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• No. 1 Texas Longhorns power way into regional finals of NCAA volleyball tournament

  08-12-2022 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the deafening Gregory Gym crowd behind them, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns dispatched No. 16 Marquette 3-1 in the regional semifinals of the NCAA volleyball tournament Thursday.Texas picked up the first two sets with relative ease, but the Golden Eagles took advantage of Texas service errors with a gritty performance from the service line to capture the third set. The Longhorns were just too much offensively for the Golden Eagles to handle, however, and Asjia O'Neal ended
  
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• La Niña winter has begun, but here's when we could switch to El Niño

  08-12-2022 23:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The beginning of December means the much publicized La Niña winter is here, making for the third consecutive winter with La Niña conditions. La Niña is the cool phase of the climate pattern known as El-Niño-Southern-Oscillation (ENSO) that impacts our weather, particularly in the winter. What is a triple dip La Nina?La Niña winters typically provide warmer and drier conditions for us here in Central Texas and other parts of the country deal wit
  
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• Williamson County settles lawsuit filed by woman who claimed assault by former deputy

  08-12-2022 22:56 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Williamson County Commissioners Court agreed Wednesday to settle a $200,000 federal lawsuit filed by a woman who said a former sheriff's deputy assaulted her during the response to a domestic violence call.
  The lawsuit stems back to an incident on Sept. 21, 2019, when former Williamson County sheriff deputy Lorenzo Hernandez responded to the apartment of the victim where her boyfriend was reportedly assaulting her.Previous coverage: Woman who was
  
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• Man pleads guilty in 2019 Cedar Park deadly shooting of active-duty airman

  08-12-2022 22:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – One of three people arrested in connection with a 2019 deadly shooting of an active-duty airman pleaded guilty earlier this week, according to court records.Cornelius Martin, 20 at the time of the arrest, entered a guilty plea for murder Dec. 6, court records said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 3 arrested after attempted robbery death of active-duty airmanIf the court accepts Martin’s guilty plea, he could serve up to 40 years in the Texas Department of Corrections. Additionally
  
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• Austin receives $1.5M in federal funds for I-35 cap and stitch project

  08-12-2022 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council accepted on Thursday $1.5 million in federal funding to support its Interstate 35 "cap and stitch" project. Council approved the item on consent, meaning no additional discussion was held prior to the vote.The "cap and stitch" project is a component incorporated alongside the Texas Department of Transportation's $4.9 billion I-35 Capital Express Central project. The eight-mile-long, state-led project would remove the current I-35 decks, add two non-tolle
  
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• 1 dead after crash in Cedar Park, officials responding

  08-12-2022 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) – At approximately 2:09 p.m. Thursday, the Cedar Park Police Department said it was responding to a fatal crash in the 1900 block of West Whitestone Boulevard.CPPD said all eastbound traffic was being diverted into the center lane.Officials said drivers should expect delays and avoid the area.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.
  
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• 1 dead after crash in Cedar Park

  08-12-2022 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — At approximately 2:09 p.m. Thursday, the Cedar Park Police Department said it responded to a deadly crash in the 1900 block of W. Whitestone Blvd.CPPD said all eastbound traffic was diverted into the center lane.Officials said drivers should expect delays and avoid the area.
  
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• First Warning: Coldest air of December arrives next week

  08-12-2022 21:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Are you tired of this unseasonably warm weather? Despite what the calendar may read, Central Texas continues to experience record-breaking warmth with high temperatures in the 80s (not ideal if you are trying to show off your new Christmas sweater).If you are ready for a change, we have great news for you! A strong cold front is poised to move through our area early next week setting us back to reality and dropping temperatures closer to December averages.Future-cast r
  
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• 'Tripledemic' impacts Texas hospitals amid ongoing staffing crisis

  08-12-2022 20:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Statewide cases of influenza (flu), COVID-19 and RSV are not only affecting families but hospitals too as they deal with the ongoing staffing crisis. Kirstine Openshaw’s four-year-old son has a congenital heart defect and her nine-month-old son is a preemie with laryngomalacia. Both got sick. “It was pretty miserable, it was pretty bad,” said Openshaw. “We had quite a few sleepless nights where he was just having a real hard time breathi
  
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• 3 men arrested in death of Texas 11 month old

