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Avery Travis

Austin

Midday Anchor at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

Investigative reporter @KXAN_News | @KAMCNews alum | @UTAustin grad | Dog mom | story tip? [email protected]

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  • 2 days ago | kxan.com | Avery Travis

    Editor's note: In the above video, we incorrectly stated how soon the Texas Veterans Commission Job Fair-CON was happening. The event is happening July 24 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. AUSTIN (KXAN) - When Cory Patton walked into a job fair last year, he was understandably nervous. The Air Force veteran had a background in construction but hoped to find a job where his employer valued the skills he developed over his years in military service, too.

  • 2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jaclyn Ramkissoon |Avery Travis

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - As social media posts circulate online showing one of Tesla's robotaxi vehicles driving on South Congress Avenue, autonomous vehicle experts are reacting to the growth of the technology in the city. Dr. Kara Kockelman, a professor at the University of Texas' Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, joined KXAN News on Wednesday, just days ahead of the expected launch of Tesla's first commercial autonomous vehicle ride-hailing service.

  • 2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Avery Travis

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, and people across the country will use the extra hours of sunlight to raise money to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association encourages people to join its annual fundraiser on The Longest Day, with the proceeds going toward advancing research, treatment and care for the nearly 7 million people living with the disease.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Avery Travis

    AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, and people across the country will use the extra hours of sunlight to raise money to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association encourages people to join its annual fundraiser on The Longest Day, with the proceeds going toward advancing research, treatment and care for the nearly 7 million people living with the disease.

  • 2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Avery Travis |Julianna Russ

    AUSTIN (KXAN) - A group of Texas lawmakers called on higher education leaders in the state to protect undocumented students' access to in-state tuition, after the state agreed to end the practice earlier this week. On Wednesday, the Justice Department sued the state over the 2001 Texas Dream Act, which allowed those students to receive in-state tuition if they met certain qualifications.

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Avery Travis @averytravistv
9 Jun 25

RT @hinklej: IMPACT: Check out the latest promo highlighting the legislative results of several @KXAN_News investigations and our team’s ex…

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One of the best moments of the night. Teagan Kavan, who lost her grandmother during the WCWS, celebrates with family. Kavan was named Most Outstanding Player. An emotional celebration. #HookEm | @KXAN_News | #Texas https://t.co/ZeMtIgbbzc

Avery Travis
Avery Travis @averytravistv
7 Jun 25

RT @TexasLonghorns: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS @TexasSoftball🤘