stopped candidates from running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/running-to-represent-you-meet-austin-isds-school-board-candidates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/running-to-represent-you-meet-austin-isds-school-board-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas school districts call bond elections to improve facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in some Central Texas school districts will decide whether to approve bond propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-school-districts-call-bond-elections-to-improve-facilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-school-districts-call-bond-elections-to-improve-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the candidates for Texas comptroller and what does the position do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is one of the state's most powerful positions. The chief financial officer oversees the state's budget, collects taxes, manages state contracts and estimates how much money lawmakers can spend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-are-the-candidates-for-texas-comptroller-and-what-does-the-position-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-are-the-candidates-for-texas-comptroller-and-what-does-the-position-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas candidates rev their engines as early voting starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting began Monday for the Texas midterm elections as major gubernatorial and senatorial candidates launched statewide tours to energize their respective bases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-candidates-rev-their-engines-as-early-voting-starts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-candidates-rev-their-engines-as-early-voting-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at key Hays County races ahead of Election Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several key races on the ballot in Hays County, including contests for county judge, district attorney and Kyle mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-look-at-key-hays-county-races-ahead-of-election-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-look-at-key-hays-county-races-ahead-of-election-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voters to decide Paxton's replacement as Texas' top cop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The election pits two state senators against each other: Republican Mayes Middleton of Galveston and Nathan Johnson, the Democratic challenger from Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/voters-to-decide-paxtons-replacement-as-texas-top-cop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/voters-to-decide-paxtons-replacement-as-texas-top-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin proposes banning new vape shops within 1,000 feet of schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Public Health is recommending restrictions on new tobacco and vape retailers near schools and childcare centers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-proposes-banning-new-vape-shops-within-1000-feet-of-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-proposes-banning-new-vape-shops-within-1000-feet-of-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA rolls back program that allowed non-ticketed visitors into terminals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tsa-rolls-back-program-that-allowed-non-ticketed-visitors-into-terminals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tsa-rolls-back-program-that-allowed-non-ticketed-visitors-into-terminals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts out for the season with blood clots, source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super Bowl 59 MVP was found to have blood clots in his lungs, a source told The AP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-quarterback-jalen-hurts-out-for-the-season-with-blood-clots-source-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-quarterback-jalen-hurts-out-for-the-season-with-blood-clots-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta apologizes for suspending 'No Kings' Instagram account, blaming bot traffic increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook's parent company, Meta, on Sunday apologized for suspending the "No Kings" Instagram account, saying the suspension was caused by a high increase in traffic by bots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meta-apologizes-for-suspending-no-kings-instagram-account-blaming-bot-traffic-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meta-apologizes-for-suspending-no-kings-instagram-account-blaming-bot-traffic-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after library assault victim dies months later, affidavit says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces a murder charge after a 62-year-old victim died months after a March assault at the Austin Central Library, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-charged-with-murder-after-library-assault-victim-dies-months-later-affidavit-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-charged-with-murder-after-library-assault-victim-dies-months-later-affidavit-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian backs Manning, calls for better execution ahead of Ole Miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian reaffirmed his confidence in Arch Manning while addressing Texas' offensive struggles and emphasizing a 1-0 mentality ahead of Saturday's matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-backs-manning-calls-for-better-execution-ahead-of-ole-miss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-backs-manning-calls-for-better-execution-ahead-of-ole-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A federal judge on Monday questioned the Trump administration&rsquo;s claims surrounding its efforts to redevelop a historic Washington golf course, challenging its contention that a recent tree-cutting spree did not indicate work was moving forward on the project, which is temporarily blocked by a court order. &ldquo;There is no universe in which [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-grills-trump-administration-over-plans-to-overhaul-washington-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-grills-trump-administration-over-plans-to-overhaul-washington-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinojosa sues to review confidential emails between Musk, Abbott]]></title><description><![CDATA[The communications were deemed confidential due to their "embarrassing" and "intimate" nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hinojosa-sues-to-review-confidential-emails-between-musk-abbott/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hinojosa-sues-to-review-confidential-emails-between-musk-abbott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting begins in Texas, what Central Texans should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting started Oct. 19 across Texas, and election officials say voters can avoid delays by planning ahead, checking their registration status and reviewing their ballot before arriving at the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/early-voting-begins-in-texas-what-central-texans-should-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/early-voting-begins-in-texas-what-central-texans-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court to decide if 160-year-old home distilling ban is constitutional ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Violations can carry up to five years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-to-decide-if-160-year-old-home-distilling-ban-is-constitutional/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-to-decide-if-160-year-old-home-distilling-ban-is-constitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin hotels could reach 95% occupancy as Formula One returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visit Austin expects Formula One weekend to deliver about $1 billion in economic impact, with hotels across Austin reaching up to 95% occupancy as race fans and football visitors arrive in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hotels-could-reach-95-occupancy-as-formula-one-returns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hotels-could-reach-95-occupancy-as-formula-one-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump approval hits record low in new survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8 points lower than at this point last year and lower than at any other time during his first term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-approval-hits-record-low-in-new-survey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-approval-hits-record-low-in-new-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive recall on Kayem Foods hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and more: USDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/massive-recall-on-kayem-foods-hot-dogs-bacon-deli-meat-and-more-usda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/massive-recall-on-kayem-foods-hot-dogs-bacon-deli-meat-and-more-usda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betting on the election? Your state may prohibit it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/betting-on-the-election-your-state-may-prohibit-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/betting-on-the-election-your-state-may-prohibit-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hutto seeks voter approval for $48M justice center amid rapid growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hutto leaders are asking voters to help fund the construction of a new justice center, noting the city's current police headquarters can no longer meet the demands of one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-seeks-voter-approval-for-48m-justice-center-amid-rapid-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hutto-seeks-voter-approval-for-48m-justice-center-amid-rapid-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County Judge candidates outline visions for growth, spending and county leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incumbent Republican Steven Snell and Democratic challenger Heather Jefts are running for Williamson County judge, a role that oversees county government operations, works with Commissioners Court on the budget, coordinates emergency response efforts and helps guide county policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-judge-candidates-outline-visions-for-growth-spending-and-county-leadership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-judge-candidates-outline-visions-for-growth-spending-and-county-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin wants to be the best place in America for kids. Here's the plan to do it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fran Baylor has been hired as the first executive director of Generation ATX, a privately funded initiative aimed at improving child well-being in Austin following a 9% decline in the city's youth population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-wants-to-be-the-best-place-in-america-for-kids-heres-the-plan-to-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-wants-to-be-the-best-place-in-america-for-kids-heres-the-plan-to-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge refuses DOJ’s demand to step aside from golf course hearing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge refused the Justice Department&rsquo;s (DOJ) demand to&nbsp;step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Donald Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-refuses-dojs-demand-to-step-aside-from-golf-course-hearing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-refuses-dojs-demand-to-step-aside-from-golf-course-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early childhood educators fear tougher working conditions amid Trump proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early childhood educators are sounding the alarm at changes proposed by the Trump administration to loosen regulations on the industry, including staff-to-child ratios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/early-childhood-educators-fear-tougher-working-conditions-amid-trump-proposals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/early-childhood-educators-fear-tougher-working-conditions-amid-trump-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting surges across key battleground states ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's first-day turnout surged 40%, part of a broader early voting boom unfolding across key battleground states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/early-voting-surges-across-key-battleground-states-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/early-voting-surges-across-key-battleground-states-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much money do Austin City Council candidates have going into early voting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For down-ballot races, like the five Austin City Council seats up for grabs, having money on hand to build name recognition can make all the difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-much-money-do-austin-city-council-candidates-have-going-into-early-voting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-much-money-do-austin-city-council-candidates-have-going-into-early-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas State Round Rock unveils first weather station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas State celebrated the opening of its first-ever Round Rock campus weather station last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-round-rock-unveils-first-weather-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-round-rock-unveils-first-weather-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: The AI boom and why lawmakers are pushing for regulation&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN&rsquo;s Arezow Doost and Dylan McKim explain the factors fueling data center growth and calls for guardrails.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-the-ai-boom-and-why-lawmakers-are-pushing-for-regulationnbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-the-ai-boom-and-why-lawmakers-are-pushing-for-regulationnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures slowly heading back up this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The much colder mornings and below average afternoons are coming to an end as warm air filters back in. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temperatures-slowly-heading-back-up-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temperatures-slowly-heading-back-up-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More cool mornings ahead, but warmer days too]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll kick up our warming trend a notch on Tuesday with high temperatures above average for the first time since last Thursday. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-cool-mornings-ahead-but-warmer-days-too/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-cool-mornings-ahead-but-warmer-days-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue sky days ahead as warming trend gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fairly warm but quiet week of weather on tap for Central Texas this week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blue-sky-days-ahead-as-warming-trend-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blue-sky-days-ahead-as-warming-trend-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the researchers leaving the US because of Trump's funding cuts and politicization of science]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Halley Froehlich was sure she'd spend her scientific career in the United States. Her family has been in America since the 1700s. But over the past two years, delayed federal grants and fears about the future motivated her to pack her life into boxes. She moved to Finland with her husband [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-the-researchers-leaving-the-us-because-of-trumps-funding-cuts-and-politicization-of-science/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-the-researchers-leaving-the-us-because-of-trumps-funding-cuts-and-politicization-of-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County leaders weigh in as early voting approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting for the November election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and election officials across Travis County are preparing polling locations as candidates and voter advocacy groups make their final push before Election Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-leaders-weigh-in-as-early-voting-approaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-leaders-weigh-in-as-early-voting-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville voters to decide on ACC taxing district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters living within Pflugerville ISD territory will have a big decision to make at the ballot box.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-voters-to-decide-on-acc-taxing-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-voters-to-decide-on-acc-taxing-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Ken Paxton's race faltering, GOP looks for someone to blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas's Senate race is devolving into a blame game among Republicans weeks out from Election Day as the party's nominee Ken Paxton faces a stream of negative headlines and Democrats grow increasingly confident about flipping the state. Republican tensions spilled into the public Thursday when President Trump lashed out at incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and veteran [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/with-ken-paxtons-race-faltering-gop-looks-for-someone-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/with-ken-paxtons-race-faltering-gop-looks-for-someone-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Chestnut eats 8-pound pizza in just over 12 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[World-famous professional eater Joey Chestnut makes a special visit to St. Louis on Saturday. He's competing in the Junk Yard Dog Challenge at Salvage Yard Bar and Grill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/joey-chestnut-eats-8-pound-pizza-in-just-over-12-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/joey-chestnut-eats-8-pound-pizza-in-just-over-12-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairbairn's last-second 49-yard FG gives Texans 34-31 win over Jaguars at Wembley Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ka&rsquo;imi Fairbairn drilled a 49-yard field goal as time expired to lift Houston past Jacksonville 34-31 at Wembley Stadium. C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes as the Texans earned their second straight win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fairbairns-last-second-49-yard-fg-gives-texans-34-31-win-over-jaguars-at-wembley-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fairbairns-last-second-49-yard-fg-gives-texans-34-31-win-over-jaguars-at-wembley-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrant found dead at Laredo ICE facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old Mexican man held at a federal immigration facility in Laredo was found dead in his cell Saturday morning, his daughter and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, confirmed to The Texas Tribune.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/migrant-found-dead-at-laredo-ice-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/migrant-found-dead-at-laredo-ice-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earlier sunsets in Austin are on the horizon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas and most of the country "falls back" in a few weeks and gains an extra hour of sleep, but the trade-off is we continue to lose daylight in the evening hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/earlier-sunsets-in-austin-are-on-the-horizon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/earlier-sunsets-in-austin-are-on-the-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trader Joe's to open more than 30 new stores 'soon': Here's where]]></title><description><![CDATA[America's "favorite grocer" is growing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trader-joes-to-open-more-than-30-new-stores-soon-heres-where/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trader-joes-to-open-more-than-30-new-stores-soon-heres-where/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MapQuest's new 'surveillance layer' feature flags Flock cameras on users' routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The Roads Have Eyes!&rdquo; MapQuest said while unveiling the feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mapquests-new-surveillance-layer-feature-flags-flock-cameras-on-users-routes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mapquests-new-surveillance-layer-feature-flags-flock-cameras-on-users-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas falls to No. 19 in AP Top 25 as Miami takes No. 1 spot for first time since 2002]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas falls to No. 19 in the latest AP Top 25, while Miami claims the top spot for the first time since 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-falls-to-no-19-in-ap-top-25-as-miami-takes-no-1-spot-for-first-time-since-2002/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-falls-to-no-19-in-ap-top-25-as-miami-takes-no-1-spot-for-first-time-since-2002/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Forecast: Wet pattern out west, dry plains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas continues to be dry through next week, with increasing confidence in multiple days of monsoon-like tropical moisture and rain in the Southwest starting around mid-week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-wet-pattern-out-west-dry-plains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travel-forecast-wet-pattern-out-west-dry-plains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers create machine learning framework for better long-range forecasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather forecasts have historically had a time frame hurdle that most weather models can't accurately predict beyond, but a group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have a program that could change that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/researchers-create-machine-learning-framework-for-better-long-range-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/researchers-create-machine-learning-framework-for-better-long-range-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) &mdash; A military service member has died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game where the military was honored. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs said the service member assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nellis-air-force-base-service-member-dies-after-rappelling-fall-at-a-ut-san-antonio-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nellis-air-force-base-service-member-dies-after-rappelling-fall-at-a-ut-san-antonio-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmings nights and days this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It won't be quite as cool tonight as some scattered clouds arrive from the southwest, but it will still be cooler than normal! -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warmings-nights-and-days-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warmings-nights-and-days-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant afternoon, cooler tonight, warming this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chilly mornings stick around but warmer weather is on the way this week as high pressure builds over the region. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pleasant-afternoon-cooler-tonight-warming-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pleasant-afternoon-cooler-tonight-warming-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool mornings, warming afternoons on the way this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chilly mornings stick around but warmer weather is on the way this week as high pressure builds over the region. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-mornings-warming-afternoons-on-the-way-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-mornings-warming-afternoons-on-the-way-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after incident at a UT San Antonio game]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) &mdash; A service member was injured and later died after an incident at the University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs issued a statement saying that the service member &mdash; assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 &mdash; was injured [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nellis-air-force-base-service-member-dies-after-incident-at-a-ut-san-antonio-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nellis-air-force-base-service-member-dies-after-incident-at-a-ut-san-antonio-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) &mdash; Chris Martinez feels like Donald Trump has made a fool of him. The 28-year-old maintenance technician from Casa Grande, Arizona, voted for the Republican president expecting to get a thriving economy and no wars. Instead, gas prices are so high that Martinez returned one of his vehicles to the lender, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/latino-voters-helped-put-trump-back-in-the-white-house-whats-their-next-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/latino-voters-helped-put-trump-back-in-the-white-house-whats-their-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOKYO (AP) &mdash; Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars. Scientists hope the mission, which is expected to take five years, will provide clues to how Phobos and its smaller sibling Deimos formed, and hopefully [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/japan-to-launch-spacecraft-on-a-mission-to-get-samples-from-a-martian-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/japan-to-launch-spacecraft-on-a-mission-to-get-samples-from-a-martian-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and injuring more]]></title><description><![CDATA[One child and one adult were killed, Wichita police reported, without disclosing their ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/vehicle-drives-through-soccer-field-during-game-in-kansas-killing-2-and-injuring-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/vehicle-drives-through-soccer-field-during-game-in-kansas-killing-2-and-injuring-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in custody, shelter-in-place lifted at complex in San Marcos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just before 9 p.m., the San Marcos Police Department activated a shelter-in-place residents at 345 Champions Boulevard near Post and Yarrington Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-in-custody-shelter-in-place-lifted-at-complex-in-san-marcos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-in-custody-shelter-in-place-lifted-at-complex-in-san-marcos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County receives more backlogged voter records following state issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[County election officials must process about a thousand more registration documents before voters hit the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-receives-more-backlogged-voter-records-following-state-issue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-receives-more-backlogged-voter-records-following-state-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caffeine lovers gather for annual Coffee Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, hundreds gathered at the Palmer Events Center for the 5th Annual Austin Coffee Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/caffeine-lovers-gather-for-annual-coffee-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/caffeine-lovers-gather-for-annual-coffee-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hole punch cloud spotted in Austin area Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hole punch cloud, also known as a fallstreak hole, was seen in the Austin area on Saturday afternoon. This rare cloud formed in altocumulus clouds, leaving behind a "giant circle in the sky".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hole-punch-cloud-spotted-in-austin-area-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hole-punch-cloud-spotted-in-austin-area-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Try things they would have never gotten to try'; Inside Asmbly, Austin's nonprofit makerspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a sunny autumn Saturday morning in north Austin, Adam Stow gives what's probably his thousandth tour of Asmbly Makerspace. Stow is the program director for the nonprofit, which is a community makerspace outfitted with several studios and shops dedicated to a range of craft disciplines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/try-things-they-would-have-never-gotten-to-try-inside-asmbly-austins-nonprofit-makerspace/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/try-things-they-would-have-never-gotten-to-try-inside-asmbly-austins-nonprofit-makerspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it's getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set records, and the race appears to be tight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-tight-races-test-voters-parties-and-a-new-political-map/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-tight-races-test-voters-parties-and-a-new-political-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austinites to vote on $295M bonds, city charter amendments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters will decide on park and library funding as well as possibly a mandated, independent audit of Austin's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austinites-to-vote-on-295m-bonds-city-charter-amendments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austinites-to-vote-on-295m-bonds-city-charter-amendments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler tonight, pleasant Sunday, sunny stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday was nice with a cool morning and a mild afternoon. Saturday morning was the coldest low temperature since April 18th (182 days ago). &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cooler-tonight-pleasant-sunday-sunny-stretch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cooler-tonight-pleasant-sunday-sunny-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offensive struggles plague No. 7 Texas again in 27-24 loss to Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 7 Texas looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season as the Longhorns host Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/offensive-struggles-plague-no-7-texas-again-in-27-24-loss-to-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/offensive-struggles-plague-no-7-texas-again-in-27-24-loss-to-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: No. 7 Texas vs. Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 7 Texas looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season as the Longhorns host Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-updates-no-7-texas-vs-florida/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-updates-no-7-texas-vs-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zacharia speaks out after White House press secretary exit: 'It was an honor']]></title><description><![CDATA[Her departure followed a wave of scrutiny over a shaky debut press conference, which lasted 14 minutes and included only three questions from conservative-leaning outlets, as well as skepticism over her legal background.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zacharia-speaks-out-after-white-house-press-secretary-exit-it-was-an-honor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zacharia-speaks-out-after-white-house-press-secretary-exit-it-was-an-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean 'Diddy' Combs relocated to new prison after contraband, massages report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sean-diddy-combs-relocated-to-new-prison-after-contraband-massages-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sean-diddy-combs-relocated-to-new-prison-after-contraband-massages-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products in US locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major change is coming to KFC in the new year that will end a 40-year-old tradition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kfc-switching-from-pepsi-to-coca-cola-products-in-us-locations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kfc-switching-from-pepsi-to-coca-cola-products-in-us-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was former student, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Oregon will hold a press briefing Friday afternoon in Bend one day after a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding two others, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-who-killed-4-at-oregon-elementary-school-was-former-student-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-who-killed-4-at-oregon-elementary-school-was-former-student-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ice Poseidon event' in Austin: What is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kick streamers could descend upon Austin on Saturday in hopes of winning $50,000&mdash;here's why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-poseidon-event-in-austin-what-is-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-poseidon-event-in-austin-what-is-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 7 Texas vs. Florida: Key storylines to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming off its first loss of the season, No. 7 Texas looks to regain momentum against Florida. Here are the key storylines ahead of Saturday's matchup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-7-texas-vs-florida-key-storylines-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-7-texas-vs-florida-key-storylines-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly mornings and mild afternoons, warmer next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall weather has moved in for the weekend, bringing chilly mornings and mild afternoons. No rain is in the forecast. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chilly-mornings-and-mild-afternoons-warmer-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chilly-mornings-and-mild-afternoons-warmer-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost']]></title><description><![CDATA["Ken Paxton, some people don&rsquo;t love him, but everybody admits he was the best attorney general in the history of Texas, one of the best in the country.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-no-regrets-endorsing-paxton-because-cornyn-would-have-lost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-no-regrets-endorsing-paxton-because-cornyn-would-have-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 8 Texas high school football scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake, Lake Travis and Dripping Springs rolled to dominant wins Friday night, while Lehman snapped its two-game losing streak. Check out the latest Week 8 high school football scores from across Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-8-texas-high-school-football-scores-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-8-texas-high-school-football-scores-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial redevelopment back in the saddle for Manor's former horse race track]]></title><description><![CDATA[City staff expect the property to see new life, but some locals disagree with where development is heading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/industrial-redevelopment-back-in-the-saddle-for-manors-former-horse-race-track/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/industrial-redevelopment-back-in-the-saddle-for-manors-former-horse-race-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased law enforcement presence on Northridge Road in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Williamson County Sheriff's Office alerted the public on Friday night to increased law enforcement presence on Northridge Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/increased-law-enforcement-presence-on-northridge-road-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/increased-law-enforcement-presence-on-northridge-road-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas leaders look to Miami for passenger rail lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional leaders from the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the newly formed Central Texas Alliance recently visited Miami to study Brightline's passenger rail system. The delegation focused on improving mobility and infrastructure for the 13-county region, which is expected to reach a population similar to Phoenix by 2050. While Brightline currently faces financial restructuring, local officials plan to proceed with a secondary study regarding the feasibility of connecting Austin and San Antonio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-leaders-look-to-miami-for-passenger-rail-lessons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-leaders-look-to-miami-for-passenger-rail-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox found near Texas State campus tests positive for rabies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials urged the San Marcos community to take precautions after the city said a fox found near Texas State University tested positive for rabies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fox-found-near-texas-state-campus-tests-positive-for-rabies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fox-found-near-texas-state-campus-tests-positive-for-rabies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20% of voter-approved Austin bond funding from last decade yet to be spent, new dashboard shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Austin has spent about 70% of total bond funding approved by voters in the last decade, according to a new dashboard released to increase transparency with the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/20-of-voter-approved-austin-bond-funding-from-last-decade-yet-to-be-spent-new-dashboard-shows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/20-of-voter-approved-austin-bond-funding-from-last-decade-yet-to-be-spent-new-dashboard-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As early voting nears, Musk dumps millions into Paxton-aligned groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the time he declared his run for U.S. Senate to the end of September, Democratic State Rep. James Talarico raised nearly $123 million to his campaign. In the same stretch, Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign has raised nearly $19.5 million. In two weeks, Elon Musk outspent the pair's combined campaigns by contributing to Paxton-leaning Super PACs which allow unlimited donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/as-early-voting-nears-musk-dumps-millions-into-paxton-aligned-groups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/as-early-voting-nears-musk-dumps-millions-into-paxton-aligned-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Campus church to serve as new polling location on Election Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in five years, West Campus will have a polling location in the heart of the neighborhood just in time for the November midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/west-campus-church-to-serve-as-new-polling-location-on-election-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/west-campus-church-to-serve-as-new-polling-location-on-election-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Manor vs. Lehman football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manor looks to extend its two-game winning streak Friday night against a Lehman team that has struggled on both sides of the ball in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-manor-vs-lehman-football-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-manor-vs-lehman-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehman bounces back with 34-14 win over Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehman snapped a two-game losing streak with a 34-14 victory over Manor on Friday night, holding the Mustangs to their lowest scoring output in three games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lehman-bounces-back-with-34-14-win-over-manor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lehman-bounces-back-with-34-14-win-over-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor says Austin ISD petition to close schools seems to have enough signatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will the Austin Independent School District avoid a state takeover? That's the question that remains after a petition to close two failing schools is now getting some pushback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayor-says-austin-isd-petition-to-close-schools-seems-to-have-enough-signatures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayor-says-austin-isd-petition-to-close-schools-seems-to-have-enough-signatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giddings seeks dismissal of lawsuit over former officer soliciting sexual acts during traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's motion to dismiss the lawsuit says the plaintiff hasn't "pled facts to plausibly show" that a city policy or actions caused her an injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/giddings-seeks-dismissal-of-lawsuit-over-former-officer-soliciting-sexual-acts-during-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/giddings-seeks-dismissal-of-lawsuit-over-former-officer-soliciting-sexual-acts-during-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Lake Travis vs. Stony Point football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Travis looks to rebound from a narrow loss to Cedar Ridge as it visits a Stony Point team riding a two-game district winning streak Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-lake-travis-vs-stony-point-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-lake-travis-vs-stony-point-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Travis shuts out Stony Point 47-0 ahead of Westlake rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Travis bounced back from a narrow loss to Cedar Ridge with a dominant 47-0 shutout of Stony Point, setting up a Week 9 rivalry showdown against Westlake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-shuts-out-stony-point-47-0-ahead-of-westlake-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lake-travis-shuts-out-stony-point-47-0-ahead-of-westlake-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Bowie vs. Dripping Springs football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of District 26-6A's unbeaten teams clash Friday night as Dripping Springs and Bowie put their four-game winning streaks on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-bowie-vs-dripping-springs-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-bowie-vs-dripping-springs-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dripping Springs stays unbeaten in district play with 56-14 win over Bowie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dripping Springs extended its winning streak to five games with a dominant 56-14 victory over Bowie, handing the Bulldogs their first district loss of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dripping-springs-stays-unbeaten-in-district-play-with-56-14-win-over-bowie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dripping-springs-stays-unbeaten-in-district-play-with-56-14-win-over-bowie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old West Austin church to transform into bookstore]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Luke's United Methodist Church has been vacant for nearly two years now, but soon enough, it will transform into a space dedicated to bringing people together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/old-west-austin-church-to-transform-into-bookstore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/old-west-austin-church-to-transform-into-bookstore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake dominates McNeil 70-6, sets sights on Lake Travis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake extended its winning streak to four games with a 70-6 rout of McNeil, setting up a Week 9 rivalry showdown against Lake Travis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-dominates-mcneil-70-6-sets-sights-on-lake-travis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-dominates-mcneil-70-6-sets-sights-on-lake-travis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: McNeil vs. Westlake football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake looks to extend its three-game winning streak Friday night against winless McNeil after shutting out Westwood 57-0 last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mcneil-vs-westlake-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mcneil-vs-westlake-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving post after a rocky start]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after a brief and rough tenure as President Donald Trump&rsquo;s chief spokeswoman. A person familiar with the matter said Zacharia is transitioning out of the job. The person was granted anonymity to discuss a personnel decision not yet made public. Trump cast significant [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-latest-trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-is-leaving-post-after-a-rocky-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-latest-trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-is-leaving-post-after-a-rocky-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One side of the street can sell liquor. The other can't. Bastrop County voters may change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Bastrop County, neighboring businesses can face different alcohol rules because of election boundaries drawn decades ago. County officials and business owners said the patchwork system has led to permit denials, confusion and missed business opportunities. Voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to modernize those rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-side-of-the-street-can-sell-liquor-the-other-cant-bastrop-county-voters-may-change-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-side-of-the-street-can-sell-liquor-the-other-cant-bastrop-county-voters-may-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WilCo GOP chair to ask SCOTUS if bathroom photos of transgender people are protected speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restrooms are private spaces under state and federal law. Non-consensual recording of others in private spaces is also illegal, as is sharing such images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wilco-gop-chair-to-ask-scotus-if-bathroom-photos-of-transgender-people-are-protected-speech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wilco-gop-chair-to-ask-scotus-if-bathroom-photos-of-transgender-people-are-protected-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting ICE agent in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was sentenced Sept. 30 after pleading guilty to a federal charge for a January incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-after-pleading-guilty-to-assaulting-ice-agent-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-after-pleading-guilty-to-assaulting-ice-agent-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Latest: Trump signals his embattled press secretary is on the way out]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that his newly minted press secretary, Katie Zacharia, might not stay on the job much longer. Trump said he told Zacharia that she didn&rsquo;t have to do this job and that if he were her, he would reconsider the position. Zacharia faced mounting questions about her background and resume [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-latest-trump-signals-his-embattled-press-secretary-is-on-the-way-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-latest-trump-signals-his-embattled-press-secretary-is-on-the-way-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signals his embattled press secretary is on the way out]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that his newly minted press secretary, Katie Zacharia, might not stay on the job much longer. Trump said he told Zacharia that she didn&rsquo;t have to do this job and that if he were her, he would reconsider the position. Zacharia faced mounting questions about her background and resume [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-signals-his-embattled-press-secretary-is-on-the-way-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-signals-his-embattled-press-secretary-is-on-the-way-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: 4 Texas cities rank among nation's spookiest]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may be "Spooky Season" now, but a few Texas cities are deemed spooky year-round, according to one study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/study-4-texas-cities-rank-among-nations-spookiest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/study-4-texas-cities-rank-among-nations-spookiest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will come together': City of Bend mourns after deadly shooting at elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tight-knit community mourns after the mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School claimed the lives of five people, including three children, injuring others on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/we-will-come-together-city-of-bend-mourns-after-deadly-shooting-at-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/we-will-come-together-city-of-bend-mourns-after-deadly-shooting-at-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleeping Tesla driver crashes into highway patrol, seriously injuring 2 officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old Sacramento man, was traveling at freeway speeds when it entered the closed lanes and hit the patrol vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sleeping-tesla-driver-crashes-into-highway-patrol-seriously-injuring-2-officers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sleeping-tesla-driver-crashes-into-highway-patrol-seriously-injuring-2-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next after Kyle council member resigns citing harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kyle City Council voted to accept the resignation of one of its members earlier this month after she alleged ongoing &ldquo;harassment and dehumanization&rdquo;&nbsp; led her to step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-next-after-kyle-council-member-resigns-citing-harassment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-next-after-kyle-council-member-resigns-citing-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DPS trooper rescues, adopts dog he found near traffic in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety rescued and later adopted a dog found in Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dps-trooper-rescues-adopts-dog-he-found-near-traffic-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dps-trooper-rescues-adopts-dog-he-found-near-traffic-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police: Body found floating in Lady Bird Lake overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said a body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake overnight after officers responded to a welfare check call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-body-found-floating-in-lady-bird-lake-overnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-body-found-floating-in-lady-bird-lake-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police: Body found floating in Lady Bird Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said a body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake overnight after officers responded to a welfare check call.