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• Austin has returned to pre-pandemic employment, ranks No. 4 in US for labor recovery

  22-09-2021 23:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — Enough jobs were added in the Austin metro last month to bring the labor market back to levels not seen since the pandemic began.There were roughly 1,142,500 non-farm payroll jobs in August, 100 jobs more than February 2020, the month before the pandemic descended on the region, according to a Sept. 21 analysis by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. That doesn't mean that each of the 137,000 jobs lost in March and April 2020 has been regaine
  
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• Woman found dead in refrigerator ID'd as retired LA County sheriff's sergeant

  22-09-2021 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KTLA) – An 87-year-old woman found dead inside a refrigerator in a California home has been identified as a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department sergeant.The woman, Miriam Travis, was a sergeant at the Sheriff’s Department's homicide bureau, The Press-Enterprise first reported. The Riverside County Coroner had yet to publicly identify the woman Tuesday.The Sheriff’s Department confirmed the death of Travis — a 27-year veteran
  
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• Kansas mom says teacher forced son to tape mask to face

  22-09-2021 23:39 via kxan.com
  
  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (WDAF) – A Kansas mother said her son is now hesitant to go to class after a teacher did what she calls "unthinkable."
  Tabitha Berry said the classroom hasn't been the same for her eighth grade son at Overland Trail Middle School for the past week. After several warnings to wear his mask properly, she said a teacher told him to either tape his mask to his face – or head to the principal's office.In order to avoid trouble, Berry said her son and two other students
  
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• Amazon opens its biggest facility in California, right on the border with Mexico

  22-09-2021 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- General Manager JaNiece Ford cut the ribbon and officially launched Amazon into the San Diego-Tijuana region.The company is opening two similar facilities, one on each side of the border, although the one on the U.S. side is 10 times larger than the other."We are a big, big baby," said Ford. "Amazon has brought in some of the newest technologies with some of the biggest space capacity in all of our network."Robotics, such as these blue carts on wheels, move packages
  
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• No more quarantine for kids? School districts try 'Test and Stay' COVID-19 testing model

  22-09-2021 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  MARIETTA, Ga.(NewsNation Now) — Schools across the country are searching for a less disruptive way to minimize risk beyond sending students home to quarantine as the wait continues for emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine for children.“We have hundreds and hundreds of kids who are identified as close contacts who are subsequently missing school, so they shift on a moment's notice from in-person to virtual learning," said Grand Rivera, superintendent of Marietta City S
  
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• Hays CISD looks to get $4.1 million approved for air-purifying equipment

  22-09-2021 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Hays Consolidated Independent School District wants to invest millions in equipment to make air cleaner for students and staff.
  It's called an air purifier. Hays CISD is asking the board to allow it to use $4.12 million of its emergency COVID-19 federal grant funding to purchase the equipment.Hays CISD closes elementary school after COVID-19 outbreakThe machine has an electrostatic coil that will filter air in through its top and bottom, killing germs and bl
  
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• Woman detained after SWAT incident in Round Rock, AW Grimes reopens

  22-09-2021 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Law enforcement officials are working to clear the scene of a SWAT incident in the Citywide Condominiums community in Round Rock after reports of shots fired earlier Wednesday.
  Round Rock police and SWAT responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Bryant Drive Wednesday afternoon.
  Officers said there was an armed woman not cooperating with law enforcement at the residence. Round Rock officials said the woman was suffering a mental health crisis and was taken in
  
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• ALERT: AW Grimes Boulevard closed while Round Rock police, SWAT investigate

  22-09-2021 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock police and SWAT are responding to a residence in the 1600 block of Bryant Drive Wednesday afternoon. This comes after a report of shots fired in the area.According to Round Rock Police Department, traffic is now closed on AW Grimes Boulevard as officers respond. Residents of the Cityside condominiums are being asked to stay indoors.There are no reported injuries, RRPD says.KXAN will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
  
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• ALERT: AW Grimes Boulevard closed while Round Rock police investigate incident

