Tom Miller

Austin

Morning Anchor at KXAN-TV (Austin, TX)

@KXAN_News Morning Anchor / Optimist / Average Golfer / @Cronkite_ASU Alum / #ForksUp

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Articles

Black's and Terry Black's barbecue feud still burning

5 days ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

In Texas' state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town's most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene - and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app.
Documentary creators cut to the heart of Texas' BBQ Capital

6 days ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

In Texas' state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town's most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene - and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app. AUSTIN (KXAN) - It started with a phone call to Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn.
Meet the man with the final say on BBQ's most important list

1 week ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

In Texas' state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town's most iconic barbecue joints as a rising star joins the scene - and all vie for coveted spots on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Explore our project online now and watch the documentary June 5 at 7 p.m. on the KXAN+ smart TV app. KENNEDALE, Texas (KXAN) - A light November rain fell on the tired and hungry crowd gathered in the parking lot.
Family Beef

1 week ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

In Texas' state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town's most iconic barbecue joints. Decades of interfamily feuds split them apart, with tensions still smoldering, and one conflict burning hotter than ever. Now, these famed establishments face a new challenge: reclaiming their spots on the coveted Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list, all while contending with a rising star shaking up the scene.
Keeping Texas turtles and tortoises safe in the summer

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller |Sally Hernandez |Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The weather is warmer, and it is now getting into that time of year where you might see some more turtles or tortoises roaming around. Red-eared sliders, river cooters, three-toed box turtles and the Texas tortoise are native to the Central Texas area, said Brenda Bush with the Central Texas Tortoise Rescue. KXAN's Tom Miller and Sally Hernandez spoke with Bush to get more details on how to safely rescue one if you see them in the road, or even in your backyard.
Twin Lakes YMCA to add adventure course, pavilion

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) - Families will soon have more space and options at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA in Cedar Park. The facility is breaking ground on a new adventure course and pavilion on Tuesday. The Y said the location gets particularly packed in the summertime with more than 700 kids each day for day and overnight camp. YMCA of Central Texas CEO Jeff Andresen said the current climbing apparatus can only handle up to four kids at a time, while the new one has room for 100.
Austin Under 40 Awards to honor young leaders' impact

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin's young leaders and mentors will be honored for their community impact this Saturday during the 26th annual Austin Under 40 Awards. A group of 90 finalists across 18 categories is looking to win in their category as well as take home the Austinite of the Year title. A panel of more than 70 judges, who are both past leaders and prominent in their industry, helps determine who qualifies and ultimately wins.
Thousands to run to raise funds for Austin Sunshine Camps

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Thousands of runners will gather Sunday, May 4, at Vic Mathias Auditorium Shores to raise money for Austin Sunshine Camps. All proceeds from the Austin Sunshine Run go directly to the camps, which provide free overnight summer camp to more than 500 kids in both Zilker Park and at Lake Travis. The run is one of several major fundraisers organized by the Austin Young Men's Business League. The organization has more than 150 active members and has been putting on the camps since 1928.
This former Dallas bishop will lead process of selecting a new pope

1 month ago | krqe.com | Tom Miller

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a former Dallas bishop, announced to the world Monday that Pope Francis had died. Story continues belowTrending: ABQ family defies all odds after their fetus received a rare diagnosisBreaking: Pope Francis dies at 88Crime: Repeat International District murder suspect facing new chargesAs the current Vatican camerlengo, it’s Farrell’s job to oversee the transition between Francis, and the election of a new pope.
This former Dallas bishop will lead process of selecting a new pope

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a former Dallas bishop, announced to the world Monday that Pope Francis had died. As the current Vatican camerlengo, it's Farrell's job to oversee the transition between Francis, and the election of a new pope. The job began Monday morning when Farrell read the following statement:"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.