Posted: Mar 27, 2021 / 06:41 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 27, 2021 / 11:08 PM CDTMEXIA, Texas (KXAN) — The search for an “armed and dangerous” suspect who allegedly shot a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Limestone County has ended after he was found dead Saturday evening.DPS tells KXAN Trooper Chad Walker is in a critical condition in a Waco hospital after the shooting outside Mexia, northeast of Waco, at about 8 p.m. on Friday night.Walker had stopped to help a driver in a disabled vehicle on FM 2838, when the driver allegedly got out of the vehicle and shot him multiple times.DeArthur...…Posted: Mar 27, 2021 / 06:41 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 27, 2021 / 11:08 PM CDTMEXIA, Texas (KXAN) — The search for an “armed and dangerous” suspect who allegedly shot a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Limestone County has ended after he was found dead Saturday evening.DPS tells KXAN Trooper Chad Walker is in a critical condition in a Waco hospital after the shooting outside Mexia, northeast of Waco, at about 8 p.m. on Friday night.Walker had stopped to help a driver in a disabled vehicle on FM 2838, when the driver allegedly got out of the vehicle and shot him multiple times.DeArthur...WW…

Posted: Jan 9, 2021 / 01:25 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 9, 2021 / 11:27 PM CSTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Supporters of President Donald Trump are gathering outside the Texas Capitol Saturday for a planned rally ahead of the 87th Texas legislative session.Chairman of the Texas GOP Allen West is one of a number of politicians and activists set to speak at the event on Saturday afternoon.Organizers of the event say people attending will learn how to become more involved in the upcoming legislative session.They will discuss redistricting process, as well as issues such as election integrity, abortion and gun...…Posted: Jan 9, 2021 / 01:25 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 9, 2021 / 11:27 PM CSTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Supporters of President Donald Trump are gathering outside the Texas Capitol Saturday for a planned rally ahead of the 87th Texas legislative session.Chairman of the Texas GOP Allen West is one of a number of politicians and activists set to speak at the event on Saturday afternoon.Organizers of the event say people attending will learn how to become more involved in the upcoming legislative session.They will discuss redistricting process, as well as issues such as election integrity, abortion and gun...WW…

Posted: Nov 28, 2020 / 12:00 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 28, 2020 / 12:00 PM CSTSOUTH TEXAS (KXAN) — State resources have been placed on standby by Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of expected flash flooding in south and southeast Texas on Saturday evening.Texas A&M Task Force One rescue boats, Texas Parks and Wildlife swift water boats and aircraft with hoist capability, Texas DPS aircraft and Texas Depart of Transportation flood response assets could all be used.The severe weather is expected to roll through southern parts of the state throughout Saturday evening.“As severe weather makes its way across...…Posted: Nov 28, 2020 / 12:00 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 28, 2020 / 12:00 PM CSTSOUTH TEXAS (KXAN) — State resources have been placed on standby by Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of expected flash flooding in south and southeast Texas on Saturday evening.Texas A&M Task Force One rescue boats, Texas Parks and Wildlife swift water boats and aircraft with hoist capability, Texas DPS aircraft and Texas Depart of Transportation flood response assets could all be used.The severe weather is expected to roll through southern parts of the state throughout Saturday evening.“As severe weather makes its way across...WW…

Posted: Oct 10, 2020 / 03:03 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 12, 2020 / 02:23 PM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an emergency appeal in a bid to overturn a court ruling blocking Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting counties to one mail-in ballot drop-off location.On Friday, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman , saying it would create confusion and burden voters.In response, Paxton has now filed an emergency motion that his office hopes will block the district court order.– that people voting by mail must deliver their ballots to just a single location in each county – “enhances...…Posted: Oct 10, 2020 / 03:03 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 12, 2020 / 02:23 PM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an emergency appeal in a bid to overturn a court ruling blocking Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting counties to one mail-in ballot drop-off location.On Friday, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman , saying it would create confusion and burden voters.In response, Paxton has now filed an emergency motion that his office hopes will block the district court order.– that people voting by mail must deliver their ballots to just a single location in each county – “enhances...WW…

Posted: Aug 19, 2020 / 05:02 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 20, 2020 / 02:32 PM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been a painfully hot August in Central Texas.Temperatures have hit 100 degrees for 18 days in a row – but if it’s any consolation, it’s not just humans that are struggling in the blistering heat.Some KXAN viewers have noticed that squirrels have been laying down flat on their stomachs with their legs stretched behind them, apparently slowed to a complete stop in the soaring temperatures.Andrew Berger sent us this picture of his dog keeping a watchful eye on a “splooting” squirrel.And KXAN viewer Sher...…Posted: Aug 19, 2020 / 05:02 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 20, 2020 / 02:32 PM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been a painfully hot August in Central Texas.Temperatures have hit 100 degrees for 18 days in a row – but if it’s any consolation, it’s not just humans that are struggling in the blistering heat.Some KXAN viewers have noticed that squirrels have been laying down flat on their stomachs with their legs stretched behind them, apparently slowed to a complete stop in the soaring temperatures.Andrew Berger sent us this picture of his dog keeping a watchful eye on a “splooting” squirrel.And KXAN viewer Sher...WW…

Posted: Aug 2, 2020 / 12:59 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 07:16 AM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — The daughter of Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert has said that her father has COVID-19 because he “ignored medical expertise.”“This has been a heartbreaking battle because I love my dad and don’t want him to die,” said Rep. Gohmert’s daughter Caroline, a recording artist also known as BELLSAINT.The 66-year-old politician was diagnosed ahead of a planned trip with President Donald Trump to the Permian Basin in Texas. The diagnosis forced him to cancel the trip.Rep. Gohmert said he had no symptoms. On Friday, he...…Posted: Aug 2, 2020 / 12:59 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 07:16 AM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — The daughter of Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert has said that her father has COVID-19 because he “ignored medical expertise.”“This has been a heartbreaking battle because I love my dad and don’t want him to die,” said Rep. Gohmert’s daughter Caroline, a recording artist also known as BELLSAINT.The 66-year-old politician was diagnosed ahead of a planned trip with President Donald Trump to the Permian Basin in Texas. The diagnosis forced him to cancel the trip.Rep. Gohmert said he had no symptoms. On Friday, he...WW…

Posted: Aug 1, 2020 / 11:09 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 03:12 PM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Supporters of Donald Trump from across Texas formed a caravan on Austin’s highways on Saturday in a show of support for the president.Starting at noon, participants in the MAGA Drag the Interstate event drove a loop around I-35, US 183, Mopac and SH 71.Organizers of the event claimed that people from Houston, Dallas and San Antonio drove to Austin to take part in the parade.People taking part were encouraged to display pro-Trump banners and flags in their vehicles.Photos and videos posted on social media on...…Posted: Aug 1, 2020 / 11:09 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 3, 2020 / 03:12 PM CDTAUSTIN (KXAN) — Supporters of Donald Trump from across Texas formed a caravan on Austin’s highways on Saturday in a show of support for the president.Starting at noon, participants in the MAGA Drag the Interstate event drove a loop around I-35, US 183, Mopac and SH 71.Organizers of the event claimed that people from Houston, Dallas and San Antonio drove to Austin to take part in the parade.People taking part were encouraged to display pro-Trump banners and flags in their vehicles.Photos and videos posted on social media on...WW…