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• Two Central Texas school districts are considering more incentives for Samsung

  24-05-2022 23:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Two school districts in Central Texas will discuss applications from Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, in special meetings Tuesday night.
  According to KXAN's media partners at the Austin Business Journal, documents were filed with the Taylor and Manor independent school districts that indicate Samsung is asking for more Chapter 313 incentives, which give tax breaks to big factories.BACKGROUND: $17B Samsung plant officially coming to Taylor, TexasThis comes just six months after
  
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• PHOTOS: Scenes from deadly Texas school shooting response

  24-05-2022 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — At least 16 people, including 14 elementary school students, were killed in a Texas school shooting Tuesday in Uvalde, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. Law enforcement shot and killed the suspect, who Abbott said was an 18-year-old. LATEST UPDATES: Deadly elementary school shooting in UvaldeAn Associated Press photographer captured the scene outside Robb Elementary School off Old Carrizo Road. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District reported an active shoot
  
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• Texas school shooting: State leaders react to 'horrific tragedy'

  24-05-2022 23:36 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — Fourteen children and a teacher were killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Tuesday, in what Gov. Greg Abbott later called a "horrific tragedy."“What happened in Uvalde is a horrific tragedy that cannot be tolerated in the state of Texas,” Abbott said. 14 children, 16 total dead in elementary school shooting, Texas governor saysUvalde reported an active shooter situation at the elementary school shortly before noon Tuesday. During a
  
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• Texas school shooting: Leaders react to 'horrific tragedy'

  24-05-2022 23:36 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — Fourteen children and a teacher were killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Tuesday, in what Gov. Greg Abbott later called a "horrific tragedy."“What happened in Uvalde is a horrific tragedy that cannot be tolerated in the state of Texas,” Abbott said. 14 children, 16 total dead in elementary school shooting, Texas governor saysUvalde reported an active shooter situation at the elementary school shortly before noon Tuesday. During a
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch for Austin Metro; Storms arriving

  24-05-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight brings the main event from the recent unsettled weather pattern with a near-guarantee of periods of heavy rain, and the potential of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.While parts of the northern Hill Country totaled 3 inches of rain Monday evening, many parts of Central Texas have been missed thus far by recent scattered storms. UPDATED: Interactive rain total mapSo what will make tonight any different? An advancing cold front in conjunction with upper-level d
  
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• Severe threat is over as storms move southeast

  24-05-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight's rain and thunderstorms continue to push through the area after bringing 1-3 inches of much needed water to Central Texas. UPDATED: Interactive rain total mapStill, with wind gusts over 60 mph at times, several thousand people are without power early this Wednesday morning. Watch for any debris on the roads if you're driving round Wednesday morning as some of the wind damage may have yet to be cleaned up.The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been discontinued as severe
  
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• Severe threat ending as storms move southeast

  24-05-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight's rain and thunderstorms continue to push through the area after bringing 1-3 inches of much needed water to the area. UPDATED: Interactive rain total mapStill, with wind gusts over 60 mph at times, several thousand people are without power early this Wednesday morning. Watch for any debris on the roads if you're driving round Wednesday morning as some of the wind damage may have yet to be cleaned up.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues until 3 a.m. for our eastern
  
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• Severe storms continue into eastern counties

  24-05-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight brings the main event from the recent unsettled weather pattern with a near-guarantee of periods of heavy rain, and the potential of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.While parts of the northern Hill Country totaled 3 inches of rain Monday evening, many parts of Central Texas have been missed thus far by recent scattered storms. UPDATED: Interactive rain total mapSo what will make tonight any different? An advancing cold front in conjunction with upper-level d
  
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• Severe storms arriving in Austin metro counties NOW

  24-05-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight brings the main event from the recent unsettled weather pattern with a near-guarantee of periods of heavy rain, and the potential of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.While parts of the northern Hill Country totaled 3 inches of rain Monday evening, many parts of Central Texas have been missed thus far by recent scattered storms. UPDATED: Interactive rain total mapSo what will make tonight any different? An advancing cold front in conjunction with upper-level d
  