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-body-found-floating-in-lady-bird-lake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-body-found-floating-in-lady-bird-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian, No. 7 Texas look to bounce back against Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian and No. 7 Texas return to DKR for a three-game homestand, beginning Saturday against a Florida team led by first-year head coach Jon Sumrall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-no-7-texas-look-to-bounce-back-against-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-no-7-texas-look-to-bounce-back-against-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Energy wants to help pay for your next e-moto, bike or scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through its updated and expanded e-bike rebate program, Austin Energy customers can receive rebates that range from hundreds, to more than a thousand dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-energy-wants-to-help-pay-for-your-next-e-moto-bike-or-scooter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-energy-wants-to-help-pay-for-your-next-e-moto-bike-or-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cybersecurity incident forces major supermarkets to shut down websites, online shopping services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers of grocery outlets including Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop were unable to access some of the websites, mobile apps and digital services operated by the brands on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cybersecurity-incident-forces-major-supermarkets-to-shut-down-websites-online-shopping-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cybersecurity-incident-forces-major-supermarkets-to-shut-down-websites-online-shopping-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 year-old Illinois man plotted mass shooting at Hindu temple, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["... This type of hate is coursing thorough social media online, it&rsquo;s exploded."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/19-year-old-illinois-man-plotted-mass-shooting-at-hindu-temple-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/19-year-old-illinois-man-plotted-mass-shooting-at-hindu-temple-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas eyes oversight as data centers boom across the state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas leaders are pushing for oversight on data centers to protect the state&rsquo;s power grid and water resources. It&rsquo;s become a high-stakes issue during the current election cycle, with Gov. Greg Abbott calling for a pause in data center development until an audit is conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-eyes-oversight-as-data-centers-boom-across-the-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-eyes-oversight-as-data-centers-boom-across-the-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zacharia confirms she did not pass bar exam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zacharia, who has previously claimed to be a lawyer and was described as an &ldquo;attorney&rdquo; by President Trump, faced scrutiny in her first week on the job after she failed to answer which state she passed the bar exam required to practice law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zacharia-confirms-she-did-not-pass-bar-exam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zacharia-confirms-she-did-not-pass-bar-exam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: 'They are hurting Texas']]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump called Cornyn and Rove "WEAK" and "INEFFECTIVE political hacks" in a Thursday post on Truth Social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-berates-cornyn-rove-for-not-backing-paxton-they-are-hurting-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-berates-cornyn-rove-for-not-backing-paxton-they-are-hurting-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crocs sues Five Below for alleged patent, trademark infringement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crocs accused Five Below of attempts "to create and sell knockoff versions" to try and "trade on the immense popularity" of its brand, citing the retail chain's "Juniors Charm Clog."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/crocs-sues-five-below-for-alleged-patent-trademark-infringement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/crocs-sues-five-below-for-alleged-patent-trademark-infringement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare family of barn owls moves into Manhattan water tower. New Yorkers are captivated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographers and casual onlookers have gathered on the street on a nightly basis to spot the owls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rare-family-of-barn-owls-moves-into-manhattan-water-tower-new-yorkers-are-captivated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rare-family-of-barn-owls-moves-into-manhattan-water-tower-new-yorkers-are-captivated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures heading down to the coolest in months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures continue to drop tonight overnight to some of the coldest temps since the beginning of May, but when will we warm up again? - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temperatures-heading-down-to-the-coolest-in-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/temperatures-heading-down-to-the-coolest-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front brings high winds, dry air and lows in the 40s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our highly-talked about cold front has arrived and behind it comes very strong winds, plummeting temperatures and cratering dew points. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cold-front-brings-high-winds-dry-air-and-lows-in-the-40s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cold-front-brings-high-winds-dry-air-and-lows-in-the-40s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly tonight, much cooler weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong cold front moved through the region, bringing much-cooler temperatures into the weekend. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chilly-tonight-much-cooler-weekend-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chilly-tonight-much-cooler-weekend-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cold night ahead with perfect weekend outdoor weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The front has come and gone leaving behind strong winds and much cooler temperatures for the weekend. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-cold-night-ahead-with-perfect-weekend-outdoor-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-cold-night-ahead-with-perfect-weekend-outdoor-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung to build second Taylor chip plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung plans to start construction on a second semiconductor facility near Taylor next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/samsung-to-build-second-taylor-chip-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/samsung-to-build-second-taylor-chip-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Weekend: Art fest, Yule Ball, and Batman concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several community events are scheduled throughout Central Texas this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-art-fest-yule-ball-and-batman-concert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-weekend-art-fest-yule-ball-and-batman-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter looking wetter and warmer in NOAA update]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NOAA forecast predicts that a strong El Ni&ntilde;o will persist through early 2027, bringing potential extreme weather such as increased precipitation in the South and warmer temperatures in the North.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/winter-looking-wetter-and-warmer-in-noaa-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/winter-looking-wetter-and-warmer-in-noaa-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockhart ISD screen time cutbacks show early success to 'unlock childhood']]></title><description><![CDATA[In a framework shared with KXAN, the district calls the initiative a commitment "to increase opportunities for play, movement, independence, real-world interaction and meaningful learning experiences while promoting intentional, and purposeful technology use."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lockhart-isd-screen-time-cutbacks-show-early-success-to-unlock-childhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lockhart-isd-screen-time-cutbacks-show-early-success-to-unlock-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian wants Arch Manning to use his legs more as Texas seeks offensive consistency]]></title><description><![CDATA[After rushing for 399 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, Arch Manning has just 102 rushing yards this year. Steve Sarkisian wants Manning to use his legs more to help Texas find offensive consistency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-wants-arch-manning-to-use-his-legs-more-as-texas-seeks-offensive-consistency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-wants-arch-manning-to-use-his-legs-more-as-texas-seeks-offensive-consistency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas senator plans to file legislation to address emergence of cychlorphine]]></title><description><![CDATA[As concerns grow about cychlorphine, a drug about 10 times more potent than fentanyl, one state senator wants to make sure dealers are punished properly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-senator-plans-to-file-legislation-to-address-emergence-of-cychlorphine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-senator-plans-to-file-legislation-to-address-emergence-of-cychlorphine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s wealthiest man transformed Texas&rsquo; U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP&rsquo;s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves with ads boosting Paxton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elon-musk-is-the-donor-behind-senate-republicans-massive-rescue-mission-for-ken-paxton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elon-musk-is-the-donor-behind-senate-republicans-massive-rescue-mission-for-ken-paxton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott, Hinojosa criticize each other on debates, public safety in lead up to early voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas Politics Project poll showed Hinojosa with a one-point lead, while a Marist poll had Abbott with a four-point lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-hinojosa-criticize-each-other-on-debates-public-safety-in-lead-up-to-early-voting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-hinojosa-criticize-each-other-on-debates-public-safety-in-lead-up-to-early-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit offering free therapy sessions for nightlife workers impacted by Red River closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Night Owl, a nonprofit organization that helps provide mental health care and therapy to nightlife industry workers, is offering a helping hand to struggling nightlife industry workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nonprofit-offering-free-therapy-sessions-for-nightlife-workers-impacted-by-red-river-closures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nonprofit-offering-free-therapy-sessions-for-nightlife-workers-impacted-by-red-river-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas State prepares for first home Pac-12 football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement is building across the Texas State University community as the Bobcats prepare to host Colorado State for their first home football game as members of the Pac-12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-prepares-for-first-home-pac-12-football-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-prepares-for-first-home-pac-12-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do news outlets call elections? KXAN breaks down its process]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sits down with the man that collects the data and calls races for the station, Christopher Adams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-do-news-outlets-call-elections-kxan-breaks-down-its-process/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-do-news-outlets-call-elections-kxan-breaks-down-its-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vista Ridge, East View seek first district win in KBVO's Week 8 Game of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vista Ridge and East View meet Thursday night at Birkelbach Stadium, with both teams looking to snap losing streaks and secure their first District 24-6A victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/vista-ridge-east-view-seek-first-district-win-in-kbvos-week-8-game-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/vista-ridge-east-view-seek-first-district-win-in-kbvos-week-8-game-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East View seals 40-37 win over Vista Ridge with late interception]]></title><description><![CDATA[East View overcame a late fumble and intercepted Vista Ridge on third down in the final two minutes to secure a 40-37 victory Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-view-seals-40-37-win-over-vista-ridge-with-late-interception/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-view-seals-40-37-win-over-vista-ridge-with-late-interception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayors from across U.S. unite to address rising cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayors from around the nation spent this week looking at what Austin is doing when it comes to housing affordability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayors-from-across-us-unite-to-address-rising-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mayors-from-across-us-unite-to-address-rising-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen shooter kills 3 children, 1 teacher at Oregon elementary school, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-shooter-kills-3-children-1-teacher-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/teen-shooter-kills-3-children-1-teacher-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Multiple victims' in shooting at Oregon elementary school, police say suspect is dead]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/multiple-victims-in-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say-suspect-is-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/multiple-victims-in-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say-suspect-is-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Children among victims' in Oregon elementary school shooting, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/children-among-victims-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/children-among-victims-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active shooter reported at Oregon elementary school killed, at least 2 injured: police]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-shooter-reported-at-oregon-elementary-school-killed-at-least-2-injured-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-shooter-reported-at-oregon-elementary-school-killed-at-least-2-injured-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active shooter reported at Oregon elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-shooter-reported-at-oregon-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/active-shooter-reported-at-oregon-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-people-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-people-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people believed dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school: AP sources]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-people-believed-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-ap-sources/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-people-believed-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-ap-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people believed dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school: AP source]]></title><description><![CDATA["No one should have to fear violence at school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-people-believed-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-ap-source/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-people-believed-dead-after-shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-ap-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Austin uses at least 8 types of surveillance technology, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open-source data KXAN analyzed shows the city of Austin uses or has used at least eight different types of surveillance technology across several different departments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-uses-at-least-8-types-of-surveillance-technology-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-uses-at-least-8-types-of-surveillance-technology-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: McCallum vs. Anderson football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCallum and Anderson renew the Shoal Creek Showdown on Thursday night, with both teams looking to gain ground in the District 13-5A Division I standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mccallum-vs-anderson-football-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mccallum-vs-anderson-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIST: Pumpkin patches around Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may not feel like autumn outside, but this is Texas, so sometimes Texans have to take things into their own hands to make the time of year feel seasonal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/list-pumpkin-patches-around-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/list-pumpkin-patches-around-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT Austin's National Deaf Center awarded $24 million in federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Deaf Center at the University of Texas at Austin has received $24 million in federal funding to expand programs aimed at helping deaf students succeed in education and the workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-austins-national-deaf-center-awarded-24-million-in-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-austins-national-deaf-center-awarded-24-million-in-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Context: 'Key groups likely to influence' Texas Senate race outcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another poll released Wednesday showed Democratic State Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate, 50% to 47%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-key-groups-likely-to-influence-texas-senate-race-outcome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-key-groups-likely-to-influence-texas-senate-race-outcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Valle ISD superintendent steps down for Houston education job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after starting his job as Del Valle ISD's Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Gutierrez has decided to step down for a Houston education job. His final day as superintendent will be on Nov. 6, according to a press release from Del Valle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/del-valle-isd-superintendent-steps-down-for-houston-education-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/del-valle-isd-superintendent-steps-down-for-houston-education-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin police arrest bank robbery suspect less than 2 minutes after crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police say officers arrested a man accused of robbing a downtown Wells Fargo bank less than two minutes after the robbery was reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrest-bank-robbery-suspect-less-than-2-minutes-after-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrest-bank-robbery-suspect-less-than-2-minutes-after-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Coleman ready for next level with Longhorns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Texas football nabbed Cam Coleman out of the transfer portal, they were envisioning performances like Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cam-coleman-ready-for-next-level-with-longhorns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cam-coleman-ready-for-next-level-with-longhorns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin hospitals perform in utero surgeries to repair severe form of spina bifida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dell Children&rsquo;s Medical Center said it completed the region&rsquo;s first in utero neural tube defect surgery treating myelomeningocele, which is a form of spina bifida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hospitals-perform-in-utero-surgeries-to-repair-severe-form-of-spina-bifida/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hospitals-perform-in-utero-surgeries-to-repair-severe-form-of-spina-bifida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin hospital performs city’s first in utero spina bifida surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dell Children&rsquo;s Medical Center said it completed the region&rsquo;s first in utero neural tube defect surgery treating myelomeningocele, which is a form of spina bifida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hospital-performs-citys-first-in-utero-spina-bifida-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hospital-performs-citys-first-in-utero-spina-bifida-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE vehicle chase in Travis County leads to water rescue, no one found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chase involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led to a water rescue at S. 973 and SH 71 on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-vehicle-chase-in-travis-county-leads-to-water-rescue-no-one-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-vehicle-chase-in-travis-county-leads-to-water-rescue-no-one-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeline: Lions Municipal 'Muny' Golf Course 100+ year history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timeline of Muny's history, based on information from The Muny Conservancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/timeline-lions-municipal-muny-golf-course-100-year-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/timeline-lions-municipal-muny-golf-course-100-year-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristen's Classroom: Covering Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologist Kristen Currie shares her experience being deployed to Panama City, Florida to help KXAN's sister station, WMBB-TV, to cover Hurricane Isaias.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-covering-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-covering-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas police, coroner ID body found in barrel at Lake Mead]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, officials with the Clark County Office of the coroner/medical examiner, in conjunction with police, said that they had positively identified the person whose remains werediscovered at Hemenway Harbor on May 1, 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/las-vegas-police-coroner-id-body-found-in-barrel-at-lake-mead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/las-vegas-police-coroner-id-body-found-in-barrel-at-lake-mead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple states report suspicious packages with white powder at election offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election officials in three states have reported suspicious packages were sent to their offices in the past week, only a few weeks out from the midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/multiple-states-report-suspicious-packages-with-white-powder-at-election-offices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/multiple-states-report-suspicious-packages-with-white-powder-at-election-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin hospital achieves city’s first in utero fetal surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dell Children&rsquo;s Medical Center said it completed the region&rsquo;s first in utero neural tube defect surgery treating myelomeningocele, which is a form of spina bifida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hospital-achieves-citys-first-in-utero-fetal-surgery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-hospital-achieves-citys-first-in-utero-fetal-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sues Torchy's Tacos over 'cow tooth' in taco]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin woman claims in a lawsuit that when she bit into a taco, it bit back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-sues-torchys-tacos-over-cow-tooth-in-taco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-sues-torchys-tacos-over-cow-tooth-in-taco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sues Torchy's Taco over 'cow tooth' in taco]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin woman claims in a lawsuit that when she bit into a taco, it bit back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-sues-torchys-taco-over-cow-tooth-in-taco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-sues-torchys-taco-over-cow-tooth-in-taco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sues over 'cow tooth' in taco]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin woman claims in a lawsuit that when she bit into a taco, it bit back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-sues-over-cow-tooth-in-taco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-sues-over-cow-tooth-in-taco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stowaway kittens' found under hood of TCSO patrol vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, a Travis County Sheriff's Office deputy discovered two kittens under the hood of her patrol vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stowaway-kittens-found-under-hood-of-tcso-patrol-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stowaway-kittens-found-under-hood-of-tcso-patrol-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After backlash, Trump says Pentagon won't livestream firing squad execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn&rsquo;t watch it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/after-backlash-trump-says-pentagon-wont-livestream-firing-squad-execution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/after-backlash-trump-says-pentagon-wont-livestream-firing-squad-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, marking its biggest round of job cuts in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix's product, tech, legal and human resources teams would be the most impacted, according to a memo from co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/netflix-is-laying-off-6-of-its-workforce-marking-its-biggest-round-of-job-cuts-in-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/netflix-is-laying-off-6-of-its-workforce-marking-its-biggest-round-of-job-cuts-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Trejo is ‘handcuffed’ to ‘stupid’ Ben Shapiro, pro-ICE movie, son says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Treojo's son said his dad &ldquo;jumped at the idea of playing a good guy&rdquo; and legally can't speak poorly of Shapiro or the movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/danny-trejo-is-handcuffed-to-stupid-ben-shapiro-pro-ice-movie-son-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/danny-trejo-is-handcuffed-to-stupid-ben-shapiro-pro-ice-movie-son-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many popular foods may now use salt substitutes, says FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA has finalized a rule allowing manufacturers to use salt substitutes in dozens of standardized foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/many-popular-foods-may-now-use-salt-substitutes-says-fda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/many-popular-foods-may-now-use-salt-substitutes-says-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cemetery damage raises questions about photo shoot etiquette]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm so tired of people being disrespectful in cemeteries," another commented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cemetery-damage-raises-questions-about-photo-shoot-etiquette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cemetery-damage-raises-questions-about-photo-shoot-etiquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-depth: Remains identified as missing college student Jason Landry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remains found off a rural road in Caldwell County were identified as belonging to Jason Landry, a college student who vanished on his way home for Christmas break nearly six years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/in-depth-remains-identified-as-missing-college-student-jason-landry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/in-depth-remains-identified-as-missing-college-student-jason-landry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn shop owner reports death threats from Kelly Clarkson fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We are legitimately worried about the safety of our shop keepers."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/brooklyn-shop-owner-reports-death-threats-from-kelly-clarkson-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/brooklyn-shop-owner-reports-death-threats-from-kelly-clarkson-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Americans oppose public executions: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nidal Hasan admitted to the murders during his trial where he acted as his own lawyer, saying in his opening statement that &ldquo;the evidence will clearly show that I am the shooter.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/majority-of-americans-oppose-public-executions-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/majority-of-americans-oppose-public-executions-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong cold front arrives tonight, much cooler weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll have to suffer through one more day of unseasonably hot and muggy weather before a cold front brings, dare we say, cold temperatures for the weekend?!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/strong-cold-front-arrives-tonight-much-cooler-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/strong-cold-front-arrives-tonight-much-cooler-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight cold front brings highs winds, cold mornings]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll have to suffer through one more day of unseasonably hot and muggy weather before a cold front brings, dare we say, cold temperatures for the weekend?!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/overnight-cold-front-brings-highs-winds-cold-mornings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/overnight-cold-front-brings-highs-winds-cold-mornings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight cold front brings high winds, cold mornings]]></title><description><![CDATA[We'll have to suffer through one more day of unseasonably hot and muggy weather before a cold front brings, dare we say, cold temperatures for the weekend?!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/overnight-cold-front-brings-high-winds-cold-mornings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/overnight-cold-front-brings-high-winds-cold-mornings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front approaching Central Texas bringing big changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strongest front of the season so far is almost here bringing some cooler weather, a few showers, and some strong winds. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/front-approaching-central-texas-bringing-big-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/front-approaching-central-texas-bringing-big-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front arrives bringing showers and temp drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strongest front of the season so far is almost here bringing some cooler weather, a few showers, and some strong winds. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cold-front-arrives-bringing-showers-and-temp-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cold-front-arrives-bringing-showers-and-temp-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Oklahoma 4-year-old, father found dead in Texas, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arrest warrant for parental kidnapping was issued on Sunday after Caleb Furley failed to meet his child's mother for a handover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/missing-oklahoma-4-year-old-father-found-dead-in-texas-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/missing-oklahoma-4-year-old-father-found-dead-in-texas-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo addresses absence, asks for prayers in first pontifical message since surgery announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pope briefly addressed his absence in the message, which was issued to recognize a meeting celebrating the 10th anniversary of &ldquo;Amoris Laetitia,&rdquo; a text published by predecessor Pope Francis in 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pope-leo-addresses-absence-asks-for-prayers-in-first-pontifical-message-since-surgery-announcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pope-leo-addresses-absence-asks-for-prayers-in-first-pontifical-message-since-surgery-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe if young men were at the controls]]></title><description><![CDATA[German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-confiscate-robot-that-groped-16-year-old-girl-probe-if-young-men-were-at-the-controls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-confiscate-robot-that-groped-16-year-old-girl-probe-if-young-men-were-at-the-controls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk asked to explain Ukraine losing access to Starlink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tillis called on Musk in a social media post to &ldquo;please tell me these overnight disruptions to Starlink terminals in Ukraine were unintended."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elon-musk-asked-to-explain-ukraine-losing-access-to-starlink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elon-musk-asked-to-explain-ukraine-losing-access-to-starlink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: Push to eliminate screens in classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the competition for their kids&rsquo; attention, some parents from Round Rock Independent School District worry they&rsquo;re losing. That concern is driving a call for change in the district. A coalition of parents, caregivers and educators is pushing for a new policy severely limiting and in some cases eliminating screen time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-push-to-eliminate-screens-in-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-push-to-eliminate-screens-in-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoFundMe set up after 2 killed, 1 critically injured in east Austin rollover crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed and another suffered critical injuries in a rollover crash Wednesday night in east Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gofundme-set-up-after-2-killed-1-critically-injured-in-east-austin-rollover-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gofundme-set-up-after-2-killed-1-critically-injured-in-east-austin-rollover-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 killed in east Austin rollover crash identified, 1 passenger in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed and another suffered critical injuries in a rollover crash Wednesday night in east Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-killed-in-east-austin-rollover-crash-identified-1-passenger-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-killed-in-east-austin-rollover-crash-identified-1-passenger-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 in critical condition after rollover crash, vehicle fire in east Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed and another suffered critical injuries in a rollover crash Wednesday night in east Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-dead-1-in-critical-condition-after-rollover-crash-vehicle-fire-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-dead-1-in-critical-condition-after-rollover-crash-vehicle-fire-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD families race to meet deadline for divisive school closure petitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August, Austin ISD received its fifth consecutive F's at Webb and Burnet middle schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-families-race-to-meet-deadline-for-divisive-school-closure-petitions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-families-race-to-meet-deadline-for-divisive-school-closure-petitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Humane Society takes in 42 animals rescued from Bastrop home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Humane Society rescued 41 dogs and one cat from a Bastrop County home and expects to spend more than $15,000 on medical care before adoption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-humane-society-takes-in-42-animals-rescued-from-bastrop-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-humane-society-takes-in-42-animals-rescued-from-bastrop-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly hit-and-run was second auto-pedestrian death on North Lamar Boulevard within hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police are investigating a fatal crash after an unidentified man was found dead early Wednesday in north Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deadly-hit-and-run-was-second-auto-pedestrian-death-on-north-lamar-boulevard-within-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deadly-hit-and-run-was-second-auto-pedestrian-death-on-north-lamar-boulevard-within-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in parking lot was second auto-pedestrian death on North Lamar Boulevard within hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police are investigating a fatal crash after an unidentified man was found dead early Wednesday in north Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-found-in-parking-lot-was-second-auto-pedestrian-death-on-north-lamar-boulevard-within-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-found-in-parking-lot-was-second-auto-pedestrian-death-on-north-lamar-boulevard-within-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great white shark's 'aggressive behavior' shuts down California beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s unclear if this particular great white has been seen in the area before, but abnormally warm ocean temperatures affecting Southern California due to the powerful El Ni&ntilde;o pattern have drawn other rarely seen animals to Southern California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/great-white-sharks-aggressive-behavior-shuts-down-california-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/great-white-sharks-aggressive-behavior-shuts-down-california-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of RV reportedly left the engine running before fire, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis County fire said reports indicated that the owner was running the RV's engine before the fire occurred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/owner-of-rv-reportedly-left-the-engine-running-before-fire-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/owner-of-rv-reportedly-left-the-engine-running-before-fire-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent watchdog finds ICE can not assure its agents turn on body-worn cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent federal watchdog said Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) lacks the ability to assure its agents are activating body-worn cameras when they are required to do so, according to a report released publicly on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/independent-watchdog-finds-ice-can-not-assure-its-agents-turn-on-body-worn-cameras/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/independent-watchdog-finds-ice-can-not-assure-its-agents-turn-on-body-worn-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County considers stricter development rules, regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County is working to update its development regulations, with proposed changes aimed at protecting water quality, managing flood risks and preserving the environment as the area continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-considers-stricter-development-rules-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-considers-stricter-development-rules-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County consider stricter development rules and regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County is working to update its development regulations, with proposed changes aimed at protecting water quality, managing flood risks and preserving the environment as the area continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-consider-stricter-development-rules-and-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-consider-stricter-development-rules-and-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child among 6 killed in small plane crash near Wisconsin Dells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people, including one child, were killed Tuesday night in a plane crash near Wisconsin Dells, the Sauk County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/child-among-6-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-wisconsin-dells/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/child-among-6-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-wisconsin-dells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI adds Central Texan to 'most wanted fraudster' list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is asking for help tracking down Imer Gomez, who it accuses of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 400 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fbi-adds-central-texan-to-most-wanted-fraudster-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fbi-adds-central-texan-to-most-wanted-fraudster-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for suspect involved in fatal auto-ped crash in south Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4:38 a.m., officers responded to a report of a dead person and a possible auto-ped crash near 3820 South Congress Ave. near Krebs Lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-suspect-involved-in-fatal-auto-ped-crash-in-south-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-suspect-involved-in-fatal-auto-ped-crash-in-south-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Rock family seeks answers after teen attacked while walking dog near home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Round Rock family is speaking out after they say their teenage son was randomly attacked while walking his dog just steps from their home Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-family-seeks-answers-after-teen-attacked-while-walking-dog-near-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-family-seeks-answers-after-teen-attacked-while-walking-dog-near-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from several members of his coaching staff. His contract is set to expire at the end of this month. &ldquo;We are thankful for Joe&rsquo;s [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/houston-astros-do-not-renew-joe-espadas-contract-part-ways-with-their-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/houston-astros-do-not-renew-joe-espadas-contract-part-ways-with-their-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell president defends handling of alleged gang rape case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged missteps made by himself and the university when Jane Doe originally came forward with sexual assault allegations in 2024 but defended actions taken since and his role as president in an interview with The New York Times.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-president-defends-handling-of-alleged-gang-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-president-defends-handling-of-alleged-gang-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi unveils Thanksgiving deal designed to feed 10 for less than $39]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving may not be on your radar just yet, but Aldi is ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aldi-unveils-thanksgiving-deal-designed-to-feed-10-for-less-than-39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aldi-unveils-thanksgiving-deal-designed-to-feed-10-for-less-than-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans advocates, GOP rep want answers after Texans get texts impersonating group]]></title><description><![CDATA[TENT said it is investigating who sent the messages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trans-advocates-gop-rep-want-answers-after-texans-get-texts-impersonating-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trans-advocates-gop-rep-want-answers-after-texans-get-texts-impersonating-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans receive texts impersonating transgender advocacy group]]></title><description><![CDATA[TENT said it is investigating who sent the messages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texans-receive-texts-impersonating-transgender-advocacy-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texans-receive-texts-impersonating-transgender-advocacy-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Pflugerville names new Assistant City Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pflugerville City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Jason Mangum as the city's new Assistant City Manager. He will start his role as Assistant City Manager on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-pflugerville-names-new-assistant-city-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-pflugerville-names-new-assistant-city-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investors aim to bring new music venue to former Empire space as building listed for $7 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[It seems the future of the building that housed Empire will remain a music venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/investors-aim-to-bring-new-music-venue-to-former-empire-space-as-building-listed-for-7-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/investors-aim-to-bring-new-music-venue-to-former-empire-space-as-building-listed-for-7-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honor escort for Buckholts firefighter set for Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A honor escort will be held Wednesday for 26-year-old Buckholts Volunteer firefighter Rick Fuentes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/honor-escort-for-buckholts-firefighter-set-for-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/honor-escort-for-buckholts-firefighter-set-for-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin resident sues Hegseth, DOD over execution livestream plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[They argue that, while they could avoid watching the livestream, they couldn't avoid clips on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-resident-sues-hegseth-dod-over-execution-livestream-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-resident-sues-hegseth-dod-over-execution-livestream-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers aim to mitigate weight gain after stopping GLP-1 use]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the study, 20% to 50% of people discontinue GLP-1 treatment within a year of starting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/researchers-aim-to-mitigate-weight-gain-after-stopping-glp-1-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/researchers-aim-to-mitigate-weight-gain-after-stopping-glp-1-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Austin restaurant damaged after car crashes into dining area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police responded Wednesday at 8:49 a.m. to a crash at Keso's Tacos on Spicewood Springs Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/north-austin-restaurant-damaged-after-car-crashes-into-dining-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/north-austin-restaurant-damaged-after-car-crashes-into-dining-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Save Muny': Austin nears deal to take ownership of Lions Municipal Golf Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Austin announced Wednesday that it's "close to an agreement" with the University of Texas that would shift ownership of the Lions Municipal Golf Course to the city of Austin. The deal would once again amend the 1989 Brackenridge Development Agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/save-muny-austin-nears-deal-to-take-ownership-of-lions-municipal-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/save-muny-austin-nears-deal-to-take-ownership-of-lions-municipal-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas dad first in state to hold premature baby using groundbreaking 'Skincubator']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Houston dad made history when he became the first father in Texas to hold his premature baby skin-to-skin using a groundbreaking wearable incubator called a &lsquo;Skincubator,&rsquo; according to hospital officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dad-first-in-state-to-hold-premature-baby-using-groundbreaking-skincubator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-dad-first-in-state-to-hold-premature-baby-using-groundbreaking-skincubator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE officer appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston: Prosecutor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas prosecutors said they are weighing criminal charges after they alleged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer appeared to intentionally hit a man with a vehicle in Houston over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-officer-appeared-to-intentionally-strike-man-with-vehicle-in-houston-prosecutor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-officer-appeared-to-intentionally-strike-man-with-vehicle-in-houston-prosecutor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas preps emergency response resources ahead of flood threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management was directed to activate state emergency response resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-preps-emergency-response-resources-ahead-of-flood-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-preps-emergency-response-resources-ahead-of-flood-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's that time of year, but what exactly is a cold front?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later this week, we will have our second cold front of the year, and our first significant drop out of summer temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/its-that-time-of-year-but-what-exactly-is-a-cold-front/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/its-that-time-of-year-but-what-exactly-is-a-cold-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit finds inefficiencies in Texas' art grant management system]]></title><description><![CDATA[An October 2026 audit of the Texas Commission on the Arts identified an inefficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/audit-finds-inefficiencies-in-texas-art-grant-management-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/audit-finds-inefficiencies-in-texas-art-grant-management-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Texas polling shows Talarico, Hinojosa leading Paxton, Abbott in tight races]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new UT/Texas Politics Project poll finds James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, with all results within the margin of error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-texas-polling-shows-talarico-hinojosa-leading-paxton-abbott-in-tight-races/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-texas-polling-shows-talarico-hinojosa-leading-paxton-abbott-in-tight-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood damaged EVs pose fire risk even after water recedes, fire officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-damaged-evs-pose-fire-risk-even-after-water-recedes-fire-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-damaged-evs-pose-fire-risk-even-after-water-recedes-fire-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check your email: $15.8 million being sent to users of cash advance app, FTC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2 million payments are being sent out, according to the FTC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/check-your-email-158-million-being-sent-to-users-of-cash-advance-app-ftc-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/check-your-email-158-million-being-sent-to-users-of-cash-advance-app-ftc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas looks to turn Oklahoma loss into motivation as familiar issues linger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't shying away from adversity. After the Longhorns' first loss of the season, he believes it could be exactly what his team needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-looks-to-turn-oklahoma-loss-into-motivation-as-familiar-issues-linger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-looks-to-turn-oklahoma-loss-into-motivation-as-familiar-issues-linger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgetown may delay projects, push back potential bond election after property values fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several major projects in Georgetown could face delays, and a potential bond election once discussed for 2027 may now be pushed back as city leaders grapple with lower-than-expected property values.