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Riders stuck, again, on Cotaland coaster at center of lawsuit The ride was stuck for nine minutes, according to spokesperson Megan Fazio. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/riders-stuck-again-on-cotaland-coaster-at-center-of-lawsuit/ #Investigations #Austin #Local #TopStories #Cota #COTALAND

Newly Public Documents Shed New Light on Trump Investigations https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/us/politics/trump-mike-pence-testimony.html #Politics #Investigations #USNews

FBI records point to possible congressional pay-for-play scheme https://www.npr.org/2026/09/23/nx-s1-5977806/fbi-records-point-to-possible-congressional-pay-for-play-scheme #Politics #News #Investigations

Austin ISD will discuss 'deeper cuts' to close projected $180M budget shortfall Austin school leaders are expected to discuss “deeper cuts” to close a projected $180 million budget deficit ahead of the next school year. The multimillion-dollar budget shortfall is what district leaders expect next school year if they make no changes to the budget. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/austin-isd-will-discuss-deeper-cuts-to-close-projected-180m-budget-shortfall/ #Investigations #Austin

From the Vault: KXAN revisits ‘Dead & Undone’ investigation  This week, on a special, on-location edition of our weekly “Inside the Investigation” program, KXAN Director of Investigations & Innovation Josh Hinkle and Senior Investigative Producer David Barer discuss updates to their team’s “Dead & Undone” project and where the investigation could go next.  https://www.kxan.com/investigations/from-the-vault-kxan-revisits-dead-undone-investigation/ #Investigations #Austin #Crime

'It could have been far, far worse': ALERRT says mass shooting training saved lives The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) which trains first responders, including Austin Police, believes the quick response to the mass shooting in downtown Austin early Sunday saved lives. https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-mass-shooting/it-could-have-been-far-far-worse-alerrt-says-mass-shooting-training-saved-lives/ #6thStreetMassShooting #Austin #CentralTexas #Investigations

Austin mayor reacts to homeless camp fire uptick Austin's mayor is reacting to a KXAN investigation, which found an increase in homeless camp fires during cold weather months over the past five years. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/austin-mayor-reacts-to-homeless-camp-fire-uptick/ #Investigations #Austin #Local #News #TopStories #Homelessness #MayorKirkWatson

'Multiple explosions,' fires cause homeless camp concerns in Austin The Austin Fire Department described "multiple explosions" and 15-foot high flames sparked by "encampment activity" on Dec. 30, according to the incident report -- one of hundreds of fires a KXAN investigation found likely connected to homeless encampments in recent months. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/multiple-explosions-fires-cause-homeless-camp-concerns-in-austin/ #Investigations #Austin #Local #News #Texas

Texas probe into educators' Charlie Kirk posts faces legal challenge This week on Inside the Investigation, KXAN Investigative Reporter Kelly Wiley explains how teachers, attorneys, unions and school districts are calling into question the lawfulness of the state’s investigation into educator's social posts about Charlie Kirk. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/texas-probe-into-educators-charlie-kirk-posts-faces-legal-challenge/ #Investigations #Austin #Education #Local #News #Texas

Former UTPD officer pleads guilty in hospital death case Former University of Texas Police Department Officer Austin Dubois pleaded guilty Friday to official oppression, a Class A misdemeanor, following an investigation into allegations he used excessive force that led to the death of 37-year-old Laison Crenshaw during an arrest at the Dell Seton Medical Center two years ago. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/former-utpd-officer-pleads-guilty-in-hospital-death-case/ #Investigations

With more than 900 complaints about Texas HOAs, what the state can learn from others about resolving issues Community associations in Texas have been criticized for their lack of transparency and increased fees, leading to frustration among residents, while state lawmakers are pushing for more oversight and regulation. https://www.kxan.com/investigations/with-more-than-900-complaints-about-texas-hoas-what-the-state-can-learn-from-others-about-resolving-issues/ #Investigations #Austin

Travis Co. DA joins coalition of prosecutors promising to hold ICE agents accountable Travis County District Attorney José Garza is joining a coalition of prosecutors across the country, vowing to hold federal agents accountable if they break the law. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/travis-co-da-joins-coalition-of-prosecutors-promising-to-hold-ice-agents-accountable/ #Texas #Investigations #Local #News #TopStories #TravisCounty