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• Hays County discusses $200K to school districts for behavioral health services

  11-10-2022 23:54 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - School districts in Hays County could receive $200,000 for behavioral health services. It's money that's meant to get more counselors and resources inside schools.It's something Wimberley ISD Director of Student Support Services Amy Lyles agreed needs to happen."Putting that funding towards young people in our county to me is one of the biggest things we can do as far as prevention and support," Lyles said.Travis County extends hours today at in-person voter registrat
  
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• Hays County allocates $200K to school districts for behavioral health services

  11-10-2022 23:54 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - School districts in Hays County can receive $200,000 for behavioral health services. It's money that's meant to get more counselors and resources inside schools.It's something Wimberley ISD Director of Student Support Services Amy Lyles agreed needs to happen."Putting that funding towards young people in our county to me is one of the biggest things we can do as far as prevention and support," Lyles said.Travis County extends hours today at in-person voter registratio
  
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• Most cars in Austin are grayscale in color, new study shows

  11-10-2022 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — What color are most cars on the road in Austin? The answer is pretty black and white — literally.According to a study by car search engine iSeeCars.com, more than a quarter of all cars in Austin are white, and about a fifth are black.Around 18% of Austin cars are gray, and about 13% are silver. More colorful cars account for much less: about 9% of cars in Austin are blue, while 8% are red.Other colors — like brown, green, beige and orange — account for aro
  
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• UTMB study finds grandmothers' diet could impact grandchildren's brain development

  11-10-2022 23:52 via kxan.com
  
  GALVESTON, Texas (KXAN) — The University of Texas Medical Branch conducted a study recently that found brain development in grandchildren could be affected by what their grandmother eats.
  The study was performed on mice by UTMB. Research found that adverse effects of maternal high-fat diet on brain development and related disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, could carry over to a second generation of descendants, according to a press release about the study, which was p
  
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• Beto O'Rourke edges past Greg Abbott in latest campaign finance cycle

  11-10-2022 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With four weeks to go until Election Day, new campaign finance figures released by Texas gubernatorial candidates Tuesday show Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke collecting slightly more campaign donations in the latest finance period.Gov. Greg Abbott fundraised almost $25 million between July 1 and Sept. 29, according to campaign finance details released by his campaign Tuesday. His campaign collected funds from approximately 45,000 contributions, with 81% of them based in
  
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• Beto O'Rourke edges past Gov. Greg Abbott in latest campaign finance cycle

  11-10-2022 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With four weeks to go until Election Day, new campaign finance figures released by Texas gubernatorial candidates Tuesday show Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke collecting slightly more campaign donations in the latest finance period.Gov. Greg Abbott fundraised almost $25 million between July 1 and Sept. 29, according to campaign finance details released by his campaign Tuesday. His campaign collected funds from approximately 45,000 contributions, with 81% of them based in
  
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• Isolated storms possible Wednesday; higher rain chances next week

  11-10-2022 21:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tuesday was another warm and dry autumn afternoon as Austin experienced its 34th consecutive day without rainfall. Camp Mabry is in the midst of its fifth-hottest year on record to date.We are tracking two cold fronts on their way to Texas over the next week, one of which could bring widespread soaking rainfall and cooler autumn temperatures.The first cold front is less impactful. After a near record-hot Wednesday afternoon, a weak front blows in with a 20% chance of isolated th
  
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• Woman found guilty of 2019 murder in Cedar Park, sentenced to life in prison

  11-10-2022 20:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman was convicted Monday for her part in the murder of an active-duty airman that happened in Cedar Park in January 2019.
  Elanna Wilkes was sentenced to life in prison, court records showed. She already had 259 days of jail credit. She was 19 at the time of the murder.
  Elanna WilkesWilkes' attorney shared the following statement with KXAN on her behalf.
  “This was a tragic case involving the needless loss of human life. Ms. Wilkes has always accepted and acknowledg
  
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• Whataburger, James Avery release ketchup charms

  11-10-2022 20:35 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Whata-bracelet! Texas-based jeweler James Avery and Whataburger, the Lone Star State's signature fast food go-to, have released two brand new charms as part of their partnership — all in the honor of ketchup.The two new James Avery charms are $84 and available via Whataburger's Whatastore and via James Avery. The charms come in two variants: Fancy and Spicy.
  Whataburger and James Avery's collection of charms — so far (Courtesy of James Avery)
  Previous jewelry create
  
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• Travis County trying to negate loss of central polling location on UT's campus

  11-10-2022 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A previous polling location at the heart of the University of Texas at Austin won't be an option for students during this November's election. Voters won't be able to cast their ballot at the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) this year."The PCL could not be a location because the Department of Justice has a specific agreement with Travis County that they have to be fully compliant with ADA (Americans with Disabilities) for election locations and the PCL is
  
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• Travis County pivoting after losing a central polling location on UT's campus

  11-10-2022 20:21 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A previous polling location at the heart of the University of Texas at Austin won't be an option for students during this November's election. Voters won't be able to cast their ballot at the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) this year."The PCL could not be a location because the Department of Justice has a specific agreement with Travis County that they have to be fully compliant with ADA (Americans with Disabilities) for election locations and the PCL is
  
