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• After stealing beer, suspect pointed gun at Cedar Creek gas station clerk

  27-03-2017 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR CREEK, Texas (KXAN) — A man who walked out of a Cedar Creek gas station last Friday with a stolen can of beer is accused of pulling a gun on the store clerk who tried to stop him.
  The Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office say the suspect tried buying the beer at around 4:45 p.m. on March 24 at the Oaks Corner Texaco store at 1522 W. State Highway 21, about a mile west of Farm to Market 535.
  Deputies say the man tried buying the beer using a US passport as identification and
  
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• Day care worker near Houston filmed slamming child to ground

  27-03-2017 22:58 via kxan.com
  
  SPRING, Texas (KPRC) — A Houston-area day care worker is in jail, accused of slamming a child to the ground.
  The alleged incident happened at the Children’s Lighthouse Daycare on Waterbend Cove in Spring.
  A video recovered by investigators shows Gregory Diglin grabbing a 4-year-old girl by the arm and slamming her to the ground.
  “The child has sustained injuries to the face and mouth area, busted lips, damage to the gums, featured dental damage as well,” Chief Matt R
  
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• Texas Senate approves big cuts to statewide gun license fees

  27-03-2017 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas Senate has approved a bill sharply reducing gun license fees.
  Jacksonville Republican Sen. Robert Nichols originally sought to scrap the full $140 fee for first-time licenses and the $70 charge for 5-year license renewals. But doing so would have cost Texas $55-plus million during a two-year state budget cycle.
  Instead, Nichols proposed reducing the first-time and renewal fee to $40 each. Nichols says the lowered prices will still cover the state’s cost to pro
  
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• 3D heart mapping tool speeds children’s cardiac treatment at Dell

  27-03-2017 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – A high resolution 3D heart mapping tool is allowing cardiac doctors at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas to pinpoint children’s arrhythmia issues within minutes.
  “We as pediatric hospitals really need to provide all the best technology to be able to solve problems like this that are solvable. And to do it in a way that allows [children] to bounce back and get back to their regular activities,” said Dr. Daniel Scmorhun, Pediatric Electro
  
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• Jeff Sessions: DOJ will ‘claw back’ grants awarded to sanctuary cities

  27-03-2017 21:26 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP/KXAN) — The Trump administration is continuing its tough talk against sanctuary cities. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday said he’s “urging states and local jurisdictions to comply with these federal laws.”
  He says the Justice Department will require compliance with immigration laws in order for the cities to receive grants through the Office of Justice Programs. The Obama administration had a similar policy in place.
  “The Department of Justice
  
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• Girl hit, killed by van in Austin mobile home park was 14 months old

  27-03-2017 21:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A toddler hit and killed by a van in a northeast Austin mobile home park on Saturday has been identified.
  Austin-Travis County EMS were called to 1401 E. Rundberg Lane, just east of Interstate 35, at around 4 p.m. on March 25. Austin police said Saturday they were unsure if the girl, 14-month-old Alyssa Nicol Juarez-Ruiz, was hit where the driveway meets the road. Medics performed CPR on the girl as they took her to Dell Children’s Medical Center, where she died
  
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• NFL owners vote for the Oakland Raiders to move to Las Vegas

  27-03-2017 20:27 via kxan.com
  
  PHOENIX (KRON) — The NFL owners have voted to let the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas. The relocation was approved Monday in a 31-1 vote during the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix.
  The vote is a win for owner Mark Davis, who had been pushing for a move to Las Vegas. Davis has already filed a trademark for the phrase “Las Vegas Raiders.” Most NFL insiders believed that Raiders owner Mark Davis would get the 24 votes necessary to move the team–and he did. In January, Raider
  
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• Q&A: Who’d gain from a Trump border wall?