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• Complex of storms tonight brings heavy rain along with hail, wind damage threat

  24-05-2022 21:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tonight brings the main event from the recent unsettled weather pattern with a near-guarantee of periods of heavy rain, and the potential of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.While parts of the northern Hill Country totaled 3 inches of rain Monday evening, many parts of Central Texas have been missed thus far by recent scattered storms. UPDATED: Interactive rain total mapSo what will make tonight any different? An advancing cold front in conjunction with upper-level d
  
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• Did Hays Central Appraisal District get unauthorized access to private real estate data?

  24-05-2022 21:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Board of Realtors says the Hays Central Appraisal District violated its terms of service by using proprietary “multiple listing service” real estate data without authorization. The board sent a cease-and-desist letter Tuesday morning to the district instructing it to stop using the information, according to records obtained by KXAN.It is not clear how the Hays Central Appraisal District gained access to ABOR’s information, which is called the Au
  
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• New name suggested for Fort Hood honors veteran of Korean, Vietnam wars

  24-05-2022 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  FORT HOOD, Texas (KXAN) — A commission recommended new names for nine U.S. military bases and installations, including Fort Hood in Texas, in an effort to change those that honor the Confederacy.
  The commission announced its suggestions Tuesday:
  Fort Benning, Georgia – rename Fort Moore after Lt. Gen. Hal and Julia Moore.Fort Bragg, North Carolina – rename Fort Liberty after the value of liberty.Fort Gordon, Georgia – rename Fort Eisenhower after General of the Army Dwigh
  
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• Council concerned some not 'buying in' to APD equity training

  24-05-2022 20:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kroll Associates, the third-party group auditing the Austin Police Department's practices and policies, submitted its final report to city council members this week.
  Representatives with Kroll told members of Austin's Public Safety Committee they observed "reluctance" on the part of some cadets and staff members to buy into the new, "reimagined" curriculum.Council put a halt on cadet classes in 2020 until the department could revamp its training curriculum to prioritize de-
  
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• Uvalde elementary school locked down after reports of active shooter

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A Texas school district is on lockdown amid reports of an active shooter. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District says an active shooter was reported at Robb Elementary School.There are no immediate reports of injuries. Earlier, the district said that all schools in the district were locked down because of gunshots in the area.A Uvalde Police Department dispatcher said the scene was still active and that no other information was immediately available.The de
  
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• Shooter in custody after lockdown at Uvalde elementary school

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — The Uvalde Police Department said a shooter at the center of an elementary school lockdown is in custody as of 1:06 p.m. Tuesday.Around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District said an active shooter was reported at Robb Elementary School.There are no immediate reports of injuries. Earlier, the district said that all schools in the district were locked down because of gunshots in the area.Uvalde is about 85 miles west of San Antonio.
  
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• Report: 2 killed, multiple injured after shooting at Texas elementary school

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Two people were killed and more than a dozen were taken to the hospital after an active shooter situation at a Texas elementary school Tuesday afternoon, NBC News reported.At least two hospitals are treating patients Tuesday after a shooter prompted a lockdown at a Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.The Uvalde Police Department says the shooter is in custody.Around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District said an active shooter was rep
  
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• LIVE: 14 children, 16 total dead in elementary school shooting, Texas governor says

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Fourteen students and a teacher were killed during a Texas school shooting at an elementary school Tuesday afternoon, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Thursday was the last day of school for the district before summer break.Speaking in Abilene, Abbott said the shooter, who he identified as 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos from Uvalde, is dead. The chief of police for the school district said they believe the shooter acted alone.Salvador Rolando Ramos. (NBC p
  
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• 19 children, 2 adults dead in elementary school shooting, officials say