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• Travis County extends hours today at in-person voter registration sites

  11-10-2022 19:43 via kxan.com
  
  Bruce Elfant, the Travis County voter registrar, will appear on KXAN Live to share information this afternoon about last-minute voter registration efforts. Watch that live interview at 1:30 p.m. in this story and on the KXAN News Facebook page.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Several places will remain open late Tuesday so that Travis County residents can go in person to register to vote since it's the last day to do so before the November election.
  The Travis County Tax Office, which is resp
  
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• LIVE: Travis County extends hours today at in-person voter registration sites

  11-10-2022 19:43 via kxan.com
  
  Bruce Elfant, the Travis County voter registrar, will appear on KXAN Live to share information this afternoon about last-minute voter registration efforts. Watch that live interview at 1:30 p.m. in this story and on the KXAN News Facebook page.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Several places will remain open late Tuesday so that Travis County residents can go in person to register to vote since it's the last day to do so before the November election.
  The Travis County Tax Office, which is resp
  
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• Lost something on the way to ACL? Here's how to get it back

  11-10-2022 19:23 via kxan.com
  
  It's festival day, and you've arrived to the entrance of Zilker Park ready to go — except one thing: your wallet, phone or keys are no where to be found.
  As thousands make the trek from their hotels to the Austin City Limits Music Festival, hundreds of personal items go missing on CapMetro buses, shuttles, planes and rideshare cars. If you're one of those unfortunate souls, here's how you can retrieve your stuff. What happens if my ACL wristband is lost or stolen?CapMetro bus:
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• Does Texas have enough poll workers ahead of November election?

  11-10-2022 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (Nexstar) — Does Texas have enough poll workers ahead of Election Day in November? The short answer is sort of.
  According to Sam Taylor with the Secretary of State's Office, Texas is in a significantly better spot now than it was during the primary election. That's because there's been more time for parties to submit their list of poll workers to their counties.
  "[Counties could need] anywhere from under 100 [poll workers] in a very small county to up to 3,000," Taylor s
  
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• CVS lowering period product prices by 25%, absorbing 'tampon tax'

  11-10-2022 18:53 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Starting this month, CVS customers will see some major changes on menstrual products at pharmacies nationwide.Price reductions will include CVS Health brand tampons, menstrual pads, liners and cups at core CVS Pharmacy locations. The 25% reduction only applies to regular retail prices — no promotions or sales items are included. Reductions are effective at CVS locations on or before Oct. 13, CVS says. Texas Comptroller calls for menstrual products’ sales tax removal
  
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• VP Harris calls Abbott dropping off migrants at her residence 'political theater'

  11-10-2022 18:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — During a late-night talk show appearance Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris called it "political theater" for Gov. Greg Abbott to drop off migrants outside her residence after they're bused from Texas.
  "They've fled great harm, and they are coming here seeking refuge. Talk about political theater, playing games with people's lives, with their lives," Harris told Seth Meyers on his show. "You know there were mothers with sleeping babies getting off those buses, and I just
  
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• Blink-182 with Tom DeLonge, coming to Austin's Moody Center in 2023

  11-10-2022 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KFDX/KJTL) — The Tom, Mark and Travis Show is making a comeback for Blink-182. On Tuesday, the band announced a four-continent tour with the original members for 2023 and 2024.The band announced the world tour begins in March 2023 with a stop at Austin's Moody Center on July 7, 2023. ACL lost and found fills up after Weekend One. Here’s what was lostBlink-182 has additional Texas tour dates set in Dallas and Houston, surrounding the Austin show.The band also teased a new albu
  
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• N. Lamar closed at Anderson Lane due to crash investigation

  11-10-2022 17:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parts of North Lamar Boulevard in north Austin are shut down due to a crash investigation, the Austin Police Department said Tuesday.
  Officers said the investigation is happening at the intersection with West Anderson Lane. That's near U.S. Highway 183.
  Both northbound and southbound traffic on Lamar is being diverted, according to police.Drivers should expect delays.
  
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• Drug addiction expert: Parents should have Narcan in first aid kit to fight fentanyl crisis

  11-10-2022 16:50 via kxan.com
  
  ELGIN, Texas (KXAN) — “It's a crucial thing to have in a first aid kit today,” said Peter Piraino, CEO of Renewal Lodge, a substance use disorder recovery center in Elgin. He’s referring to Narcan, a tool used to reverse an opioid overdose.“Even if your kids are not seeking fentanyl, there's a really good chance that cocaine has fentanyl in it. We see that all the time — different pills that are pressed with fentanyl like Xanax and Adderall. There's been sever
  
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• Texas heat index could soon surpass 120 degrees, study finds

  11-10-2022 15:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent report published by the First Street Foundation found soon the heat index could surpass 125 degrees in much of Texas. The study was first reported by our media partners with the Texas Tribune. The increase in the heat index is a result of climate change.Meteorologist Rich Segal spoke with Erin Douglas from the Texas Tribune about the report and why Austin will soon feel like a desert. You can watch the interview above or read the transcript below to learn more. FOR
  
