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A dad's fight to get his kids back

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:27:13 GMT

A court awarded Stephen James custody of his sons. But he could not get authorities to act when the mom abducted the two boys. So James turned to KXAN.

Interview questions spark criticism

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:00:51 GMT

A KXAN investigation raises questions for Williamson County commissioners about the interviews they conducted while filling a vacated County Constable position.

Brace yourself for another scorcher

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:11:04 GMT

The Climate Prediction Center says in its official 2013 Summer Forecast that Central Texas' long-running heat wave will likely continue.

Alternatives to suspension gain favor

Erin Cargile — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:28:33 GMT

School districts finding ways to keep trouble-making students part of the learning process even while serving their suspensions.

Unsolved murder still evokes emotion

Robert Maxwell — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:55:00 GMT

A cold-case homicide continues to frustrate Austin police detectives as it stirs up old grief for a young man who was there the night his best friend was shot and killed.

How gun control affects gun business

Josh Hinkle — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:13:15 GMT

With some gun makers feeling unwelcome in their home states, Gov. Rick Perry says Texas will happily take their business.

Byron Carter was profiled, panel said

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:11:33 GMT

KXAN INVESTIGATES // On the night 20-year-old Byron Carter was shot and killed by a police officer, the 20-year-old African-American was the victim of racial profiling, review panel says.

Millions in lottery prizes go unclaimed

Robert Maxwell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:22:44 GMT

Mike Jarvis recalled the excitement he shared with his daughter as they scratched off a winning lottery ticket given as a Christmas present.

Police Monitor: Transparency & process

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:47:29 GMT

KXAN Investigates // A legally binding agreement between the city and the Austin Police Association keeps some actions by police officers from public scrutiny.

Homeowner wins judgment over contractor

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:39:30 GMT

An Austin Homeowner who claims a local contractor took his money and never did the work finally has justice.

Video: Jailers had to restrain Lehmberg

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:29:21 GMT

District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg was sentenced to 45 days in jail for driving while intoxicated.

Fertilizer company fined by feds in '12

Jackie Vega — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:53:28 GMT

Federal regulators fined the company that operates the Texas fertilizer plant that exploded overnight $10,000 last summer for safety violations.

RunTex store merchandise cleared out

Chris Sadeghi — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:26:09 GMT

Travis County constables spent part of Friday clearing out the last remaining items RunTex store on Riverside Drive one day after the building's owner evicted the business because of unpaid rent.

The legacy of Texas' lone legal casino

Josh Hinkle — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:41:19 GMT

A casino operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas generates revenue to pay for its health clinic that serves thousand of Native Americans in Eagle Pass.

Criminal nanny cleared background check

Chris Willis, Lead Investigative Reporter — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:54:09 GMT

When looking for child care, parents want someone they can trust. But how can you be sure the nanny sent to your home doesn't have a secret past that could potentially put your child in danger?