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Nineteen students and two adults were killed during a Texas school shooting at an elementary school Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
  Speaking in Abilene Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott said the shooter, who he identified as 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos from Uvalde, is dead. The chief of police for the school district said they believe the shooter acted alone.In a press conference Tuesday evening, Uvalde CISD Chief of Police Pete Arredondo said the in
  
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• 18 children, 1 adult dead in elementary school shooting, Texas governor says

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Eighteen students and one adult were killed during a Texas school shooting at an elementary school Tuesday afternoon, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and as later confirmed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  Speaking in Abilene Tuesday afternoon, Abbott said the shooter, who he identified as 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos from Uvalde, is dead. The chief of police for the school district said they believe the shooter acted alone.In a press conference
  
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• 14 children killed at elementary school shooting, Texas governor says

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Fourteen students and a teacher were killed during a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday afternoon, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.Speaking in Abilene, Abbott said the shooter, an 18-year-old, is dead."It is believed the responding officers killed him," Abbott said.Thirteen children were taken to the hospital, according to a Facebook post from Uvalde Memorial Hospital.At least two hospitals are treating patients Tuesday after the shooter prompted a
  
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• 14 children, 16 total dead in elementary school shooting, Texas governor says

  24-05-2022 19:50 via kxan.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Fourteen students and a teacher were killed during a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday afternoon, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.Speaking in Abilene, Abbott said the shooter, an 18-year-old from Uvalde, is dead."It is believed the responding officers killed him," Abbott said.At least 13 children were taken to the hospital, according to a Facebook post from Uvalde Memorial Hospital.At least two hospitals are treating patients Tuesday after the shoo
  
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• NOAA predicts 7th consecutive above-average hurricane season

  24-05-2022 19:34 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Hurricane season is just a week away, and federal weather officials are predicting another above-normal season.NOAA announced its 2022 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Tuesday. Forecasters with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center say we will likely see another year of above-average hurricane activity. If true, this would mark the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic. What La Niña means for your summerThis year, forecasters are expe
  
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• Man stabbed multiple times after fight in Burnet

  24-05-2022 19:31 via kxan.com
  
  BURNET, Texas (KXAN) — A man was charged with murder after a stabbing in Burnet in early May, police said Tuesday.Burnet Police began investigating May 8 after a fight involving three people turned fatal in the 600 block of Buchanan Drive, according to police.BPD said John Hawkins, 55, died Saturday, May 21, after being stabbed multiple times during a fight.Daniel Smith, 57, was initially charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, police said.Smith is in custody at the Burnet Co
  
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• Abilene mom gives birth to identical twins 3 days apart

  24-05-2022 19:21 via kxan.com
  
  ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene mom's birth story is anything but usual after a rare situation caused her identical twins to be born three days apart.
  Carmen Martinez knew her pregnancy would be different when she learned she was having twins. All her preparation turned to fear when they found the girls would be born premature during a routine check-up.Mom and dad early on in pregnancy"Just hearing them saying, she's going in right away. We knew something was wrong," says Martinez.She wa
  
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• ELECTION DAY LIVE BLOG: Primary runoffs to decide Texas AG picks, other races

  24-05-2022 18:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's Election Day in Texas, and we're watching several key primary runoff races that will be decided Tuesday night.Election Day resourcesVoter Guide: What you need to know ahead of the Texas primary runoffsLatest election coverageGOP, Democratic Attorney General candidates vie for Paxton’s seatWhy a Texas Railroad Commission runoff is drawing unusual attentionElection results: Check here for results starting at 7 p.m.Voters will head to the polls to pick the Republica
  
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• Travis County to put $350k toward drug overdose prevention, declare public health crisis

  24-05-2022 17:09 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County commissioners are set to declare a public health crisis in response to a growing number of drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths that have been reported in Central Texas parallel to a national trend.
  The declaration will not only aim to educate people on the dangers of illicit drug use — specifically fentanyl — and the resources available in Travis County, but it will also shuffle county money to prevention efforts, naloxone availab
  