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgetown-may-delay-projects-push-back-potential-bond-election-after-property-values-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgetown-may-delay-projects-push-back-potential-bond-election-after-property-values-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after being hit by vehicle off SH 71]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person died Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-off-sh-71/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-off-sh-71/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 calls reveal delays in assistance after Christa Pike execution attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recordings show minutes elapsed as officials worked to determine whether requests for emergency assistance inside the execution chamber were legitimate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/911-calls-reveal-delays-in-assistance-after-christa-pike-execution-attempt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/911-calls-reveal-delays-in-assistance-after-christa-pike-execution-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US hits Bank of America with $1.2B fine, saying it violated money laundering, sanctions laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fines on America&rsquo;s second-biggest bank amount to the third-largest in the department&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-hits-bank-of-america-with-12b-fine-saying-it-violated-money-laundering-sanctions-laws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-hits-bank-of-america-with-12b-fine-saying-it-violated-money-laundering-sanctions-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC manhole mystery deepens as 3 more people enter sewer in Manhattan]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest report of people entering or emerging from manholes across the five boroughs since at least May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nyc-manhole-mystery-deepens-as-3-more-people-enter-sewer-in-manhattan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nyc-manhole-mystery-deepens-as-3-more-people-enter-sewer-in-manhattan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the U.S., roller coasters and other rides at major amusement parks such as Six Flags are not regulated by the federal government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/roller-coaster-riders-death-puts-spotlight-on-the-safety-of-ever-more-thrilling-rides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/roller-coaster-riders-death-puts-spotlight-on-the-safety-of-ever-more-thrilling-rides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['American dream' now costs $5.3M, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report shows that owning a home now costs $1,275,782, which is up from $1,184,493 last year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/american-dream-now-costs-53m-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/american-dream-now-costs-53m-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next cold front is on the way to cool down the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drop in temperatures tonight after the rainfall, but muggy conditions remain, for now, as we wait patiently for the next front. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-next-cold-front-is-on-the-way-to-cool-down-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-next-cold-front-is-on-the-way-to-cool-down-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain chances remain this week ahead of next cold front]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat continues even with a few isolated showers, but the impacts of the front are becoming clearer and temperatures will take a big drop. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-remain-this-week-ahead-of-next-cold-front/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-chances-remain-this-week-ahead-of-next-cold-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gusty winds, sticky heat and a handful of showers midweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple more days of hot and humid conditions before temperatures tumble behind a strong cold front. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gusty-winds-sticky-heat-and-a-handful-of-showers-midweek/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gusty-winds-sticky-heat-and-a-handful-of-showers-midweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos wants to hear from you on the future of public transit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of San Marcos kicks off the first of four open houses this fall to discuss the future of public transportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-the-future-of-public-transit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-the-future-of-public-transit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in north Austin, ATCEMS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An adult pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle near North Lamar Boulevard and Sagebrush Drive in north Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-vehicle-in-north-austin-atcems-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-vehicle-in-north-austin-atcems-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin city council eyes changes to 'No Wrong Door' homeless approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders look to craft policy responding to concerns from homeless advocates and defense attorneys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-eyes-changes-to-no-wrong-door-homeless-approach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-eyes-changes-to-no-wrong-door-homeless-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It cuts a little deeper.' Community mourns Texas firefighter who died in a crash]]></title><description><![CDATA["No hesitation man. We just took off and on the way there you're just, you're just praying, you know, hoping everything is going to be all right," said Fuentes' cousin Alexander Rodriguez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/it-cuts-a-little-deeper-community-mourns-texas-firefighter-who-died-in-a-crash-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/it-cuts-a-little-deeper-community-mourns-texas-firefighter-who-died-in-a-crash-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It cuts a little deeper,' Community mourns Texas firefighter who died in a crash]]></title><description><![CDATA["No hesitation man. We just took off and on the way there you're just, you're just praying, you know, hoping everything is going to be all right," said Fuentes' cousin Alexander Rodriguez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/it-cuts-a-little-deeper-community-mourns-texas-firefighter-who-died-in-a-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/it-cuts-a-little-deeper-community-mourns-texas-firefighter-who-died-in-a-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial power outage at Austin airport causes flight delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partial power outage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport delayed flights Tuesday, though officials said no cancellations were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/partial-power-outage-at-austin-airport-causes-flight-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/partial-power-outage-at-austin-airport-causes-flight-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arch Manning's Heisman hopes on the decline, while Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Manning showed flashes of progress in the first half against Oklahoma, but two costly interceptions left Texas with its first loss of the season and his Heisman Trophy hopes facing an uphill climb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-mannings-heisman-hopes-on-the-decline-while-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith-surges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-mannings-heisman-hopes-on-the-decline-while-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after two-vehicle crash in east Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin Police Department said the crash occurred at 2:11 a.m. at the intersection of East Anderson Lane Service Road Eastbound and Cameron Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-dies-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-east-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-dies-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-east-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fugitive donated $25,000 to Ken Paxton days after being indicted for embezzlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Ken Paxton rang in 2025 at a party in Dubai that was also attended by two men who were indicted by the federal government for embezzling millions of dollars of funds at an Illinois hospital, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fugitive-donated-25000-to-ken-paxton-days-after-being-indicted-for-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fugitive-donated-25000-to-ken-paxton-days-after-being-indicted-for-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, part of lung removed during surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-part-of-lung-removed-during-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-part-of-lung-removed-during-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell announces suspension of all frat parties amid Jane Doe lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[School President Michael Kotlikoff said in a community-wide message that any fraternity that violates the party prohibition will be placed on immediate emergency suspension. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-announces-suspension-of-all-frat-parties-amid-jane-doe-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-announces-suspension-of-all-frat-parties-amid-jane-doe-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of bottles of acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers reported finding discolored tablets, according to the recall notices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/thousands-of-bottles-of-acetaminophen-sold-on-amazon-recalled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/thousands-of-bottles-of-acetaminophen-sold-on-amazon-recalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul and more mourn death of RJ Mitte]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;m in deep despair as I write this tonight,&rdquo; Cranston wrote in a long, heartfelt message posted to Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/breaking-bad-stars-bryan-cranston-dean-norris-aaron-paul-and-more-mourn-death-of-rj-mitte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/breaking-bad-stars-bryan-cranston-dean-norris-aaron-paul-and-more-mourn-death-of-rj-mitte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags temporarily closes some coasters after deadly incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags has temporarily closed at least 10 of its roller coasters following a deadly incident near Atlanta Monday, park officials confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-temporarily-closes-some-coasters-after-deadly-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-temporarily-closes-some-coasters-after-deadly-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin donut shop says catering truck was stolen over the weekend, found within 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Lucy's posted on social media Saturday morning that its bright pink, 24-foot catering truck had been stolen overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-donut-shop-says-catering-truck-was-stolen-over-the-weekend-found-within-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-donut-shop-says-catering-truck-was-stolen-over-the-weekend-found-within-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Wheatsville's Guadalupe location closes, what happens to its rooftop dinosaur?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folks may have heard the news that Wheatsville Food Co-op will close its Guadalupe location on Oct. 25. But what will happen to the giant, bright green dinosaur on top of the building?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/as-wheatsvilles-guadalupe-location-closes-what-happens-to-its-rooftop-dinosaur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/as-wheatsvilles-guadalupe-location-closes-what-happens-to-its-rooftop-dinosaur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dell Children's Medical Center, Spirit Halloween bring spooky fun to patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dell Children's Medical Center partnered with Spirit Halloween to bring Halloween festivities to patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dell-childrens-medical-center-spirit-halloween-bring-spooky-fun-to-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dell-childrens-medical-center-spirit-halloween-bring-spooky-fun-to-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poor living conditions:' Man arrested in APD's animal cruelty investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police arrested a 64-year-old man in connection with an August 2026 animal cruelty investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poor-living-conditions-man-arrested-in-apds-animal-cruelty-investigation-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poor-living-conditions-man-arrested-in-apds-animal-cruelty-investigation-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poor living conditions', Man arrested in APD's animal cruelty investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[APD's animal cruelty unit obtained 11 arrests warrants last month,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poor-living-conditions-man-arrested-in-apds-animal-cruelty-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/poor-living-conditions-man-arrested-in-apds-animal-cruelty-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal cruelty detective to brief media on recent arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[APD's animal cruelty unit obtained 11 arrests warrants last month,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/animal-cruelty-detective-to-brief-media-on-recent-arrests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/animal-cruelty-detective-to-brief-media-on-recent-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance visits Tyler as Texas election races tighten]]></title><description><![CDATA[TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Vice President JD Vance is expected in Tyler on Tuesday morning as part of a Republican National Committee midterm rally, with high-stakes races for Texas governor and U.S. Senate drawing national attention. Vice President JD Vance's visit is expected to be a historic moment for East Texas, marking the first time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/vance-visits-tyler-as-texas-election-races-tighten/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/vance-visits-tyler-as-texas-election-races-tighten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin council candidate, fired by the city, says she's 'glad' termination records surfaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[After KXAN Investigators received a tip, pointing us to Katie Kam's employment records from her time as a project manager with Capital Delivery Services at the city of Austin, we uncovered documents that highlight " substandard work performance". Kam said those documents are retaliatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-candidate-fired-by-the-city-says-shes-glad-termination-records-surfaced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-council-candidate-fired-by-the-city-says-shes-glad-termination-records-surfaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County restores $10K grant to Price Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County commissioners voted to restore $10,000 in grant funding to the Price Center after the nonprofit was initially denied, prompting concerns from community members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-restores-10k-grant-to-price-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-restores-10k-grant-to-price-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Light Rail still needs billions in federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effort to secure over $4 billion in federal funding is still underway, which would cover about half the cost of the future light rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-light-rail-still-needs-billions-in-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-light-rail-still-needs-billions-in-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastrop County commissioners seek TCEQ public meeting for proposed power plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed facility would generate roughly 1,300 megawatts of electricity to support a planned data center campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-county-commissioners-seek-tceq-public-meeting-for-proposed-power-plant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bastrop-county-commissioners-seek-tceq-public-meeting-for-proposed-power-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin city code bans hunting, feeding deer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunting and feeding a deer are both misdemeanor offenses in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-code-bans-hunting-feeding-deer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-code-bans-hunting-feeding-deer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new press secretary holds first media briefing]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faced reporters Tuesday morning for the first time since taking over as the Trump administration&rsquo;s top spokesperson, just three weeks before the midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trumps-new-press-secretary-holds-first-media-briefing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trumps-new-press-secretary-holds-first-media-briefing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man was thrown from Six Flags roller coaster  and hit other patrons, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below, police said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-was-thrown-from-six-flags-roller-coaster-and-hit-other-patrons-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-was-thrown-from-six-flags-roller-coaster-and-hit-other-patrons-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kroger laying off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years amid increased AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grocery store chain Kroger said it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kroger-laying-off-3000-corporate-employees-over-3-years-amid-increased-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kroger-laying-off-3000-corporate-employees-over-3-years-amid-increased-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US faces shortage of skilled trade workers, new report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report finds a major demand for skilled trade workers and the growing gap to fill those positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-faces-shortage-of-skilled-trade-workers-new-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-faces-shortage-of-skilled-trade-workers-new-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropics quiet after record-breaking Hurricane Isaias batters Florida | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tropical Atlantic is quiet again after Hurricane Isaias made history as the latest-forming hurricane on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropics-quiet-after-record-breaking-hurricane-isaias-batters-florida-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropics-quiet-after-record-breaking-hurricane-isaias-batters-florida-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Tropics quiet after record-breaking Hurricane Isaias batters Florida | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tropical Atlantic is quiet again after Hurricane Isaias made history as the latest-forming hurricane on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-tropics-quiet-after-record-breaking-hurricane-isaias-batters-florida-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-tropics-quiet-after-record-breaking-hurricane-isaias-batters-florida-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaintiffs in lawsuit over Texas capitol bans move to dismiss case]]></title><description><![CDATA[If granted, the women could file a future lawsuit over the bans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plaintiffs-in-lawsuit-over-texas-capitol-bans-move-to-dismiss-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plaintiffs-in-lawsuit-over-texas-capitol-bans-move-to-dismiss-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the US military is learning to fight everyone's new weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The war on terror taught the U.S. to fight individual terrorists, which left the military behind rival nations on the tech front, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-the-us-military-is-learning-to-fight-everyones-new-weapons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-the-us-military-is-learning-to-fight-everyones-new-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rome's Gemelli hospital ahead of surgery to remove lung nodule]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROME (AP) &mdash; Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome&rsquo;s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed. After the quick drive from the Vatican, Leo walked into the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-at-romes-gemelli-hospital-ahead-of-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-at-romes-gemelli-hospital-ahead-of-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulido says he goes to Mexico for his health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, who is running for Texas' 15th Congressional District, which is on the border, took part in a virtual discussion on Monday with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. Border Report was the only journalism outlet to view the discussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pulido-says-he-goes-to-mexico-for-his-health-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pulido-says-he-goes-to-mexico-for-his-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk throws $276M behind Republicans in midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-throws-276m-behind-republicans-in-midterms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/musk-throws-276m-behind-republicans-in-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny South Texas town celebrates halt in border wall construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tiny South Texas town of San Ygnacio held a townhall celebration for the halting of border wall construction on the banks of the Rio Grande in rural Zapata County, at least for now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tiny-south-texas-town-celebrates-halt-in-border-wall-construction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tiny-south-texas-town-celebrates-halt-in-border-wall-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican Consulate in El Paso plans financial education week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican Consulate in El Paso will host financial education activities Oct. 19-23 to help people manage debt, build savings, and plan for their financial futures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mexican-consulate-in-el-paso-plans-financial-education-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mexican-consulate-in-el-paso-plans-financial-education-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summertime heat remains before pattern change soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summerlike heat continues the next few days, but fall will return this weekend, courtesy of our next cold front. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/summertime-heat-remains-before-pattern-change-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/summertime-heat-remains-before-pattern-change-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot, humid and gusty through midweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summerlike heat continues the next few days but fall will return this weekend, courtesy of our next cold front. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-humid-and-gusty-through-midweek/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-humid-and-gusty-through-midweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shiyazh Pete, first Navajo NFL player, recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) &mdash; The first member of the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of people dressed in ribbon skirts, turquoise jewelry and Cowboys gear gathered in a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shiyazh-pete-first-navajo-nfl-player-recognized-on-indigenous-peoples-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shiyazh-pete-first-navajo-nfl-player-recognized-on-indigenous-peoples-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia. A spokesperson for the park said they closed attractions similar to the roller coaster involved in the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia &ldquo;out of [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-closes-9-rides-after-1-person-dies-in-an-incident-involving-a-roller-coaster-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-closes-9-rides-after-1-person-dies-in-an-incident-involving-a-roller-coaster-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags closes 9 roller coasters after 1 person died in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia. A spokesperson for the park said they closed similar attractions across their parks &ldquo;out of an abundance of caution" after the incident at Six Flags [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-closes-9-roller-coasters-after-1-person-died-in-an-incident-involving-a-coaster-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-closes-9-roller-coasters-after-1-person-died-in-an-incident-involving-a-coaster-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas State students raise safety concerns as police search for burglary suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas State University police are investigating a reported burglary and indecent assault at Cypress Hall, a university-owned student apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-students-raise-safety-concerns-as-police-search-for-burglary-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-students-raise-safety-concerns-as-police-search-for-burglary-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-viable fetus found dead in parking lot at Austin's Roy G. Guerrero Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police are investigating after a non-viable fetus was found dead in a parking lot at Roy G. Guerrero Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/non-viable-fetus-found-dead-in-parking-lot-at-austins-roy-g-guerrero-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/non-viable-fetus-found-dead-in-parking-lot-at-austins-roy-g-guerrero-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-viable fetus found dead in parking lot at Austin's Montopolis Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police are investigating after a non-viable fetus was found dead in a parking lot at Montopolis Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/non-viable-fetus-found-dead-in-parking-lot-at-austins-montopolis-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/non-viable-fetus-found-dead-in-parking-lot-at-austins-montopolis-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[False Talarico conspiracy theory offers lessons: 'Once something goes viral, it's hard to unviral it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say false claims can continue spreading online and shaping perceptions even after they're disproven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/false-talarico-conspiracy-theory-offers-lessons-once-something-goes-viral-its-hard-to-unviral-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/false-talarico-conspiracy-theory-offers-lessons-once-something-goes-viral-its-hard-to-unviral-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person is dead, several injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-is-dead-several-injured-in-incident-involving-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-is-dead-several-injured-in-incident-involving-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) &mdash; One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police. The incident took place at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Detectives with [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-is-dead-several-others-injured-in-incident-involving-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-is-dead-several-others-injured-in-incident-involving-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Large piece of concrete' allegedly used by Austin murder suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new murder charge, Monroe's rap sheet contains a list of 38 criminal charges filed against him in Travis County since 2011 consisting of 14 separate felony offenses, court records show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/large-piece-of-concrete-allegedly-used-by-austin-murder-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/large-piece-of-concrete-allegedly-used-by-austin-murder-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is shigellosis? Stomach bug spread during sex is growing more resistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cases of shigellosis are rising, and health experts warn some strains are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-shigellosis-stomach-bug-spread-during-sex-is-growing-more-resistant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-shigellosis-stomach-bug-spread-during-sex-is-growing-more-resistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The TSA has a new rule for officers. You might notice next time you're in line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change comes amid the agency&rsquo;s recently announced Horizon 25 initiative, launched in August by new TSA Administrator David P. Cummins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-tsa-has-a-new-rule-for-officers-you-might-notice-next-time-youre-in-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-tsa-has-a-new-rule-for-officers-you-might-notice-next-time-youre-in-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico challenges federal water-law waiver for border wall construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico officials accuse the Trump administration of overstepping its authority after the Department of Homeland Security issued a waiver seeking to bypass state water laws for border barrier construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-mexico-challenges-federal-water-law-waiver-for-border-wall-construction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-mexico-challenges-federal-water-law-waiver-for-border-wall-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Senate races most likely to flip less than a month from Election Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race for control of the Senate is heating up, with forecasters increasingly moving races in the Democrats' direction less than a month out from the election. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-senate-races-most-likely-to-flip-less-than-a-month-from-election-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-senate-races-most-likely-to-flip-less-than-a-month-from-election-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas women's basketball picked second in SEC preseason poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming off consecutive Final Four appearances, Texas women's basketball was picked behind South Carolina in the SEC preseason media poll, while senior Madison Booker earned first-team All-SEC honors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-womens-basketball-picked-second-in-sec-preseason-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-womens-basketball-picked-second-in-sec-preseason-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink spike prevention in Austin: City staff will seek feedback from bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Sip Safely program prepares to enter a new phase, city staff said they'll seek feedback from bars and other stakeholders about what worked&mdash;and what didn't&mdash;during the pilot program that launched in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drink-spike-prevention-in-austin-city-staff-will-seek-feedback-from-bars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drink-spike-prevention-in-austin-city-staff-will-seek-feedback-from-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RJ Mitte dead at 34, Brownsville police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rj-mitte-dead-at-34-brownsville-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rj-mitte-dead-at-34-brownsville-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas men's basketball picked second in SEC preseason poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas men's basketball was picked to finish behind Florida in the SEC preseason media poll, with Matas Vokietaitis and TCU transfer David Punch earning All-SEC honors as the Longhorns prepare for their second season under head coach Sean Miller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-mens-basketball-picked-second-in-sec-preseason-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-mens-basketball-picked-second-in-sec-preseason-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selma Blair taken into custody, hospitalized after allegedly trying to open plane door]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airline officials asked for medical staff to be at the gate when the flight landed to address the injured parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/selma-blair-taken-into-custody-hospitalized-after-allegedly-trying-to-open-plane-door/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/selma-blair-taken-into-custody-hospitalized-after-allegedly-trying-to-open-plane-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson: Video of Hasan execution could be 'recruiting tool for future terrorists']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There are colleagues that have concerns,&rdquo; Johnson said in an interview with CBS News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/johnson-video-of-hasan-execution-could-be-recruiting-tool-for-future-terrorists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/johnson-video-of-hasan-execution-could-be-recruiting-tool-for-future-terrorists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian's Monday takeaways: Texas turns attention to Florida after Red River loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian addressed Texas' offensive inconsistencies, Arch Manning's development and the need to create turnovers as the No. 7 Longhorns prepare to host Florida following their loss to Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisians-monday-takeaways-texas-turns-attention-to-florida-after-red-river-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisians-monday-takeaways-texas-turns-attention-to-florida-after-red-river-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District confirms LBJ High School freshman dies in ATV accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, Johnson City Independent School District said a freshman at LBJ High School died in an ATV accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/district-confirms-lbj-high-school-freshman-dies-in-atv-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/district-confirms-lbj-high-school-freshman-dies-in-atv-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) &mdash; The first member the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of people dressed in ribbon skirts, turquoise jewelry and Cowboys gear gathered in a park [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/native-athlete-pride-shiyazh-pete-recognized-on-indigenous-peoples-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/native-athlete-pride-shiyazh-pete-recognized-on-indigenous-peoples-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheatsville Food Co-op to close Guadalupe Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheatsville Food Co-op will close their Guadalupe location on Oct. 25, according to a release from the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wheatsville-food-co-op-to-close-guadalupe-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/wheatsville-food-co-op-to-close-guadalupe-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying hot &amp; humid, big pattern change late week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workweek continues hot (for October standards) and humid, with more clouds than sun. Rain chances are widely scattered through mid-week, with a strong cold front on the horizon. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/staying-hot-amp-humid-big-pattern-change-late-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/staying-hot-amp-humid-big-pattern-change-late-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buda unveils 10-foot-tall wiener dog statue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buda Economic Development Corporation celebrated its 25th anniversary by honoring the city's tradition, unveiling a large wiener dog sculpture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buda-unveils-10-foot-tall-wiener-dog-statue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buda-unveils-10-foot-tall-wiener-dog-statue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Russian diesel lower Texas fuel prices? Farmers, truckers watching Trump deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas farmers, ranchers and trucking companies hit by soaring diesel costs are watching closely after President Donald Trump announced a new diesel agreement with Russia. Experts say the additional supply could lower prices temporarily, but likely only by tens of cents and for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/could-russian-diesel-lower-texas-fuel-prices-farmers-truckers-watching-trump-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/could-russian-diesel-lower-texas-fuel-prices-farmers-truckers-watching-trump-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot machine winner robbed at gunpoint after leaving casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. Louis man is accused of stalking a woman from a casino in and robbing her of her winnings after she left.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/slot-machine-winner-robbed-at-gunpoint-after-leaving-casino/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/slot-machine-winner-robbed-at-gunpoint-after-leaving-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litter of mountain lion kittens discovered in Southern California hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three blue-eyed mountain lion kittens have been discovered in the hills of Southern California, offering a hopeful glimpse into the future of a cougar population threatened by habitat loss and urban development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/litter-of-mountain-lion-kittens-discovered-in-southern-california-hills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/litter-of-mountain-lion-kittens-discovered-in-southern-california-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas firefighter dies in rollover crash while responding to fire, DPS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway near the 7300 block of Farm-to-Market Road 437 and rolled over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-firefighter-dies-in-rollover-crash-while-responding-to-fire-dps-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-firefighter-dies-in-rollover-crash-while-responding-to-fire-dps-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 women found shot in head as crews respond to Philadelphia house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women are dead after being found inside a burning home in Philadelphia&rsquo;s East Mount Airy neighborhood early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-women-found-shot-in-head-as-crews-respond-to-philadelphia-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-women-found-shot-in-head-as-crews-respond-to-philadelphia-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump 'thinking of' renaming Atlantic or Pacific oceans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;So, we need a river, we need an ocean. So, I was thinking of either the Atlantic or the Pacific,&rdquo; Trump told the crowd at the rally. &ldquo;We call it &lsquo;Trump Ocean&rsquo; or &lsquo;Ocean of the America,&rsquo; something like that.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-thinking-of-renaming-atlantic-or-pacific-oceans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-thinking-of-renaming-atlantic-or-pacific-oceans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's 'Hi, How Are You?' Project launches free mental wellness app]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin mental health nonprofit centered around the question, "Hi, how are you?" is expanding its reach with a new free cell phone app.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-hi-how-are-you-project-launches-free-mental-wellness-app/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-hi-how-are-you-project-launches-free-mental-wellness-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its budget request to the Legislature for the 2028-2029 biennium, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed eliminating funding for the Children&rsquo;s Autism Program (CAP) entirely, stunning advocates, providers and parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-health-agency-proposes-eliminating-childrens-autism-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-health-agency-proposes-eliminating-childrens-autism-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: What we know about Camp Mystic&rsquo;s criminal investigation&nbsp;]]></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&rsquo;s Arezow Doost and Ann Pierret unpack what&rsquo;s next after search warrants are issued in the Camp Mystic criminal investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-what-we-know-about-camp-mysticrsquos-criminal-investigationnbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-what-we-know-about-camp-mysticrsquos-criminal-investigationnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas appeals order requiring prison air conditioning, saying it puts operations at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 1, just over a third of the state&rsquo;s prisons were fully climate controlled, leaving around 90,000 incarcerated Texans without air conditioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-appeals-order-requiring-prison-air-conditioning-saying-it-puts-operations-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-appeals-order-requiring-prison-air-conditioning-saying-it-puts-operations-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot and humid to start the week, cold front on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is (hopefully) summer's last gasp will be with us through midweek with uncomfortable heat and humidity expected through Thursday. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-to-start-the-week-cold-front-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-to-start-the-week-cold-front-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas high school football shoutouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) - Week 7 of high school football in Central Texas was highly anticipated and certainly did not dissapoint. Big time wins from programs like Cedar Ridge and Cedar Park were some highlights of the weekend. In KXAN's Sunday night sports show "More Than The Score," LeVon Whittaker and Noah Gross give a shoutout [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-high-school-football-shoutouts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-high-school-football-shoutouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders Trump admin to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded ads that have been promoting the president's political message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-orders-trump-admin-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-orders-trump-admin-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County Sheriff's Office raises concerns over barriers to fentanyl rehabilitation services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Williamson County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is raising concerns about access to affordable rehabilitation services, saying some people struggling with addiction lack the support needed for long-term recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-sheriffs-office-raises-concerns-over-barriers-to-fentanyl-rehabilitation-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-sheriffs-office-raises-concerns-over-barriers-to-fentanyl-rehabilitation-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Below 60&deg; lows: Is it normal we haven't hit it yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're several weeks of warmer-than-normal temperatures, but climatologically, we're nearing closer to our first real cool-down. Our average first sub-60&deg; low temp in the fall months is October 21st.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/below-60deg-lows-is-it-normal-we-havent-hit-it-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/below-60deg-lows-is-it-normal-we-havent-hit-it-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University police investigating alleged burglary, indecent assault at Texas State residence hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[This incident happened at Cypress Hall on Sunday around 7:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/university-police-investigating-alleged-burglary-indecent-assault-at-texas-state-residence-hall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/university-police-investigating-alleged-burglary-indecent-assault-at-texas-state-residence-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Texas to the PGA TOUR: Tommy Morrison earns 2027 card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 131 days after wrapping up his collegiate career at Texas, Tommy Morrison secured his 2027 PGA TOUR card following a breakout season on the Korn Ferry Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-texas-to-the-pga-tour-tommy-morrison-earns-2027-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-texas-to-the-pga-tour-tommy-morrison-earns-2027-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooter who killed 8 in Pennsylvania was family’s patriarch, slain toddler’s dad says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shooter-who-killed-8-in-pennsylvania-was-familys-patriarch-slain-toddlers-dad-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/shooter-who-killed-8-in-pennsylvania-was-familys-patriarch-slain-toddlers-dad-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroud runs for a TD, throws for another as Houston beats Titans for 1st win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[C.J. Stroud accounted for two touchdowns as the Houston Texans earned their first win of the season with a 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, powered by a dominant defensive performance that included four sacks and two takeaways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stroud-runs-for-a-td-throws-for-another-as-houston-beats-titans-for-1st-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stroud-runs-for-a-td-throws-for-another-as-houston-beats-titans-for-1st-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin company helping filmmakers who choose to film in Lone Star State]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state of Texas is working to expand and improve it's film industry through incentives that will draw in more filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-company-helping-filmmakers-who-choose-to-film-in-lone-star-state/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-company-helping-filmmakers-who-choose-to-film-in-lone-star-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans acquire WR Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals, hoping to bolster offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) &mdash; The Texans acquired wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, adding quarterback C.J. Stroud's college teammate in an effort to bolster Houston's offense. The Texans also received a 2027 seventh-round draft pick in the deal while the Cardinals added a 2027 second-round and sixth-round [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texans-acquire-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-from-cardinals-hoping-to-bolster-offense/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texans-acquire-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-from-cardinals-hoping-to-bolster-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia replaces Texas at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Longhorns fall to No. 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its win at Alabama, Texas dropped six spots to No. 7 after its loss to rival Oklahoma and Oregon was unranked for the first time in four years after losing for the second time in the past month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgia-replaces-texas-at-no-1-in-ap-top-25-longhorns-fall-to-no-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgia-replaces-texas-at-no-1-in-ap-top-25-longhorns-fall-to-no-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House on Trump purchasing SpaceX debt before space order: 'No conflicts of interest']]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House said on Friday there was no conflict of interest when President Trump's accounts bought more than $1 million in SpaceX debt two days before he signed an executive order on space transportation policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-on-trump-purchasing-spacex-debt-before-space-order-no-conflicts-of-interest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-house-on-trump-purchasing-spacex-debt-before-space-order-no-conflicts-of-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers discover second-generation planet made by dying star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most known planets are first-generation planets, formed when a star is born.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/astronomers-discover-second-generation-planet-made-by-dying-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/astronomers-discover-second-generation-planet-made-by-dying-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campus 'outraged' at how Cornell University failed Jane Doe: Student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student Jack Huber said the attention on the school created an opportunity for students to demand change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/campus-outraged-at-how-cornell-university-failed-jane-doe-student/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/campus-outraged-at-how-cornell-university-failed-jane-doe-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge: DOJ cannot request states' voter lists for eligibility database]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 78-page ruling struck down the DOJ&rsquo;s entire voter list maintenance policy, invalidating it nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-judge-doj-cannot-request-states-voter-lists-for-eligibility-database/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-judge-doj-cannot-request-states-voter-lists-for-eligibility-database/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia police receive false homicide tip from Anthropic AI model]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Technology companies must take all appropriate steps necessary to prevent their systems from submitting false information to law enforcement.