  22-09-2021 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock police are responding to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Bryant Drive on Wednesday afternoon.According to Round Rock Police Department, traffic is now closed on AW Grimes Boulevard as officers respond. Residents of the Cityside condominiums are being asked to stay indoors.There are no reported injuries, RRPD says.KXAN will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
  
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• Woman killed in Fayette County earlier this month identified by sheriff's office

  22-09-2021 21:29 via kxan.com
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Fayette County Sheriff's Office released the name of a woman who was killed at an apartment complex earlier this month.
  FCSO says she was Ezrianna Poncik, 20. Authorities haven't provided information on how she died. The homicide happened Sept. 4 at the Green Acres Apartments.La Grange man arrested in connection with Fayette County murderDensale Jydon Myles, 28, was arrested and charged with murder earlier this month, FCSO previously reported. He's still
  
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• Solar-powered 'mobility hub' to address public transit inequities in north Austin

  22-09-2021 21:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For years, Professor Junfeng Jiao with the University of Texas at Austin has focused his research on transit deserts. These regions, where there's a high demand for public transit access but limited public transportation resources, are prevalent throughout Austin, he said.Now, he's putting his years of research to the test with a new mobility hub initiative in the Georgian Acres neighborhood, near Interstate 35 and East Rundberg Lane. The project, in collaboration with the
  
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• Tonight brings the coolest temperatures since April

  22-09-2021 20:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just in time for fall, it really feels like it today.Fall officially arrived Wednesday afternoon at 2:21 p.m., and in line with the calendar, we'll kick off the new season with cooler temperatures and plenty of sunshine.On the heels of Tuesday's cold front, cooler and drier air will continue to sink in along breezy north/northeast winds (10-20 MPH). This dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop below 30% - very pleasant after the recent hot, muggy streak.Although
  
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• APD identifies man who died in north Austin motorcycle crash Sept. 8

  22-09-2021 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police identified Wednesday the man who died in the city's 81st fatal traffic crash of 2021.APD said Matthew Crohn, 36, was riding a 2017 Honda motorcycle in the 12300 block of North Lamar Boulevard when he hit a 2011 Acura turning left from the center lane. The area of the crash is in north Austin near Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park and West Yager Lane.The crash happened at 5:54 p.m., Sept. 8, APD said. Crohn was pronounced dead at the scene.
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• 62-year-old dies in southwest Austin crash 4 days before his birthday

  22-09-2021 19:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police have identified the man who was killed in a crash last month in southwest Austin.According to Austin Police Department, Daniel Devo Peeples died Sept. 8 after a crash in the 4600 block of Southwest Parkway on August 31. APD says at around 6:23 p.m., Peeples, 62, was driving his 2004 Jeep Cherokee when it left the roadway and hit a group of trees.It's unknown what caused the vehicle to veer off the road, APD says.
  Peeples was taken to St. David's South Austin Hospital
  
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• Austin ISD moves to expand home internet access for students

  22-09-2021 19:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD says more of their students could have free internet access in the next few months.The district estimates about 30% of their students don't have reliable high-speed internet access. New UT program puts focus on ethical AI, building robots to do ‘helpful tasks’It's investing about $400 per household for mobile hotspots. It's starting with a smaller group of students, for now."We already have the one-to-one technology for our students, and if they have
  
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• AISD says they want to expand home internet for their students

  22-09-2021 19:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD says more of their students could have free internet access in the next few months.The district estimates about 30% of their students don't have reliable high-speed internet access. New UT program puts focus on ethical AI, building robots to do ‘helpful tasks’It's investing about $400 per household for mobile hotspots. It's starting with a smaller group of students, for now."We already have the one-to-one technology for our students, and if they have
  
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• September ranks in top 10 hottest on record so far

  22-09-2021 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Summer 2020 was hot! We saw a total of 49, 100 degree days. Forty-eight of those occurred during June, July and August alone — with September only experiencing one day of triple-digit weather.
  How does this compare to 2021?Well, after one of the wettest springs on record this year, we in return experienced an incredibly cool start to our summer. In fact, during the months of June, July, and August alone we had only reached 100 degrees or hotter five times combined! Th
  