  27-03-2017 19:56 via kxan.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — As a billionaire developer, Donald Trump built casinos, luxe condo towers and lush golf courses. Now, as president, Trump aims to develop perhaps his most ambitious and surely his most contentious project yet: A wall along the nearly 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border.
  How? At what cost? And who would benefit?
  Much remains unknown. Ultimately, though, experts say the project, if built, could deliver a windfall for some large construction companies and their suppliers. Enginee
  
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• ABIA parking lot ‘A’ closes as garage construction begins

  27-03-2017 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new 6,000 space parking garage, expected to be completed in 2018, has begun construction at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, meaning the parking lot it will sit on is currently closed.
  Parking lot ‘A’ will remain closed while the six level, two-million square foot garage is being constructed. Financing of the project and construction was approved on March 23.
  Rendering of new ABIA parking garage (City of Austin photo)Previously, Lot ‘A’ had
  
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• Wells Fargo launches card-free ATMs

  27-03-2017 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In this day and age, many customers do their banking online and via their smart phone. In an effort to make it even easier for customers, Wells Fargo launched card-free ATMs.
  No card? No problem says Wells Fargo. The card-free ATMs allow customers to walk up to any of the bank’s 13,000 ATMs, enter an 8-digit code and ATM PIN and proceed with a transaction. Customers can get the one-time access 8-digit code by requesting it through the Wells Fargo mobile app.
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• Harbor Freight settles class action lawsuit claiming bogus sale prices

  27-03-2017 18:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (WCMH) — If you purchased tools or equipment at Harbor Freight in the last six years, you may be eligible for some money back.
  Harbor Freight recently agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging the company violated the law by advertising sale prices on merchandise with stated regular or “comp at” prices that were not accurate.
  Harbor Freight disputed the allegations and believes it complied with all applicable laws.
  If you purchased items at Harbor Freight between April 8,
  
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• More than $158M up for grabs in Williamson County

  27-03-2017 18:25 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — There is $4 billion worth of unclaimed funds in Texas and some of that money might belong to you.
  In an effort to help people search for unclaimed property online, representatives from the Texas Comptroller’s office and Williamson County are holding an event to help users claim their money.
  Unclaimed property includes forgotten utility deposits or other refunds and even abandoned safe deposit box contents. The state says Williamson County residents have mor
  
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• ‘Fearless Girl’ statue will stay through early next year

  27-03-2017 17:49 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (CNNMoney/KAMR) – The “Fearless Girl” will stare down the Wall Street bull for another year.
  The popular statue will remain in Lower Manhattan at least through February 2018.
  “Fearless Girl” was installed across from the iconic Charging Bull sculpture this month by State Street Global Advisors to advocate for getting more women on corporate boards. After an extension of the initial permit, she had been scheduled to stay until April 2.
  She will stay in place
  
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• Powerful winds, large hail hit Texas and Oklahoma

  27-03-2017 16:53 via kxan.com
  
  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Large hail and strong winds hit parts of Texas and Oklahoma as a storm system rolled through the Southern Plains.
  Heavy rains also occurred during Sunday’s storms, and video from KWTV showed a funnel cloud near Ada, Oklahoma, about 70 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.
  Denton, Texas, police told the Dallas Morning News that hail up to the size of softballs fell on the area. Video from Collin County, Texas showed damage to windshields due to the hail.
  Central Texas
  
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• Buda warns of rabies after bat found with disease

  27-03-2017 16:52 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — A live bat in Buda was determined to have rabies, prompting officials to issue a public health notice a week later.
  The bat was found at 1100 North Main Street, the Santa Cruz Catholic Church, around 5:30 p.m on March 22. The bat was found outside the building between the playscape and educational building.
  The Department of State Health Services is telling anyone that may have come in contact with the bat to contact Buda Animal Control at (512) 312-1001 or Hays County
  
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• Homeowner told to take down Blue Lives Matter flag deemed ‘racist’

  27-03-2017 16:32 via kxan.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, FL (WCMH) — The homeowners’ association told the family to remove the flag after they received several complaints.
  For years, the “Blue Lives Matter” flag has flown on the outside of Jeff Gaddie’s daughter’s house.
  “If you drive by and see that flag it kind of makes you feel a little bit better that hey there’s a family that supports what I’m doing,” Gaddie tells WFOX.
  But recently his daughter received a letter saying the
  