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• Granite Shoals Police gaining gear from Department of Defense

  11-10-2022 15:10 via kxan.com
  
  GRANITE SHOALS, Texas (KXAN) — Keeping our cities safe is a tall task for understaffed police departments throughout Texas. But there’s a special program that’s giving military-grade gear to local law enforcement agencies.It’s called the LESO program, which allows law enforcement agencies to receive Department of Defense property. The Granite Shoals Police Department is part of it.Over the last three years, Granite Shoals Police was able to acquire over $3.5 million worth
  
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• Mulch fire closes roads in New Braunfels near I-35

  11-10-2022 13:56 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (KXAN) — A mulch fire shut down roadways in New Braunfels near Interstate 35 Tuesday morning, according to the city's first responders.
  New Braunfels Police and Fire said on social media the fire began overnight at a business in the 300 block of Solms Road. That's near I-35 between New Braunfels and San Antonio.
  Currently, Solms Road between FM 482 and Wald Road is closed.
  Crews arrived on the scene around 1:10 a.m. Tuesday and found two large mulch piles burning, with
  
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• Blog: Austin man turns his battle with alcohol into vitamin cocktails

  11-10-2022 12:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Jonathan Mendoza, or “Nurse Doza” as he is affectionately known, is passionate about health. But getting to where he is now, a successful career in health and wellness, did not come easy. Nurse Doza came across some health challenges.“I drank a lot,” Mendoza recalls back to his journey. “I was able to keep drinking while I was accumulating, you know, knowledge about the body. At the time, I wasn't thinking about health. I'm studying the body, b
  
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• Strong autumn cold front in view

  11-10-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After 30+ days of dry, and generally unexciting, weather, we're finally looking at a little bit of action in our forecast. Not one, but two cold fronts look to blow our way in the next 7 days.Today will feature afternoon highs in the upper 80s under a mix of sun and clouds. Ahead of our first cold front, temperatures will spike Wednesday with afternoon highs soaring +10° above average into the mid-90s.FRONT #1: Our first cold front looks weak with only a slight cool down and
  
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• A second cold front late in the weekend brings autumn air

  11-10-2022 12:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Plenty of clouds filled the sky this morning. Minimum temperatures ranged from the upper 50s to middle 60s. Camp Mabry's was 65°, 2° above normal.We will see gradual clearing during the afternoon with most of our highs ranging from the middle 80s to around 90°.Wednesday will be our hottest day this week with most highs in the lower to middle 90s. This is because of a mostly sunny sky with a dry southwest wind ahead of a cold front.
  This first cold fronts arrives Wedn
  
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• 'Early detection is everything': Women get mammograms for little to no cost on Big Pink Bus

  11-10-2022 05:01 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - Some women in Hays County got their mammograms Monday for little to no charge. They did it while on the Lone Star Circle of Care's Big Pink Bus.It's part of a program Hays County Commissioners voted to support with money from the American Rescue Plan.Mammography techs with the Big Pink Bus encourage breast cancer screenings starting at 40-years-old.The bus travels across different Central Texas counties, providing breast cancer screenings for people who might not othe
  
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• Austin city council members to vote on one of two energy rate hikes this week

  11-10-2022 04:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council members are set to vote this week on one of two proposed rate hikes for your Austin Energy bill, which would go into effect next month.
  There are two major components of all residential and commercial customers' bills, explained Austin Energy spokesperson Matt Mitchell, the base rate, and the pass-through rate.
  Both are proposed to increase this year, and if city council members approve them, would total about $35 extra dollars per month for the average custo
  
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• No. 1 Texas Longhorns volleyball team looking strong as ever as Big 12 play continues

  11-10-2022 03:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A week into the season, the Texas Longhorns volleyball team moved to No. 1 in the AVCA national rankings and have only strengthened their position as the season has progressed.The Longhorns have been the unanimous No. 1 choice in the rankings since Sept. 26, and after going five sets Sept. 21 with Kansas in the Big 12 Conference opener, they haven't lost a set since then in three matches. No. 1 Longhorns volleyball top Horned Frogs, remain undefeatedLonghorns head coach Jer
  
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• Billboard on California abortion access goes up in south Austin

  11-10-2022 00:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new billboard in south Austin touts Californian abortion care. Why? California Gov. Gavin Newsom's campaign paid to put it there.
  Last month, the Golden State's governor launched billboards in several red states, which his campaign calls the most restrictive for abortion in the country. The billboards are popping up in Texas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota and Oklahoma.
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom's campaign billboard in Austin at 5700 Block of South
  
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• Sodexo workers from 2 airlines at Austin airport plan to unionize

  11-10-2022 00:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sodexo employees from two Austin airline lounges plan to unionize, according to an announcement Monday.The workers in the United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lounges are demanding "a fair and neutral process for workers to decide on unionization," according to a release from UNITE HERE, a hospitality workers union. PREVIOUS: Texas is a right-to-work state, but unions can gain strength with labor shortages“We’re excited to see Sodexo workers at the Austin airport
  
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