  08-12-2022 20:18 via kxan.com
  
  MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) — Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of an 11-month-old child, according to a release from the Midland County Sheriff's Office. The investigation began around 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 5 when deputies with MCSO were called to Midland Memorial Hospital in reference to an unresponsive child. By the time deputies arrived at MMH, they were told the child had died. The release did not state a cause of death.Investigators said that the c
  
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• Austin City Council members may crack down on short-term rentals, like Airbnbs

  08-12-2022 19:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council members want to crack down on short-term rentals that aren't licensed with the city.
  Members are set to vote on a resolution that would direct the city manager to change city code, making it illegal for someone to collect a fee "directly or indirectly, through an agent orintermediary, from unlicensed short-term rental operators."The resolution also directs the city manager to create an online database of licensed short-term rentals (STRs).
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• Austin City Council members approve crackdown on short-term rentals, like Airbnbs

  08-12-2022 19:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council members want to crack down on short-term rentals that aren't licensed with the city.
  The city's code department told KXAN there are about 11,000 short-term rentals (STRs) in Austin, but only 1,875 are currently licensed.
  A spokesperson said unlicensed operators could be fined up to $2,000.
  "It is challenging to enforce," said city council member Kathie Tovo. She was the sponsor of a resolution city council members just passed Thursday.
  It directs the cit
  
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• Austin City Council members approve crack down on short-term rentals, like Airbnbs

  08-12-2022 19:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council members want to crack down on short-term rentals that aren't licensed with the city.
  Members approved a resolution that would direct the city manager to change city code, making it illegal for someone to collect a fee "directly or indirectly, through an agent or intermediary, from unlicensed short-term rental operators."The resolution also directs the city manager to create an online database of licensed short-term rentals (STRs).
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• Car crashes into Kelly's Irish Pub, new bar in south Austin

  08-12-2022 19:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new south Austin bar is in good spirits after a car crashed into its building on Saturday.
  Kelly's Irish Pub is located off Oltorf Street. Partner James Kelly said they just opened at the beginning of November and have enjoyed showing the World Cup to fans.AFD: Car crashes into condos in north AustinThe crash took place Saturday as one World Cup watch party was happening.
  Kelly said he was away in London when the incident happened, but got the message that a car went stra
  
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• Cornyn says Trump becoming 'less relevant' in terms of election influence

  08-12-2022 19:23 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) -- Republicans did not see quite the "Red Wave" they were anticipating in this year's midterm elections. After the GOP lost a tight Senate runoff race in Georgia, some politicians and political experts are weighing the influence of the Republican party and its members.Five takeaways from the Georgia Senate runoffFormer President Donald Trump endorsed Republican challenger Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate race against incumbent Raphael Warnock, but Walker lost, and a 51-49 Democratic
  
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• Study names this Texas city one of the most sinful cities in the nation

  08-12-2022 19:02 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (KDAF) — Everybody knows that Las Vegas is the 'sin city' of America, but this Nevada city isn't the only American metro known for its debauchery.A new report from WalletHub has ranked more than 180 cities in the nation based on which ones were the most and least sinful cities.What makes a city 'sinful'? -You might ask. Good question. To determine a city's 'sinful-ness' WalletHub analyzed each city across more than 38 different metrics including violent crimes per capita, excessive
  
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• Protecting packages from porch pirates this holiday season

  08-12-2022 18:58 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KIAH) -- Just one insurance company, State Farm, says they received 22,250 theft claims in 2021 alone.It's why they're putting out helpful tips this holiday season to protect home deliveries from so-called "porch pirates."Those thieves snatch vulnerable packages from doorsteps day or night, and with the popularity of online shopping, they have plenty of targets.State Farm has the following recommendations: opt for the signature-required delivery option, use delivery boxes if they're ava
  
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• What to know about Austin's Trail of Lights this year

  08-12-2022 18:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's Trail of Lights at Zilker Park in south Austin has become a staple in the area for locals as well as holiday travelers, but the festive lights display was not always a part of the tradition.According to organizers, the event began as a small gathering in 1965, previously known as Yule Fest, and it was a gift to the city from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.“In the 58 years since the first Yule Log was lit, the Trail now features more than 2 million ligh
  
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• Interesting things to know about Austin's Trail of Lights

  08-12-2022 18:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin's Trail of Lights at Zilker Park in south Austin has become a staple in the area for locals as well as holiday travelers, but the festive lights display was not always a part of the tradition.According to organizers, the event began as a small gathering in 1965, previously known as Yule Fest, and it was a gift to the city from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.“In the 58 years since the first Yule Log was lit, the Trail now features more than 2 million ligh
  
