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Following state legislators' passage of House Bill 3 to improve school safety, investigators checked in with roughly two dozen local school districts regarding compliance. Districts that responded reported facing ongoing funding challenges and struggles to meet state safety requirements.

The Perseid Meteor Shower recently peaked over Central Texas. KXAN viewers across the region submitted videos documenting this celestial event.

KXAN reviewed data on statewide capital cases in Texas following a recent capital murder conviction. This conviction took place this month in Travis County, stemming from a shooting that resulted in the death of two people in southeast Austin.

The Leander ISD Police Department is reportedly facing a state probe and has experienced high turnover during its first year. Regarding this situation, the district responded to questions from KXAN by posting both the questions and their answers online for the public.

Several cities across Central Texas have implemented water restrictions. KXAN has developed a map and database to help residents track these restrictions in their area.

School districts in Central Texas are making budget decisions for the 2026-27 school year, with KXAN tracking changes to starting teacher salaries. The article maps which districts increased teacher pay for this period.

The 60th anniversary of the University of Texas at Austin tower shooting, which killed 15 people and injured many others, is marked on August 1, 2026. Congressman Lloyd Doggett and former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, who were both on campus during the shooting, reflect on the event.

An electrical fire near downtown Austin impacted seven buildings, including One Texas Center, Town Lake Center, Long Center, and Hyatt Regency Hotel. Austin Energy informed KXAN about the incident, which left a company uncertain about its rebuilding plans.

Police are investigating allegations of youth-on-youth misconduct among Austin FC Academy players. The Academy confirmed it became aware of the allegations after receiving a tip from KXAN.

Hill Country youth camps are taking precautions amid severe flooding. KXAN visited the area to discuss the impact of storms on summer camp operations.

KXAN contacted over 30 sleepover camps in Texas Hill Country to determine if emergency procedures were used due to rain or flooding. The camps are monitoring weather conditions amid flood threats.

A 20-year-old is accused of involvement in a July 5 double homicide outside a northeast Austin strip club, with an affidavit indicating the incident could be gang-related, according to KXAN.

The 36th annual Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive, sponsored by KXAN and Roger Beasley Mazda, began today with a goal to raise $100,000 and collect 1,000 fans.

KXAN is tracking wildfires in Central Texas in 2026 using an interactive map and database that updates with new information.

KXAN's 'Inside the Investigation' program features an on-location special discussing updates to their 'TxTag Troubles' toll bill investigation. Director of Investigations & Innovation Josh Hinkle and Investigative Reporter Matt Grant revisit the project and outline potential next steps.

Almost 200 flood-related calls were made to Travis County 911 on July 5, 2025. Marion Hanson made the first such call, as revealed by a call log obtained by KXAN through a Texas Public Information Act request.

KXAN is tracking starting superintendent salaries in Central Texas school districts. The article focuses on salary data for school district superintendents in the region.

KXAN investigated 30 drowning deaths in Lady Bird Lake over ten years and found no evidence of a serial killer, identifying intoxication and proximity to a nighttime entertainment district as common factors. City officials replaced a non-functioning surveillance camera and are exploring additional safety measures.

A viral video of a Boeing 777 cargo jet flying low over a Horseshoe Bay runway has prompted an FAA investigation. The aircraft's owner stated the flyby was part of a marketing video but admitted the pilots flew lower than expected.

The article discusses 911 call recordings from the Kerr County Floods, obtained by KXAN, which include the first of nearly 200 calls received by Travis County dispatch during the flood event. The calls served as a lifeline for some callers and a final goodbye for others.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center closed parts of the hospital, including the kitchen, due to pest activity. The hospital provided this information to KXAN in a statement.

A 65-year-old man convicted of three murders in central Texas spanning 1982, 2019, and 2023 now faces child pornography charges, according to court documents obtained by KXAN.

A welfare check in Austin led to the discovery of a 70-year-old white man found dead with 'obvious trauma.' A friend who had not heard from the victim in a week entered his home and found him deceased.

A study reveals an increase in fathers seeking therapy, with Licensed Professional Counselor Nin Emery from Thriveworks discussing the research on dads' counseling trends, anxiety causes, and emotional sharing comfort levels during a live KXAN Q&A.

A KXAN analysis found over $40 million in unsearchable unclaimed properties in Texas, including financial assets like uncashed checks and abandoned stocks. These assets are held in a multi-billion-dollar fund without an owner's name, as explained by KXAN's David Barer in an investigation.

KXAN previously photographed three sections of Barton Creek in 2022. The organization returned to those same spots this week to document the creek's restoration following recent rainfall.

KXAN is tracking homicides in Austin in 2026 and providing an interactive map showing their locations.

KXAN is tracking Austin's weather extremes, focusing on the hottest, coldest, and wettest June days in recorded history.

The article discusses a report analyzing which groups receive the most funding from Texas school vouchers. KXAN's Capitol Context provides insights into Texas Capitol activities and policy impacts.

KXAN is tracking traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026 and has created an interactive map displaying the locations of these crashes.

KXAN is tracking New World screwworm cases in Texas and providing a map to show where they have been reported.