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/philadelphia-police-receive-false-homicide-tip-from-anthropic-ai-model/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/philadelphia-police-receive-false-homicide-tip-from-anthropic-ai-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do we have a serial killer'? Michigan police investigating commonalities after 5 men die]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lansing Police Department in Michigan recently held a press conference to discuss the latest in their investigation into a series of deaths along the Lansing River Trail, a public path that runs along the city's rivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/do-we-have-a-serial-killer-michigan-police-investigating-commonalities-after-5-men-die/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/do-we-have-a-serial-killer-michigan-police-investigating-commonalities-after-5-men-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do we have a serial killer'? Michigan police investigate commonalities after 5 men die]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lansing Police Department in Michigan recently held a press conference to discuss the latest in their investigation into a series of deaths along the Lansing River Trail, a public path that runs along the city's rivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/do-we-have-a-serial-killer-michigan-police-investigate-commonalities-after-5-men-die/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/do-we-have-a-serial-killer-michigan-police-investigate-commonalities-after-5-men-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Flamingos Huddle in Zoo Restroom to Wait Out Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Hurricane Isaias swept over the Gulf Coast, zookeepers went to extra lengths to keep some vulnerable animals safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-flamingos-huddle-in-zoo-restroom-to-wait-out-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-flamingos-huddle-in-zoo-restroom-to-wait-out-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man linked to multiple ATM break-ins gets probation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man received eight years' deferred adjudication after pleading guilty to a 2025 theft charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-linked-to-multiple-atm-break-ins-gets-probation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-linked-to-multiple-atm-break-ins-gets-probation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The race for Texas Railroad Commission: Bo French v. Jon Rosenthal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spot on the little-known, three-member commission that oversees the most powerful industry in Texas is up for grabs in the midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-race-for-texas-railroad-commission-bo-french-v-jon-rosenthal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-race-for-texas-railroad-commission-bo-french-v-jon-rosenthal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin to celebrate National Coming Out Day with rainbow ribbon cutting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce on Sunday is set to celebrate and recognize National Coming Out Day with a rainbow ribbon-cutting at Out of the Closet Austin from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-to-celebrate-national-coming-out-day-with-rainbow-ribbon-cutting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-to-celebrate-national-coming-out-day-with-rainbow-ribbon-cutting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public executions in the US were once a community spectacle. Then they stopped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allowing the world to watch Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan face the firing squad in December would make it the first public execution since two hangings in the 1930s in Kentucky and Missouri drew crowds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/public-executions-in-the-us-were-once-a-community-spectacle-then-they-stopped/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/public-executions-in-the-us-were-once-a-community-spectacle-then-they-stopped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane victim's husband recalls watching wife die when tree crashed through home]]></title><description><![CDATA["I watched the love of my life for 10 years go into the back of a coroner's van and head down that road."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-victims-husband-recalls-watching-wife-die-when-tree-crashed-through-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-victims-husband-recalls-watching-wife-die-when-tree-crashed-through-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More heat, higher humidity, late week change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are heating up this week, paired with increasing humidity. Changes come later in the week as the next cold front moves in. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-heat-higher-humidity-late-week-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-heat-higher-humidity-late-week-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot and humid until the next cold front late week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are heating up this week, paired with increasing humidity. Changes come later in the week as the next cold front moves in. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-until-the-next-cold-front-late-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-and-humid-until-the-next-cold-front-late-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas candidates ramp up election outreach as early voting looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off the reappearance of JamesTalarico, Ken Paxton and local candidates advance their pace in the race toward election day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-candidates-ramp-up-election-outreach-as-early-voting-looms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-candidates-ramp-up-election-outreach-as-early-voting-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot temperatures, more humidity, late week change]]></title><description><![CDATA[High temperatures continue to rise through mid-week, with scattered showers possible late-week with a strong cold front in the distance. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-temperatures-more-humidity-late-week-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-temperatures-more-humidity-late-week-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: Trump, redistricting and the battleground races that could reshape Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump spoke for nearly two hours at a rally in San Antonio Wednesday evening. Crowds of MAGA supporters came to Freeman Coliseum to hear from Trump as well as Republicans on the ballot this November. Multiple protestors interrupted the event and were escorted out of the arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-trump-redistricting-and-the-battleground-races-that-could-reshape-texas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-trump-redistricting-and-the-battleground-races-that-could-reshape-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after being hit by vehicle operated by ICE in west Houston, HCSO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was injured and taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle driven by Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities in west Houston, the Harris County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-operated-by-ice-in-west-houston-hcso-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-operated-by-ice-in-west-houston-hcso-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after being hit by vehicle operated by ICE in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was injured and taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle driven by Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities in west Houston, the Harris County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-operated-by-ice-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-hospitalized-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-operated-by-ice-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE agent shot by 72-year-old California homeowner after allegedly assaulting him, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 72-year-old Fresno man shot an off-duty ICE agent in the stomach after the agent allegedly refused to leave his property and attacked both him and his daughter early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-agent-shot-by-72-year-old-california-homeowner-after-allegedly-assaulting-him-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-agent-shot-by-72-year-old-california-homeowner-after-allegedly-assaulting-him-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A new energy'; How an Austin artist is reclaiming space for BIPOC creators through art, clothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[But Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone has spent nearly 20 years in Austin working to uplift and create space for BIPOC communities through his music and art, his nonprofit DAWA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-new-energy-how-an-austin-artist-is-reclaiming-space-for-bipoc-creators-through-art-clothing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-new-energy-how-an-austin-artist-is-reclaiming-space-for-bipoc-creators-through-art-clothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured owl saved by Texas DPS trooper near Van Horn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper rescued an injured owl on Interstate 10 near Van Horn before handing it over to Texas Parks and Wildlife for treatment at the El Paso Zoo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/injured-owl-saved-by-texas-dps-trooper-near-van-horn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/injured-owl-saved-by-texas-dps-trooper-near-van-horn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida woman killed by falling tree during Hurricane Isaias landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one person in Florida was killed by Hurricane Isaias' landfall in the Panhandle Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-woman-killed-by-falling-tree-during-hurricane-isaias-landfall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-woman-killed-by-falling-tree-during-hurricane-isaias-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma makes history, stuns No. 1 Texas 27-24 in Red River Rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma defeated No. 1 Texas for the first time in rivalry history, rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit to stun the Longhorns 27-24 on a game-winning field goal by Tate Sandell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/oklahoma-makes-history-stuns-no-1-texas-27-24-in-red-river-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/oklahoma-makes-history-stuns-no-1-texas-27-24-in-red-river-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates: No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow along for live updates as No. 1 Texas takes on Oklahoma in the 122nd Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-updates-no-1-texas-vs-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-updates-no-1-texas-vs-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Fans celebrate Weekend 2 of Austin City Limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oct. 9 kicked off Weekend 2 of Austin City Limits on Friday with performances by Natasha Bedingfield, Turnstile, Kings of Leon, Charli XCX, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-fans-celebrate-weekend-2-of-austin-city-limits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-fans-celebrate-weekend-2-of-austin-city-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Difficult and heartbreaking' -- Nine dead after shooting in Pennsylvania]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Erie, Pennsylvania confirmed that nine people were killed in a shooting late Friday night. According to a press release, all deaths occurred before police arrived on scene. **Previous updates below** Update as of 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, October 10: At least five people are dead after a shooting Friday night on Erie's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/difficult-and-heartbreaking-nine-dead-after-shooting-in-pennsylvania/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/difficult-and-heartbreaking-nine-dead-after-shooting-in-pennsylvania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williamson County secures $7M for new road connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson County received $7 million in federal funding to construct a road connection from FM 3349 to SH 95 south of Taylor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-secures-7m-for-new-road-connection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/williamson-county-secures-7m-for-new-road-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of a Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plague-in-russia-sparks-concern-covid-19-pandemic-memories-5-things-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plague-in-russia-sparks-concern-covid-19-pandemic-memories-5-things-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey adds disclaimer to Reese's Pumpkins wrappers ahead of Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disclaimer comes years after customers accused the company of false advertising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hershey-adds-disclaimer-to-reeses-pumpkins-wrappers-ahead-of-halloween/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hershey-adds-disclaimer-to-reeses-pumpkins-wrappers-ahead-of-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows bizarre moment man runs onto airport tarmac, steals vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said he first stole an Alaska Airlines tug, a vehicle used to pull luggage and cargo and tow aircraft, before crashing it into another vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/video-shows-bizarre-moment-man-runs-onto-airport-tarmac-steals-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/video-shows-bizarre-moment-man-runs-onto-airport-tarmac-steals-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ files record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship, the department said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/doj-files-record-number-of-cases-to-strip-americans-of-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/doj-files-record-number-of-cases-to-strip-americans-of-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When does fall foliage arrive in Central Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's October, and autumnal activities are well underway, but it often takes a while for nature's fall colors to arrive in Central Texas after the season begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/when-does-fall-foliage-arrive-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/when-does-fall-foliage-arrive-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red River Rivalry preview: No. 1 Texas seeks third straight win over Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1 Texas looks to secure its third consecutive Red River Rivalry win over Oklahoma for the first time since 1997-99, as the Longhorns and Sooners meet for the 122nd time Saturday at the Cotton Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/red-river-rivalry-preview-no-1-texas-seeks-third-straight-win-over-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/red-river-rivalry-preview-no-1-texas-seeks-third-straight-win-over-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaias becomes post-tropical cyclone after battering Panhandle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical storm conditions are being felt on the northern Gulf Coast as Category 3 Hurricane Isaias heads closer to Florida, the National Hurricane Center announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-becomes-post-tropical-cyclone-after-battering-panhandle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-becomes-post-tropical-cyclone-after-battering-panhandle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple arrested, accused of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children in 'house of horrors']]></title><description><![CDATA["... unprecedented."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/couple-arrested-accused-of-abusing-at-least-14-surrogate-born-children-in-house-of-horrors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/couple-arrested-accused-of-abusing-at-least-14-surrogate-born-children-in-house-of-horrors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very warm ACL Festival weather, pattern change ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot weekend weather after a cool start this morning. Humidity increases, along with rain chances this week ahead of the next cold front. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/very-warm-acl-festival-weather-pattern-change-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/very-warm-acl-festival-weather-pattern-change-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 7 Texas high school football scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out Friday night's Week 7 high school football scores from across Texas, including Cedar Park's thrilling comeback against Hutto and other key district matchups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-7-texas-high-school-football-scores-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-7-texas-high-school-football-scores-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Rock ISD families push district to adopt screen-free classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the competition for their kids' attention, some parents from Round Rock Independent School District worry they're losing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-families-push-district-to-adopt-screen-free-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-isd-families-push-district-to-adopt-screen-free-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Talarico returns to campaign trail at ACL festival after illness spurred GOP calls for “proof of life”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican Ken Paxton made hay over the Democrat&rsquo;s nine-day spell between public appearances, while right-wing commentators ran with unverified theories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/james-talarico-returns-to-campaign-trail-at-acl-festival-after-illness-spurred-gop-calls-for-proof-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/james-talarico-returns-to-campaign-trail-at-acl-festival-after-illness-spurred-gop-calls-for-proof-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas schools turn to voters for tax rate approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five districts in Central Texas who are calling for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, or VATRE for the upcoming election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-schools-turn-to-voters-for-tax-rate-approval/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-schools-turn-to-voters-for-tax-rate-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Austin Airport-managed garages, parking lots are full]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one day after having their fourth busiest day ever, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says all of their parking garages and lots are full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/all-austin-airport-managed-garages-parking-lots-are-full/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/all-austin-airport-managed-garages-parking-lots-are-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Austin Airport-managed garages and parking lots are full]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one day after having their fourth busiest day ever, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says all of their parking garages and lots are full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/all-austin-airport-managed-garages-and-parking-lots-are-full/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/all-austin-airport-managed-garages-and-parking-lots-are-full/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person electrocuted at construction site in downtown Austin, AFD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died at a construction site in downtown Austin this afternoon after being electrocuted, according to the Austin Fire Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-electrocuted-at-construction-site-in-downtown-austin-afd-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-electrocuted-at-construction-site-in-downtown-austin-afd-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead at construction site in downtown Austin, APD says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died at a construction site in downtown Austin this afternoon, according to the Austin Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-dead-at-construction-site-in-downtown-austin-apd-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-person-dead-at-construction-site-in-downtown-austin-apd-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney writes guide to how domestic violence victims can navigate the justice system]]></title><description><![CDATA[For victims of domestic violence, leaving an abusive relationship is difficult, but getting justice often means further challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/attorney-writes-guide-to-how-domestic-violence-victims-can-navigate-the-justice-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/attorney-writes-guide-to-how-domestic-violence-victims-can-navigate-the-justice-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Texas landowners are fighting back against Trump's border wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[RUIDOSA, Texas (AP) &mdash; The message from the Trump administration has been clear: It is moving ahead with a $46 billion border wall project stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. But in Texas&rsquo; Big Bend region, the administration has run up against intense opposition from landowners, many of whom are unwilling [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-texas-landowners-are-fighting-back-against-trumps-border-wall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-texas-landowners-are-fighting-back-against-trumps-border-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Del Valle vs. Johnson football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a 69-0 shutout of Akins, Del Valle looks to remain unbeaten in district play Friday night against a Buda Johnson team seeking to snap a three-game losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-del-valle-vs-johnson-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-del-valle-vs-johnson-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buda Johnson snaps three-game skid with 63-7 rout of Del Valle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buda Johnson snapped a three-game losing streak Friday night, rolling past Del Valle 63-7 for its first District 26-6A victory of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buda-johnson-snaps-three-game-skid-with-63-7-rout-of-del-valle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buda-johnson-snaps-three-game-skid-with-63-7-rout-of-del-valle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Lehman vs. McCallum football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lehman looks to bounce back from a Week 6 loss to Smithson Valley, while McCallum aims to build on its highest-scoring performance of the season in Friday's District 13-5A Division I matchup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-lehman-vs-mccallum-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-lehman-vs-mccallum-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats: How are the Texas Longhorns performing in the 2026 season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow along as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stats-how-are-the-texas-longhorns-performing-in-the-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stats-how-are-the-texas-longhorns-performing-in-the-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Stony Point vs. McNeil football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stony Point looks to win consecutive games for the first time this season when it faces a McNeil team still searching for its first victory Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-stony-point-vs-mcneil-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-stony-point-vs-mcneil-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stony Point wins second straight, outlasts McNeil 57-39]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stony Point secured consecutive victories for the first time this season Friday night, defeating McNeil 57-39 to improve to 2-1 in District 25-6A play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stony-point-wins-second-straight-outlasts-mcneil-57-39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/stony-point-wins-second-straight-outlasts-mcneil-57-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin man sentenced to 15 years for cocaine, psilocin trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a Williamson County jury convicted him of possessing cocaine and psilocin with intent to deliver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-cocaine-psilocin-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-cocaine-psilocin-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Hutto vs. Cedar Park football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hutto and Cedar Park bring two of Central Texas&rsquo; highest-scoring offenses into Friday&rsquo;s District 24-6A showdown, with both teams unbeaten in district play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-hutto-vs-cedar-park-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-hutto-vs-cedar-park-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Park stays unbeaten with late touchdown to stun Hutto 37-35]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Cooper scored the go-ahead touchdown with 48 seconds remaining as Cedar Park took its first lead of the game, rallying past Hutto 37-35 to remain undefeated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-stays-unbeaten-with-late-touchdown-to-stun-hutto-37-35/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-stays-unbeaten-with-late-touchdown-to-stun-hutto-37-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County completes updates to 32,000 DPS voter registration records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis County says it has processed 32,000 voter registration records from DPS ahead of the Nov. 3 election and is now working through 20,000 paper applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-completes-updates-to-32000-dps-voter-registration-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-completes-updates-to-32000-dps-voter-registration-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Mystic back in bankruptcy court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of Camp Mystic -- and the civil lawsuits stemming from the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors during the July 4, 2025, floods -- could soon become clearer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/camp-mystic-back-in-bankruptcy-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/camp-mystic-back-in-bankruptcy-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD expert talks about overcoming the 'wall of awful']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 22.5 million Americans have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to data from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/adhd-expert-talks-about-overcoming-the-wall-of-awful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/adhd-expert-talks-about-overcoming-the-wall-of-awful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot weekend, pattern change possible late next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend will be hot with plenty of sunshine and increasing dew points. Rain chances are minimal through early next week, but a pattern change is on the horizon. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-weekend-pattern-change-possible-late-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hot-weekend-pattern-change-possible-late-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hospitalized by alleged drunk driver, suspect was out on bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[This happened in southeast Austin at the intersection of East Riverside Drive and Ben White Boulevard. Avery Kate Thompson said she spent days in the hospital, and is now home - wheelchair bound - and with a caretaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-hospitalized-by-alleged-drunk-driver-suspect-was-out-on-bond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-hospitalized-by-alleged-drunk-driver-suspect-was-out-on-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Light rail project threatens closure of southeast Austin's 'JD's Supermarket']]></title><description><![CDATA[A local grocery chain fears their location in east Austin may close down due to the city's ongoing light rail project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/light-rail-project-threatens-closure-of-southeast-austins-jds-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/light-rail-project-threatens-closure-of-southeast-austins-jds-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could air taxis help Austin paramedics beat traffic? City explores eVTOL program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin leaders are considering how electric aircraft could support emergency responders by helping paramedics reach patients faster during major events and severe traffic congestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/could-air-taxis-help-austin-paramedics-beat-traffic-city-explores-evtol-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/could-air-taxis-help-austin-paramedics-beat-traffic-city-explores-evtol-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Austin canceled more than 60 voter-approved bond projects, new dashboard shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Austin Bond Dashboard shows 66 out of 1,430 voter-approved projects have been canceled, but doesn't detail yet where the allocated funds will go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-canceled-more-than-60-voter-approved-bond-projects-new-dashboard-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-canceled-more-than-60-voter-approved-bond-projects-new-dashboard-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas allowing parking tickets to be paid with toys instead of money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Las Vegas will allow tickets issued between Oct. 1, 2026, and Nov. 13, 2026, to be paid with toy donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/las-vegas-allowing-parking-tickets-to-be-paid-with-toys-instead-of-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/las-vegas-allowing-parking-tickets-to-be-paid-with-toys-instead-of-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida dengue fever cases rise to nearly 300]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dengue fever cases continue to spike in the state of Florida as the outbreak mostly spreads in Tampa Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-dengue-fever-cases-rise-to-nearly-300/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-dengue-fever-cases-rise-to-nearly-300/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic frozen pizza brand will soon leave stores for good]]></title><description><![CDATA[The products will continue to be sold until remaining inventory is depleted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/classic-frozen-pizza-brand-will-soon-leave-stores-for-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/classic-frozen-pizza-brand-will-soon-leave-stores-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian shark attack survivor says predator was 'winking back' at him as he fought it off]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Mel Ismail fought the predator that severed his leg, he noticed something odd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/australian-shark-attack-survivor-says-predator-was-winking-back-at-him-as-he-fought-it-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/australian-shark-attack-survivor-says-predator-was-winking-back-at-him-as-he-fought-it-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Ditka, legendary former Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary former Chicago Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka, who coached the Bears to a dominant victory in Super Bowl XX, has died at 86, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mike-ditka-legendary-former-chicago-bears-head-coach-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mike-ditka-legendary-former-chicago-bears-head-coach-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines says 'brief' system outage affected boarding, checked bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest confirmed the news shortly after travelers began to report delays on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwest-airlines-says-brief-system-outage-affected-boarding-checked-bags/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwest-airlines-says-brief-system-outage-affected-boarding-checked-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Zilker Park ready for ACL Weekend 2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[APR, along with Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME), and C3 Presents, which puts on the festival, released details on Friday morning describing how they "worked around the clock this week to ensure Zilker Park's Great Lawn and surrounding areas are safe and ready for Weekend Two of ACL Music Festival."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-zilker-park-ready-for-acl-weekend-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-zilker-park-ready-for-acl-weekend-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Austin High Red Jackets celebrate 100-year legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin High School recently celebrated the centennial anniversary of its Red Jackets spirit organization. The milestone featured a reunion of former members, including professional dancers Audrey and Hannah Douglass, and the dedication of a new dance studio honoring longtime director Stephanie Braden Wright. Originally founded as a civic service group in 1925, the organization has spent a century evolving into an elite dance team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-austin-high-red-jackets-celebrate-100-year-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-austin-high-red-jackets-celebrate-100-year-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas looks for third straight win over Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1 Texas enters the Red River Rivalry looking for its third consecutive win over Oklahoma, while head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes managing emotions ahead of Saturday's showdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-looks-for-third-straight-win-over-oklahoma-in-red-river-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-looks-for-third-straight-win-over-oklahoma-in-red-river-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the 'ACL flu' real? Why you could catch more than good vibes this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a muddy start to the first weekend of ACL, a health professional shares tips for combatting dust ahead of weekend two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-the-acl-flu-real-why-you-could-catch-more-than-good-vibes-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-the-acl-flu-real-why-you-could-catch-more-than-good-vibes-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Mystic Warrants: What they reveal and why the owners are fighting it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A criminal investigation is now underway into the role of the family who owns Camp Mystic, following the deaths of 25 girls and two counselors after deadly floods in July 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/camp-mystic-warrants-what-they-reveal-and-why-the-owners-are-fighting-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/camp-mystic-warrants-what-they-reveal-and-why-the-owners-are-fighting-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaias makes landfall tonight, hot and dry locally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas October heat continues through the weekend with dry weather. Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make landfall tonight on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-makes-landfall-tonight-hot-and-dry-locally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-makes-landfall-tonight-hot-and-dry-locally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents board up windows and National Guard troops deploy as hurricane Isaias nears US Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Residents boarded up windows and stacked sandbags Thursday while thousands of National Guard soldiers were deploying in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias, which packed swift winds and threatened to bring a storm surge with devastating floods to the U.S. Gulf Coast . Isaias is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season and was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/residents-board-up-windows-and-national-guard-troops-deploy-as-hurricane-isaias-nears-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/residents-board-up-windows-and-national-guard-troops-deploy-as-hurricane-isaias-nears-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a Dominican man while arresting him in New York City on Thursday, during what the Department of Homeland Security called a &ldquo;targeted enforcement operation.&rdquo; Protesters and local officials decried it as an example of the dangers of the Trump administration&rsquo;s immigration crackdown. The man [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-officer-shoots-a-man-while-making-an-arrest-in-new-york-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-officer-shoots-a-man-while-making-an-arrest-in-new-york-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian's final takeaways before Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 1 Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized staying focused, establishing the run and respecting the rivalry during his final media availability ahead of Saturday's showdown with Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisians-final-takeaways-before-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisians-final-takeaways-before-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration agents shoot a man during arrest in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Federal immigration agents shot and wounded a Dominican man while arresting him in New York City on Thursday, in what the Department of Homeland Security called a &ldquo;targeted enforcement operation.&rdquo; Protesters decried it as an example of the dangers of the Trump administration&rsquo;s immigration crackdown. The man survived and is being [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/immigration-agents-shoot-a-man-during-arrest-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/immigration-agents-shoot-a-man-during-arrest-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, the Pentagon said Thursday, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had described it as being &ldquo;public.&rdquo; The Army announced this week that the execution [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pentagon-says-the-firing-squad-execution-of-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-malik-hasan-will-be-livestreamed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pentagon-says-the-firing-squad-execution-of-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-malik-hasan-will-be-livestreamed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin police expect to wrap ICE shooting investigation up in a 'couple of weeks']]></title><description><![CDATA[The day an ICE officer shot and injured a 28-year-old man during a "targeted vehicle stop" in north Austin, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the city would conduct an independent investigation into what happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-expect-to-wrap-ice-shooting-investigation-up-in-a-couple-of-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-expect-to-wrap-ice-shooting-investigation-up-in-a-couple-of-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin PD seeks vehicle linked to injury collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police Highway Enforcement Investigations Unit detectives are calling for the public&rsquo;s help in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in an injury collision case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-pd-seeks-vehicle-linked-to-injury-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-pd-seeks-vehicle-linked-to-injury-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Paxton asks 'Where's James Talarico?' Trump urges Senate debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[After questioning Talarico's absence from the campaign trail, Paxton and President Trump renewed calls for the Democrat to appear publicly. Trump also urged a debate, despite Paxton not publicly accepting any invitations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/as-paxton-asks-wheres-james-talarico-trump-urges-senate-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/as-paxton-asks-wheres-james-talarico-trump-urges-senate-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget Buc-ee's, this is the US's favorite convenience store, new report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/forget-buc-ees-this-is-the-uss-favorite-convenience-store-new-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/forget-buc-ees-this-is-the-uss-favorite-convenience-store-new-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is White Collar Fight Night? Austin professionals prepare for boxing debuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 12 weeks of training, Austin professionals from various industries will compete in nine amateur boxing bouts at White Collar Fight Night on Oct. 17 at Fair Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-white-collar-fight-night-austin-professionals-prepare-for-boxing-debuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-is-white-collar-fight-night-austin-professionals-prepare-for-boxing-debuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction to start on OutYouth's new 'Blue Bungalow' youth center]]></title><description><![CDATA["We did lose the little Blue Bungalow, but we're going to bring them home again."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/construction-to-start-on-outyouths-new-blue-bungalow-youth-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/construction-to-start-on-outyouths-new-blue-bungalow-youth-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in northwest Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Sunday, according to the Austin Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-in-northwest-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-in-northwest-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday, prompting orders for tourists to abandon beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the potentially destructive storm&rsquo;s arrival. The first hurricane [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-strengthens-into-category-2-hurricane-on-collision-course-with-the-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-strengthens-into-category-2-hurricane-on-collision-course-with-the-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake hits the road to face Westwood in KBVO's Week 7 Game of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake looks to remain unbeaten in District 25-6A play Thursday night as the Chaparrals face Westwood in KBVO's Week 7 Game of the Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-hits-the-road-to-face-westwood-in-kbvos-week-7-game-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-hits-the-road-to-face-westwood-in-kbvos-week-7-game-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake dominates Westwood in 57-0 shutout in KBVO's Week 7 Game of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake jumped on Westwood early and never looked back Thursday night, rolling to a 57-0 shutout victory to remain unbeaten in District 25-6A play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-dominates-westwood-in-57-0-shutout-in-kbvos-week-7-game-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-dominates-westwood-in-57-0-shutout-in-kbvos-week-7-game-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane while churning toward the US Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP's earlier story is below. Hurricane Isaias strengthened Thursday as it barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting orders for tourists to trade beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries, and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the destructive storm's [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-strengthens-into-category-2-hurricane-while-churning-toward-the-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/isaias-strengthens-into-category-2-hurricane-while-churning-toward-the-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it takes aim on the US Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (AP) &mdash; Hurricane Isaias strengthened Thursday as it barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting orders for tourists to trade beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries, and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the destructive storm's arrival. The first hurricane of the Atlantic [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-strengthens-as-it-takes-aim-on-the-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-strengthens-as-it-takes-aim-on-the-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested in connection with armed robbery of U.S. Army service member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police on Thursday announced three suspects were arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a U.S. Army service member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/three-arrested-in-connection-with-armed-robbery-of-us-army-service-member/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/three-arrested-in-connection-with-armed-robbery-of-us-army-service-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor city council prepares vote on data center campus agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved, the campus could sprawl across 664 acres but feature about $28 million in local investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/taylor-city-council-prepares-vote-on-data-center-campus-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/taylor-city-council-prepares-vote-on-data-center-campus-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor city council approves data center campus despite community concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved, the campus could sprawl across 664 acres but feature about $28 million in local investments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/taylor-city-council-approves-data-center-campus-despite-community-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/taylor-city-council-approves-data-center-campus-despite-community-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Advocate for yourself': Health expert provides breast cancer prevention tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a reminder that early detection can make a big difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/advocate-for-yourself-health-expert-provides-breast-cancer-prevention-tips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/advocate-for-yourself-health-expert-provides-breast-cancer-prevention-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC opens expanded automotive technology facility at Round Rock campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Community College has opened a new 36,500-square-foot automotive training facility in Round Rock, expanding capacity for students pursuing high-demand careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acc-opens-expanded-automotive-technology-facility-at-round-rock-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acc-opens-expanded-automotive-technology-facility-at-round-rock-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White flowers pop up across Austin after rain; what are they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countless small white flowers have popped up around Austin this week after the area got some much-needed rainfall... but what are they?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-flowers-pop-up-across-austin-after-rain-what-are-they/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-flowers-pop-up-across-austin-after-rain-what-are-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autonomous drone delivery touches down in Round Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round Rock ISD has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous drone delivery service which will launch in Round Rock on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/autonomous-drone-delivery-touches-down-in-round-rock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/autonomous-drone-delivery-touches-down-in-round-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Waffle House Index helps Southerners &mdash; and FEMA &mdash; gauge a storm's severity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-the-waffle-house-index-helps-southerners-mdash-and-fema-mdash-gauge-a-storms-severity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-the-waffle-house-index-helps-southerners-mdash-and-fema-mdash-gauge-a-storms-severity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby product recalled over alcohol content: FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A product promoted to help soothe babies and offer gas relief is being recalled over an undeclared alcohol content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/baby-product-recalled-over-alcohol-content-fda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/baby-product-recalled-over-alcohol-content-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New iron deficiency standards for diagnosis released]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 70% of undiagnosed people fall under one of the high-risk categories, according to the statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-iron-deficiency-standards-for-diagnosis-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-iron-deficiency-standards-for-diagnosis-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a human outrun a T. rex? 