KXAN Austin

• What a Democrat-held House, GOP Senate could mean for Texas' 2027 legislative session
  Texas' 90th legislative session starts in two months, but the election results set it up to be completely unlike any of the last dozen.
• A wall of secrecy: Texas police shield immigration enforcement records
  Texas leads ICE’s expanding 287(g) program, with hundreds of local police agencies signing on, more officers gaining federal immigration powers and new funding fueling growth. As part of an...
• Weak cold front brings gusty winds, drop in temps late week
  A weak cold front will bring a minimal chance of rain today... but the weekend continues to trend wetter with a stronger system approaching from the west. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie
• Texas Democrats discuss the future of school vouchers
  The Democratic shift in power could mean big changes for public education in the Lone Star State.
• Texas attorney general-elect to review state's lawsuit filed under Paxton
  Former Democratic state senator Nathan Johnson is set to become the next Texas attorney general in January, promising a new era of transparency and consumer protection following Ken Paxton's...
• Austin council winners and runoff candidates talk priorities for their districts
  Five of Austin's 10 city council seats were up for election this election cycle. Only two candidates won their races outright, and three will go to runoffs on Dec. 12.
• LBJ Women’s Campaign School celebrates 8 alumni election wins
  The UT Austin-based LBJ Women’s Campaign School says 16 alumni appeared on election ballots this year, with eight candidates winning their races.
• From the Vault: KXAN revisits ‘Undocumented’ immigration investigation
  This week, on a special "From the Vault" edition of our weekly "Inside the Investigation" program, KXAN Investigators Josh Hinkle and David Barer revisit the "Undocumented" project, examining what...
• Mayor Watson applauds Austin voters for approving $295M park, library bonds
  Voters also rejected a required external audit of city spending, known as "Prop I."
• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
  Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years.
• Which races are advancing to runoffs in the Nov. 2026 general election?
  Several local races have advanced to runoffs in December, after no candidate reached the required 50% threshold to win outright.
• When was the last time Democrats held statewide Texas offices? 
  Texas has been a Republican stronghold for decades, up until now. So when was the last time Democrats held major state seats before securing them again Tuesday?