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Nick Reiner’s arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder was postponed after his defense attorney withdrew from the case
Nick Reiner arraignment delayed after attorney withdraws
The hearing was postponed to February.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Nick Reiner’s arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder was postponed after his defense attorney withdrew from the case
Brown was the second-most productive rusher in the Big 12 this year on a per-game basis, averaging 95.1 yards over 12 games.
Transfer portal latest: Longhorns add 1,000-yard RB from Arizona State; 22nd player enters portal
Raleek Brown, who was second in the Big 12 with 95.1 rushing yards per game after taking over the lead role from Cam Skattebo for the Arizona State Sun Devils, committed to the Longhorns on Thursda…
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January 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Brown was the second-most productive rusher in the Big 12 this year on a per-game basis, averaging 95.1 yards over 12 games.
An organizer said his group is promoting a peaceful protest comprised of people who will stand in solidarity with the Goode family and call for accountability for the officer who pulled the trigger.
Protests against ICE scheduled across Texas this weekend
Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are scheduled across the largest metro areas in Texas this weekend following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Wednesd…
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January 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM
An organizer said his group is promoting a peaceful protest comprised of people who will stand in solidarity with the Goode family and call for accountability for the officer who pulled the trigger.
The videos, produced in multiple languages, tell viewers what their rights are during a police encounter. APO said it hopes to make those even better.
Austin Police Oversight invites public to take part in ‘Know Your Rights’ focus groups
Austin Police Oversight said in a Thursday press release that it wants the public to help it improve resources explaining “community members’ rights during police encounters.”
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January 10, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The videos, produced in multiple languages, tell viewers what their rights are during a police encounter. APO said it hopes to make those even better.
APD said the victim suffered several cuts to their face, ear, and arm, from an improvised weapon. Here's what we know about the suspect.
Austin police ask for help locating suspect in southeast Austin aggravated assault
The Austin Police Department is asking for help finding a man accused of assaulting a victim last summer in southeast Austin.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:15 AM
APD said the victim suffered several cuts to their face, ear, and arm, from an improvised weapon. Here's what we know about the suspect.
The man was taken to the hospital with serious head injuries. He later died from those injuries, police said.
Man found injured on sidewalk dies; APD investigating his death
The Austin Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was found injured on a sidewalk in north Austin.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The man was taken to the hospital with serious head injuries. He later died from those injuries, police said.
The Kendra Scott team surprised Austin airport travelers with free gifts to celebrate the opening of its first retail store at AUS.https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/new-kendra-scott-store-opens-at-austin-airport/
January 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The Kendra Scott team surprised Austin airport travelers with free gifts to celebrate the opening of its first retail store at AUS.https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/new-kendra-scott-store-opens-at-austin-airport/
Family members and an attorney say that ICE hasn't told them where the mom and her five-year-old child are being held.
ICE takes mom, child into custody after Austin police notifies agents
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents took a mother and her child into custody early Monday morning after Austin Police Department officers responded to a 4:35 a.m. disturbance call on B…
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January 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Family members and an attorney say that ICE hasn't told them where the mom and her five-year-old child are being held.
Shipley was taken to the hospital and, as of Wednesday, was in “critical but stable condition.”
People gather to support former Longhorn Jordan Shipley after accident
People gathered in Burnet on Friday morning to offer prayers and support for Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jordan Shipley, following an accident at his ranch.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Shipley was taken to the hospital and, as of Wednesday, was in “critical but stable condition.”
A group said it will gather outside the Texas Capitol's south entrance Friday at 7 p.m. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/anti-ice-protests-to-be-held-in-austin-this-weekend-vigil-in-san-marcos/
January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A group said it will gather outside the Texas Capitol's south entrance Friday at 7 p.m. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/anti-ice-protests-to-be-held-in-austin-this-weekend-vigil-in-san-marcos/
#BREAKING | An alert to parents from Principal Chris Simpson said students and staff are safe inside the building. The lockdown was still active as of 2 p.m. and began at about 1:30 p.m.
Leander High School on lockdown after receiving bomb threat
Leander High School was put on lockdown Friday afternoon after receiving a bomb threat, according to school officials.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
#BREAKING | An alert to parents from Principal Chris Simpson said students and staff are safe inside the building. The lockdown was still active as of 2 p.m. and began at about 1:30 p.m.
Two people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. One later died.
1 arrested as TCSO investigates first homicide of 2026
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it has made an arrest in connection with its first homicide of 2026 following a shooting late Wednesday.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Two people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds. One later died.
As the mayor told KXAN earlier this week, that decision tree will help the city address: “How do we ask the right questions on what ought to be in that bond election and importantly, why have a bond election.”
Mayor releases draft ‘decision tree’ that may guide how Austin moves forward with 2026 bond
Thursday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson released a draft “decision tree” the city could use to determine whether it moves forward with a 2026 bond package it’s been working on for more…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
As the mayor told KXAN earlier this week, that decision tree will help the city address: “How do we ask the right questions on what ought to be in that bond election and importantly, why have a bond election.”