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Isaias was forecast to intensify rapidly and bring strong winds and a life-threatening storm surge to the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-barrels-toward-the-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-barrels-toward-the-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you might see smoke rising in Hays County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Water said prescribed burns were taking place Thursday on approximately 140 acres of the Water Quality Protection Lands located in Hays County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-you-might-see-smoke-rising-in-hays-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/why-you-might-see-smoke-rising-in-hays-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prescribed burns scheduled in Hays County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Water said prescribed burns were taking place Thursday on approximately 140 acres of the Water Quality Protection Lands located in Hays County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/prescribed-burns-scheduled-in-hays-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/prescribed-burns-scheduled-in-hays-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin selects Hutto for $650 million aerospace manufacturing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin has selected Hutto as the site of a new aerospace manufacturing facility, bringing an estimated $650 million investment and up to 2,000 jobs to the Williamson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blue-origin-selects-hutto-for-650-million-aerospace-manufacturing-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/blue-origin-selects-hutto-for-650-million-aerospace-manufacturing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Isaias strengthens into major Cat. 3 hurricane]]></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-isaias-strengthens-into-major-cat-3-hurricane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-isaias-strengthens-into-major-cat-3-hurricane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Hurricane Isiais strengthens to Category 2]]></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-hurricane-isiais-strengthens-to-category-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-hurricane-isiais-strengthens-to-category-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2]]></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-hurricane-isaias-strengthens-to-category-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-hurricane-isaias-strengthens-to-category-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Hurricane Isaias makes landfall Friday evening]]></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-hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall-friday-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall-friday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Hurricane Isaias a strong Cat. 2 as it approaches landfall]]></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-hurricane-isaias-a-strong-cat-2-as-it-approaches-landfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-hurricane-isaias-a-strong-cat-2-as-it-approaches-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Renaissance Festival returns for 52nd season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening weekend for the Texas Renaissance Festival is Saturday in Todd Mission, Texas, as the annual festival kicks off its 52nd season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-renaissance-festival-returns-for-52nd-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-renaissance-festival-returns-for-52nd-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it barrels toward the northern Gulf coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida. Isaias was forecast to intensify rapidly and bring strong winds and a life-threatening storm surge to the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-barrels-toward-the-northern-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-barrels-toward-the-northern-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias is expected to strengthen as it heads toward the northern Gulf coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida. Isaias was forecast to intensify rapidly and bring strong winds and a life-threatening storm surge to the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi when [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-heads-toward-the-northern-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-strengthen-as-it-heads-toward-the-northern-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive Taylor data center plan to come back for city council vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Taylor is set to consider a 664-acre data center project that could generate $4.8 billion in economic output for Williamson County during an Oct. 8 council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/massive-taylor-data-center-plan-to-come-back-for-city-council-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/massive-taylor-data-center-plan-to-come-back-for-city-council-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If your friends use Meta Muse, there's a file with your personal information being built]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Muse is building dossiers on non-users, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/if-your-friends-use-meta-muse-theres-a-file-with-your-personal-information-being-built/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/if-your-friends-use-meta-muse-theres-a-file-with-your-personal-information-being-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body cam footage shows moments after 6 year-old shot elementary teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA["I don't care if I go to jail."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-cam-footage-shows-moments-after-6-year-old-shot-elementary-teacher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/body-cam-footage-shows-moments-after-6-year-old-shot-elementary-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorneys describe Christa Pike's emotional reaction after waking up]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/attorneys-describe-christa-pikes-emotional-reaction-after-waking-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/attorneys-describe-christa-pikes-emotional-reaction-after-waking-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Greene-Placentia, she was walking through a dark parking lot shortly after 2 a.m. when she was struck in the head and lost consciousness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arizona-congressional-candidate-says-she-was-raped-while-repairing-campaign-signs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arizona-congressional-candidate-says-she-was-raped-while-repairing-campaign-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute &mdash; and a potential second incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-questions-russia-on-reported-second-plague-lab-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/who-questions-russia-on-reported-second-plague-lab-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL's pulls 'Hot for Hockey' romance-themed audiobooks shortly after debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nhls-pulls-hot-for-hockey-romance-themed-audiobooks-shortly-after-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nhls-pulls-hot-for-hockey-romance-themed-audiobooks-shortly-after-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Zandt County becomes first Texas county to officially denounce Sharia law]]></title><description><![CDATA[VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KETK) -- This East Texas county about an hour away from Dallas voted on Wednesday to denounce Sharia law, becoming the first county in Texas to do so. During a Van Zandt County commissioners court meeting, officials discussed and considered a resolution concerning Sharia law. In a unanimous vote, commissioners passed [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/van-zandt-county-becomes-first-texas-county-to-officially-denounce-sharia-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/van-zandt-county-becomes-first-texas-county-to-officially-denounce-sharia-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is really, really hoping the weather doesn&rsquo;t stop him from going to another big college football game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/midterm-elections-wont-keep-trump-from-college-football-on-saturday-a-hurricane-might/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/midterm-elections-wont-keep-trump-from-college-football-on-saturday-a-hurricane-might/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 6 brings major opportunities in Heisman Trophy race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Manning's Heisman case needs a spark, and the Texas quarterback will have plenty of opportunities to make one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-6-brings-major-opportunities-in-heisman-trophy-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-6-brings-major-opportunities-in-heisman-trophy-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-get-stronger-on-its-way-to-florida-alabama-and-mississippi-coasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hurricane-isaias-is-expected-to-get-stronger-on-its-way-to-florida-alabama-and-mississippi-coasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warming trend, little rain chances through the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooler mornings for now, with warming high temperatures into next week. Dew points will also ramp up in the next few days, with very humid conditions on the horizon. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warming-trend-little-rain-chances-through-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warming-trend-little-rain-chances-through-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90s continue, but signs of rain return next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're seeing more positive signs of rain by the end of next week along with another cold front.-- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/90s-continue-but-signs-of-rain-return-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/90s-continue-but-signs-of-rain-return-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: Fewer students are enrolling in Austin ISD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last several years Austin ISD has seen enrollment continue to drop. During the 2025-26 school year AISD had about 69,000 students, but the most recent numbers for this school year show current enrollment is 66,032. Those numbers are lower than what AISD was expecting and could impact their already fragile financial situation moving ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-fewer-students-are-enrolling-in-austin-isd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-fewer-students-are-enrolling-in-austin-isd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin leaders propose 'responsible' changes to city's bond spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[New numbers from the City of Austin show half-a-billion dollars in unspent bond programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-leaders-propose-responsible-changes-to-citys-bond-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-leaders-propose-responsible-changes-to-citys-bond-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Context: The super PAC spending big on Paxton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Republican super PAC has spent $131 million to support Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton in the tight Texas U.S. Senate race, and a staggering $61.4 million of that was spent within just a few days. That is according to a Federal Election Commission records as of September 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-the-super-pac-spending-big-on-paxton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-the-super-pac-spending-big-on-paxton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arch Manning and mother sign NIL for heart health supplements]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Texas Quarterback, Arch Manning commits to a NIL nationwide brand-deal alongside his mother, Ellen Manning, to Humann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-manning-and-mother-sign-nil-for-heart-health-supplements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-manning-and-mother-sign-nil-for-heart-health-supplements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mas Cultura is helping uplift Latino artists in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Mas Cultura wants to remind Austinites of its mission to uplift and connect Latino artists with community resources in order to help them thrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-mas-cultura-is-helping-uplift-latino-artists-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-mas-cultura-is-helping-uplift-latino-artists-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump urged Republicans to the polls at San Antonio rally with Paxton, Republican candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a rally in San Antonio Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-urged-republicans-to-the-polls-at-san-antonio-rally-with-paxton-republican-candidates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-urged-republicans-to-the-polls-at-san-antonio-rally-with-paxton-republican-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to speak at San Antonio rally with Paxton, Republican candidates ]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a rally in San Antonio Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-to-speak-at-san-antonio-rally-with-paxton-republican-candidates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-to-speak-at-san-antonio-rally-with-paxton-republican-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposing political groups go head-to-head on Austin's Prop I]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two political groups in Austin are at odds over a charter amendment proposition on the November ballot, and both held press conferences on Wednesday to share why they support or oppose the measure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/opposing-political-groups-go-head-to-head-on-austins-prop-i/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/opposing-political-groups-go-head-to-head-on-austins-prop-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT symposium explores AI's growing role in future of health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the biggest names in health care, technology and research gathered at the University of Texas this week to discuss how artificial intelligence is already changing the way patients receive care and how hospitals operate behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-symposium-explores-ais-growing-role-in-future-of-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-symposium-explores-ais-growing-role-in-future-of-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for man accused of homicide in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said on Wednesday it is searching for a man accused of assaulting and killing a man in north Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-man-accused-of-homicide-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-man-accused-of-homicide-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Austin holds Walk and Roll to School Day event]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of National Walk and Roll to School Day, the City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program held their own event today to celebrate the occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-holds-walk-and-roll-to-school-day-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-austin-holds-walk-and-roll-to-school-day-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huston-Tillotson rebrands, eyes campus expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September, the HBCU announced a brand refresh, signifying a new chapter in the University's 151-year legacy and a new vision for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/huston-tillotson-rebrands-eyes-campus-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/huston-tillotson-rebrands-eyes-campus-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police seek suspect in August aggravated assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said during an argument, the suspect grabbed a large stick and hit the victim multiple times in the head, causing "serious injuries."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-seek-suspect-in-august-aggravated-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-seek-suspect-in-august-aggravated-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Austin's Doris Miller Auditorium gets historic designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Doris Miller Auditorium is a civic building within Rosewood Park. It was built in 1944, and its first purpose was to serve as a facility for Black service members returning from World War II, according to a zoning change review sheet submitted by the Historic Landmark Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-austins-doris-miller-auditorium-gets-historic-designation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-austins-doris-miller-auditorium-gets-historic-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Austin's Doris Miller Auditorium could get a historic designation this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Doris Miller Auditorium is a civic building within Rosewood Park. It was built in 1944, and its first purpose was to serve as a facility for Black service members returning from World War II, according to a zoning change review sheet submitted by the Historic Landmark Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-austins-doris-miller-auditorium-could-get-a-historic-designation-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-austins-doris-miller-auditorium-could-get-a-historic-designation-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2026 general election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Texans will vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. In addition to the top-of-the-ticket U.S. Senate race, Texans will also decide important statewide races, as well as several local races.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-voter-guide-what-to-know-for-the-november-2026-general-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-voter-guide-what-to-know-for-the-november-2026-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAPS: How each Austin city council district differs in race, education, income and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN created maps showing how Austin's 10 city council districts differ in demographic factors like race, education level and housing to help people understand the unique needs of each community before the November election, where five of 10 seats are on the ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/maps-how-each-austin-city-council-district-differs-in-race-education-income-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/maps-how-each-austin-city-council-district-differs-in-race-education-income-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men killed women in most Texas intimate partner homicides in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Texas, 160 people were killed by an intimate partner in 2025, according to a recently released report from the Texas Council on Family Violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/men-killed-women-in-most-texas-intimate-partner-homicides-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/men-killed-women-in-most-texas-intimate-partner-homicides-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identifies teen killed in crash in southeast Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old passenger who died in a crash over the weekend has been identified, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-identifies-teen-killed-in-crash-in-southeast-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-identifies-teen-killed-in-crash-in-southeast-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CapMetro cutting two weekday rail trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[CapMetro is cutting two daily trips for its rail service starting Oct.12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-cutting-two-weekday-rail-trips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-cutting-two-weekday-rail-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APH, Sendero Health Plans to host 14th annual flu shot event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 14th annual Boo the Flu will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aph-sendero-health-plans-to-host-14th-annual-flu-shot-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aph-sendero-health-plans-to-host-14th-annual-flu-shot-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5.64 million white-tailed deer in Texas could mean good hunting in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 1.97 million white-tail deer live in Texas' Hill Country, which places the region as the most populous in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/564-million-white-tailed-deer-in-texas-could-mean-good-hunting-in-november/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/564-million-white-tailed-deer-in-texas-could-mean-good-hunting-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellowstone officials respond to viral video of 'Spinny' the injured bison]]></title><description><![CDATA[National park officials have issued a statement days after visitors captured pictures and videos of an injured bison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/yellowstone-officials-respond-to-viral-video-of-spinny-the-injured-bison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/yellowstone-officials-respond-to-viral-video-of-spinny-the-injured-bison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle City Council votes to cover Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday afternoon, Kyle City Council voted 4-3 to cover the city's Flock license plate-reading cameras, with councilmembers sharing concerns over privacy, data collection and the potential impact on public safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-city-council-votes-to-cover-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-city-council-votes-to-cover-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf, forecast to become hurricane]]></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-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-forecast-to-become-hurricane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-forecast-to-become-hurricane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Isaias becomes hurricane, first of 2026 Atlantic season]]></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-isaias-becomes-hurricane-first-of-2026-atlantic-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-isaias-becomes-hurricane-first-of-2026-atlantic-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf, forecast to intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Southwestern Gulf on Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-forecast-to-intensify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-isaias-forms-in-the-gulf-forecast-to-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-agency-sues-to-stop-release-of-data-center-records-that-it-says-could-aid-terrorists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-agency-sues-to-stop-release-of-data-center-records-that-it-says-could-aid-terrorists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Alleged drunk driver does donuts on Indiana courthouse lawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 68-year-old woman has since been arrested and preliminarily charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and "numerous other charges."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-alleged-drunk-driver-does-donuts-on-indiana-courthouse-lawn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-alleged-drunk-driver-does-donuts-on-indiana-courthouse-lawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution set for December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, is set for December, according to the U.S. Army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasans-execution-set-for-december/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasans-execution-set-for-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I want him back’: Mother demands answers after son killed in crash with Manor police vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a man killed in a crash involving a Manor Police officer is speaking out for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-want-him-back-mother-demands-answers-after-son-killed-in-crash-with-manor-police-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-want-him-back-mother-demands-answers-after-son-killed-in-crash-with-manor-police-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Like you're going into war': Longhorns brace for 8-game SEC grind]]></title><description><![CDATA["This is always a unique game because you can take records, stats and all those things and throw them out the window and you got to play the game," said Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/like-youre-going-into-war-longhorns-brace-for-8-game-sec-grind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/like-youre-going-into-war-longhorns-brace-for-8-game-sec-grind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump is traveling to Texas Wednesday to stump for the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton (R), who is locked in a tight race with Democrat James Talarico for a seat in the Senate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-not-joining-trump-at-san-antonio-campaign-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-not-joining-trump-at-san-antonio-campaign-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your child may have been automatically enrolled for a Trump account: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 60 million children have now been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, according to the administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/your-child-may-have-been-automatically-enrolled-for-a-trump-account-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/your-child-may-have-been-automatically-enrolled-for-a-trump-account-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm afternoon sunshine follows clear, dry morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pattern of cool, clear mornings and warm, sunny afternoons continues through late week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-afternoon-sunshine-follows-clear-dry-morning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-afternoon-sunshine-follows-clear-dry-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of sun, warm afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[High temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s with lower humidity. North-northeast winds will be light around 5 mph. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plenty-of-sun-warm-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plenty-of-sun-warm-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant mornings and very warm afternoons continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The air will start to turn more humid beginning Sunday with muggy weather returning into next week. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pleasant-mornings-and-very-warm-afternoons-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pleasant-mornings-and-very-warm-afternoons-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he will pay for 'Patriotic Ads' himself after facing backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump on Monday said he will pay for the controversial "Patriotic Ads" after backlash mounted in response to the ads being funded by taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-he-will-pay-for-patriotic-ads-himself-after-facing-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-he-will-pay-for-patriotic-ads-himself-after-facing-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Governor, Los Angeles Mayor respond to Trump's 'take out Los Angeles' comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;They could take out a city. Let &lsquo;em take out Los Angeles. Let &lsquo;em take out San Diego,&rdquo; Trump said in reference to the Iran war, drawing cheers from the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/california-governor-los-angeles-mayor-respond-to-trumps-take-out-los-angeles-comments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/california-governor-los-angeles-mayor-respond-to-trumps-take-out-los-angeles-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Department monitoring reports of suspected plague death in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Department says it is encouraging "Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-department-monitoring-reports-of-suspected-plague-death-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-department-monitoring-reports-of-suspected-plague-death-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday strike: Kid bowler rolls perfect game as he turns 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[A perfect game of 300 points from 12 consecutive strikes occurs in roughly one out of every 11,500 games bowled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/birthday-strike-kid-bowler-rolls-perfect-game-as-he-turns-13/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/birthday-strike-kid-bowler-rolls-perfect-game-as-he-turns-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after south Austin homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police investigated a homicide on the 11300 block of Menchaca Road Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-south-austin-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-after-south-austin-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 1 arrested after south Austin homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police investigated a homicide on the 11300 block of Menchaca Road Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-1-arrested-after-south-austin-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-dead-1-arrested-after-south-austin-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More funding coming to Austin's trauma recovery center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center will have enough money to stay open after funding uncertainty following the completion of the pilot money that ran out on Sept. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-funding-coming-to-austins-trauma-recovery-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-funding-coming-to-austins-trauma-recovery-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya confirms its first Ebola case and death in a man who traveled from Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) &mdash; A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya&rsquo;s first confirmed case of Ebola and the country&rsquo;s first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak, authorities said Tuesday, sparking urgent contact-tracing efforts to try to contain the spread of the virus. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kenya-confirms-its-first-ebola-case-and-death-in-a-man-who-traveled-from-congo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kenya-confirms-its-first-ebola-case-and-death-in-a-man-who-traveled-from-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he would be talking with Putin about the case &ldquo;very soon.&rdquo; Health authorities are investigating [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-he-has-call-scheduled-with-putin-to-discuss-possible-case-of-pneumonic-plague-in-russia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-he-has-call-scheduled-with-putin-to-discuss-possible-case-of-pneumonic-plague-in-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round Rock student hit by car after driver runs red light, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Round Rock ISD student riding an electric bicycle was injured Monday evening after being hit by a vehicle at a Round Rock intersection, according to the Round Rock Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-student-hit-by-car-after-driver-runs-red-light-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/round-rock-student-hit-by-car-after-driver-runs-red-light-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogtown Ranch owner arrested, charged with animal cruelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner and operator of Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue and Rehab was placed under arrest, the Milam County Sheriff's Office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dogtown-ranch-owner-arrested-charged-with-animal-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dogtown-ranch-owner-arrested-charged-with-animal-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers consider five-day school week mandate over concerns of academic drop off]]></title><description><![CDATA["I find it a little sad and disturbing that we're talking about Mississippi being ahead of Texas," State Senator Jos&eacute; Men&eacute;ndez said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lawmakers-consider-five-day-school-week-mandate-over-concerns-of-academic-drop-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lawmakers-consider-five-day-school-week-mandate-over-concerns-of-academic-drop-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin's 'No Wrong Door' for homeless shows success amid legal concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new approach for the City of Austin and Travis County to stop a cycle of homeless people in crisis appears to be working.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-no-wrong-door-for-homeless-shows-success-amid-legal-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austins-no-wrong-door-for-homeless-shows-success-amid-legal-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does ACL Festival benefit Austin Parks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival has a longstanding partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation, a nonprofit that helps maintain Austin's parks and fill funding gaps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-acl-festival-benefit-austin-parks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-does-acl-festival-benefit-austin-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local organization steps in, provides community support after north Austin homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers with the group spent part of the morning talking with riders near the bus stop and offering support, counseling resources and information to anyone affected by the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/local-organization-steps-in-provides-community-support-after-north-austin-homicide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/local-organization-steps-in-provides-community-support-after-north-austin-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plague cases still occur in the US: Here's where]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plague-cases-still-occur-in-the-us-heres-where/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/plague-cases-still-occur-in-the-us-heres-where/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks holiday menu drops Nov. 5 — Here’s what’s on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks' 2026 holiday menu features new Tiramisu Velvet drinks, a Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and returning seasonal classics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/starbucks-holiday-menu-drops-nov-5-heres-whats-on-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/starbucks-holiday-menu-drops-nov-5-heres-whats-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district]]></title><description><![CDATA[As canvassers gathered near a golf course on San Antonio&rsquo;s Southside, armed with bilingual campaign literature and a willingness to brave the September Texas heat, Carlos De La Cruz clarified the stakes for his campaign volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/law-enforcement-democrat-gop-air-force-vet-upend-partisan-script-in-race-for-new-san-antonio-us-house-district/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/law-enforcement-democrat-gop-air-force-vet-upend-partisan-script-in-race-for-new-san-antonio-us-house-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical tracker: Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Gulf, forecast to become season's first hurricane]]></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-nine-forms-in-the-gulf-forecast-to-become-seasons-first-hurricane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-the-gulf-forecast-to-become-seasons-first-hurricane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Context: What are the rules in Texas on AI in political ads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than a month until the midterm elections and with political advertisements flooding the airwaves, KXAN took a look at the current rules when it comes to artificial intelligence and these ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-what-are-the-rules-in-texas-on-ai-in-political-ads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-what-are-the-rules-in-texas-on-ai-in-political-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin man charged with murder in fentanyl overdose death of construction worker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police charged Jose Antonio Martinez with murder, alleging he supplied fentanyl that caused the June overdose death of construction worker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-man-charged-with-murder-in-fentanyl-overdose-death-of-construction-worker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-man-charged-with-murder-in-fentanyl-overdose-death-of-construction-worker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Park police chief announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedar Park Police Chief Mike Harmon is retiring from the department next month after serving the city for over two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-police-chief-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-park-police-chief-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration to assign government lawyers to migrant kids’ cases, worrying advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI (AP) &mdash; The Trump administration is creating a team of attorneys to represent children who traveled alone to the United States in immigration proceedings, which critics say would deprive them of having lawyers who aren't employed by the government and could put them at greater risk of deportation. The U.S. Health and Human Services [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-administration-to-assign-government-lawyers-to-migrant-kids-cases-worrying-advocates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-administration-to-assign-government-lawyers-to-migrant-kids-cases-worrying-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump doesn't commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A day after President Donald Trump said he would start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads with a campaign account, there's no sign he plans to refund the millions of federal dollars already spent on them. Nearly $12 million worth of ads have already aired, according to AdImpact, as part of the $20 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-doesnt-commit-to-repaying-federal-funds-already-spent-on-controversial-ads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-doesnt-commit-to-repaying-federal-funds-already-spent-on-controversial-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buda firefighter passes away after long battle with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Eckstrom, a Buda firefighter, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, after his lengthy battle with cancer, the fire department announced in a Facebook post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buda-firefighter-passes-away-after-long-battle-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buda-firefighter-passes-away-after-long-battle-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Gulf | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf soon, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Nine forms in Gulf, expected to quickly strengthen into hurricane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-gulf-expected-to-quickly-strengthen-into-hurricane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-depression-nine-forms-in-gulf-expected-to-quickly-strengthen-into-hurricane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the season's first hurricane brewing in the Gulf? | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tropical depression is likely to form in the Gulf soon, the National Hurricane Center announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-the-seasons-first-hurricane-brewing-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/is-the-seasons-first-hurricane-brewing-in-the-gulf-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with intoxication manslaughter following deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter following a fatal crash in Round Rock over the weekend, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-charged-with-intoxication-manslaughter-following-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-charged-with-intoxication-manslaughter-following-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a decade of support, Hays County cuts funding for San Marcos Price Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of providing grant funding to the San Marcos Price Center, the Hays County Commissioners Court denied the nonprofit&rsquo;s annual grant request in the fiscal year 2027 budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/after-a-decade-of-support-hays-county-cuts-funding-for-san-marcos-price-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/after-a-decade-of-support-hays-county-cuts-funding-for-san-marcos-price-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Franchione, football coach at TCU, Texas A&amp;M and Texas State, dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[(AP) &mdash; Dennis Franchione, the longtime college football coach whose career included stops at TCU, Alabama, Texas A&amp;M and Texas State, has died, TCU said in a statement. He was 75. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, which first reported the news, said Franchione&rsquo;s family confirmed his death Tuesday, adding that he battled cancer for a decade. [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dennis-franchione-football-coach-at-tcu-texas-aampm-and-texas-state-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dennis-franchione-football-coach-at-tcu-texas-aampm-and-texas-state-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump calls for media outlets to be ‘arrested’ over rally coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers wrote Sunday that &ldquo;several areas of an upper deck were empty&rdquo; by the time the president finished speaking..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-calls-for-media-outlets-to-be-arrested-over-rally-coverage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-calls-for-media-outlets-to-be-arrested-over-rally-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount closes deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paramount-closes-deal-to-acquire-warner-brothers-discovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paramount-closes-deal-to-acquire-warner-brothers-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the best meteor showers of the year is underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orionids are known as one of the best meteor showers of the year and they are underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-is-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-is-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberty Hill ISD Police investigating after 4th grader brings knives to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liberty Hill Independent School District said its police department is investigating a Tierra Rosa Elementary student who brought knives to school Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-isd-policeinvestigating-after-4th-grader-brings-knives-to-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/liberty-hill-isd-policeinvestigating-after-4th-grader-brings-knives-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affidavit: 988 call led to arrest of veteran accused of threat to UT Austin, church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A friend's call to a suicide prevention hotline led to the arrest of a 35-year-old veteran on Oct. 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-988-call-led-to-arrest-of-veteran-accused-of-threat-to-ut-austin-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-988-call-led-to-arrest-of-veteran-accused-of-threat-to-ut-austin-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate homicide in northwest Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scene is in the 1000 block of Norwood Park Blvd., according to the department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-investigate-homicide-in-northwest-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-investigate-homicide-in-northwest-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate homicide in north Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scene is in the 1000 block of Norwood Park Blvd., according to the department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-investigate-homicide-in-north-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-investigate-homicide-in-north-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z chooses lore-tripping and ground hopping, according to Airbnb travel trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey by Airbnb found travel trends like lore-hopping and ground hopping are popular this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gen-z-chooses-lore-tripping-and-ground-hopping-according-to-airbnb-travel-trends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gen-z-chooses-lore-tripping-and-ground-hopping-according-to-airbnb-travel-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas' October bird forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of October is all about the wrens in Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-october-bird-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-october-bird-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle City Council accepts councilmember's resignation over harassment claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle City Council voted to accept the resignation of one of its members Monday night after she said ongoing "harassment and dehumanization" ultimately led her to step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-city-council-accepts-councilmembers-resignation-over-harassment-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-city-council-accepts-councilmembers-resignation-over-harassment-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Bakker, televangelist who built 'PTL Club' empire with Tammy Faye dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker built "The PTL Club" into a hugely successful show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jim-bakker-televangelist-who-built-ptl-club-empire-with-tammy-faye-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jim-bakker-televangelist-who-built-ptl-club-empire-with-tammy-faye-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lead found in nearly all cat foods tested in new study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lead was detected in 99% of products, cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lead-found-in-nearly-all-cat-foods-tested-in-new-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lead-found-in-nearly-all-cat-foods-tested-in-new-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court ends Charleston church shooter’s bid to disqualify trial judge  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Charleston church massacre shooter&rsquo;s attempt to disqualify his trial judge from further proceedings over claims that he failed to remain impartial. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-ends-charleston-church-shooters-bid-to-disqualify-trial-judge-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/supreme-court-ends-charleston-church-shooters-bid-to-disqualify-trial-judge-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chihuahua police rescue 12 migrants, arrest 3 suspected smugglers near Juárez]]></title><description><![CDATA[EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) &mdash; Chihuahua state police rescued 12 migrants and arrested three suspected human smugglers after intercepting two vehicles Sept. 30 near Doctor Porfirio Parra, in the municipality of Juarez, state security officials said on Monday, Oct. 5. Officers encountered the vehicles at about 1 p.m. during tactical patrols tied to &ldquo;Operativos [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chihuahua-police-rescue-12-migrants-arrest-3-suspected-smugglers-near-jurez/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/chihuahua-police-rescue-12-migrants-arrest-3-suspected-smugglers-near-jurez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coolest temperatures since May arrive tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humidity will slowly start to make a return, but it won't exactly feel humid until late in the weekend. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/coolest-temperatures-since-may-arrive-tonight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/coolest-temperatures-since-may-arrive-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool start to the day, warm sunshine by the afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cool start to our Tuesday... in fact, the coolest we've been in over 4 months! -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-start-to-the-day-warm-sunshine-by-the-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-start-to-the-day-warm-sunshine-by-the-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool start to the day, warm afternoon sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cool start to our Tuesday... in fact, the coolest we've been in over 4 months! -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-start-to-the-day-warm-afternoon-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cool-start-to-the-day-warm-afternoon-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin report finds emergency response to 2025 home explosion was hindered by communication issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city report says last year's deadly northwest Austin home explosion exposed communication challenges among emergency responders and recommends stronger coordination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-report-finds-emergency-response-to-2025-home-explosion-was-hindered-by-communication-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-report-finds-emergency-response-to-2025-home-explosion-was-hindered-by-communication-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos community on edge after multiple fox attacks, confirmed rabies case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some San Marcos residents say they are on edge after multiple attacks from foxes in the Willow Creek neighborhood, including one fox that tested positive for rabies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-community-on-edge-after-multiple-fox-attacks-confirmed-rabies-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-community-on-edge-after-multiple-fox-attacks-confirmed-rabies-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD among four districts selected for state spending review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin ISD was selected for a state spending review ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott and announced by Texas Comptroller Don Huffines, a move that is drawing criticism from his Democratic challenger in the 2026 comptroller race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-among-four-districts-selected-for-state-spending-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-among-four-districts-selected-for-state-spending-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. The U.S. military has not carried out the death penalty since 1961. The Army secretary will decide a time and place for the execution, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote in [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-approves-firing-squad-execution-for-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-approves-firing-squad-execution-for-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-hasan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas counties work through DPS voter registration backlog on deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis County election officials are working overtime to process a significant backlog of voter registration records before the October 19 early voting deadline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-counties-work-through-dps-voter-registration-backlog-on-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-counties-work-through-dps-voter-registration-backlog-on-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers hear from women’s health experts on hormone health and menopause ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas House of Representatives subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine had their second interim hearing Monday where they focused on issues regarding hormone health and menopause.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawmakers-hear-from-womens-health-experts-on-hormone-health-and-menopause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lawmakers-hear-from-womens-health-experts-on-hormone-health-and-menopause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of Tennessee&rsquo;s top Republicans said Monday they want to explore alternative ways of executing condemned prisoners after the failed execution of Christa Pike, which relied on a large dose of pentobarbital. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the state&rsquo;s Republican candidate for governor, said Pike&rsquo;s unsuccessful execution last week &ldquo;should not be grounds to halt carrying [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-republicans-consider-more-execution-options-after-christa-pike-lethal-injection-fails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-republicans-consider-more-execution-options-after-christa-pike-lethal-injection-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What wins Red River? Sarkisian talks rivalry, Texas’ consistency ahead of Oklahoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian broke down what it takes to win the Red River Rivalry, where No. 1 Texas still needs to improve and the eight-game SEC grind awaiting the Longhorns after their bye week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-wins-red-river-sarkisian-talks-rivalry-texas-consistency-ahead-of-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/what-wins-red-river-sarkisian-talks-rivalry-texas-consistency-ahead-of-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The NFL on Monday suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride. Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals&rsquo; loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. &ldquo;Obviously, you hate to see it, for obvious reasons,&rdquo; Arizona coach Mike LaFleur [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-suspends-an-official-2-games-for-swearing-at-arizona-tight-end-trey-mcbride/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-suspends-an-official-2-games-for-swearing-at-arizona-tight-end-trey-mcbride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He was charged with murder as a teen; now he's a paralegal]]></title><description><![CDATA["Me and other juveniles went to go for a fight, and that fight turned into something that should never have happened, a young man lost his life," Gonzalez said. "I took a plea deal for 20 years."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/he-was-charged-with-murder-as-a-teen-now-hes-a-paralegal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/he-was-charged-with-murder-as-a-teen-now-hes-a-paralegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elgin ISD given all-clear following non-credible threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elgin Independent School District has been given the all-clear following a non-credible threat after students were placed under lockdown Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elgin-isd-given-all-clear-following-non-credible-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elgin-isd-given-all-clear-following-non-credible-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Fair of Texas unveils food, watch parties for Red River Rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Fair of Texas is preparing for the Red River Rivalry with themed food, watch parties and game-day events as Texas and Oklahoma meet at the Cotton Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-fair-of-texas-unveils-food-watch-parties-for-red-river-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-fair-of-texas-unveils-food-watch-parties-for-red-river-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL suspends an official two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The NFL on Monday suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride. Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals&rsquo; loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. The incident drew the ire of union leader JC Tretter, a [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-suspends-an-official-two-games-for-swearing-at-arizona-tight-end-trey-mcbride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nfl-suspends-an-official-two-games-for-swearing-at-arizona-tight-end-trey-mcbride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Paxton investigates UnitedHealth over alleged coverage denials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating UnitedHealth Group over allegations it improperly denied medically necessary care and engaged in deceptive insurance practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ken-paxton-investigates-unitedhealth-over-alleged-coverage-denials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ken-paxton-investigates-unitedhealth-over-alleged-coverage-denials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fishing expedition': Eastland family responds to search warrants in Camp Mystic criminal investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eastland family is responding to the criminal probe into their role in the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods at Camp Mystic in July 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fishing-expedition-eastland-family-responds-to-search-warrants-in-camp-mystic-criminal-investigation-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fishing-expedition-eastland-family-responds-to-search-warrants-in-camp-mystic-criminal-investigation-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fishing expedition": Eastland family responds to search warrants in Camp Mystic criminal investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eastland family is responding to the criminal probe into their role in the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods at Camp Mystic in July 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fishing-expedition-eastland-family-responds-to-search-warrants-in-camp-mystic-criminal-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fishing-expedition-eastland-family-responds-to-search-warrants-in-camp-mystic-criminal-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Travis County offices open through midnight to register voters before deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the voter registration deadline just hours away on Monday, Travis County officials are making a final push to help residents sign up before time runs out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/some-travis-county-offices-open-through-midnight-to-register-voters-before-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/some-travis-county-offices-open-through-midnight-to-register-voters-before-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/karoline-leavitt-joining-fox-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/karoline-leavitt-joining-fox-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE arrests surge in Austin amid increase in noncriminal violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis of ICE data reveals a significant surge in arrests in Austin through mid-2026, with July seeing a peak of 357 arrests and a growing trend of targeting individuals with unclear criminal histories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-arrests-surge-in-austin-amid-increase-in-noncriminal-violations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-arrests-surge-in-austin-amid-increase-in-noncriminal-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ICE arrests more than doubled this summer, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis of ICE data reveals a significant spike in arrests in Austin through mid-2026, with July seeing a peak of 357 arrests and a growing trend of targeting individuals with unclear criminal histories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-ice-arrests-more-than-doubled-this-summer-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-ice-arrests-more-than-doubled-this-summer-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pneumonic-plague-what-is-it-and-how-dangerous-can-it-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pneumonic-plague-what-is-it-and-how-dangerous-can-it-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of eye drop products, many sold at Walgreens, recalled over 'sterility' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hundreds-of-thousands-of-eye-drop-products-many-sold-at-walgreens-recalled-over-sterility-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hundreds-of-thousands-of-eye-drop-products-many-sold-at-walgreens-recalled-over-sterility-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACL Festival says it's committed to leaving Zilker Park 'better than we found it']]></title><description><![CDATA[After a muddy first weekend, Austin City Limits Music Festival said on Sunday it plans to "prioritize rest and recovery" of Zilker Park this week before its second and final weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-festival-says-its-committed-to-leaving-zilker-park-better-than-we-found-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-festival-says-its-committed-to-leaving-zilker-park-better-than-we-found-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide Gatorade recall receives risk warning: FDA]]></title><description><![CDATA[PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nationwide-gatorade-recall-receives-risk-warning-fda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nationwide-gatorade-recall-receives-risk-warning-fda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin father loses vision after taking Wegovy; questions raised about rare condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Horek said he took Wegovy to lose a few pounds. Months later, he was diagnosed with a rare eye condition that left him with permanent vision loss in one eye, a condition researchers are studying for possible ties to GLP-1 medications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-father-loses-vision-after-taking-wegovy-questions-raised-about-rare-condition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-father-loses-vision-after-taking-wegovy-questions-raised-about-rare-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former GOP House Speaker Hastert dies at 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastert was sentenced to prison in 2016 in a hush money case that revealed allegations of decades-old sexual abuse.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-gop-house-speaker-hastert-dies-at-84/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-gop-house-speaker-hastert-dies-at-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Water seeks public input on large water user policy proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Water will hold an "open house" Monday night where it intends to present concepts of a policy framework for large water users, and where it hopes to get feedback from the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-water-seeks-public-input-on-large-water-user-policy-proposals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-water-seeks-public-input-on-large-water-user-policy-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Austin ICE shooting. What we know and what remains unclear]]></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&rsquo;s Arezow Doost and Grace Reader take an in-depth look at the unanswered details surrounding an ICE officer&rsquo;s shooting of a man in north Austin.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-austin-ice-shooting-what-we-know-and-what-remains-unclear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-austin-ice-shooting-what-we-know-and-what-remains-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 35,000 to depart from Austin airport after ACL Fest Weekend 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 35,000 people are projected to travel through the Austin airport Monday following weekend one of the Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/over-35000-to-depart-from-austin-airport-after-acl-fest-weekend-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/over-35000-to-depart-from-austin-airport-after-acl-fest-weekend-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search suspended for 6 aboard medical flight that went missing near Nantucket: Coast Guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Suspending a search is not an easy decision,&rdquo; Coast Guard Northeast District Commander Matthew Lake said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/search-suspended-for-6-aboard-medical-flight-that-went-missing-near-nantucket-coast-guard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/search-suspended-for-6-aboard-medical-flight-that-went-missing-near-nantucket-coast-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline to reduce your student loan interest rate extended: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day before the deadline was set to end, the Education Department extended the window in which student loan borrowers can get a small reduction on their interest rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deadline-to-reduce-your-student-loan-interest-rate-extended-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/deadline-to-reduce-your-student-loan-interest-rate-extended-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm days and cooler nights, but watching the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a wet and gray weekend, blue sky conditions will return over the next few days, with cool mornings and warm afternoons bringing a pleasant feel. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-days-and-cooler-nights-but-watching-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/warm-days-and-cooler-nights-but-watching-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier, warmer and sunnier to start the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a wet and gray weekend, blue sky conditions will return the next few days with cool mornings and warm afternoons bringing a pleasant feel. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drier-warmer-and-sunnier-to-start-the-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drier-warmer-and-sunnier-to-start-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Trump administration increasingly barring immigrants from Muslim-majority countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis of government data by a think tank finds the Trump administration has cut legal immigration by 96% for those coming from majority-Muslim countries this second term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/report-trump-administration-increasingly-barring-immigrants-from-muslim-majority-countries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/report-trump-administration-increasingly-barring-immigrants-from-muslim-majority-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione police bodycam arrest video unsealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of the footage had been shown during a hearing in New York, but had not been publicly released.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-police-bodycam-arrest-video-unsealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/luigi-mangione-police-bodycam-arrest-video-unsealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Bryan dons 'Free Palestine' shirt at Gillette Stadium after Macklemore block]]></title><description><![CDATA[(The Hill) &mdash; Country singer Zach Bryan wore a shirt with the words &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; on it during a Friday concert at Gillette Stadium. This follows the stadium owner&rsquo;s decision to block Macklemore from performing at the venue because of his pro-Palestine advocacy.&nbsp; Last month, Macklemore said he was removed from Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s tour after [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zach-bryan-dons-free-palestine-shirt-at-gillette-stadium-after-macklemore-block/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/zach-bryan-dons-free-palestine-shirt-at-gillette-stadium-after-macklemore-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen berries recalled in 33 states amid possible E. coli contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Value's frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, Organic Blueberries 10 OZ, and Trader Joe&rsquo;s frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend were recalled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/frozen-berries-recalled-in-33-states-amid-possible-e-coli-contamination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/frozen-berries-recalled-in-33-states-amid-possible-e-coli-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kash Patel, country singer girlfriend announce engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Went and got the law involved,&rdquo; Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two featuring her wearing an engagement ring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kash-patel-country-singer-girlfriend-announce-engagement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kash-patel-country-singer-girlfriend-announce-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 14 injured after tractor pulling hayride rolls: NY sheriff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the roughly 19 people on the trailer were children, according to authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-14-injured-after-tractor-pulling-hayride-rolls-ny-sheriff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/at-least-14-injured-after-tractor-pulling-hayride-rolls-ny-sheriff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say 2 shot dead at club near California State, Northridge ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were shot dead at a club&nbsp;near the campus of California State University-Northridge late Friday night, authorities confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-say-2-shot-dead-atclub-near-california-state-northridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-say-2-shot-dead-atclub-near-california-state-northridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[500 troops deployed to Texas' Rio Grande Valley after Coast Guard shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[From August to September, the military used a high-energy laser in the Rio Grande Valley to take down at least 11 cartel drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/500-troops-deployed-to-texas-rio-grande-valley-after-coast-guard-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/500-troops-deployed-to-texas-rio-grande-valley-after-coast-guard-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS and Tony Romo part ways in wake of July arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Romo will no longer be calling NFL games for CBS, according to a statement Friday from the broadcasting company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cbs-and-tony-romo-part-ways-in-wake-of-july-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cbs-and-tony-romo-part-ways-in-wake-of-july-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[CeeDee Lamb had a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards and his 12-yard TD reception with 40 seconds left lifted the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-30 win over Houston to keep the Texans winless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ceedee-lambs-late-td-caps-a-wild-cowboys-rally-to-beat-winless-texans-34-30/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ceedee-lambs-late-td-caps-a-wild-cowboys-rally-to-beat-winless-texans-34-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD parents raise concerns over band equipment transportation challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Austin ISD parents are raising concerns about transportation for high school band equipment, saying they&rsquo;ve had to find alternative ways to get large amounts of equipment to games and competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-parents-raise-concerns-over-band-equipment-transportation-challenges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-parents-raise-concerns-over-band-equipment-transportation-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Lago Vista confirms death of police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Lago Vista released a statement on Sunday regarding the passing of a Lago Vista Police officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-lago-vista-confirms-death-of-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/city-of-lago-vista-confirms-death-of-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Marine arrested for alleged killing of a woman on Okinawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and killing of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-marine-arrested-for-alleged-killing-of-a-woman-on-okinawa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-marine-arrested-for-alleged-killing-of-a-woman-on-okinawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike: Why Tennessee had to save her life after failing to execute her]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Pike's case of surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug is unprecedented, the lifesaving measures Tennessee took to save the death row inmate's life aren't.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/christa-pike-why-tennessee-had-to-save-her-life-after-failing-to-execute-her/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/christa-pike-why-tennessee-had-to-save-her-life-after-failing-to-execute-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine returns on Monday, mostly dry workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostly cloudy skies this evening with pockets of drizzle in Central Texas. Abundant sunshine with warming temperatures return tomorrow through most of the workweek. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sunshine-returns-on-monday-mostly-dry-workweek/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sunshine-returns-on-monday-mostly-dry-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, dozens injured at Georgia block party shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police did not specify how many of the 35 injured had been shot or provide any details about what injuries they had and how serious those were.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-dead-dozens-injured-at-georgia-block-party-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/2-dead-dozens-injured-at-georgia-block-party-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE says woman arrested in viral video released because she's the guardian of minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video circulating on social media has raised concerns over the detainment of a woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-says-woman-arrested-in-viral-video-released-because-shes-the-guardian-of-minors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ice-says-woman-arrested-in-viral-video-released-because-shes-the-guardian-of-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas remains No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 4th straight week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missouri made a big jump to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its rout of Florida while the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10. Texas will go into Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma as the No. 1 team [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-remains-no-1-in-ap-top-25-for-4th-straight-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-remains-no-1-in-ap-top-25-for-4th-straight-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage: Advocate remembers Austin's Rainey Street 'how it was']]></title><description><![CDATA["I just want people to get a sense of how Rainey was, little one-bedroom houses and shacks" said Anita Quintanilla. "Now, it's totally gentrified."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-heritage-advocate-remembers-austins-rainey-street-how-it-was/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-heritage-advocate-remembers-austins-rainey-street-how-it-was/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating the people and history shaping Austin's Latino community]]></title><description><![CDATA[From generations of families who have called Austin home to the artists, leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs shaping the city today, Austin&rsquo;s Latino community is woven into the fabric of Central Texas. During Hispanic Heritage Month, KXAN takes a closer look at the people, places and stories that celebrate that history and continue to shape Austin&rsquo;s future. In a 30-minute special, we spotlight Austin Latinos whose roots run deep in the community and whose voices, work and traditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-heritage-month-celebrating-the-people-and-history-shaping-austins-latino-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-heritage-month-celebrating-the-people-and-history-shaping-austins-latino-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating the people and history shaping Austin Latino's community]]></title><description><![CDATA[From generations of families who have called Austin home to the artists, leaders, advocates and entrepreneurs shaping the city today, Austin&rsquo;s Latino community is woven into the fabric of Central Texas. During Hispanic Heritage Month, KXAN takes a closer look at the people, places and stories that celebrate that history and continue to shape Austin&rsquo;s future. In a 30-minute special, we spotlight Austin Latinos whose roots run deep in the community and whose voices, work and traditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-heritage-month-celebrating-the-people-and-history-shaping-austin-latinos-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-heritage-month-celebrating-the-people-and-history-shaping-austin-latinos-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal immigrants begin losing Medicaid under new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 1 million lawfully present immigrants could lose ACA subsidy eligibility by 2034.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/legal-immigrants-begin-losing-medicaid-under-new-law/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/legal-immigrants-begin-losing-medicaid-under-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes: Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[In five states, households will pay roughly $9,000 more, the analysis found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/households-will-pay-more-for-energy-because-of-trumps-policy-changes-analysis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/households-will-pay-more-for-energy-because-of-trumps-policy-changes-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California attorney general subpoenas OpenAI over cyber incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hugging Face hack was the first in a series of incidents in which AI agents have breached other firms or generally acted in ways that developers did not intend, sparking concerns about keeping the technology under human control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/california-attorney-general-subpoenas-openai-over-cyber-incidents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/california-attorney-general-subpoenas-openai-over-cyber-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentence tossed in Arizona case where deceased victim was depicted speaking in AI-generated video]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what&rsquo;s believed to be a first in U.S. courts, Christopher Pelkey&rsquo;s family used AI to create a video of his likeness to give him a voice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sentence-tossed-in-arizona-case-where-deceased-victim-was-depicted-speaking-in-ai-generated-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sentence-tossed-in-arizona-case-where-deceased-victim-was-depicted-speaking-in-ai-generated-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Saban says NIL 'created an environment with no control, no guardrails']]></title><description><![CDATA["Now you've got transfers that are out of control. You've got salaries that are out of control," Saban said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nick-saban-says-nil-created-an-environment-with-no-control-no-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nick-saban-says-nil-created-an-environment-with-no-control-no-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drive thrus are getting faster. This restaurant chain is fastest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for the fastest fast food experience? A new study may help you decide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drive-thrus-are-getting-faster-this-restaurant-chain-is-fastest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drive-thrus-are-getting-faster-this-restaurant-chain-is-fastest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says 'only a Hispanic could survive' fall from White House ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump said during a Hispanic Heritage Month event on Wednesday that only Hispanics could survive a fall from the site of the White House ballroom.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-only-a-hispanic-could-survive-fall-from-white-house-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-only-a-hispanic-could-survive-fall-from-white-house-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Georgia student survives accidental fall from 8th-floor window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses said Sargent was "dancing on a couch or air mattress" in her apartment before she fell through a window, according to the police report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/university-of-georgia-student-survives-accidental-fall-from-8th-floor-window/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/university-of-georgia-student-survives-accidental-fall-from-8th-floor-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers linger, dry and seasonable weather this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers linger through Sunday, but peeks of sun break through in the afternoon. Drier, seasonable weather takes over during the week. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/showers-linger-dry-and-seasonable-weather-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/showers-linger-dry-and-seasonable-weather-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACL Festival's muddy Great Lawn raises concern for Austin park's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a little more than half-an-inch from Friday and Saturday, the "Great Lawn" at Zilker Park crumbled into a sludge field. Muddy conditions inspired a doors delay of two hours, pushing festival goers to start at 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-festivals-muddy-great-lawn-raises-concern-for-austin-parks-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-festivals-muddy-great-lawn-raises-concern-for-austin-parks-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person dies in two-vehicle crash in southeast Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened on Pearce Lane and Farm-to-Market Road 973.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/person-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-southeast-austin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/person-dies-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-southeast-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas: No Paxton vs. Talarico Senate debate yet. Here's the closest thing voters have to one]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a month left before Election Day, it remains unclear whether U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton will meet for a live debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-no-paxton-vs-talarico-senate-debate-yet-heres-the-closest-thing-voters-have-to-one/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-of-texas-no-paxton-vs-talarico-senate-debate-yet-heres-the-closest-thing-voters-have-to-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape]]></title><description><![CDATA["I felt like [were] lions around me."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-told-cornell-investigators-she-felt-like-bait-during-alleged-gang-rape/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-told-cornell-investigators-she-felt-like-bait-during-alleged-gang-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge halts Big Bend border construction as  challenge reaches El Paso federal court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opponents of border construction in the Big Bend region brought their fight to federal court Friday, and they came out with a victory that stops work they say threatens private property, wildlife and historic sites along the Rio Grande.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-halts-big-bend-border-construction-as-challenge-reaches-el-paso-federal-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-halts-big-bend-border-construction-as-challenge-reaches-el-paso-federal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas secures 650 acres for future state park expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state park will soon be available thanks to a $10 million purchase by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, which purchased 650 acres on Lake Palestine in Henderson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-secures-650-acres-for-future-state-park-expansion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-secures-650-acres-for-future-state-park-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halle Berry to have temporary restricted visits with son amid abuse claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martinez and Berry's divorce was finalized in 2023, and she was ordered to pay him $8,000 a month in child support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/halle-berry-to-have-temporary-restricted-visits-with-son-amid-abuse-claims/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/halle-berry-to-have-temporary-restricted-visits-with-son-amid-abuse-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Local golfing legend’ ran illegal sports gambling business, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors charged a &ldquo;local golfing legend&rdquo; with running an illegal sports gambling business on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/local-golfing-legend-ran-illegal-sports-gambling-business-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/local-golfing-legend-ran-illegal-sports-gambling-business-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman allegedly pulled a gun at Once Upon a Child because her kid couldn't play with the toys]]></title><description><![CDATA[She could face up to 8.5 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-allegedly-pulled-a-gun-at-once-upon-a-child-because-her-kid-couldnt-play-with-the-toys/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-allegedly-pulled-a-gun-at-once-upon-a-child-because-her-kid-couldnt-play-with-the-toys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record low say college education 'very important': Gallup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decline in the perceived importance of college is across all major demographic groups, according to Gallup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/record-low-say-college-education-very-important-gallup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/record-low-say-college-education-very-important-gallup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person dies after 3-vehicle crash on US 290 in Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manor Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers responded around 10 p.m. to the crash on East U.S. Highway 290, just west of Gregg Manor Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/person-dies-after-3-vehicle-crash-on-us-290-in-manor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/person-dies-after-3-vehicle-crash-on-us-290-in-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Times gaming engineer gunned down by in-laws, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead and his mother-in-law and father-in-law are behind bars after a daylight shooting in a parking lot across from a police station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-york-times-gaming-engineer-gunned-down-by-in-laws-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-york-times-gaming-engineer-gunned-down-by-in-laws-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nancy Guthrie investigators reviewing 'new possible ransom note,' sheriff's department says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department said investigators are also looking into social media comments about the note to determine its credibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nancy-guthrie-investigators-reviewing-new-possible-ransom-note-sheriffs-department-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/nancy-guthrie-investigators-reviewing-new-possible-ransom-note-sheriffs-department-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new nickel, rounded transactions and the formal death of the penny. They could all happen soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD hosts hiring fair to fill support staff positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN (KXAN) &mdash; Austin Independent School District leaders said hundreds of job seekers turned out for a district-wide career fair Saturday as the district works to fill about 70 open positions in critical support roles. According to AISD Chief Talent Officer Woodrow Bailey, about 300 people registered for the event. By 10 a.m., roughly 200 [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-hosts-hiring-fair-to-fill-support-staff-positions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-hosts-hiring-fair-to-fill-support-staff-positions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September was the hottest on record, one of the driest]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 2026 was the hottest on record and one of the driest. The weather pattern for the month was dominated by upper-level high pressure creating hot and dry conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/september-was-the-hottest-on-record-one-of-the-driest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/september-was-the-hottest-on-record-one-of-the-driest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle councilmember Claudia Zapata resigns, citing 'harassment and dehumanization']]></title><description><![CDATA[Claudia Zapata, the District 3 at-large representative, was elected and sworn in last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-councilmember-claudia-zapata-resigns-citing-harassment-and-dehumanization/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kyle-councilmember-claudia-zapata-resigns-citing-harassment-and-dehumanization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't forget our lived experience': Paul Salda&ntilde;a reflects on Austin's Latino history]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime advocate for Austin&rsquo;s Latino community, Salda&ntilde;a owns a public relations firm and has spent decades working on issues affecting Mexican-American families across the city. He also served on the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dont-forget-our-lived-experience-paul-saldantildea-reflects-on-austins-latino-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dont-forget-our-lived-experience-paul-saldantildea-reflects-on-austins-latino-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend showers and downpours, soggy festival weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain continues through the weekend, bringing soggy festival weather. On-and-off showers and downpours could cause isolated instances of flooding where grounds are saturated. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/weekend-showers-and-downpours-soggy-festival-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/weekend-showers-and-downpours-soggy-festival-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered showers on Sunday, pleasant temps ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain continues through the weekend, bringing soggy festival weather. On-and-off showers and downpours could cause isolated instances of flooding where grounds are saturated. - Meteorologist Hannah Gard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-showers-on-sunday-pleasant-temps-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-showers-on-sunday-pleasant-temps-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 6 Texas high school football scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin High earned its first win, Cedar Ridge stayed unbeaten and district races continued to take shape across Central Texas in Week 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-6-texas-high-school-football-scores-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/week-6-texas-high-school-football-scores-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos Fire Department provides update on Iconic Village fire investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Marcos fire investigators released surveillance video and are seeking help identifying vehicles and Wi-Fi networks linked to the 2018 Iconic Village Apartments fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-fire-department-provides-update-on-iconic-village-fire-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-fire-department-provides-update-on-iconic-village-fire-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's motorcade neared 100 mph en route to Oklahoma after helicopter, airplane ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump&rsquo;s motorcade put the pedal to the metal Thursday as stormy weather in the South spurred the president to drive from rallies in Texas to Oklahoma rather than fly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trumps-motorcade-neared-100-mph-en-route-to-oklahoma-after-helicopter-airplane-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trumps-motorcade-neared-100-mph-en-route-to-oklahoma-after-helicopter-airplane-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas State opponent dealing with mumps outbreak ahead of Pac-12 opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Diego State is dealing with a mumps outbreak ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s Pac-12 matchup with Texas State, with 32 players listed on the Aztecs&rsquo; availability report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-opponent-dealing-with-mumps-outbreak-ahead-of-pac-12-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-opponent-dealing-with-mumps-outbreak-ahead-of-pac-12-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas gubernatorial candidates discuss border security and Operation Lone Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operation Lone Star is still in effect today but its future is possibly on the line with the upcoming midterm elections. Abbott's Democratic opponent, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, has criticized the policy in the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-gubernatorial-candidates-discuss-border-security-and-operation-lone-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-gubernatorial-candidates-discuss-border-security-and-operation-lone-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Austin High vs. Hays football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin High looks for its first win of the season as the Maroons open District 26-6A play on the road against Hays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-austin-high-vs-hays-football-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-austin-high-vs-hays-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin High completes second-half comeback, stuns Hays 35-28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin High completed a second-half comeback with a go-ahead touchdown in the final minute to beat Hays 35-28 for its first win of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-high-completes-second-half-comeback-stuns-hays-35-28/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-high-completes-second-half-comeback-stuns-hays-35-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: McCallum vs. Cedar Creek football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCallum and Cedar Creek each look to snap their losing skids when the two teams meet in District 13-5A DI action Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mccallum-vs-cedar-creek-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mccallum-vs-cedar-creek-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest to launch 7 new routes from Austin in June, including 3 international]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines will launch seven new seasonal nonstop routes from Austin in June 2027, including three international routes, the airline announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwest-to-launch-7-new-routes-from-austin-in-june-including-3-international/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/southwest-to-launch-7-new-routes-from-austin-in-june-including-3-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas voter registration deadline coming up on Oct. 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texans only have a few days left to register to vote and cast their ballot in the November election. That deadline is this Monday, Oct. 5, and the Travis County Tax Office is sending out reminders to help people register on time.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-voter-registration-deadline-coming-up-on-oct-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-voter-registration-deadline-coming-up-on-oct-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Muddy grounds at ACL Festival cause delayed doors for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Limits 2026 kicked off midday Friday, and it's off to a muddy start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-muddy-grounds-at-acl-festival-cause-delayed-doors-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-muddy-grounds-at-acl-festival-cause-delayed-doors-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: How muddy are the ACL Festival grounds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Limits 2026 kicked off midday Friday, and it's off to a muddy start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-how-muddy-are-the-acl-festival-grounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photos-how-muddy-are-the-acl-festival-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for making threats against University of Texas, local church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested Thursday for making terroristic threats against the University of Texas and a local church, according to the Austin Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-for-making-threats-against-university-of-texas-local-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-for-making-threats-against-university-of-texas-local-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge halts border barrier construction in Big Bend]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardon&rsquo;s ruling means federal contractors can&rsquo;t continue construction in the national park or surrounding areas until a lawsuit opposing the work is resolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-halts-border-barrier-construction-in-big-bend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-halts-border-barrier-construction-in-big-bend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: McNeil vs. Cedar Ridge football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unbeaten Cedar Ridge looks to continue its dominant start to the season when the Raiders face McNeil in District 25-6A action Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mcneil-vs-cedar-ridge-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-mcneil-vs-cedar-ridge-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell case sparks debate over pseudonyms in lawsuits, but case law 'deeply unsettled']]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision typically seeks to balance the interests of the public and defendant(s) with the plaintiff's interests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-case-sparks-debate-over-pseudonyms-in-lawsuits-but-case-law-deeply-unsettled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-case-sparks-debate-over-pseudonyms-in-lawsuits-but-case-law-deeply-unsettled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cedar Ridge hangs 77 on McNeil, stays unbeaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedar Ridge's high-powered offense erupted for 77 points as the Raiders stayed unbeaten with a dominant win over McNeil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-ridge-hangs-77-on-mcneil-stays-unbeaten/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cedar-ridge-hangs-77-on-mcneil-stays-unbeaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman reunited with family after ICE release]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue across the nation, one Austin woman who was taken into custody back in June is now back with her family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-reunited-with-family-after-ice-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/woman-reunited-with-family-after-ice-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Fredericksburg vs. LBJ football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin LBJ looks to snap a three-game losing streak when the Jaguars host Fredericksburg in a District 13-4A DI matchup Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-fredericksburg-vs-lbj-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-fredericksburg-vs-lbj-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fredericksburg cruises to 35-7 win over Austin LBJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fredericksburg built a 35-point lead before Austin LBJ scored late, handing the Jaguars their fourth straight loss Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fredericksburg-cruises-to-35-7-win-over-austin-lbj/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fredericksburg-cruises-to-35-7-win-over-austin-lbj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Police arrest four suspects in months-long operation at Barking Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading up to the operation, the department cited an increase in criminal activity in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrest-four-suspects-in-months-long-operation-at-barking-springs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-arrest-four-suspects-in-months-long-operation-at-barking-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's going on with the Zilker Botanical Garden?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) announced a temporary closure of the Zilker Botanical Garden. While it's typical for the garden to close during Austin City Limits, at least on the weekends, this year's closure brings an operational update with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-going-on-with-the-zilker-botanical-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/whats-going-on-with-the-zilker-botanical-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin airport warns of high travel volume following 2026 ACL Fest weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) said travelers should prepare for increased passenger volumes during the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-warns-of-high-travel-volume-following-2026-acl-fest-weekends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-warns-of-high-travel-volume-following-2026-acl-fest-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floodgates open at Starcke, Wirtz dams]]></title><description><![CDATA[One floodgate is open at both the Starcke Dam and the Wirtz Dam to pass floodwaters from the Llano River downstream to Lake Travis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/floodgates-open-at-starcke-wirtz-dams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/floodgates-open-at-starcke-wirtz-dams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5th Circuit to hear University of Texas System's appeal of campus speech law injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[SB 2972 requires public universities restrict several forms of protected speech on campus during certain times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5th-circuit-to-hear-university-of-texas-systems-appeal-of-campus-speech-law-injunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5th-circuit-to-hear-university-of-texas-systems-appeal-of-campus-speech-law-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple lanes closed after 18-wheeler hits I-35 bridge in downtown Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 35 at 12th Street were closed Friday after an 18-wheeler hit the bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/multiple-lanes-closed-after-18-wheeler-hits-i-35-bridge-in-downtown-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/multiple-lanes-closed-after-18-wheeler-hits-i-35-bridge-in-downtown-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanes back open after 18-wheeler hits I-35 bridge in downtown Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 35 at 12th Street were closed Friday after an 18-wheeler hit the bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lanes-back-open-after-18-wheeler-hits-i-35-bridge-in-downtown-austin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lanes-back-open-after-18-wheeler-hits-i-35-bridge-in-downtown-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell under a microscope over handling of frat house rape investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell University is facing angry calls from politicians, activists and the general public demanding more transparency over how it handled the investigation into a former student's alleged gang rape. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-under-a-microscope-over-handling-of-frat-house-rape-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-under-a-microscope-over-handling-of-frat-house-rape-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See it: Powerful nor'easter may have uncovered shipwreck from 1884]]></title><description><![CDATA[The identity of the ship is still being investigated, but it appears to be a vessel that ran aground in the 1880s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/see-it-powerful-noreaster-may-have-uncovered-shipwreck-from-1884/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/see-it-powerful-noreaster-may-have-uncovered-shipwreck-from-1884/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense Department personnel data exposed in breach: Letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A monthslong data breach targeting the human resources arm of the Department of Defense may have exposed the personal information of up to four million Defense Department personnel, including U.S. service members, reports say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/defense-department-personnel-data-exposed-in-breach-letter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/defense-department-personnel-data-exposed-in-breach-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army veteran, 74, files lawsuit after wrong leg amputated]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is now living as a double amputee after having the correct procedure done four months later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/army-veteran-74-files-lawsuit-after-wrong-leg-amputated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/army-veteran-74-files-lawsuit-after-wrong-leg-amputated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Urker, partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, found dead on 34th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Ken was an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved," Blanchard said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ken-urker-partner-of-gypsy-rose-blanchard-found-dead-on-34th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ken-urker-partner-of-gypsy-rose-blanchard-found-dead-on-34th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACL 2026: All the Austin and Texas-based artists on the lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've rounded up a list of Texas performers for festival-goers itching to catch some locally grown acts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-2026-all-the-austin-and-texas-based-artists-on-the-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-2026-all-the-austin-and-texas-based-artists-on-the-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-35 flooded again at Riverside Drive. Is this the new norm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southbound I-35 at Riverside Drive flooded during heavy rain last Thursday, highlighting ongoing drainage issues within the I-35 Capital Express Central Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-35-flooded-again-at-riverside-drive-is-this-the-new-norm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-35-flooded-again-at-riverside-drive-is-this-the-new-norm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-35 flooded again at Riverside Dr, is this the new norm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southbound I-35 at Riverside Drive flooded during heavy rain last Thursday, highlighting ongoing drainage issues within the I-35 Capital Express Central Project. TxDOT officials explained that current construction involves installing drop shafts and tunnels designed to manage stormwater once completed. While the Lady Bird Lake Segment expansion and Riverside Drive bridge reconstruction are underway, the full drainage system is not yet operational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-35-flooded-again-at-riverside-dr-is-this-the-new-norm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/i-35-flooded-again-at-riverside-dr-is-this-the-new-norm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin City Council candidates miss disclosure deadlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Austin City Council candidates across all five races missed an important deadline to disclose financial records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-candidates-miss-disclosure-deadlines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-council-candidates-miss-disclosure-deadlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander ISD school board unanimously votes to part ways with police chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday night, the Leander ISD school board voted unanimously to part ways with its police chief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-school-board-unanimously-votes-to-part-ways-with-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-school-board-unanimously-votes-to-part-ways-with-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers and a few downpours linger into the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rounds of tropical downpours continue to bring periods of rain to the area. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/showers-and-a-few-downpours-linger-into-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/showers-and-a-few-downpours-linger-into-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered slow-moving tropical downpours, flood threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous to scattered rounds of tropical downpours will bring heavy rain and a localized flood threat into the weekend. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House &amp; Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-slow-moving-tropical-downpours-flood-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-slow-moving-tropical-downpours-flood-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How local weather stations shape the forecast in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the storm, every mile can bring a dramatic and different impact. You want to have as much available weather data as possible to get the forecast right. In Central Texas, rivers can flood in minutes, and mesonet and hydromet stations are a critical on-the-ground tool that can save lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-local-weather-stations-shape-the-forecast-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-local-weather-stations-shape-the-forecast-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KXAN investigates unanswered questions surrounding Austin ICE shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two weeks after an ICE officer shot and injured a man in north Austin, questions remain about what happened before, during and after the encounter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-investigates-unanswered-questions-surrounding-austin-ice-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kxan-investigates-unanswered-questions-surrounding-austin-ice-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran will 'either sign a very fair deal' or cease to exist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump said he may resume bombing of Iran following November&rsquo;s midterm elections.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-iran-will-either-sign-a-very-fair-deal-or-cease-to-exist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-says-iran-will-either-sign-a-very-fair-deal-or-cease-to-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug used in failed execution has come under past scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee officials haven&rsquo;t explained yet what went wrong during the execution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drug-used-in-failed-execution-has-come-under-past-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/drug-used-in-failed-execution-has-come-under-past-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee's and Ohio gas station chain settle trademark infringement lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The companies reached a confidential agreement, court records show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buc-ees-and-ohio-gas-station-chain-settle-trademark-infringement-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/buc-ees-and-ohio-gas-station-chain-settle-trademark-infringement-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution at Tennessee prison, attorneys say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is alive and receiving treatment after she was given two lethal injection doses during a failed execution at a Nashville prison, her attorneys confirmed Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/christa-pike-in-critical-condition-after-failed-execution-at-tennessee-prison-attorneys-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/christa-pike-in-critical-condition-after-failed-execution-at-tennessee-prison-attorneys-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much money do you need to live comfortably in Texas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New MIT Living Wage Calculator data shows a single adult in Texas needs about $45,000 a year to cover basic expenses, while families often need significantly more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More rain Friday into the weekend, flood risk continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a waterlogged day on Thursday, more rain is expected in Central Texas today into the weekend, elevating flood concerns. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-rain-friday-into-the-weekend-flood-risk-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/more-rain-friday-into-the-weekend-flood-risk-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystic Alerts Act passes Senate unanimously, heads to President Trump's desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mystic Alerts Act, inspired by the deadly 2025 Central Texas floods, would allow emergency alerts to be delivered via satellite when cellular networks fail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mystic-alerts-act-passes-senate-unanimously-heads-to-president-trumps-desk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mystic-alerts-act-passes-senate-unanimously-heads-to-president-trumps-desk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Spears Jr. carving own path with Longhorns at 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[At just 17 years old, Marcus Spears Jr. is adjusting to college basketball, building chemistry with his veteran teammates and carving out his own identity within the Spears family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/marcus-spears-jr-carving-own-path-with-longhorns-at-17/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/marcus-spears-jr-carving-own-path-with-longhorns-at-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullet removed from man shot by ICE agents in Austin, wife says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in north Austin, underwent surgery to remove a bullet and is recovering in U.S. Marshals custody, his wife said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bullet-removed-from-man-shot-by-ice-agents-in-austin-wife-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bullet-removed-from-man-shot-by-ice-agents-in-austin-wife-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers discuss adding counties from New Mexico in rare boundary change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal garnered attention in Texas after a pair of Republican state lawmakers in Lea County, NM filed a bill in February that would allow counties to vote on whether or not to secede from the Land of Enchantment and into the Lone Star State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lawmakers-discuss-adding-counties-from-new-mexico-in-rare-boundary-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lawmakers-discuss-adding-counties-from-new-mexico-in-rare-boundary-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Displaced tenants feel left in dark since fire at downtown Austin high-rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property management are offering two options for tenants amid their displacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/displaced-tenants-feel-left-in-dark-since-fire-at-downtown-austin-high-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/displaced-tenants-feel-left-in-dark-since-fire-at-downtown-austin-high-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake tops Round Rock 38-17 in first district matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake opened District 25-6A play with a 38-17 win over Round Rock in the first district matchup between the two programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-tops-round-rock-38-17-in-first-district-matchup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-tops-round-rock-38-17-in-first-district-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlake opens district play against Round Rock in KBVO Game of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake kicks off its District 25-6A schedule at home, hosting Round Rock in our KBVO Week 6 Game of the Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-opens-district-play-against-round-rock-in-kbvo-game-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/westlake-opens-district-play-against-round-rock-in-kbvo-game-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Round Rock vs. Westlake football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westlake kicks off its District 25-6A schedule at home, hosting Round Rock in our KBVO Week 6 Game of the Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-round-rock-vs-westlake-football-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-round-rock-vs-westlake-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former CEO sues 'Dads Against Predators,' Stake.us, HEB after assault at grocery store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plaintiff says two men who claimed to be 20 and 19 years old contacted him via a dating app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-ceo-sues-dads-against-predators-stakeus-heb-after-assault-at-grocery-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-ceo-sues-dads-against-predators-stakeus-heb-after-assault-at-grocery-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former CEO sues Dads Against Predators, Stake, H-E-B after assault at grocery store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plaintiff says two men who claimed to be 20 and 19 years old contacted him via a dating app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-ceo-sues-dads-against-predators-stake-h-e-b-after-assault-at-grocery-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/former-ceo-sues-dads-against-predators-stake-h-e-b-after-assault-at-grocery-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Smithson Valley vs. Lehman football live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offensive powerhouse Smithson Valley travels to Kyle to take on Lehman in a District 13-5A DI matchup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-smithson-valley-vs-lehman-football-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/watch-smithson-valley-vs-lehman-football-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 2 Smithson Valley overwhelms Lehman in 77-3 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. 2 Smithson Valley continued its dominant start to the season, routing Lehman 77-3 to improve to 5-0 overall and 4-0 in District 13-5A DI play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-2-smithson-valley-overwhelms-lehman-in-77-3-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/no-2-smithson-valley-overwhelms-lehman-in-77-3-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. launches school fitness challenge in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Austin to launch a new school fitness initiative and unveil Fitness.gov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rfk-jr-launches-school-fitness-challenge-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rfk-jr-launches-school-fitness-challenge-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for the weather at ACL: What you can and can't bring into the festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[October is the second-wettest month of the year in Austin, and there's a chance of rain in the forecast at least for Weekend 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/preparing-for-the-weather-at-acl-what-you-can-and-cant-bring-into-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/preparing-for-the-weather-at-acl-what-you-can-and-cant-bring-into-the-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTXGO app launches to provide Central Texas travel updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Texas transportation agencies have launched the free CTXGO app, giving users real-time information on construction projects, road conditions and travel options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ctxgo-app-launches-to-provide-central-texas-travel-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ctxgo-app-launches-to-provide-central-texas-travel-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bold plans to connect budding Austin-San Antonio metroplex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three ambitious plans to connect Austin and San Antonio with something more than cars and highways may spring from the drawing boards in the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bold-plans-to-connect-budding-austin-san-antonio-metroplex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bold-plans-to-connect-budding-austin-san-antonio-metroplex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fires happened at neighboring south Austin car dealerships a month apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Austin Fire Department is still working to determine the causes of two separate fires that happened at neighboring car dealerships on South Congress between Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fires-happened-at-neighboring-south-austin-car-dealerships-a-month-apart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fires-happened-at-neighboring-south-austin-car-dealerships-a-month-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court reverses conviction in 2024 murder, say jury given wrong instructions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 homicide happened at a southeast Austin apartment complex on March 23, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-reverses-conviction-in-2024-murder-say-jury-given-wrong-instructions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-reverses-conviction-in-2024-murder-say-jury-given-wrong-instructions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court reverses 2025 murder conviction, says jury given wrong instructions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 homicide happened at a southeast Austin apartment complex on March 23, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-reverses-2025-murder-conviction-says-jury-given-wrong-instructions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-reverses-2025-murder-conviction-says-jury-given-wrong-instructions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court reverses 2024 murder conviction, say jury given wrong instructions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2024 homicide happened at a southeast Austin apartment complex on March 23, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-reverses-2024-murder-conviction-say-jury-given-wrong-instructions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-reverses-2024-murder-conviction-say-jury-given-wrong-instructions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold case prosecutors, victim's family launch national nonprofit to solve crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two veteran prosecutors teamed up with the victim's family in one of Texas' most infamous crimes, known as the "Yogurt Shop Murders," to launch a nonprofit dedicated to helping solve the nation's most difficult unsolved cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cold-case-prosecutors-victims-family-launch-national-nonprofit-to-solve-crimes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cold-case-prosecutors-victims-family-launch-national-nonprofit-to-solve-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fredericksburg named Texas' 100th Music Friendly community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fredericksburg was designated as the 100th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fredericksburg-named-texas-100th-music-friendly-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fredericksburg-named-texas-100th-music-friendly-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manor Police identify man killed by patrol vehicle on U.S. 290]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manor Police Department identified the man who died after he was hit by a Manor Police officer's patrol vehicle last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-police-identify-man-killed-by-patrol-vehicle-on-us-290/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manor-police-identify-man-killed-by-patrol-vehicle-on-us-290/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renee Good's family sues federal immigration agency, ICE officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent during an immigration surge in Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/renee-goods-family-sues-federal-immigration-agency-ice-officers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/renee-goods-family-sues-federal-immigration-agency-ice-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood risk continues into Friday as cold front arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch continues through Friday evening and has been extended east to include Fayette and Lee Counties too. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-risk-continues-into-friday-as-cold-front-arrives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-risk-continues-into-friday-as-cold-front-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You are a hero': Airline captain praised after cockpit attack on FlyDubai flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Indian airline captain who was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight when his copilot stabbed him in an apparent attempt to crash the plane has been hailed as a hero, with his actions to thwart the disaster drawing praise from world leaders and those who knew him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/you-are-a-hero-airline-captain-praised-after-cockpit-attack-on-flydubai-flight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/you-are-a-hero-airline-captain-praised-after-cockpit-attack-on-flydubai-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-acting students stop school bus after driver suffers medical episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video released by the school district shows the moment students sprang into action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fast-acting-students-stop-school-bus-after-driver-suffers-medical-episode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fast-acting-students-stop-school-bus-after-driver-suffers-medical-episode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500 refund checks from the Trump administration are coming soon: Who will get them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Checks will start going out this week to nearly 1 million Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/500-refund-checks-from-the-trump-administration-are-coming-soon-who-will-get-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/500-refund-checks-from-the-trump-administration-are-coming-soon-who-will-get-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam video shows moment Arkansas officer shoots family dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The officer fired about 8 shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bodycam-video-shows-moment-arkansas-officer-shoots-family-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bodycam-video-shows-moment-arkansas-officer-shoots-family-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell will not release report from alleged gang rape investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university declined to release a six-page report from the investigation into an alleged gang rape at a fraternity party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-will-not-release-report-from-alleged-gang-rape-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-will-not-release-report-from-alleged-gang-rape-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Parks announces Zilker Botanical Garden closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Thursday, Austin Parks and Recreation (AP&amp;R) said the Zilker Botanical Garden would be closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-parks-announces-zilker-botanical-garden-closure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-parks-announces-zilker-botanical-garden-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike: Timeline of botched Tennessee execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state of Tennessee failed to put Christa Pike to death Wednesday after two doses of a lethal drug were administered following a stay granted by a lower court before the Supreme Court allowed the execution to proceed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/christa-pike-timeline-of-botched-tennessee-execution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/christa-pike-timeline-of-botched-tennessee-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Wildlife releases 'prickly patient' after successful rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Austin Wildlife Rescue shared that it released a &ldquo;prickly patient&rdquo; back into the wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-wildlife-releases-prickly-patient-after-successful-rehab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-wildlife-releases-prickly-patient-after-successful-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Month poll: Vote for the best viewer photo of September]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to showcase some of the amazing photos we receive. Help us choose the best KXAN viewer photo of September 2026!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/photo-of-the-month-poll-vote-for-the-best-viewer-photo-of-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 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-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TxDOT stations 1,200 crews statewide amid flash flood threat in Central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers can expect to see an uptick in signs and message boards on Austin roads and highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txdot-stations-1200-crews-statewide-amid-flash-flood-threat-in-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/txdot-stations-1200-crews-statewide-amid-flash-flood-threat-in-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Vault: KXAN revisits ‘A Hanging on Backbone Creek’ project ]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXAN&rsquo;s ongoing investigation into Texas&rsquo; outdated death inquest system began with questions about how justices of the peace make some of the most consequential decisions after a person dies. In many Texas counties, justice of the peace &ndash; who are not required to have medical training &ndash; determine causes of death, raising concerns about the accuracy and consistency of the system.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-the-vault-kxan-revisits-a-hanging-on-backbone-creek-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-the-vault-kxan-revisits-a-hanging-on-backbone-creek-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, strong storms, flash flood threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widespread showers and thunderstorms continue in the Hill Country early this morning, expected to gradually push east through the day. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-strong-storms-flash-flood-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-strong-storms-flash-flood-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, flash flood risk today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widespread showers and thunderstorms continue in the Hill Country early this morning, expected to gradually push east through the day. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-flash-flood-risk-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-flash-flood-risk-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student News Now: Riders get stuck on COTALAND roller coaster during opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[During COTALAND's opening weekend, 19 riders got stuck on the new Austin-area park's premier roller coaster, Circuit Breaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-riders-get-stuck-on-cotaland-roller-coaster-during-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/student-news-now-riders-get-stuck-on-cotaland-roller-coaster-during-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the remaining execution for the rest of the year. Pike, 50, [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-governor-halts-executions-after-christa-gail-pike-survives-lethal-injection-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-governor-halts-executions-after-christa-gail-pike-survives-lethal-injection-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee governor halts executions after inmate survives lethal injection attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; The Tennessee governor ordered an outside investigation and halted executions late Wednesday, hours after an inmate survived a lethal injection attempt. Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-governor-halts-executions-after-inmate-survives-lethal-injection-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-governor-halts-executions-after-inmate-survives-lethal-injection-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee unable to carry out the execution by lethal injection of Christa Gail Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure. Pike was alive and loudly snoring after the attempted lethal injection and taken by ambulance from the [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-unable-to-carry-out-the-execution-by-lethal-injection-of-christa-gail-pike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-unable-to-carry-out-the-execution-by-lethal-injection-of-christa-gail-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils partnership with UT Austin to shorten clinical trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public health leaders said a national push to modernize innovation will start in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/robert-f-kennedy-jr-unveils-partnership-with-ut-austin-to-shorten-clinical-trials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/robert-f-kennedy-jr-unveils-partnership-with-ut-austin-to-shorten-clinical-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee unable to carry out the execution by lethal injection of Christa Gail Pike, witnesses say]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, media witnesses said, after the lethal injection was halted for hours as courts considered a last-minute appeal. Pike, 50, had been scheduled for execution after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an appeals [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-unable-to-carry-out-the-execution-by-lethal-injection-of-christa-gail-pike-witnesses-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-unable-to-carry-out-the-execution-by-lethal-injection-of-christa-gail-pike-witnesses-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville seeks input from small businesses to improve downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an effort to improve its downtown, the City of Pflugerville is seeking input from small business owners interested in opening, relocating or expanding their businesses in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-seeks-input-from-small-businesses-to-improve-downtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-seeks-input-from-small-businesses-to-improve-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin gives ACL Festival attendees tips on staying safe and getting around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin officials are sharing safety tips ahead of ACL Fest, including hydration, theft prevention, transportation planning and DWI enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-gives-acl-festival-attendees-tips-on-staying-safe-and-getting-around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-gives-acl-festival-attendees-tips-on-staying-safe-and-getting-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACL Festival guide: How to get there and road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin City Limits Music Festival is just a few days away. About 75,000 people are expected to travel to and from Zilker Park each day over the next two weekends. Here is what you need to know about getting to the festival and navigating road closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-festival-guide-how-to-get-there-and-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-festival-guide-how-to-get-there-and-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concordia University Texas introduces new, secondary mascot ahead of 100th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concordia University Texas welcome its second mascot, a Golden-Cheeked Warbler named Volt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/concordia-university-texas-introduces-new-secondary-mascot-ahead-of-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/concordia-university-texas-introduces-new-secondary-mascot-ahead-of-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros bounced by White Sox in postseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) &mdash; The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to sweep their AL Wild Card Series. It's the first time Chicago has won a playoff series since beating Houston in the World [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/astros-bounced-by-white-sox-in-postseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/astros-bounced-by-white-sox-in-postseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talarico draws contrasts with Paxton on immigration, healthcare and data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico contrasted himself with Republican Ken Paxton on immigration, healthcare and data centers during a Hispanic business forum, while arguing his bipartisan record makes him the stronger choice for Texas voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/talarico-draws-contrasts-with-paxton-on-immigration-healthcare-and-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/talarico-draws-contrasts-with-paxton-on-immigration-healthcare-and-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of planning attack on Texas Capitol taken into federal custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas State Capitol, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-planning-attack-on-texas-capitol-taken-into-federal-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-planning-attack-on-texas-capitol-taken-into-federal-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas State Capitol, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-planning-an-attack-on-the-texas-capitol-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-planning-an-attack-on-the-texas-capitol-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin ISD enrollment continues to fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the 2025-26 school year AISD had about 69,000 students, but the most recent numbers for this school year show current enrollment is 66,032.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-enrollment-continues-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-isd-enrollment-continues-to-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin police respond to reported shooting near Navarro Early College High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin police officers were searching for a crime scene after a call about shooting near Navarro Early College High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-respond-to-reported-shooting-near-navarro-early-college-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-police-respond-to-reported-shooting-near-navarro-early-college-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin City Limits Festival safety: EMS warns of fentanyl, cyclorphine overdose risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live music, good food and memorable performances will draw thousands of people to Zilker Park as the Austin City Limits Music Festival gets underway this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-limits-festival-safety-ems-warns-of-fentanyl-cyclorphine-overdose-risks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-city-limits-festival-safety-ems-warns-of-fentanyl-cyclorphine-overdose-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hays County Elections warns residents about fake voter registration letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hays County election officials are warning residents about a suspicious letter that appears to be a voter registration notice but was not sent by the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-elections-warns-residents-about-fake-voter-registration-letter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hays-county-elections-warns-residents-about-fake-voter-registration-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Marcos to launch city-operated EMS service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of San Marcos will officially launch San Marcos Emergency Medical Services on Thursday, according to a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-to-launch-city-operated-ems-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/san-marcos-to-launch-city-operated-ems-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers discuss power to impeach Travis County District Attorney Jos&eacute; Garza, other 'rouge DAs']]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas lawmakers let out frustration against the Travis County District Attorney Office in a tense committee hearing on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lawmakers-discuss-power-to-impeach-travis-county-district-attorney-joseacute-garza-other-rouge-das/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-lawmakers-discuss-power-to-impeach-travis-county-district-attorney-joseacute-garza-other-rouge-das/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Other Ones Foundation celebrates opening of new community, expands shelter units]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion will include100 additional shelter units at the community, bringing the total number to 200.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-other-ones-foundation-celebrates-opening-of-new-community-expands-shelter-units/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-other-ones-foundation-celebrates-opening-of-new-community-expands-shelter-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Tourism Committee hears testimony over possible oyster farm improvement efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions over the future of Texas oysters were discussed Wednesday at the State capitol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-tourism-committee-hears-testimony-over-possible-oyster-farm-improvement-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/state-tourism-committee-hears-testimony-over-possible-oyster-farm-improvement-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchaca Fire Rescue deploys crew to Kerrville ahead of flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchaca Fire Rescue sent a crew to Kerrville as part of a TIFMAS strike team to help prepare for potential flooding associated with Hurricane Polo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manchaca-fire-rescue-deploys-crew-to-kerrville-ahead-of-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/manchaca-fire-rescue-deploys-crew-to-kerrville-ahead-of-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to protect your sinuses ahead of ACL Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between the heat, dust and crowds, doctors say there are simple things you can do to protect yourself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-protect-your-sinuses-ahead-of-acl-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/how-to-protect-your-sinuses-ahead-of-acl-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group and prompting President Donald Trump to hail the conclusion of "a very expensive excursion into Hell.&rdquo; The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-hails-the-us-militarys-exit-from-iraq-after-its-12-year-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-hails-the-us-militarys-exit-from-iraq-after-its-12-year-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for man accused of robbing, stealing from Austin business]]></title><description><![CDATA[APD said the incident happened on Sept. 17 at 10:34 a.m. in the 9700 block of North Capital of Texas Highway southbound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-man-accused-of-robbing-stealing-from-austin-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/police-searching-for-man-accused-of-robbing-stealing-from-austin-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump hails the US military exit from Iraq after 12-year mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the U.S. withdrawal of the last American troops from Iraq, ending a decades-long military presence that he said &ldquo;marks the end of a very expensive excursion into Hell.&rdquo; Trump in a social media post described the withdrawal by a Sept. 30 deadline as &ldquo;orderly" and [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-hails-the-us-military-exit-from-iraq-after-12-year-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-hails-the-us-military-exit-from-iraq-after-12-year-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New toll proposal aims to ease Manor and Elgin traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is considering extending the 290 Toll from SH 130 to SH 95 in Elgin to alleviate heavy traffic congestion. Officials held a public meeting in Manor to gather community feedback regarding the proposed 15-mile expansion. If approved, the project will undergo a multi-year environmental study and design phase before construction begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-toll-proposal-aims-to-ease-manor-and-elgin-traffic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-toll-proposal-aims-to-ease-manor-and-elgin-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of a child: DA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillip Sorrentino, 55, was sentenced to life in prison by a Travis County Jury on Monday for sexual abuse of a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-child-da/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-child-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed in single vehicle crash in east Austin over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 4:34 a.m., officers with the Austin Police Department were on scene of a single vehicle crash in the 6600 block of Ed Bluestein Blvd southbound lanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-in-east-austin-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-in-east-austin-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by ICE in Austin will not be released after hearing on federal criminal charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin on Sept. 20 will remain in custody after appearing in a federal courtroom Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-will-not-be-released-after-hearing-on-federal-criminal-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-will-not-be-released-after-hearing-on-federal-criminal-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by ICE in Austin to appear in court on federal criminal charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin earlier this month is set to appear in a federal courtroom Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-to-appear-in-court-on-federal-criminal-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-shot-by-ice-in-austin-to-appear-in-court-on-federal-criminal-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Texas to get first major ‘Asiatown’ as Leander development takes shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Asian marketplace is planned for Leander's Northline development, with developers citing population growth, major employers like Samsung and demand for Asian restaurants, shops and services across Central Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-to-get-first-major-asiatown-as-leander-development-takes-shape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/central-texas-to-get-first-major-asiatown-as-leander-development-takes-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgetown considers rideGTX changes amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a Sept. 22 city council workshop, city staff told council the program's popularity has caused costs to grow faster than anticipated. The city has already exhausted more funding than expect to last through the three-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgetown-considers-ridegtx-changes-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/georgetown-considers-ridegtx-changes-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture commissioner candidates each claim the other is ineligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men competing to be Texas' next agriculture commissioner each claimed Tuesday that the other is ineligible under state law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/agriculture-commissioner-candidates-each-claim-the-other-is-ineligible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/agriculture-commissioner-candidates-each-claim-the-other-is-ineligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas uses bye week to balance development, recruiting ahead of busy stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Longhorns may be taking the week off from game action, but Steve Sarkisian and his coaching staff aren't taking the week off from their responsibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-uses-bye-week-to-balance-development-recruiting-ahead-of-busy-stretch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-uses-bye-week-to-balance-development-recruiting-ahead-of-busy-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arch Manning's Heisman odds are falling as SEC contenders rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heisman Trophy race is starting to look a lot different than it did when the season began and Arch Manning is heading in the wrong direction through the first quarter of the schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-mannings-heisman-odds-are-falling-as-sec-contenders-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/arch-mannings-heisman-odds-are-falling-as-sec-contenders-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD (AP) &mdash; The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. The withdrawal, agreed on two years [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/the-us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms ramp up tonight through Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several hours after midnight we'll see a broken line of slow-moving storms push through the Hill Country. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/storms-ramp-up-tonight-through-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/storms-ramp-up-tonight-through-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scattered rain today, flood threat ramps up tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain chances ramp up late today into the overnight hours, with a concerning flood threat through Friday in Central Texas. &mdash; Meteorologist Tommy House]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-rain-today-flood-threat-ramps-up-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/scattered-rain-today-flood-threat-ramps-up-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain starts today, flood risk and severe threat arrives late night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks 'day one' of a multi-day weather event that is likely to bring the threat of heavy rain, a significant flood risk and severe storms. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-starts-today-flood-risk-and-severe-threat-arrives-late-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rain-starts-today-flood-risk-and-severe-threat-arrives-late-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gentle giant Backpack wins Alaska's Fat Bear Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bear, known for his pacifist nature, was the winner with more than 100,000 votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gentle-giant-backpack-wins-alaskas-fat-bear-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gentle-giant-backpack-wins-alaskas-fat-bear-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uvalde CISD Robb Elementary site to become memorial, community park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uvalde CISD will transfer the former Robb Elementary property to the city of Uvalde for a memorial and community park backed by $10 million in state funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/uvalde-cisd-robb-elementary-site-to-become-memorial-community-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/uvalde-cisd-robb-elementary-site-to-become-memorial-community-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caleb Flynn found guilty of murder in death of his wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of all charges against him in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/caleb-flynn-found-guilty-of-murder-in-death-of-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/caleb-flynn-found-guilty-of-murder-in-death-of-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth instructs Pentagon to defend 2026 elections from 'foreign actors']]></title><description><![CDATA[The meddling of foreign actors and nations has been a concern for U.S. administrations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hegseth-instructs-pentagon-to-defend-2026-elections-from-foreign-actors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hegseth-instructs-pentagon-to-defend-2026-elections-from-foreign-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX Starship rocket has completed its first orbit of Earth, despite losing one of its engines after the flight began. It is now beginning its journey back to Earth much earlier than originally planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elon-musks-spacex-starship-ends-flight-early-after-first-ever-orbit-of-earth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/elon-musks-spacex-starship-ends-flight-early-after-first-ever-orbit-of-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell fraternity Snapchat messages could be key in Jane Doe rape case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alleged messages between Cornell University students accused of rape could become crucial pieces of evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-fraternity-snapchat-messages-could-be-key-in-jane-doe-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cornell-fraternity-snapchat-messages-could-be-key-in-jane-doe-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA to &lsquo;reconsider&rsquo; air quality rules as Texas faces diesel price 'disaster']]></title><description><![CDATA[Diesel costs nearly $6.40 per gallon on average nationally, according to AAA. The fuel cost roughly 84 cents a month ago and about $2.76 a year ago.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/epa-to-lsquoreconsiderrsquo-air-quality-rules-as-texas-faces-diesel-price-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/epa-to-lsquoreconsiderrsquo-air-quality-rules-as-texas-faces-diesel-price-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jones rues coaching errors in Cowboys' loss to Ravens as Schottenheimer shoulders blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is no explanation you're satisfied with."