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• LIVE: Gov. Abbott to sign bill that makes prosecuting human smugglers easier

  22-09-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott is set to sign a bill at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in McAllen aimed to expand punishments for human smuggling.
  Senate Bill 576 will make it easier to prosecute people accused of human smuggling because they won't have to prove any payments were made. The bill also elevates the crime to a felony if money changes hands, and allows Homeland Security officers to be considered special investigators to make human smuggling arrests.Along with Abbott, McAllen May
  
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• Gov. Abbott to sign bill that makes prosecuting human smugglers easier

  22-09-2021 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott is set to sign a bill at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in McAllen aimed to expand punishments for human smuggling.
  Senate Bill 576 will make it easier to prosecute people accused of human smuggling because they won't have to prove any payments were made. The bill also elevates the crime to a felony if money changes hands, and allows Homeland Security officers to be considered special investigators to make human smuggling arrests.Along with Abbott, McAllen May
  
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• TxDOT evaluating damages to SH 45, U.S. 183 frontage bridge

  22-09-2021 17:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation is evaluating damages to a bridge near the State Highway 45, U.S. 183 frontage road intersection amid concerns from some area residents. TRENDING NOW: City of Georgetown won’t fine Ponderosa Pet Resort for operating without kennel permitA TxDOT spokesperson said crews recently went out to the site to assess damages and are developing a plan for repairs. Officials said they are in discussions with bridge experts to determine the s
  
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• Rep. Celia Israel considers run for Austin mayor, won't seek reelection for House seat

  22-09-2021 16:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The race for Austin's next mayor could include a current Democratic state representative.
  Rep. Celia Israel announced Wednesday morning that she's forming an exploratory committee to run for Austin's top elected position. She also said she will not seek reelection for her Texas House seat to focus on this effort. APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon chosen as permanent chief"From the pandemic to the legislative attacks on women, communities of color, and trans kids, I know I&rsq
  
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• Appeals hearing in Paxton whistleblower lawsuit set for Wednesday

  22-09-2021 16:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An appeals hearing regarding a whistleblower lawsuit against the Office of the Attorney General of Texas is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday.The Third Court of Appeals will hear arguments about the denial of the OAG's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against Ken Paxton by James Blake Brickman and three other former aides — David Maxwell, J. Mark Penley and Ryan Vassar. ‘Bizarre, obsessive use of power’: Recapping day one of the Paxton whistleblower hearingThe
  
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• New Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon: 'APD's community relationship needs a reset'

  22-09-2021 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk selected Interim Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon as the permanent chief on Wednesday.Chacon, who was chosen to serve as interim chief in late March, said that as with police departments nationwide, APD is in a state of change. At an introduction on Wednesday, Chacon explained he hopes to be a part of a new phase for APD.Chacon said:"APD is at a crossroads — as are many police departments in this country. The department fa
  
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• LIVE: New Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon: 'APD needs a reset'

  22-09-2021 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk selected Interim Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon as the permanent chief on Wednesday.Chacon beat out two other finalists for the job from the Los Angeles and Dallas police departments.Chacon, who has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, was chosen to serve as interim chief in late March after former APD Chief Brian Manley announced his retirement in February.Assistant APD Chief Joseph Chacon named interim police chief
  
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• LIVE: Austin Police Department Interim Chief Joseph Chacon chosen as permanent chief

  22-09-2021 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk selected Joseph Chacon as the permanent Austin chief of police Wednesday.Chacon beat out two other finalists for the job from the Los Angeles and Dallas police departments.Chacon, who has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, was chosen to serve as interim chief in late March after former APD Chief Brian Manley announced his retirement in February.Assistant APD Chief Joseph Chacon named interim police chief following Manley’s
  
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• Austin Police Department Interim Chief Joseph Chacon chosen as permanent chief