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• Travis County to declare public health crisis amid spike in drug overdose deaths

  24-05-2022 17:09 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County commissioners are expected to declare a public health crisis in response to a growing number of drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths that have been reported in Central Texas parallel to a national trend.
  The declaration will not only aim to educate people on the dangers of illicit drug use — specifically the possibility of drugs being mixed with fentanyl — and the resources available in Travis County, but will also shuffle money to
  
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• 'One death by overdose is too many': Travis County declares public health crisis

  24-05-2022 17:09 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County commissioners declared a public health crisis Tuesday in response to a growing number of drug overdose deaths that have been reported in Central Texas parallel to a national trend. It passed unanimously.
  The declaration not only aims to educate people on the dangers of illicit drug use — specifically the possibility of drugs being mixed with fentanyl — and the resources available in Travis County, but will also shuffle money to preven
  
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• New Colony Park entrance improves walkability around neighborhood

  24-05-2022 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last week, members of the Colony Park community celebrated the opening of a new entrance to the neighborhood called the gateway entrance.
  Improvements in the project included accessible pedestrian paths, a new pedestrian bridge and lighting. Altogether, the additions improve walkability and access to a few destinations in the Colony Park neighborhood, including the school, rec center and park.
  City and county leaders came together last Thursday to cut the ribbon on the entr
  
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• New national report sheds light on fatal fentanyl use

  24-05-2022 16:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Data from 2020 shows the highest number of substance misuse deaths ever recorded for a single year, according to the nonprofit group Trust for America’s Health.The yearly report titled Pain in the Nation found the U.S. experienced its highest-ever combined rates of deaths due to alcohol, drugs and suicide during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Texas saw a 150% increase in deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl,” said Brandon Reavis with the o
  
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• Thousands of air conditioning issues at Austin ISD schools this year

  24-05-2022 16:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Like most Texans when the temperatures outside soar, Karie Winfree tries to keep her house cool. However, she’s taking extra precautions after her daughter came home from school with a red face and sweaty clothes on a day in mid-May.
  Her second grader told her there had been some air-conditioning issues at Blanton Elementary School.“She said, 'Mom, I’ve got to sit down. I'm really, really hot, and I don't feel very well,’” Winfree recalled. &ld
  
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• City of Austin wants you to know these flood safety tips

  24-05-2022 15:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — This week is Flood Safety Awareness Week in Texas. Right on cue, Central Texas is bracing for a significant round of storms and heavy rain Tuesday evening into overnight Wednesday.
  KXAN's First Warning Weather team said a line of strong thunderstorms is likely to race southeastward across our area overnight bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail and even a low risk of tornadoes.FORECAST: Strong storms, flooding risk overnightAustin's Watershed Department wants you to prepa
  
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• Paxton projected to win Republican runoff for Texas Attorney General

  24-05-2022 14:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ken Paxton is projected to win the Republican runoff for Texas attorney general, beating Land Commissioner George P. Bush. See election results in this race below starting at 7 p.m.
  Paxton led the way in the primary, but could not clear the 50% vote threshold to avoid a runoff. Bush finished second in the four candidate field, edging out Congressman Louie Gohmert and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.Paxton has been Texas' top lawyer since 2015. Both he and Bush
  
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• Bush battles Paxton in Republican runoff for Texas Attorney General

  24-05-2022 14:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Republican primary race for Texas Attorney General led to a runoff, pitting incumbent Ken Paxton against Land Commissioner George P. Bush. See election results in this race below starting at 7 p.m.
  Paxton led the way in the primary, but could not clear the 50% vote threshold to avoid a runoff. Bush finished second in the four candidate field, edging out Congressman Louie Gohmert and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.Paxton has been Texas' top lawyer since 20
  
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• Texas Democrats face runoff decision in race for Attorney General

