7+ hour, 35+ min ago  (170+ words) AUSTIN (KXAN) " A Texas program has begun training people who are serving time behind bars in the culinary arts as part of an effort to expand second-chance hiring and meet the restaurant industry's growing needs. KXAN's Will Du Pree and…...

12+ hour, 26+ min ago  (354+ words) (The Hill) " Last month was the hottest March on record in U. S. history, according to new data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Wednesday." Average temperatures across continental America in March 2026 topped the 20th-century average by 9. 4 degrees…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (737+ words) AUSTIN (KXAN) " In a nailbiter of a game on Saturday, April 4, League One Volleyball (LOVB) Austin pulled out a win over LOVB Nebraska in the fifth set, taking it 3-2 and clinching the 3rd spot in the standings and cementing their spot…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago  (343+ words) AUSTIN (KXAN) " In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, our local reporters'dive into the major budget shortfall in Austin ISD. The district is about $180 million short of where it wants to be, which could mean cuts to…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (487+ words) Security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials, ranging from doxing to assassination plots, according to a report released Thursday....

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (469+ words) ST. LOUIS (KTVI) " "DTF St. Louis," a dark comedy limited series staged in suburban St. Louis, follows a bizarre love triangle between three middle-aged individuals, all navigating chaotic personal lives and unexpected misadventures. The HBO Max show, set for its…...

17+ hour, 55+ min ago  (12+ words) New owners, new restaurant for Hole in the Wall in Austin'KXAN Austin...

20+ hour, 34+ min ago  (392+ words) Every March, Austin transforms into a global creative hub as South by Southwest (SXSW) brings together film, music, and culture lovers from around the world. Among the standout moments this year was the SXSW premiere of Chili Finger, a film…...

20+ hour, 35+ min ago  (362+ words) SXSW has long been a launchpad for daring, original films, and Chili Finger fits squarely within that tradition. Premiering in Austin, the film was met with an energized crowd eager for something unexpected'and it delivered. For Herrman, debuting Chili Finger…...

20+ hour, 33+ min ago  (353+ words) South by Southwest has a way of turning Austin into the center of the entertainment universe, and this year's SXSW Film & TV Festival was no exception. Among the standout indie premieres generating buzz was Chili Finger, a quirky, conversation-starting film…...