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• Heartbroken owner faces jail time for shooting, burying terminally ill dog at beach

  27-03-2017 16:01 via kxan.com
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH (WFLA) —A Virginia man is facing animal cruelty charges after he fatally shot his dog and buried her at a public beach.
  Now he is speaking out about his decision, telling WTKR in Virginia, he did this to end her suffering.
  Michael Eric Whalen, 65 was the owner of Allie, a hound mix who had been his companion for more than 15 years.
  He said he was devastated when she was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, a rare condition that’s a result of excessive levels of the
  
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• 94-year-old woman celebrates 44 years working at McDonald’s

  27-03-2017 15:25 via kxan.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, IN (WEHT) — She’s been greeting hungry customers for more than four decades, adding some extra gold to those familiar arches.
  Its not that often you come across someone who can truly brighten up your day.
  “She’s more like the sunshine of this place,” says loyal customer, Andrea Feller. “You come in, she’s always smiling, always doing her best.”
  Or someone who will cross a room just to give you a hug.
  Another loyal customer, Bob Shoulder
  
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• Blaming conservatives, Trump signals new openness to Dems

  27-03-2017 15:13 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday attacked conservative lawmakers for the failure of the Republican bill to replace former President Barack Obama’s health care law, as aides signaled a greater willingness to work with moderate Democrats on upcoming legislative battles from the budget and tax cuts to health care.
  On Twitter, Trump complained: “Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned
  
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• New rules for filing disability claims go into effect Monday

  27-03-2017 14:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (WISH) – New rules go into effect for the Social Security Administration on Monday.
  A treating physician’s opinion won’t mean as much when someone is filing a disability claim.
  The new regulations eliminate what’s called the “treating-physician rule.”
  Until now, that rule required the SSA to give significant weight to a doctor’s report that would support someone’s claims for disability. The rule change means it will be harder for people to p
  
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• VIDEO: Injured Lemon shark nudges diver for help

  27-03-2017 14:25 via kxan.com
  
  JUPITER, Fla. (WFLA) – A group of divers off the coast of Jupiter may have made a new best friend during a recent dive.
  Video shows a Lemon shark swimming up to them to nudge and bump them, as if it was asking for help. As it turns out, the shark had a hook in its belly.
  One of the divers was able to pull the hook out. As a thank you, the shark and a few others put on a show for the camera by swimming around in circles.
  
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• Family, friends hold vigil for Buda teenager killed by train

  27-03-2017 13:39 via kxan.com
  
  BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — Dozens of family member and friends gathered Sunday to pay respects to a teenager who was killed by a passing train last year.
  13 year old Tanley Yacos was having a sleepover at her house on March 26 of last year when she snuck out of the home with a friend. They were walking along the tracks when she was hit.
  RELATED: Teen’s death in Buda train crash ruled accidental
  One year after, people who knew her were laying flowers and sharing memories.
  “She wa
  
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• Colombian man drowns in New Braunfels after suffering cramp

  27-03-2017 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) — A dive team at the Guadalupe River recovered the body of a man who went under and did not resurface Sunday evening.
  Authorities said the man was first reported missing around 4:45 p.m. along the riverbank near the 700 block of Interstate 35.
  Witnesses told first responders the man successfully swam across the river but apparently suffered a cramp while attempting to swim to the other side. His body was found around 6:30 p.m.
  Authorities identified hi
  
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• Man shot, killed in central Austin; police searching for suspect

  27-03-2017 09:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot at an apartment complex Sunday night.
  Police said it happened around 9:36 p.m. at 300 Carmen Court in central Austin. Officers responded to the scene after 911 dispatchers received several calls reporting the incident.
  When they arrived, officers found a man with at least one gunshot wound. Austin-Travis County EMS transported the man to UMC Brackenridge where he died.
  Numerous homicides across Travis County
  
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• Man shot, killed in central Austin identified; police searching for suspect