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• LIVE: Athena Strand's mother speaks publicly for first time since daughter's death

  08-12-2022 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  DECATUR, Texas (KXAN) — The mother of Athena Strand will speak publicly Thursday morning for the first time since the seven-year-old Texas girl's death.
  Police found Strand's body on Friday after she disappeared from her home in Wise County, and they arrested Tanner Horner, a 31-year-old contract FedEx driver, in connection with her death. Horner is facing charges of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping.Investigators said they believe Horner abducted her near her home while he was in t
  
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• Athena Strand's mother speaks publicly for first time since daughter's death

  08-12-2022 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  DECATUR, Texas (KXAN) — The mother of Athena Strand will speak publicly Thursday morning for the first time since the seven-year-old Texas girl's death.
  Police found Strand's body on Friday after she disappeared from her home in Wise County, and they arrested Tanner Horner, a 31-year-old contract FedEx driver, in connection with her death. Horner is facing charges of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping.Investigators said they believe Horner abducted her near her home while he was in t
  
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• WATCH: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, Washington's DeBoer preview Alamo Bowl game

  08-12-2022 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are going back to San Antonio to play in the Alamo Bowl.The No. 20 Longhorns will face the No. 12 Washington Huskies of the Pac-12. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m., Dec. 29.Watch the Alamo Bowl press conference Thursday morning with Steve Sarkisian and Washington coach Kalen DeBoer in the video player above.It's the fifth time in the past 10 years the Longhorns have been in the Alamo Bowl, and it's the seventh time since 2010 they've played in a bo
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, Washington's DeBoer preview Alamo Bowl game

  08-12-2022 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are going back to San Antonio to play in the Alamo Bowl.The No. 20 Longhorns will face the No. 12 Washington Huskies of the Pac-12. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m., Dec. 29.Watch the Alamo Bowl press conference Thursday morning with Steve Sarkisian and Washington coach Kalen DeBoer in this story.It's the fifth time in the past 10 years the Longhorns have been in the Alamo Bowl, and it's the seventh time since 2010 they've played in a bowl game held
  
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• Family, friends show support for Austin boy on life support after crash

  08-12-2022 17:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The family of a young Austin boy on life support is asking for a miracle this week.Family and friends of Jude Calley held a vigil outside Dell Children's Medical Center on Wednesday night. They prayed and sang one of his favorite worship songs. Donated electric piano from Coldplay arrives at Dell Children’sJude was in a car crash Sunday afternoon. His mom, Mary Calley, posted on Facebook, saying her boy is braindead, but his body is being kept alive on life support.Sh
  
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• Elon Musk's companies are awful neighbors, rural Texas residents say

  08-12-2022 16:13 via kxan.com
  
  BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (Austin Business Journal) — Since Chap Ambrose and his wife bought 10 acres up on a hill in Bastrop County in 2013, their favorite memories are the times they've spent outdoors with their two children.There are views of the Colorado River. Daily encounters with deers, hogs and coyotes. Barbecues around the campfire. Afternoons shooting arrows, digging in the dirt for bugs and watching the seeds they've sown grow. All while sleeping in their own beds.That lif
  
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• Travel tips: Why experts say waiting until the last minute is a horrible idea

  08-12-2022 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you're waiting to book your flight home for the holidays until the last minute, you've made a big mistake. A common piece of advice for travel is to book right before you fly to save the most money.
  Turns out this is very bad advice, according to Scott Keyes of Scott's Cheap Flights. The website tracks the best travel deals and provides tips for people looking to save. Their advice for holiday travel: book in July.Rich Segal spoke with Scott Keyes about this and why you
  
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• Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, US officials say

  08-12-2022 14:15 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
  The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and left behind an American jailed for nearly four years in Russia.The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procure
  
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• These local holiday light displays made it onto the best in Texas list

  08-12-2022 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Want to visit some light displays this holiday season? You're in luck, with some of the best displays in the state right here in our backyard.Five Austin-area displays made it into Yelp's best in Texas list for 2022.The review site compiled a list of the 20 best displays statewide. LIST: Holiday light events in Central Texas for 2022 seasonAustin's Trail of Lights — which was recently named one of the best displays in the country by U.S. News and World Report —
  