KXAN spoke with a St. David's expert on the benefits and impact "Dry January" could have on your health. Find out more here:
St. David’s explains the benefits of participating in ‘Dry January’ trend
A trend in recent years has emerged known as “Dry January, where people abstain from alcohol for the whole month of January.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
KXAN spoke with a St. David's expert on the benefits and impact "Dry January" could have on your health. Find out more here:
During an allergic attack, the body goes into overdrive and actually hurts itself in the process.
Cedar fever cure? Researchers developing vaccine for severe allergies
Researchers at Penn Medicine have developed an mRNA vaccine that could potentially cure allergies by stopping allergens from causing a dangerous immune system response. The vaccine has shown positi…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
During an allergic attack, the body goes into overdrive and actually hurts itself in the process.
Where parents can find free diapers, formula, books and more:
Free resources for new parents in Central Texas
New parents and parents-to-be know that children are expensive, but there are a few free resources available to Central Texas families.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Where parents can find free diapers, formula, books and more:
Authorities said the suspect confronted the victim in the parking lot and stole lawn care equipment from the victim’s truck, and then punched the victim multiple times.
APD asks for help locating suspect in east Austin gas station robbery
The Austin Police Department asked for help in identifying a suspect accused of robbing a victim in the parking lot of an east Austin gas station last summer.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Authorities said the suspect confronted the victim in the parking lot and stole lawn care equipment from the victim’s truck, and then punched the victim multiple times.
The results from the poll reflect Texans' concerns over health care costs, the economy and the direction of the country.
New poll highlights Texans’ top concerns at end of 2025
The University of Texas/Texas Politics Project (TPP) released its December 2025 poll, which it said reflected Texans’ top concerns.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The results from the poll reflect Texans' concerns over health care costs, the economy and the direction of the country.
Austin police honor K9 Jax following unexpected death | K9 Jax passed away unexpectedly less than two weeks before his retirement, according to APD.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-honor-k9-jax-following-unexpected-death/
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January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Austin police honor K9 Jax following unexpected death | K9 Jax passed away unexpectedly less than two weeks before his retirement, according to APD.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-honor-k9-jax-following-unexpected-death/
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-honor-k9-jax-following-unexpected-death/
The agency says the buoy is essential to monitoring conditions within a protected area for marine life in the Gulf.
Have you seen BOB? NOAA buoy missing in Gulf
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) needs help finding one of their buoys, essential to monitoring conditions in a protected area for marine life in the Gulf.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The agency says the buoy is essential to monitoring conditions within a protected area for marine life in the Gulf.
The annual event continues to attract major national and international artists, making it one of Houston’s most anticipated entertainment announcements of the year.
Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw, Lizzo headline 2026 RodeoHouston lineup
Headline acts such as Dwight Yoakam, Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts make up some of the country acts, while pop stars like Kelly Clarkson and Creed also perform at this year’s Rodeo.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The annual event continues to attract major national and international artists, making it one of Houston’s most anticipated entertainment announcements of the year.
It's time! Voting in our 2025 Photo of the Year poll is now open! Vote for your favorite viewer photo here: https://www.kxan.com/weather/photo-of-the-month/photo-of-the-year-2025/
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It's time! Voting in our 2025 Photo of the Year poll is now open! Vote for your favorite viewer photo here: https://www.kxan.com/weather/photo-of-the-month/photo-of-the-year-2025/
Spotty rain could start as early as late morning.
Severe storm risk today, strong winds overnight
Keep an eye on the KXAN Weather app today – we’ll get a mix of strong storms, gusty winds and below-freezing wind chills, all within the next 24 hours!
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January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Spotty rain could start as early as late morning.
Preservation Austin announced that the Historic Landmark Commission recommended designating Bethany Cemetery as a city of Austin landmark. The cemetery was established in 1893. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/oldest-known-black-cemetery-in-austin-on-its-way-to-landmark-status/
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Preservation Austin announced that the Historic Landmark Commission recommended designating Bethany Cemetery as a city of Austin landmark. The cemetery was established in 1893. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/oldest-known-black-cemetery-in-austin-on-its-way-to-landmark-status/
One flagged syllabus has drawn national attention — the removal of two lectures in the introductory “Contemporary Moral Issues” class on “Race and Gender Ideology” with the assigned reading being selections of Symposium by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.
Texas A&M flags parts of Plato readings as violations of new anti-gender theory policy
Texas A&M University is implementing a policy change that bars advocacy of race or gender ideology in most classrooms, which has drawn criticism from academics who believe it will limit academ…
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January 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
One flagged syllabus has drawn national attention — the removal of two lectures in the introductory “Contemporary Moral Issues” class on “Race and Gender Ideology” with the assigned reading being selections of Symposium by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.