  22-09-2021 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk selected Joseph Chacon as the permanent Austin chief of police Wednesday.Chacon beat out two other finalists for the job from the Los Angeles and Dallas police departments.Chacon, who has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, was chosen to serve as interim chief in late March after former APD Chief Brian Manley announced his retirement in February.Assistant APD Chief Joseph Chacon named interim police chief following Manley’s
  
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• APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon chosen as permanent chief

  22-09-2021 15:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin and the Austin Police Department have permanently named Joseph Chacon as their new chief of police. Chacon beat out two other finalists for the job from the Los Angeles and Dallas police departments, sources tell KXAN.Chacon, who has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, was chosen to serve as interim chief in late March after former APD Chief Brian Manley announced his retirement in February.Assistant APD Chief Joseph Chacon named interim police
  
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• Funeral for Williamson County Constable set for Wednesday in Georgetown

  22-09-2021 14:19 via kxan.com
  
  With heavy hearts, Williamson County and the Pct. 3 Constable's Office announce the death of Constable Kevin Stofle.Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. The Pct. 3 Constable's Office will be closed this week in his honor. pic.twitter.com/YIcoWiXiOr— Williamson County (@wilcogov) September 13, 2021
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The funeral for a Williamson County Constable is scheduled for Wednesday morning in Georgetown.Kevin Sto
  
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• New UT program puts focus on ethical AI, building robots to do 'helpful tasks'

  22-09-2021 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — How does society approach the ethical use of artificial intelligence and building robots?It's a question students at the University of Texas at Austin will soon have to take a deeper look into. ‘This doctor has got guts’: KXAN talks to ex-attorney suing Texas physician who purposely broke abortion lawCalled CREATE (Convergent, Responsible, and Ethical AI Training Experience for Roboticists), it will offer graduate coursework and professional development in
  
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• Biden doubles Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine purchase to 1 billion doses, will share with world

  22-09-2021 12:22 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.The stepped-up U.S. commitment is to be the cornerstone of the global vaccination summit Biden is convening virtually Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, where he plans to push well-off nations to do more to get the coro
  
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• First day of fall could lead into the coolest temperatures in almost 5 months

  22-09-2021 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just in time for fall, it really feels like it today.Fall officially arrives Wednesday afternoon at 2:21PM CDT... and in line with the calendar, we'll kick off the new season with cooler temps and plenty of sunshine.On the heels of Tuesday's cold front, cooler and drier air will continue to sink in along breezy north/northeast winds (10-20 MPH). This dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop below 30% - very pleasant (especially for Central Texas!)Although the dro
  
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• Fall season starts with cool temps, low humidity

  22-09-2021 12:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We made it to fall, ya'll! Fall officially arrives Wednesday afternoon at 2:21PM CDT... and in line with the calendar, we'll kick off the new season with cooler temps and plenty of sunshine.On the heels of Tuesday's cold front, cooler and drier air will continue to sink in along breezy north/northeast winds (10-20 MPH). This dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop below 30% - very pleasant (especially for Central Texas!)Although the drop in temps and humidity is
  
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• MLS, Liga MX will pause season starting in 2023 for expanded Leagues Cup tournament

  22-09-2021 02:52 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) — Major League Soccer and Liga MX will pause play for a month each summer beginning in 2023 for an expanded Leagues Cup tournament.The tournament will include all the teams from the two leagues and decide three berths for the CONCACAF Champions League, including a spot in the round of 16. Second-half collapse dooms Austin FC in fifth straight lossThe new Leagues Cup, sanctioned by CONCACAF, will be part of a bigger expansion of the Champions League, which the confederation for North A
  
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• Memorial service planned this weekend for Georgetown police officer who died from COVID-19

  22-09-2021 02:52 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Memorial details were released Tuesday for a Georgetown police officer and Air Force veteran who died last week after battling COVID-19.
  A memorial service for Officer Michelle Gattey will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 1333 West University Ave. in Georgetown. The public and all first responders are invited to attend, according to the Georgetown Police Department.BACKGROUND: Georgetown police officer who began serving in January di
  
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• LIVE: Memorial for Georgetown police officer Michelle Gattey, who died from COVID-19