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• You'll pay roughly $9 a month more on your Austin Energy bill starting in March

  08-12-2022 13:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council has 100 items on its agenda Thursday. One of them is how much money you'll pay on your energy bill starting next year.
  Austin Energy base rate increaseAustin City Council passed a base rate increase Thursday night after months of back and forth. It will add $9 per month to the average customer's bill.
  Here's how that breaks down: Your customer charge, a flat rate, and the amount you pay for the energy you use are both going up.
  The customer charge will g
  
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• City council to decide how much your Austin Energy bill will cost Thursday

  08-12-2022 13:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council has 100 items on its agenda Thursday. One of them is whether you'll spend more money on your Austin Energy bill. Here are some of the items we're watching: Austin Energy base rate increaseCity council was expected to vote on the base rate increase last week but asked Austin Energy to come back with additional information before a final vote.Austin City Council postpones vote on Austin Energy rate hike ThursdayDuring a work session Tuesday, staf
  
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• 1 taken to hospital after crash on SH 71 westbound

  08-12-2022 13:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a crash on State Highway 71 westbound near Brandt Drive in southeast Austin.
  According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash took place at 2:19 a.m.
  One person was pinned inside their vehicle and had to be rescued, ATCEMS said. They were taken to St. David's South with serious injuries.The Texas Department of Transportation said just after 4:30 a.m. that all westbound lanes of SH 71 were closed to investigate the
  
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• Weekend rain chances then a turn to cooler weather

  08-12-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two cold fronts in the 7-day forecast, one trending much stronger than the other.Our Friday starts with scattered clouds and mild temperatures with only a few isolated pockets of mist/drizzle. More sunshine is expected this afternoon with unseasonably warm (80s) and humid conditions stretched areawide.Rain chances increase late Saturday into early Sunday as our first cold front approaches from the north. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Saturday night and Sunday morn
  
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• Strong storms possible Saturday night

  08-12-2022 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After another very warm day, we've got some changes to the weather for the weekend including the chance for thunderstorms.Tonight a few spotty showers will be possible, but mainly east of I-35. The majority of us will see partly cloudy skies turning mostly cloudy after midnight.Drizzle, sprinkles and a few spotty showers are possible Saturday morning as the weekend starts gray. Breaks of sunshine will be possible Saturday afternoon allowing temperatures to jump back up into the
  
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• December weather reality check arrives next week

  08-12-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Same song, different verse today as clouds to afternoon sun, muggy conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures continue.Afternoon highs will climb well above average today with Austin's forecast high of 82° coming within 1° of the current record last set back in 2007.Another warm and partly sunny day is expected Friday with only a low chance of drizzle, mainly in the morning.Rain chances will increase slightly Saturday and Sunday as a cold front nears us from the north
  
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• Big swing in temps expected next week

  08-12-2022 12:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Same song, different verse today as mainly cloudy skies, muggy conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures continue.Afternoon highs will climb well above average today with Austin's forecast high of 82° coming within 1° of the current record last set back in 2007.Another warm and mainly cloudy day is expected Friday with only a low chance of drizzle, mainly in the morning.Rain chances will increase slightly Saturday and Sunday as a cold front nears us from the north. S
  
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• 1 young woman dead, 1 teen hurt in Manor crash

  08-12-2022 09:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A young woman is dead and a teenager is in the hospital after a crash Wednesday night. The Manor Police Department says the crash happened at 10:21 p.m. near U.S. Highway 290 and FM 973.
  According to police, a 20-year-old female was driving on southbound 973. Witnesses told police that the driver tried to beat a red light and ended up hitting a 17-year-old female driver heading westbound on 290. The 20-year-old died at the scene. The teen was taken to Dell Seton Medica
  
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• Juvenile in custody after social media threats against Cedar Park High School

  08-12-2022 05:20 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- Cedar Park police said Wednesday they took a juvenile into custody after threats were made on social media against Cedar Park High School.
  The Cedar Park Police Department was made aware of the threats Wednesday and made contact with the juvenile accused of making the threats, the department said on Facebook.
  Police took the juvenile into custody and said the incident is still under investigation, but there is no active threat to the school."[We] want to reiterate tha
  
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• Body of missing former University of Houston student found in Canyon Lake

