Austin report finds emergency response to 2025 home explosion was hindered by communication issues
A city report says last year's deadly northwest Austin home explosion exposed communication challenges among emergency responders and recommends stronger coordination.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-home-explosion-report/
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Austin ISD among four districts selected for state spending review
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.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-isd-spending-investigation/
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What wins Red River? Sarkisian talks rivalry, Texas’ consistency ahead of Oklahoma
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.
https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/what-wins-red-river-sarkisian-talks-rivalry-texas-consistency-ahead-of-oklahoma/
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Texas counties work through DPS voter registration backlog on deadline day
Travis County election officials are working overtime to process a significant backlog of voter registration records before the October 19 early voting deadline.
https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-counties-work-through-dps-voter-registration-backlog-on-deadline-day/
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State Fair of Texas unveils food, watch parties for Red River Rivalry
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.
https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/state-fair-of-texas-unveils-food-watch-parties-for-red-river-rivalry/
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Ken Paxton investigates UnitedHealth over alleged coverage denials
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating UnitedHealth Group over allegations it improperly denied medically necessary care and engaged in deceptive insurance practices.
https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/ken-paxton-investigates-unitedhealth-over-alleged-coverage-denials/
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Austin ICE arrests more than doubled this summer, data shows
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.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/ice-arrests-surge-in-austin-amid-increase-in-noncriminal-violations/
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Some Travis County offices open through midnight to register voters before deadline
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.
https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/some-travis-county-offices-open-through-midnight-to-register-voters-before-deadline/
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September was the hottest on record, one of the driest
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.
https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/september-was-the-hottest-on-record-one-of-the-driest/
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