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jerry-jones-rues-coaching-errors-in-cowboys-loss-to-ravens-as-schottenheimer-shoulders-blame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/jerry-jones-rues-coaching-errors-in-cowboys-loss-to-ravens-as-schottenheimer-shoulders-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida mom accused of leaving 4 kids alone while she went on 3-day cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Florida mom was arrested Monday after authorities said she left her four children alone while she went on a three-day cruise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-mom-accused-of-leaving-4-kids-alone-while-she-went-on-3-day-cruise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/florida-mom-accused-of-leaving-4-kids-alone-while-she-went-on-3-day-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border Report Live: ICE raids near schools causing 'state of terror']]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing number of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in southern California outside schools and other community gathering places is causing a "state of terror," says Alor Calderon of the Employee Rights Center in San Diego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/border-report-live-ice-raids-near-schools-causing-state-of-terror/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/border-report-live-ice-raids-near-schools-causing-state-of-terror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Secret' immigration courts popping up in federal buildings, observers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is holding secret, pop-up immigration courts in federal buildings that the public can't access, and lawyers are having trouble finding detained migrants through an online system, lawyers and an Arizona lawmaker said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/secret-immigration-courts-popping-up-in-federal-buildings-observers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/secret-immigration-courts-popping-up-in-federal-buildings-observers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Area firefighter wanted on CSAM charges may have staged death, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[He reportedly drowned in April 2023 but the FBI now says they're not so sure he did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bay-area-firefighter-wanted-on-csam-charges-may-have-staged-death-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/bay-area-firefighter-wanted-on-csam-charges-may-have-staged-death-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis County flood survivors push for river warning sirens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood survivors and Sandy Creek residents urged Travis County commissioners to install River Sentry sirens, calling them an affordable tool that could save lives during future floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-flood-survivors-push-for-river-warning-sirens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/travis-county-flood-survivors-push-for-river-warning-sirens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1,900 responders deployed across Texas ahead of heavy rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[State officials are warning Texans to be prepared for heavy rainfall with the potential threat of flooding this week as moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo moves across a majority of the state this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1900-responders-deployed-across-texas-ahead-of-heavy-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/1900-responders-deployed-across-texas-ahead-of-heavy-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander ISD to consider 'termination' of police chief's contract at board meeting, agenda suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Leander ISD Police Chief Sh&#257; Rogers was placed on administrative leave following a state investigation over the department's hiring practices, the Leander ISD school board agenda for this week shows the district may be considering firing the police department's top cop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-to-consider-termination-of-police-chiefs-contract-at-board-meeting-agenda-suggests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-to-consider-termination-of-police-chiefs-contract-at-board-meeting-agenda-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leander ISD to consider 'termination' of police chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Leander ISD Police Chief Sh&#257; Rogers was placed on administrative leave following a state investigation over the department's hiring practices, the Leander ISD school board agenda for this week shows the district may be considering firing the police department's top cop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-to-consider-termination-of-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/leander-isd-to-consider-termination-of-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican couple accused of sedating kids with THC edibles, smuggling them extradited]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mexican couple accused of giving children THC-laced gummies to sedate them and smuggle them across the border have been extradited to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mexican-couple-accused-of-sedating-kids-with-thc-edibles-smuggling-them-extradited/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/mexican-couple-accused-of-sedating-kids-with-thc-edibles-smuggling-them-extradited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A&amp;M student, Brazoria Co. Sheriff's son passes away]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas A&amp;M University senior, and also the son of the Brazoria County sheriff, has passed away after suffering a heatstroke during a training program earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aampm-student-brazoria-co-sheriffs-son-passes-away/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/aampm-student-brazoria-co-sheriffs-son-passes-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge blocks FEMA election rules tied to anti-terrorism grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration&rsquo;s attempt to tie counterterrorism grants to changes in state and local election procedures, siding with El Paso County and five other local governments that challenged the requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-blocks-fema-election-rules-tied-to-anti-terrorism-grants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/judge-blocks-fema-election-rules-tied-to-anti-terrorism-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 coaster after brain injury claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[X2, the groundbreaking Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster at the center of legal claims alleging it caused traumatic brain injuries, is closing permanently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-magic-mountain-permanently-closes-x2-coaster-after-brain-injury-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/six-flags-magic-mountain-permanently-closes-x2-coaster-after-brain-injury-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Issues' impacting Spotify app resolved, streaming service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several hours, Spotify says "issues" impacting its app have been resolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/issues-impacting-spotify-app-resolved-streaming-service-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/issues-impacting-spotify-app-resolved-streaming-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' actor, dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[(KTLA) -- Dennis Haskins, the actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the popular sitcom &ldquo;Saved by the Bell,&rdquo; has died. He was 75 years old. Haskins&rsquo; agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his passing to multiple media outlets on Monday. "It&rsquo;s a tragic loss," Schachter told Nexstar. "Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bell-actor-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bell-actor-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affidavit: 17-year-old accused of killing girlfriend's ex-boyfriend after altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garza was arrested on Sept. 25 and booked into the Travis County jail for murder and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-17-year-old-accused-of-killing-girlfriends-ex-boyfriend-after-altercation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-17-year-old-accused-of-killing-girlfriends-ex-boyfriend-after-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 Texas colleges earn veteran education excellence recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Veterans Commission recognized 32 colleges and universities for supporting student veterans, including Austin Community College, as education benefit use remains strong statewide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/32-texas-colleges-earn-veteran-education-excellence-recognition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/32-texas-colleges-earn-veteran-education-excellence-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UT Austin tower restoration update by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restoration work is moving along at the University of Texas at Austin's iconic tower and main building facades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-austin-tower-restoration-update-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ut-austin-tower-restoration-update-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Council Member Mike Siegel reacts after charges against man shot by ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Inside Austin&rsquo;s Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader&nbsp;sat down with Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel, one of the first city officials on scene of the ICE shooting that happened on September 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-council-member-mike-siegel-reacts-after-charges-against-man-shot-by-ice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-council-member-mike-siegel-reacts-after-charges-against-man-shot-by-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Collar Fight Night training: Fighters enter final stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of training, Central Texas professionals now know who they'll face as they prepare to step into the ring for White Collar Fight Night on Oct. 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-collar-fight-night-training-fighters-enter-final-stretch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/white-collar-fight-night-training-fighters-enter-final-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lammes Candies set to re-open under new ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[After closing in July after 141 years of business, Lammes Candies is re-opening under new ownership, according to a post on Facebook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lammes-candies-set-to-re-open-under-new-ownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lammes-candies-set-to-re-open-under-new-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardiovascular expert shares tips to curb risk of experiencing stroke]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often believe a stroke is something that happens later in life, but a new study raises questions about the risk of stroke in younger adults.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cardiovascular-expert-shares-tips-to-curb-risk-of-experiencing-stroke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cardiovascular-expert-shares-tips-to-curb-risk-of-experiencing-stroke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville ISD invites families to weigh in on maps for school rezoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The district plans a public hearing for families to share feedback on how boundaries may change following school closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-invites-families-to-weigh-in-on-maps-for-school-rezoning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-invites-families-to-weigh-in-on-maps-for-school-rezoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville ISD families brace for school boundary changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The district invited families to share feedback on how boundaries may change following school closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-families-brace-for-school-boundary-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-families-brace-for-school-boundary-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin airport breaks ground on Concourse M to add six gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin-Bergstrom International Airport broke ground on Tuesday on Concourse M, a new six-gate facility designed to help maintain passenger capacity while the airport undergoes a multibillion-dollar expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-breaks-ground-on-concourse-m-to-add-six-gates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-airport-breaks-ground-on-concourse-m-to-add-six-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Austin taqueria closes Cesar Chavez location, reopens at new location in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chalapa will open its new location Oct. 26 at 2448 S 1st Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-austin-taqueria-closes-cesar-chavez-location-reopens-at-new-location-in-october/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/east-austin-taqueria-closes-cesar-chavez-location-reopens-at-new-location-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers champion J.R. Smith arrested in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 NBA championship team has been arrested in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cavaliers-champion-jr-smith-arrested-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/cavaliers-champion-jr-smith-arrested-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient geoglyph damaged by border wall contractors, archaeologists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ancient geoglyph that the Tohono O'odham tribe considers a sacred site was reportedly damaged by federal contractors building a secondary border wall in southern Arizona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ancient-geoglyph-damaged-by-border-wall-contractors-archaeologists-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ancient-geoglyph-damaged-by-border-wall-contractors-archaeologists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of annual two-way trade between [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/from-motorcycles-to-booze-us-ban-on-1-billion-worth-of-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older Texans highly motivated to vote, according to new poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[New polling from AARP shows that likely Texas voters over the age of 50 are highly motivated to vote in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/older-texans-highly-motivated-to-vote-according-to-new-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/older-texans-highly-motivated-to-vote-according-to-new-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Hanna, Tropical Depression Fay continue to drift across Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Hanna and Tropical Depression Fay continued to churn in the Atlantic on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-hanna-tropical-depression-fay-continue-to-drift-across-atlantic-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-hanna-tropical-depression-fay-continue-to-drift-across-atlantic-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Tropical Storm Hanna, Tropical Depression Fay continue to drift across Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Hanna and Tropical Depression Fay continued to churn in the Atlantic on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-tropical-storm-hanna-tropical-depression-fay-continue-to-drift-across-atlantic-tracking-the-tropics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/live-tropical-storm-hanna-tropical-depression-fay-continue-to-drift-across-atlantic-tracking-the-tropics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal charge filed against man shot by ICE in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who was shot by an ICE officer in Austin last Sunday may have hit an ICE agent with his vehicle while attempting to flee before being shot, according to a new criminal complaint filed against Wilber Rafael Garces Perez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-charge-filed-against-man-shot-by-ice-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/federal-charge-filed-against-man-shot-by-ice-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas State, Kyle launch project to improve water quality at Lake Kyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Kyle and Texas State University are partnering on a new research project that will test whether floating wetlands can help improve water quality at Lake Kyle and protect the surrounding Plum Creek Watershed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-kyle-launch-project-to-improve-water-quality-at-lake-kyle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-state-kyle-launch-project-to-improve-water-quality-at-lake-kyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky-high diesel prices crash the party for one Austin business owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky-high diesel prices are taking the fun out of business for Austin Party Bus Rentals owner Peter Nicholas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sky-high-diesel-prices-crash-the-party-for-one-austin-business-owner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sky-high-diesel-prices-crash-the-party-for-one-austin-business-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin salsa maker turns his mom's recipes into a growing business]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin man is honoring his mother and Hispanic roots through his creation of the salsa brand, Fantastic Fuego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-salsa-maker-turns-his-moms-recipes-into-a-growing-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-salsa-maker-turns-his-moms-recipes-into-a-growing-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic voters turn toward Democrats in redistricted Texas, Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republicans appear to be losing ground with the key voting bloc, potentially complicating the party&rsquo;s path to victory in the redistricted red strongholds of Texas, Florida and beyond.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-voters-turn-toward-democrats-in-redistricted-texas-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/hispanic-voters-turn-toward-democrats-in-redistricted-texas-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI adds Satinderjeet Singh to Most Wanted list, offers $1M reward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI warned that Satinderjeet Singh is armed and dangerous and should not be approached.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fbi-adds-satinderjeet-singh-to-most-wanted-list-offers-1m-reward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fbi-adds-satinderjeet-singh-to-most-wanted-list-offers-1m-reward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill, among its top priorities, hands the NCAA sweeping federal antitrust protection shielding it from lawsuits around the enforcement of its rules and caps the amount of money student athletes can be paid for their name, image and likeness. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/senate-passes-protect-college-sports-act-with-sweeping-bipartisan-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/senate-passes-protect-college-sports-act-with-sweeping-bipartisan-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Over 450 Haitians deported back to dangerous island since US ended protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nonprofit group says that over 450 Haitians have been deported by the United States back to dangerous conditions in Haiti since the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for them in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/report-over-450-haitians-deported-back-to-dangerous-island-since-us-ended-protections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/report-over-450-haitians-deported-back-to-dangerous-island-since-us-ended-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, flood risk, severe threat late week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Texas has through Wednesday afternoon to prepare for a major and impactful storm expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and severe storm potential for the remainder of the week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-flood-risk-severe-threat-late-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-flood-risk-severe-threat-late-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watch issued, heavy rain and severe threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Texas has through Wednesday afternoon to prepare for a major and impactful storm expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and severe storm potential for the remainder of the week. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-watch-issued-heavy-rain-and-severe-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-watch-issued-heavy-rain-and-severe-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watch ahead of heavy rain threat later this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday will bring a bit more lift and moisture and slightly higher rain and storm chances (40%), but still a lot of dry time. -- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-watch-ahead-of-heavy-rain-threat-later-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-watch-ahead-of-heavy-rain-threat-later-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Mules feeding the firefighters battling Yosemite's Dome Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of mules traveled from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to provide food and supplies to firefighters battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-the-mules-feeding-the-firefighters-battling-yosemites-dome-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/meet-the-mules-feeding-the-firefighters-battling-yosemites-dome-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitol Context: Cornyn, Bush exclude Paxton from fundraising efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Paxton was recently left out of a fundraising event held by Sen. John Cornyn with special guest former President George W. Bush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-cornyn-bush-exclude-paxton-from-fundraising-efforts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capitol-context-cornyn-bush-exclude-paxton-from-fundraising-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honey spill at Round Rock Honey turns into 'feast' for swarm of bees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broken honey storage container at Round Rock Honey spilled honey Sunday, attracting worker bees and prompting a cleanup effort with assistance from the Round Rock Fire Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/honey-spill-at-round-rock-honey-turns-into-feast-for-swarm-of-bees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/honey-spill-at-round-rock-honey-turns-into-feast-for-swarm-of-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protections for federal officers make local prosecutions rare]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a week after an ICE officer shot and injured a man in north Austin, questions remain about the circumstances before, during and after the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protections-for-federal-officers-make-local-prosecutions-rare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protections-for-federal-officers-make-local-prosecutions-rare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutorial protections for federal officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a week after an ICE officer shot and injured a man in north Austin, questions remain about the circumstances before, during and after the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/prosecutorial-protections-for-federal-officers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/prosecutorial-protections-for-federal-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end &ldquo;chaos&rdquo; in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the legislation is the strongest effort yet by Congress to set [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-in-athlete-payments-and-transfers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-in-athlete-payments-and-transfers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paxton open to legal worker programs if border is secure, tells Hispanic business leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican Senate nominee discussed immigration, data centers and bipartisanship, while signaling openness to workforce programs if the border is secured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paxton-open-to-legal-worker-programs-if-border-is-secure-tells-hispanic-business-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/paxton-open-to-legal-worker-programs-if-border-is-secure-tells-hispanic-business-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders stuck, again, on Cotaland coaster at center of lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ride was stuck for nine minutes, according to spokesperson Megan Fazio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/riders-stuck-again-on-cotaland-coaster-at-center-of-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/riders-stuck-again-on-cotaland-coaster-at-center-of-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New coalition warns data center growth could strain Texas water supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coalition of civil rights leaders, rural advocates and community groups launched Monday at the Texas Capitol, warning that the rapid expansion of data centers across the state could threaten Texas' already limited water resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-coalition-warns-data-center-growth-could-strain-texas-water-supplies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/new-coalition-warns-data-center-growth-could-strain-texas-water-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affidavit: Austin man killed two women during visit to pay for sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old man faces capital murder charge in connection double homicide in north Travis County.The suspect is Michael Robinson. According to his arrest affidavit, he went to the home of the victims - Anecia Kay Thacker and Lamonica Dawn Monique Webb - after answering an online add for sex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-austin-man-killed-two-women-during-visit-to-pay-for-sex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/affidavit-austin-man-killed-two-women-during-visit-to-pay-for-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 takeaways from Steve Sarkisian as No. 1 Texas enters bye week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian addressed Texas&rsquo; offensive inconsistencies, discipline issues and what the No. 1 Longhorns need to accomplish during the bye week before facing Oklahoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/3-takeaways-from-steve-sarkisian-as-no-1-texas-enters-bye-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/3-takeaways-from-steve-sarkisian-as-no-1-texas-enters-bye-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACL preparing for potential threat of heavy rain during Weekend One]]></title><description><![CDATA[ACL is closely monitoring weather ahead of potential heavy rain in Austin this weekend, according to a statement received by KXAN from festival organizers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-preparing-for-potential-threat-of-heavy-rain-during-weekend-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/acl-preparing-for-potential-threat-of-heavy-rain-during-weekend-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin woman says she was removed from Q2 Stadium over anti-ICE shirt, ties incident to concerns about immigrant treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin woman says she was removed from Austin FC's Q2 Stadium during Saturday's match, after refusing to cover a shirt that read "Abolish ICE," an incident she says reflects broader concerns about immigration enforcement and the treatment of immigrants in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-says-she-was-removed-from-q2-stadium-over-anti-ice-shirt-ties-incident-to-concerns-about-immigrant-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-says-she-was-removed-from-q2-stadium-over-anti-ice-shirt-ties-incident-to-concerns-about-immigrant-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin woman removed from Q2 Stadium over anti-ICE shirt, ties incident to concerns about immigrant treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin woman says she was removed from Austin FC's Q2 Stadium during Saturday's match, after refusing to cover a shirt that read "Abolish ICE," an incident she says reflects broader concerns about immigration enforcement and the treatment of immigrants in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-removed-from-q2-stadium-over-anti-ice-shirt-ties-incident-to-concerns-about-immigrant-treatment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-removed-from-q2-stadium-over-anti-ice-shirt-ties-incident-to-concerns-about-immigrant-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin woman removed from Q2 Stadium over anti-ICE shirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Austin woman says she was removed from Austin FC's Q2 Stadium during Saturday's match, after refusing to cover a shirt that read "Abolish ICE," an incident she says reflects broader concerns about immigration enforcement and the treatment of immigrants in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-removed-from-q2-stadium-over-anti-ice-shirt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/austin-woman-removed-from-q2-stadium-over-anti-ice-shirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas election officials praise state aid, blame vendor for registration backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas county election officials welcomed state funding to help process a voter registration backlog while urging accountability for ongoing problems with the state's election database system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-election-officials-praise-state-aid-blame-vendor-for-registration-backlog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-election-officials-praise-state-aid-blame-vendor-for-registration-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Mystic owners propose selling the property in bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of Camp Mystic have proposed selling off the riverfront property in bankruptcy with hopes that a buyer will preserve the camp&rsquo;s &ldquo;historic mission&rdquo; after the death of 27 campers and counselors swept away by a 2025 flood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/camp-mystic-owners-propose-selling-the-property-in-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/camp-mystic-owners-propose-selling-the-property-in-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man crashes car into Kroger store in Texas to use bathroom, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man drove his car into a Kroger store in Rosenberg early Sunday morning so that he could use the bathroom, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-crashes-car-into-kroger-store-in-texas-to-use-bathroom-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/man-crashes-car-into-kroger-store-in-texas-to-use-bathroom-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds OK $330K for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/feds-ok-330k-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/feds-ok-330k-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds OK $330,000 for safe drinking water in colonias near Laredo, Cuellar says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/feds-ok-330000-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/feds-ok-330000-for-safe-drinking-water-in-colonias-near-laredo-cuellar-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$330K in fed funds for water to Laredo colonias, South Texas congressman says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/330k-in-fed-funds-for-water-to-laredo-colonias-south-texas-congressman-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/330k-in-fed-funds-for-water-to-laredo-colonias-south-texas-congressman-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old arrested, accused of DWI in deadly north Austin crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Police said officers responded to a single vehicle crash around 9:30 p.m. at Northwest Park, located at 7000 Ardath Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/19-year-old-arrested-accused-of-dwi-in-deadly-north-austin-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/19-year-old-arrested-accused-of-dwi-in-deadly-north-austin-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising diesel prices put pressure on businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost can effect everything from deliveries and construction, to agriculture and other services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rising-diesel-prices-put-pressure-on-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/rising-diesel-prices-put-pressure-on-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas line break closes Austin road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gas line break has closed Cameron Road northbound and southbound at Briarcliff, according to ATX Transportation and Public Works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gas-line-break-closes-austin-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gas-line-break-closes-austin-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain expected across Texas this week, officials say there's 'still time' to prepare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to hold a briefing and press conference Monday on Texas' preparations for severe weather that is expected later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-expected-across-texas-this-week-officials-say-theres-still-time-to-prepare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/heavy-rain-expected-across-texas-this-week-officials-say-theres-still-time-to-prepare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott to hold flood threat press conference ahead of severe weather this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to hold a briefing and press conference Monday on Texas' preparations for severe weather that is expected later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-to-hold-flood-threat-press-conference-ahead-of-severe-weather-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/abbott-to-hold-flood-threat-press-conference-ahead-of-severe-weather-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee onside kick 'incorrectly officiated,' SEC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian addressed Tennessee&rsquo;s late onside kick after the SEC said the play was incorrectly officiated and should have resulted in a five-yard penalty and replay of the down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-onside-kick-incorrectly-officiated-sec-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tennessee-onside-kick-incorrectly-officiated-sec-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarkisian addresses Tennessee onside kick SEC says was incorrectly officiated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Sarkisian addressed Tennessee&rsquo;s late onside kick after the SEC said the play was incorrectly officiated and should have resulted in a five-yard penalty and replay of the down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-addresses-tennessee-onside-kick-sec-says-was-incorrectly-officiated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/sarkisian-addresses-tennessee-onside-kick-sec-says-was-incorrectly-officiated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the north-central Atlantic on Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-hanna-forms-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-storm-hanna-forms-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas to investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield over prior authorization delays]]></title><description><![CDATA["Reports received by the OAG indicate that BCBSTX may have denied or delayed coverage for procedures deemed medically necessary or urgent."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-to-investigate-blue-cross-blue-shield-over-prior-authorization-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-to-investigate-blue-cross-blue-shield-over-prior-authorization-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Tracker: Tropical Storm Hanna 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-hanna-forms-in-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/tropical-tracker-tropical-storm-hanna-forms-in-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas allows dyed diesel on roads as fuel prices surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas farmers and truckers can temporarily use dyed diesel on public roads under a new emergency order from Gov. Greg Abbott. The proclamation also raises weight limits for certain loads and seeks federal action to increase diesel supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-allows-dyed-diesel-on-roads-as-fuel-prices-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-allows-dyed-diesel-on-roads-as-fuel-prices-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump rolls back car fuel efficiency standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has rolled back car fuel efficiency standards requiring automakers to ensure their products were using less fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-rolls-back-car-fuel-efficiency-standards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-rolls-back-car-fuel-efficiency-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoFundMe: 'Factual misrepresentations' led to end of fundraiser for man paying wife's cancer bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoFundMe says it was her identity, not her parents' story, that led to the fundraiser being pulled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gofundme-factual-misrepresentations-led-to-end-of-fundraiser-for-man-paying-wifes-cancer-bills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/gofundme-factual-misrepresentations-led-to-end-of-fundraiser-for-man-paying-wifes-cancer-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DA reopens case accusing 7 men of rape at Cornell University]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anonymous student filed a lawsuit regarding the 2024 incident earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/da-reopens-case-accusing-7-men-of-rape-at-cornell-university/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/da-reopens-case-accusing-7-men-of-rape-at-cornell-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall is here: Expert tips for picking mature pumpkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall arrived this week, and as the leaves start to change, you also may be starting to think about pumpkins and pumpkin picking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fall-is-here-expert-tips-for-picking-mature-pumpkins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/fall-is-here-expert-tips-for-picking-mature-pumpkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite weather challenges, Texas wineries expect strong 2026 vintage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite facing extreme weather challenges like a St. Patrick's Day freeze, floods, and drought, the 2026 Texas grape-growing season resulted in a smaller but high-quality crop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/despite-weather-challenges-texas-wineries-expect-strong-2026-vintage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/despite-weather-challenges-texas-wineries-expect-strong-2026-vintage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A year for quality.' Despite weather challenges, Texas wineries expect strong 2026 vintage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite facing extreme weather challenges like a St. Patrick's Day freeze, floods, and drought, the 2026 Texas grape-growing season resulted in a smaller but high-quality crop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-year-for-quality-despite-weather-challenges-texas-wineries-expect-strong-2026-vintage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/a-year-for-quality-despite-weather-challenges-texas-wineries-expect-strong-2026-vintage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristen's Classroom: ACL Music Festival's weather extremes]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the festival now falling on the first two weekends of October, the weather of year's past has certainly been hit &amp; miss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-acl-music-festivals-weather-extremes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/kristens-classroom-acl-music-festivals-weather-extremes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's going to be an ecosystem for families': 40-acre sports complex coming to Leander]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leander City Council recently approved a Letter of Intent with CenTex Sports, advancing plans for a large-scale development on a roughly 40-acre site at 204 Heritage Grove Road. The project will include indoor and outdoor sports facilities along with retail, dining and wellness amenities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/its-going-to-be-an-ecosystem-for-families-40-acre-sports-complex-coming-to-leander/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/its-going-to-be-an-ecosystem-for-families-40-acre-sports-complex-coming-to-leander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CapMetro directors consider fare increase Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, the board of directors is set to vote on its first system-wide fare increase in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-directors-consider-fare-increase-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/capmetro-directors-consider-fare-increase-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Texas hospital safety. Why the fight isn&rsquo;t over]]></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&rsquo;s Arezow Doost and Matt Grant examine the push for stronger hospital safety measures following a deadly Austin crash.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-texas-hospital-safety-why-the-fight-isnrsquot-over/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/qampa-texas-hospital-safety-why-the-fight-isnrsquot-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting at a red light? It may not know you're there]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you drive a car, you've likely found yourself at a stoplight. They're hard to avoid, with roughly 320,000 estimated to be in the U.S. But getting through them is sometimes harder than you may think it should be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/waiting-at-a-red-light-it-may-not-know-youre-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/waiting-at-a-red-light-it-may-not-know-youre-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump floated US weapons sales to Xi, ambassador says]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;He actually asked President Xi, would he like to buy some, at one point,&rsquo;&rdquo; U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue added.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-floated-us-weapons-sales-to-xi-ambassador-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/trump-floated-us-weapons-sales-to-xi-ambassador-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major pattern change brings heavy rain, flood risk this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[September will largely finish dry but the start of October is looking much wetter and significantly cooler courtesy of a major weather-maker. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/major-pattern-change-brings-heavy-rain-flood-risk-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/major-pattern-change-brings-heavy-rain-flood-risk-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood threat as slow-moving cold front arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain chances climb late in the day on Wednesday, but the bulk of this week's heavy rain comes on Thursday into Friday.-- Nick Bannin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-threat-as-slow-moving-cold-front-arrives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/flood-threat-as-slow-moving-cold-front-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes this week with flood threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat sticks around to start off the week, but heavy rainfall is expected to arrive bringing a flood threat through the weekend. - Freddy Vela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/big-changes-this-week-with-flood-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/big-changes-this-week-with-flood-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind on bills? Residents of these states have seen debt balloon]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who live in some of the country's most affordable states have seen their debt double over the past 10 years, a new data analysis shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/behind-on-bills-residents-of-these-states-have-seen-debt-balloon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/behind-on-bills-residents-of-these-states-have-seen-debt-balloon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lesbian bars are dwindling across the US. How online outrage thrust one into the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bar had required masks for six years before the owner eased the rule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lesbian-bars-are-dwindling-across-the-us-how-online-outrage-thrust-one-into-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/lesbian-bars-are-dwindling-across-the-us-how-online-outrage-thrust-one-into-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website helps detained immigrants who lack legal counsel file for release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three nonprofits that assist migrants have launched a free online tool that gives legal advice to migrants in detention and their families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/website-helps-detained-immigrants-who-lack-legal-counsel-file-for-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/website-helps-detained-immigrants-who-lack-legal-counsel-file-for-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty states are in active litigation over whether prediction markets can be regulated by the states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-rules-against-kalshi-says-prediction-markets-can-be-regulated-like-gambling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/appeals-court-rules-against-kalshi-says-prediction-markets-can-be-regulated-like-gambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ports to Plains' corridor gives Del Rio boost in commercial traffic from Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial truck traffic from Ciudad Acu&ntilde;a, Mexico, through Del Rio, Texas, got a big boost this past year, new data shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ports-to-plains-corridor-gives-del-rio-boost-in-commercial-traffic-from-mexico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/ports-to-plains-corridor-gives-del-rio-boost-in-commercial-traffic-from-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historically active Hawaiian hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlantic has not had a hurricane this season; however, the Pacific has been plenty active, and Hawaii has seen significant tropical impacts in recent months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/historically-active-hawaiian-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/historically-active-hawaiian-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pflugerville ISD details two rezoning maps ahead of school closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pflugerville ISD has advanced two proposed rezoning maps as it prepares to close four elementary schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-details-two-rezoning-maps-ahead-of-school-closures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/pflugerville-isd-details-two-rezoning-maps-ahead-of-school-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans' sputtering offense continues to stall against Colts' struggling defense in 19-17 road loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; The Houston Texans have been here before &mdash; sitting 0-3 with a sputtering offense and the critics growing louder. When it happened last season, they responded by going 12-2 to become the seventh team in league history to start a season with three straight losses and still make the playoffs. This time [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texans-sputtering-offense-continues-to-stall-against-colts-struggling-defense-in-19-17-road-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texans-sputtering-offense-continues-to-stall-against-colts-struggling-defense-in-19-17-road-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas defense dominates Tennessee as Sarkisian addresses Colin Simmons' controversial celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas' defense stole the show in Knoxville with 10 sacks, including five from Colin Simmons, as the Longhorns improved to 4-0 heading into their bye week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-defense-dominates-tennessee-as-sarkisian-addresses-colin-simmons-controversial-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-defense-dominates-tennessee-as-sarkisian-addresses-colin-simmons-controversial-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas cattle groups say ICE operations disrupting beef supply chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas cattle industry groups say ICE operations are disrupting the beef supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-cattle-groups-say-ice-operations-disrupting-beef-supply-chain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/texas-cattle-groups-say-ice-operations-disrupting-beef-supply-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest against ICE held in north Austin Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[People gathered for another protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday in north Austin, one week after a man was shot and injured by an ICE officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protest-against-ice-held-in-north-austin-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protest-against-ice-held-in-north-austin-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest against ICE happening in north Austin Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[People gathered for another protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday in north Austin, one week after a man was shot and injured by an ICE officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protest-against-ice-happening-in-north-austin-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/protest-against-ice-happening-in-north-austin-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 arrested near air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-arrested-near-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/5-arrested-near-air-base-used-by-us-in-iran-war-on-suspicion-of-preparing-a-terrorist-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, China agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, set up channel for AI incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[(The Hill) -- The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each country imports from the other and launch new talks on artificial intelligence (AI) following President Trump&rsquo;s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The agreements were part of an eight-point consensus reached during Xi&rsquo;s three-day state visit to [...]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-china-agree-to-cut-tariffs-on-30-billion-worth-of-goods-set-up-channel-for-ai-incidents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/us-china-agree-to-cut-tariffs-on-30-billion-worth-of-goods-set-up-channel-for-ai-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's classic '9 to 5' returning to theaters for limited run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly restored film will screen Oct. 9 through Oct. 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-partons-classic-9-to-5-returning-to-theaters-for-limited-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/austin/dolly-partons-classic-9-to-5-returning-to-theaters-for-limited-run/</guid></item></channel></rss>