  08-12-2022 03:25 via kxan.com
  
  COMAL COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The body of a 22-year-old who went missing over the weekend was found Wednesday.
  Aamir Ali went missing while he was on a camping trip at Canyon Lake with friends over the weekend, according to the Comal County Sheriff's Office.
  Friday night, Ali went for a walk alone but did not return. His friends said when they went to look for him, they found his clothing and personal items by the lake’s shore, KXAN sister station KPRC reported.
  His body was located in the
  
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• Lost Creek neighborhood eyeing alternative patrol options following string of break-ins

  08-12-2022 02:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Neighborhood leaders in Lost Creek have increased private security patrols to ward off suspects. who neighbors said have broken into dozens of cars in the neighborhood.The Austin Police Department (APD) is looking into the reported cases, but said it "is not seeing a spike." Her daughter died when a car hit her on MoPac, now mom faces a murder chargeSeveral residents, like Wes Breyfogle, said they have submitted non-emergency reports through 311 over the past couple of week
  
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• Wimberley EMS sees 30% call increase in 4 years; needs new ambulance

  08-12-2022 01:29 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Emergency calls for Wimberley EMS are at an all-time high. The system operates with two ambulances."Sometimes both of our ambulances will be out on calls. We are having times where we don't have an ambulance in town," Director of Wimberley EMS Ken Strange said. Telehealth can save patients, EMS time and moneyIn the past four years, there's been a 30% increase."It's been very hectic for us. Some of our calls take 15 minutes to get there or more. And that's from h
  
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• Texas Public Policy Foundation: State shifts focus toward adopting post Roe V. Wade, thousands of kids need home each year

  08-12-2022 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the state has shifted its focus to get more people to adopt. But what efforts are actually being made in the already tough adoption process?
  "It's an incredibly difficult process. And there are a number of regulatory barriers that stand in the way of folks completing the process," Associate Vice President of Policy at Texas Public Policy Foundation, Andrew Brown said.
  On Nov. 30, a panel moderated by th
  
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• Texas Public Policy Foundation: State shifts focus toward adopting post-Roe v. Wade

  08-12-2022 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the state has shifted its focus to get more people to adopt. But what efforts are actually being made in the already tough adoption process?
  "It's an incredibly difficult process. And there are a number of regulatory barriers that stand in the way of folks completing the process," Associate Vice President of Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Andrew Brown said.
  On Nov. 30, a panel moderated by
  
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• Samsung now owns part of Williamson County road, construction underway for its replacement

  08-12-2022 00:56 via kxan.com
  
  TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — A road expansion project in Southwest Taylor is happening alongside construction of Samsung's semi-conductor plant. The influx of big trucks, road noise, and the closure of County Road 404 that connects one end of town to the other has raised concerns for neighbors.Back in August, Williamson County Commissioners approved giving up the possession and use rights to the portion of CR 404 passing through the Samsung site, which is a majority of the road.Precinct 4 Commis
  
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• Travis County interpretation of state law complicating Narcan distribution

  08-12-2022 00:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County says its had to jump through hoops to get naloxone to local harm reduction organizations and it can't pay those groups to distribute the overdose reversal treatment.
  The reason: County attorneys say the way a 2015 bill was written technically doesn't allow it. ‘It is killing people’: Overdose deaths continue to rise in Travis County"Our interpretation of it is we cannot pay an entity to distribute Narcan or naloxone and I think we can't even have a
  
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• Want a rooster? Austin Animal Center has 32 available for adoption

  08-12-2022 00:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anyone in need of a spare rooster? There are 32 of them available for adoption at the Austin Animal Center, AAC and Austin Pets Alive! officials said Wednesday.
  The Austin Police Department's animal cruelty unit seized nine hens and 34 roosters during a "cockfighting bust" Nov. 10. Following a court case, the animals were removed from their owners, with nine hens and two roosters adopted, per a news release.More than 30 roosters are available for adoption, Austin Animal Cen
  
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• Legislative review finds utility regulators 'woefully under-resourced' as they work to fix Texas' power grid

  08-12-2022 00:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Texas utility leaders continue to face questions about whether the state's power grid is prepared for winter weather, lawmakers are raising new concerns about resources and operations at the state agencies in charge of these utilities.
  After the deadly winter storm in 2021 that left millions of Texans without power or water for days, the legislature passed a series of reforms for these agencies and the electric industry, in hopes of preventing another disaster. They also call
  
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