  24-05-2022 14:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's been more than two decades since a Democrat has won the office of Texas Attorney General. Democratic voters will head to the polls for the primary runoff election to choose a candidate they hope can end that streak. The runoff race pits former ACLU attorney Rochelle Garza against Joe Jaworski, a former mayor of Galveston.Jaworski said his three decades of experience as a trial lawyer makes him the most qualified candidate. He emphasized wanting to refocus the office to
  
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• Rochelle Garza wins Attorney General Democratic runoff

  24-05-2022 14:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's been more than two decades since a Democrat has won the office of Texas Attorney General. Democratic voters headed to the polls for the primary runoff election to choose a candidate they hope can end that streak: Rochelle Garza. The runoff race pit the former ACLU attorney against Joe Jaworski, a former mayor of Galveston.Jaworski said his three decades of experience as a trial lawyer makes him the most qualified candidate. He emphasized wanting to refocus the office t
  
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• Police officer faces former Austin councilmember in race for Texas House District 19

  24-05-2022 14:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Republican primary runoff election for the newly-drawn Texas House District 19 pits an Austin police officer against a former Austin City councilmember. The winner of the runoff will be the favorite to win the seat in November general election.Austin Police officer Justin Berry advanced to the runoff in the race. In 2019, Berry ran for the District 47 seat in the Texas House. He narrowly lost to incumbent Democrat Vikki Goodwin.Berry faces Ellen Troxclair, a former Aust
  
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• State House runoff pits Bastrop County judge against former Smithville councilmember

  24-05-2022 14:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters in Texas House District 17 will choose a new State Representative in November. But the decision is likely to come down to who wins the Republican runoff next Tuesday.District 17 covers people in Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Lee and Milam counties. The district is currently represented by Republican John Cyrier. He did not run for reelection.The race features two well-known politicians from Bastrop County. Paul Pape has been the Bastrop County judge since 2012. He is
  
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• Abortion rights divide in Texas race for Congress between Cuellar and Cisneros

  24-05-2022 14:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A congressional primary runoff race in south Texas is getting national attention. The Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 28 features two candidates who have sharply differing views on abortion.Nine-term Congressman Henry Cuellar of Laredo is the only House Democrat who voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which aimed to codify Roe v. Wade. The legislation cleared the House, but failed to pass in the Senate.Cuellar faces progressive challenger Jessica Cisn
  
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• $1.6M donation fuels Sarah Stogner's bid to defeat Railroad Commission chair Wayne Christian

  24-05-2022 14:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sarah Stogner proudly carried out an underdog campaign to challenge incumbent Railroad Commission chairman Wayne Christian. On social media and at her campaign appearances, she spoke about self-funding her bid for the Republican party nomination.See election results below starting at 7 p.m.But as the primary runoff grew closer, Stogner decided to make a big change in strategy. She accepted a large donation from a west Texas rancher to boost her campaign. Stogner's latest ca
  
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• Hutto ISD to offer virtual academy for secondary students

  24-05-2022 13:21 via kxan.com
  
  HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — Next year, more Central Texas students will be able to skip the classroom and learn from home in the Hutto Independent School District.The current virtual program at Hutto ISD, which is called River Horse Academy, started to help students get ahead on their work, but now it is expanding.The current program allows students to work online with teachers in the room, who can offer aid when needed. Students like Jesus Lara, who is a graduating senior, said the current
  
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• Austin restaurant tops 100 Places to Eat in Texas list

  24-05-2022 12:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — From brunch to barbecue, white tablecloth to food trucks, Texas is full of a variety of eateries for your taste buds.Yelp released its list Monday of the top 100 places to eat in the state. The list was complied by user rankings, and an Austin restaurant came out on top.Here's how some Austin-area restaurants were ranked:1. Paper Route Bakery - Austin3. Manolis Ice Cream, Pastries, & Cakes - Austin
  4. Pontotoc Vineyard - Fredericksburg15. La Ola Pop Shop - Kyle
  20. T-Lo
  