  27-03-2017 09:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot at an apartment complex Sunday night.
  Police said it happened around 9:36 p.m. at 300 Carmen Court in central Austin, just next to the Interstate 35 and US 183 interchange. Officers responded to the scene after 911 dispatchers received several calls reporting multiple shots fired.
  When they arrived, officers found a man, identified as Michael Blaylock, 26, with at least one gunshot wound. Austin-Travis County
  
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• Austin police looking for suspect after deadly apartment shooting

  27-03-2017 09:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are looking for a suspect after one man was shot at an apartment complex Sunday night.
  Police said it happened around 9:36 p.m. at 300 Carmen Court in central Austin. Officers responded to the scene after 911 dispatchers received several calls reporting the incident.
  When they arrived, officers found a man with at least one gunshot wound. Austin-Travis County EMS transported the man to an area hospital where he died.
  Police are still in the process of ide
  
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• ICE arrests 26 undocumented parolees doing community service in Fort Worth

  27-03-2017 03:32 via kxan.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (KXAN) — A group of parolees showed up at a probation office in Fort Worth expecting to work Sunday. Instead, federal immigration agents arrested them for being undocumented.
  KXAS-TV in Forth Worth reported that the roundup involved 26 undocumented parolees doing community service.
  A witness saw an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) bus and two vans pull up to the Tarrant County work release site in Fort Worth.
  An ICE spokesman confirmed the operation in a statemen
  
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• Texas House looks to bring more mental health services to schools

  27-03-2017 03:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – This week, the Texas legislature will continue to work on several key mental health bills at the Texas Capitol, one encouraging schools to offer mental health services for their students. According to a state report, one in five children have some type of mental health disorder.
  Despite the serene setting at Crockett High School in the Austin Independent School District, teenagers still struggle with depression, anxiety, drugs and alcohol. That’s when Dr. Elizabeth Mi
  
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• Johnson lives up to #1 World Ranking at WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

  27-03-2017 02:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dustin Johnson won the Dell Technologies Match Play with more drama than he needed to cap off an otherwise dominant week that made him the first player to sweep the four World Golf Championships.
  The scorecard will show Johnson never trailed in any of his seven matches over 112 holes, ending with a 1-up victory over Jon Rahm for his third straight victory that left no doubt who was No. 1 in the world.
  The look of concern, especially as Rahm made a bold charge in the fi
  
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• Garden festival attracts green thumbs – and beer lovers? – to Zilker

  27-03-2017 01:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It may have felt like spring for weeks, but this is the first official weekend of the season. And lots of people came out to enjoy the weather this weekend during the 60th Annual Zilker Garden Festival.
  Vendors sold a wide variety of items to help get people outdoors – everything from plants and garden-themed arts and crafts to ceramic pottery, custom jewelry, handmade artistic clothing, herbal products and garden hats.
  And, while it may not have anything to do with h
  
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• WilCo animal shelter doesn’t treat temporary free-pet adoption offer lightly

  27-03-2017 01:19 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is busting at the seams after the facility took in 89 cats and one dog following an animal cruelty investigation at another shelter in the county last week.
  That prompted several days of free adoptions to help reduce crowding. When KXAN stopped by Sunday afternoon several dozen dogs and cats had already found a new “forever home.” In fact, the shelter said that 35 animals have been adopted since Wednesday.
  
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• Cost and Control: Focus on Texas higher education

  27-03-2017 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas families worry about how they will pay for their child’s college education, Texas lawmakers debate how much that family should pay.
  The state of Texas used to have the final say, but 14 years ago, under a budget crunch, the legislature gave that power up. University Board of Regents have been setting tuition rates ever since. But in this spring’s 85th legislative session, several key lawmakers are trying to take back the power to set
  
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• Cost and Control: A KXAN Special on Texas higher education

  27-03-2017 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas families worry about how they will pay for their child’s college education, Texas lawmakers debate how much that family should pay.
  The state of Texas used to have the final say, but 14 years ago, under a budget crunch, the legislature gave that power up. University Board of Regents have been setting tuition rates ever since. But in this spring’s 85th legislative session, several key lawmakers are trying to take back the power to set
  
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