KXAN Austin

• Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa introduces transition team, promises bipartisanship
  After a historic win in the Texas midterm election, Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first press conference Thursday, where she introduced the leadership she has chosen for her transition team.
• Psychologist: Murder suspect's actions driven by 'complex, delusional belief system'
  In the capital murder trial for Shane James, who's charged with killing six people on Dec. 5, 2023, a psychologist who has been evaluating him since 2024 took the stand.
• Seasonable Friday while rain chances ramp up this weekend
  If planning to be outdoors this weekend, be sure to have the KXAN Weather app on your mobile device as on and off showers could impact plans. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
• Shadow Force: How Texas police are enforcing immigration law
  As hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, KXAN's "Shadow Force" investigation reveals how local officers are using federal...
• Tesla 'winding down' Cybertruck production at Giga Texas
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on social media that production of Cybertrucks at the Texas Gigafactory will start "winding down" soon.
• Texas abortion laws still in effect, but blue wave could bring changes, challenges
  Tuesday's electoral sweep of state offices by Democrats raised questions about the future of Conservative laws, such as restrictions on abortion access.
• How pieces of Austin history could end up in your living room
  The Austin History Center Association will hold an estate sale this weekend.
• How will Democrat leadership impact school funding in Texas?
  The recent shift in political power has some districts hopeful they will see some changes after this upcoming session.
• Picasso exhibit opens in Round Rock featuring 23 original works
  The exhibit, titled "Dialogues with Picasso," features 23 original Picasso works as part of an international partnership between the City of Round Rock and Malaga, Spain, the artist's birthplace.
• Homicide investigation underway in central Austin
  Austin Police are investigating a homicide in central Austin on Thursday afternoon, according to the department.
• Injuries put No. 7 Texas' depth to the test at Missouri
  With several key players sidelined or questionable, No. 7 Texas will rely on its depth against No. 18 Missouri. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised the Longhorns' preparation as they navigate...
• Comptroller-elect Sarah Eckhardt plans to ask Abbott to appoint her to office before January
  Sarah Eckhardt, the Comptroller-elect, held a news conference with reporters about her plans for the office when she assumes the role in January.