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• City to resume normal Monday operations at Barton Springs Pool

  24-05-2022 12:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the City of Austin tries to fill the gap in lifeguards, it said it will resume normal Monday operations at Barton Springs Pool beginning Memorial Day, May 30.The Aquatic Division of the Parks and Recreation Department has 234 of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools. What happens if Austin doesn't get enough lifeguards this summer?According to the city, lifeguards can earn up to $1,250 in bonuses, and the pay ranges from $16 to $19 an hour depending on experien
  
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• APD investigating overnight drive-by shooting

  24-05-2022 11:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police say a man is in the hospital early Tuesday morning after he said he was shot in the arm by someone driving by in north Austin.
  Police say either the man or a passer-by called 911 at 2:20 a.m. from the parking lot of the Golden Chick on North Lamar Boulevard. That is just northeast of West Rundberg Lane.
  Police did not have a description of the vehicle involved in the shooting.
  Detectives were still on the scene as of 4:20 a.m. Tuesday.
  
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• Texas plays early game in Big 12 tourney opener at Globe Life Field

  24-05-2022 07:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns will take on a team that swept them at home during the regular season in the first round of the Big 12 Conference baseball tournament Wednesday.It'll be an early ballgame for the Horns as they open the tournament at 9 a.m. against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Texas finished the Big 12 regular season in fifth place with a 14-10 record. The Cowboys finished a game ahead of the Longhorns in the standings at 15-9, but three of those wins came April 29-May 1 a
  
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• Live updates: Storms forming west of Austin, scattered throughout area overnight

  24-05-2022 04:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Strong to severe storms are starting to form west of Austin and could roll through the metro area Monday night.KXAN's First Warning Weather team followed a tornado warning early Monday evening for an area of Lampasas County near Lometa. It was a radar-indicted tornado and not observed, and area law enforcement agencies didn't report any damages. It expired just before 6:15 p.m.That storm stalled a bit over San Saba County and dumped 2.62 inches of rain in the area, causing
  
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• LIVE: APD investigating deadly shooting in south Austin

  24-05-2022 03:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are investigating a deadly shooting Monday in south Austin.APD said the shooting happened at 8:08 p.m. in the 1800 block of W. Slaughter Lane near Menchaca Road. APD said a man was found dead at the scene and the suspect hasn't been found.APD said a public information officer is headed there and will give a briefing later Monday evening.
  KXAN has a crew headed to the scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.
  
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• APD investigating deadly shooting in south Austin

  24-05-2022 03:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are investigating a deadly shooting Monday in south Austin.APD said the shooting happened at 8:08 p.m. in the 1800 block of W. Slaughter Lane near Menchaca Road. APD said a man was found dead at the scene and the suspect hasn't been found.APD said a public information officer is headed there and will give a briefing later Monday evening.
  KXAN has a crew headed to the scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.
  
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• Blues on the Green scheduled for July in Zilker Park

  24-05-2022 03:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Blues on the Green will be back in Zilker Park this summer.Austin City Limits Radio announced two midweek dates for the free concerts, July 14-15 and 19-20. The lineups will be announced later, ACL Radio said in a release.
  The concert series benefits the Austin Parks Foundation and is sponsored by HEB and Favor.The concert series last year was scheduled for July 27-28 and August 10-11, but due to a spike in local COVID-19 cases, ACL Radio chose to cancel the August shows th
  
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• CapMetro names interim CEO following current leader's departure for Washington DC

  24-05-2022 02:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The CapMetro board named Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dottie Watkins as its interim CEO on Monday.The board said it will "also conduct a national search to fill the position." Project Connect light rails will likely cost $10.3B, twice as much as first plannedCurrent CapMetro President and CEO Randy Clarke will leave Austin for Washington, D.C. to lead the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, CapMetro officials said May 10.Clarke will take on the role of ge
  
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