Whether reporting a broken traffic light or complaining about a nagging alarm, Austinites have a lot to say when submitting a service request through 311. Find out the common requests here:

Student loan debt is often seen as a young person's problem, but millions of Americans nearing retirement still owe tens of thousands of dollars.

The Austin Police Department responded to a “barricaded subject” following a domestic violence incident on Saturday morning. Here's what we know.

Rain could be on the way in a few weeks.

On Instagram, dozens of commenters identifying themselves as current or former Sprinkles employees reacted to the news, describing what they say was a sudden, company-wide closure.

FRIDAY FORECAST: Winds will be breezy through the afternoon, pumping in cedar to ‘high’ levels. Winds will gust up to 30 mph at times. https://www.kxan.com/weather/forecast/record-warmth-ahead-of-a-weekend-cold-front/ 

Almost 600 fireworks complaints were received from across Austin over the New Year's holiday period. Our interactive map shows where complaints were made: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-311-received-almost-600-fireworks-complaints-over-new-years/

We were tracking 311 requests all year, and we now have a full look at the most common requests in 2025: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-311-data-2025/

We've been tracking touchdowns, third down conversions, penalties and so much more all season. Here's a look at how the Longhorns performed in 2025: https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/longhorn-football-stats-2025/

Did you see this ‘hole in the clouds’ yesterday? KXAN viewers asked us what this was and Meteorologist Kristen Currie gave the answer: https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/hole-in-the-clouds-over-central-texas-on-thursday/ Photo: April Quade

The audit alleges that multiple entire departments bypassed spending guardrails, creating economic instability for the school.

You've probably seen this year-round resident of Central Texas, but if not, here's where to look.

An Austin customer reported the fraud, which used an AI-generated picture of the customer's order at their front door.

Meet Derek! He was likely the first baby born in 2026 in Austin at 12:02 a.m. A close second was born 3 minutes later at St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. More photos: https://www.kxan.com/news/austins-first-baby-of-2026-born-at-ascension-seton-medical-center/

North 183 Express northbound toll lanes between Austin and Cedar Park are open! We wrote up a recent article about where the entrances/exits are and details on the project timeline: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/north-183-express-lanes-open-soon-what-drivers-can-expect/ 

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row https://www.kxan.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-tesla-loses-title-as-worlds-biggest-electric-vehicle-maker-as-sales-fall-for-second-year-in-a-row/

Texas and 18 other states have laws in place to make the change, but pending federal approval, daylight saving time will happen March 8.

Total encounters are down from last year.

If you bought a ZOA Energy drink with a label claiming "0 Preservatives", you may be entitled to up to $150.

Inflation has cooled, stocks are up and gas prices are down. But economists say that the shape of the economy has shifted, leaving many in tougher situations.

Texas' agriculture secretary confirmed the case, and said continuing cases are "grim reminders of the serious threat" posed by screwworm.

In 2024, 72 homicides were reported, down from 75 in 2023 but up from the 71 reported in 2022. A record 90 homicides were reported in 2021. Here's a look at the 2025 numbers: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-homicide-map-2025/

Calling all veterans! 🇺🇸 The Texas Veterans Commission is asking veterans to share stories and pictures for the America250 commemorations. Veterans may submit entries through the “Why I Served Survey.”

The Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing plane, reigniting hopes the aircraft might finally be found. https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/search-resumes-for-malaysia-airlines-flight-that-went-missing-in-2014-what-to-know/

Coming off an Achilles tendon injury that kept him out all of 2024, it wasn't a guarantee that he'd even play, let alone bounce back to lead the Longhorns in the Citrus Bowl

The SIMS Foundation in Austin recently announced the launch of The Dick Chalmers Music Venue program, named in honor of a beloved ambassador for the Red River Cultural District who died in November

He led the Longhorns with 17.8 yards per catch this season

The latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center points toward January continuing the warm theme to winter so far, with less rain than normal being the most likely outcome.

We may see fewer construction cranes in the Austin skyline, for now.

Annual premium payments for insurance through the ACA marketplace will more than double, rising by 114% on average, or $1,016, according to projections from researchers.

The stat lines from the games are similar, and after Young posted his big game against the Wolverines, he led the Longhorns to a national title

Which strange holiday are you most looking forward to this month?

Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating policy as well as new requirements for plus-size customers.

Tragedy struck a New Year's celebration in the Swiss Alps. Dozens are thought to be dead and about 100 were injured. https://www.kxan.com/news/international/dozens-presumed-dead-and-about-100-injured-in-fire-at-swiss-alps-bar-during-new-years-celebration/

VOTE NOW! Which of your photos should join 2025's best photos of the year?

APD said they got a call at 1:30 about a victim with chest trauma at a North Austin strip mall. Updates, as we get them: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-police-investigate-first-possible-homicide-of-2026-at-strip-mall-on-west-anderson-lane/ 

A new law is changing renters’ rights entering the New Year: Here’s what to know. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/a-new-law-is-changing-renters-rights-entering-the-new-year-heres-what-to-know/ 

Arch Manning with a HUGE game to lead the Longhorns past Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl STORY: https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/texas-longhorns-michigan-wolverines-cheez-it-citrus-bowl/ 

A screwworm case was confirmed in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas just 197 miles from the U.S. border. It is the first case in Tamaulipas and the northernmost case so far, according to a news release. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-ag-commissioner-warns-of-screwworm-found-near-u-s-border/ 

A young man’s grave was unearthed after an Oregon funeral home double-booked the gravesite.

In honor of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, there is a planned patriotic celebration to re-ring in the New Year. https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/times-square-planning-a-surprise-post-midnight-moment-after-the-ball-drop/

Big win for Williamson County: A $20M federal grant will fund major safety improvements, including new signals, medians, lighting and more to reduce crashes and save lives.

Texas had more than 800 cases in 2025, the third most of the states.

As we close out 2025 and usher in 2026 tonight, the weather appears to cooperate with New Year's festivities planned here in Central Texas. That hasn’t always been the case: https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/kristens-classroom-new-years-weather/

Georgetown's police chief said that the suspect had be taken in as a person of interest on Dec. 6.

BCBSTX called the months of negotiation "active."

It's the first time in eight years, and the city's leaders hope to keep the trend going next year.

The Republican judges upheld a lower court's temporary injunction, which blocks the rule until the court can rule on a lawsuit brought by some district attorneys.

Airlines have already announced new routes coming to AUS in 2026. Which new nonstops are you hoping will join the list? https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/here-are-the-new-nonstop-flights-coming-to-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-in-2026/

Authorities haven't identified the body, but said it was found a quarter-mile from the family's home. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/body-found-in-texas-as-police-search-for-missing-teen/