  22-09-2021 02:52 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A memorial service in honor of Georgetown Police officer and Air Force veteran Michelle Gattey will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, as the community mourns the 44 year-old who died from COVID-19 last week.The memorial will be held at First Baptist Church, located at 1333 West University Ave. in Georgetown. The public and all first responders are invited to attend, according to the Georgetown Police Department.BACKGROUND: Georgetown police officer who began serving in
  
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• LIVE: Fellow law enforcement pay final respects to Georgetown Police Officer Michelle Gattey after she loses her life to COVID-19

  22-09-2021 02:52 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A memorial service in honor of Georgetown Police officer and Air Force veteran Michelle Gattey will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, as the community mourns the 44 year-old who died from COVID-19 last week.The memorial will be held at First Baptist Church, located at 1333 West University Ave. in Georgetown. The public and all first responders are invited to attend, according to the Georgetown Police Department.BACKGROUND: Georgetown police officer who began serving in
  
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• Final respects paid to Georgetown Police Officer Michelle Gattey after she lost her life to COVID-19

  22-09-2021 02:52 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Georgetown Police officer and Air Force veteran Michelle Gattey was laid to rest Saturday after she lost her life due to COVID-19 last week.Officer Michelle Gattey died after contracting COVID-19. (Georgetown Police Department Photo)The police department announced her death Thursday, Sept. 16. Gattey was 44-years-old and had served more than two decades in the U.S. Air Force before becoming a police officer with Georgetown PD.
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• Scouting the Longhorns opponent: What to know about Texas Tech

  22-09-2021 02:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Tech (3-0) will head to Austin for the Big 12 opener against Texas Saturday. The Red Raiders went undefeated through non-conference play against a fairly soft schedule with wins over Houston, Stephen F. Austin and Florida International.Last year, Texas and Texas Tech raced each other to 50, settling the game in overtime with the Longhorns winning 63-56 on a Sam Ehlinger touchdown to Joshua Moore during the first overtime series. Casey Thompson to start against Texas T
  
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• 'Our city failed us': City of Georgetown won't fine Ponderosa Resort for operating without kennel permit

  22-09-2021 02:28 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Owners who lost their dogs in the Ponderosa Pet Resort fire are now calling for accountability.The City of Georgetown's Animal Services Department oversees kennels and revealed Ponderosa was operating without a permit. Georgetown fire department says it will review code after deadly pet resort blazeIt's a tough pill to swallow for some families hearing how the city is responding to Ponderosa's operating status.It was an emotional day on Tuesday, as several picked
  
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• 'Our city failed us': City of Georgetown won't fine Ponderosa Pet Resort for operating without kennel permit

  22-09-2021 02:28 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Owners who lost their dogs in the Ponderosa Pet Resort fire are now calling for accountability.The City of Georgetown's Animal Services Department oversees kennels and revealed Ponderosa was operating without a permit. Georgetown fire department says it will review code after deadly pet resort blazeIt's a tough pill to swallow for some families hearing how the city is responding to Ponderosa's operating status.It was an emotional day on Tuesday, as several picked
  
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• Guidance from CDC, FDA on COVID-19 booster shots expected this week

  22-09-2021 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Federal health officials are meeting this week to discuss guidance for COVID-19 booster shots to bolster immunity against the virus.
  A Centers for Disease Control advisory committee is slated to meet on Wednesday and Thursday and provide recommendations on third shots for those vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, and a final authorization decision could be made by the Food and Drug Administration as soon as this week.
  However, providers are still bracing for questions and c
  
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• IRS COVID-19 benefit: How to get up to $600 tax deduction

  22-09-2021 01:39 via kxan.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – If you make a cash donation to charity before the end of 2021, you can take advantage of expanded tax benefits approved under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
  This includes deductions up to $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples who gave cash donations to qualifying charities during 2021, the IRS said.
  Normally, people who elect the standard deduction – 9 in 10 taxpayers, the IRS estimates – aren't able to cl
  
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• First-ever Disney+ Day on Nov. 12 to feature 'Shang-Chi' premiere, other perks

