KXAN News Today

Federal investigators are trying to figure out what led to a close encounter between two planes at Austin's airport. KXAN talked to one of the passengers who said she felt the cabin pressure change during landing. Temperatures get a touch cooler but will still climb into the low 100s for most areas today. A slightly cooler and wetter weather pattern takes hold for the 4th of July weekend. There's an open call for artists in Austin to leave their mark on the downtown area. Find out how you can be part of the Writing on the Walls project. Wake up with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Local businesses are worried about security in downtown Austin. Some owners are now taking security measures into their own hands while Austin Police battle staffing shortages. The Texas power grid hit an unofficial new peak demand record yesterday. The heat continues on today. The Consumer Product Safety Commission weighs in on new research surrounding child drownings and how adults should work together to prevent more deaths. Wake up with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Hundreds of Austin nurses will walk out on the job Tuesday. Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center say the move is to "protest management's resistance to bargain in good faith." Austin Police say four teenagers robbed and killed another teen that they'd never met. KXAN digs into the increase in teen gun crime locally. Austin could see near record-high temperatures again Tuesday. City leaders urge everyone to stay hydrated and cool. Wake up with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Wake up weekdays with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Get the complete First Warning Weather forecast, the morning's headlines and in-depth coverage of the issues affecting Central Texans. This newscast airs on KXAN, Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Breaking news overnight, Austin ISD approved its 2024 school budget. Nearly $2 billion dollars planned for, but it comes with a near $53 million deficit. Texas troopers will be back in Austin patrolling. The partnership between the Department of Public Safety and the Austin Police Department resumes on July 2nd. You can expect a hotter and drier weekend for Central Texas. A look at how far this heat wave takes us. Wake up with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

KXAN's deep dive into convicted murderer Raul Meza Jr.'s past continues. This time, looking at why his case had a lasting impact on the Texas parole system. Overnight storms in Austin bring lightning and strong winds, even power outages ahead of hotter temperatures. The rules are set for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. When we'll see lawmakers in court. Wake up with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

An exclusive deep dive into the mind of Raul Meza Jr., the man Austin officials are calling a serial killer. KXAN spoke to his former therapist who says the meeting still gives her chills. Extreme heat and humidity continue in your forecast, but a brief window for rain and storms appears late Wednesday. The heat isn't enough to ward off pests. As two local mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus, we talk with experts on how you can stay safe outdoors.

Wake up with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Wake up weekdays with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Get the complete First Warning Weather forecast, the morning's headlines and in-depth coverage of the issues affecting Central Texans. This newscast airs on KXAN, Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Wake up weekdays with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Get the complete First Warning Weather forecast, the morning's headlines and in-depth coverage of the issues affecting Central Texans. This newscast airs on KXAN, Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.

Wake up weekdays with KXAN's first newscast of the day. Get the complete First Warning Weather forecast, the morning's headlines and in-depth coverage of the issues affecting Central Texans. This newscast airs on KXAN, Monday-Friday from 4:30-5:00 a.m.