  22-09-2021 01:26 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Walt Disney Company gave a glimpse Tuesday into what the first-ever "Disney+ Day" on Nov. 12 will hold.Calling it a "global celebration," Disney says subscribers will be seeing new content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, "Star Wars" and National Geographic.One of those releases will be the highly anticipated streaming premiere of Marvel's "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings."In honor of the second anniversary of Disney+, Disney will also have other perks for Disney+ fans
  
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• McDonald's starts phasing out plastic toys from Happy Meals

  22-09-2021 01:20 via kxan.com
  
  McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.The company, which sells more than 1 billion toys each year, says the new goal will reduce its use of virgin plastic by 90%.McDonald’s may have revealed what Grimace is supposed to beThe burger giant said Tuesday it’s working with toy companies to develop new ideas, such as three-dimensional cardboard superheroes kids can build. McDonald’s said it’s also explori
  
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• 'This doctor has got guts': KXAN talks to ex-attorney suing Texas physician who purposely broke abortion law

  22-09-2021 01:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Oscar Stilley says Texas abortion physician Dr. Alan Braid "has got guts" — and that's exactly why he is suing him.KXAN spoke with Stilley, a former attorney, on Tuesday, a day after he filed a lawsuit in Bexar County against the San Antonio doctor, setting up the first test of the mechanism behind Senate Bill 8, the new Texas abortion law.Braid published a column in The Washington Post on Saturday, titled, “Why I violated Texas’ extreme abortion ban." Tex
  
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• Major League Pickleball is coming to Central Texas — what is pickleball?

  22-09-2021 00:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new pickleball league is coming to Central Texas. Major League Pickleball will make its debut in November, and matches will be played in Dripping Springs.
  Jessie Irvine is a professional pickleball player who is thrilled to compete and grow the sport.
  "I think we're all going to go out there and showcase what pickleball is and what it has the potential to be," Irvine said. Former Utah starting QB Charlie Brewer not listed on depth chart, moving on from teamThe league will
  
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• Major League Pickleball is coming to Central Texas

  22-09-2021 00:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new pickleball league is coming to Central Texas. Major League Pickleball will make its debut in November, and matches will be played in Dripping Springs.
  Jessie Irvine is a professional pickleball player who is thrilled to compete and grow the sport.
  "I think we're all going to go out there and showcase what pickleball is and what it has the potential to be," Irvine said.
  Irvine was drawn to pickleball after suffering too many injuries while playing the first sport she f
  
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• Round Rock ISD to discuss censuring 2 board trustees at Wednesday meeting

  22-09-2021 00:38 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Round Rock Independent School District school board will consider whether to censure two board trustees at a meeting Wednesday evening, according to the meeting agenda. The discussion will come on the same day the board again discusses whether to continue its mask mandate.Those two trustees are Mary Bone and Danielle Weston, whose actions the district claims led to the disruption of the Sept. 14 board meeting.BACKGROUND: Round Rock ISD pushes mask mandate dec
  
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• LIVE: Round Rock ISD to discuss censuring 2 board trustees at Wednesday meeting

  22-09-2021 00:38 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Round Rock Independent School District school board will consider whether to censure two board trustees at a meeting Wednesday evening, according to the meeting agenda. The discussion will come on the same day the board again discusses whether to continue its mask mandate.Those two trustees are Mary Bone and Danielle Weston, whose actions the district claims led to the disruption of the Sept. 14 board meeting.BACKGROUND: Round Rock ISD pushes mask mandate dec
  
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• LIVE: Round Rock ISD meeting set to start, board could discuss censuring 2 trustees, mask mandate

  22-09-2021 00:38 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Round Rock Independent School District school board will consider whether to censure two board trustees at a meeting Wednesday evening, according to the meeting agenda. The discussion will come on the same day the board again discusses whether to continue its mask mandate.Those two trustees are Mary Bone and Danielle Weston, whose actions the district claims led to the disruption of the Sept. 14 board meeting.BACKGROUND: Round Rock ISD pushes mask mandate dec
  
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