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• LIST: See which power positions your Texas senator landed this session

  24-01-2023 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas lieutenant governor announced Monday which state senators will serve on committees during this current legislative session.
  As the person who controls the work of the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has the responsibility of making committee assignments for the 31 state senators. He said the current group of lawmakers will work to address the top priorities for Texas.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prioritizing grid reliability, property tax relief, border security for 88
  
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• Subfreezing wind chills overnight as rain exits the area

  24-01-2023 23:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tuesday brought central Texas its heaviest, most widespread rainfall since Dec. 19 with nearly two inches in some areas. As rain exits to the east, cold winds blow in behind the low pressure system leading to subfreezing wind chills by sunrise Wednesday.Rain Totals on TuesdayWhile parts of the Hill Country only received 0.25-0.50" of rain from the recent storm, parts of the Austin metro area and communities east of I-35 recorded 1-2".1.77" Lockhart1.70" Cedar Creek1.65" Blanco1.
  
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• Ron Holland, Texas Longhorns basketball recruit, named to McDonald's All-American roster

  24-01-2023 23:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Duncanville star forward and Texas Longhorns recruit Ron Holland was named to the West roster for the McDonald's All-American high school basketball game.Both rosters were announced Tuesday and Holland is the lone Longhorns recruit to make either West or East team. Kentucky has five recruits scattered throughout both teams and Duke has three. For Big 12 schools, Baylor recruit Ja'Kobe Walter, Oklahoma State recruit Brandon Garrison and Iowa State recruit Omaha Biliew are al
  
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• New council starts this week, here's how to navigate Austin City Council meetings

  24-01-2023 23:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We get it, it can be confusing. With dozens of items on every Austin City Council agenda, there's a lot to follow, and the process for signing up to speak may seem daunting.
  Here's everything you need to know about participating in council meetings as three new council members shake things up in their first meeting alongside Mayor Kirk Watson, who is returning to his seat two decades later.
  The nuts and boltsCity Council meetings happen on pre-determined Thursdays starting at 10
  
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• One hemisphere stormier than the other

  24-01-2023 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) — Continuing research done on Mother Nature's storms has yielded some interesting results thanks to research done by scientists. A recent study by the University of Chicago gave us another one. The Southern Hemisphere is stormier than its northern counterpart.The Southern Hemisphere encompasses most of South America, around a third of Africa, as well as Antarctica and some Asian islands.
  Southern Hemisphere is that area south of the EquatorResearch done in this area determined that
  
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• Updates: No. 10 Longhorns take on Oklahoma State Cowboys for 2nd time this season

  24-01-2023 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the second time in 17 days Tuesday, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at 8 p.m. at Moody Center.In their previous meeting Jan. 7 in Stillwater, the teams struggled offensively but the Longhorns were just a little bit better in a 56-46 victory. Texas blocked 12 shots and outrebounded the Cowboys 39-35, and the teams combined to shoot 31-for-100 from the field.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and
  
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• No. 10 Longhorns take on Oklahoma State Cowboys for 2nd time this season

  24-01-2023 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the second time in 17 days Tuesday, the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at 8 p.m. at Moody Center.In their previous meeting Jan. 7 in Stillwater, the teams struggled offensively but the Longhorns were just a little bit better in a 56-46 victory. Texas blocked 12 shots and outrebounded the Cowboys 39-35, and the teams combined to shoot 31-for-100 from the field.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and
  
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• Hot shooting, Cunningham's career night lifts No. 10 Texas past Oklahoma State

  24-01-2023 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 10 Texas shot 62% from 3-point range and played tremendously better against Oklahoma State than they did 17 days ago in an 89-75 win Tuesday at Moody Center.Both the Longhorns and Cowboys would rather forget about the offensively-challenged 56-46 contest they played Jan. 7 in Stillwater, and while both executed better with the ball, the Longhorns did so at a higher level.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the
  
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• LCRA to build new Central Texas power plant to supplement grid

  24-01-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Lower Colorado River Authority is planning to build a new peaker power plant in Central Texas that it said will support the Texas electric grid when needed.
  According to the LCRA, the plant will be able to provide an additional 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the grid. The plant is expected to be operational in 2025.
  A peaker plant is one that typically is used for brief periods during times when the demand for power "approaches or surpasses the amount of power availa
  
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• Austin World War II veterans celebrate turning 100, 101

  24-01-2023 23:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A pair of local World War II veterans celebrated a milestone this week at Longhorn Village in Steiner Ranch.
  A pair of local World War II veterans celebrated a milestone this week at Longhorn Village in Steiner Ranch. (Todd Bynum/KXAN)A pair of local World War II veterans celebrated a milestone this week at Longhorn Village in Steiner Ranch. (Todd Bynum/KXAN)A pair of local World War II veterans celebrated a milestone this week at Longhorn Village in Steiner Ranch. (Todd Bynum/K
  
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• Austin rolls out new payment option for street parking

  24-01-2023 23:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Transportation Department has announced a new payment option for people using paid, on-street parking in the city.The City of Austin launched Monday its partnership with the Way.com app, which allows users to find area parking by searching their city or a specific location. From there, users can enter either the parking space number or their license plate number, vehicle information and the length of stay.A Monday ATD release said this on-street parking access is in
  
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• Tornado emergency issued near Houston, damage reported

  24-01-2023 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Forecasters have issued a tornado emergency for areas near Houston as a powerful storm heads toward the Gulf Coast.The National Weather Service said a “large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado" was on the ground Tuesday afternoon and was headed toward Baytown, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Houston. The tornado emergency warning was in effect until 3 p.m. CST.It was not immediately known whether the tornado had caused any damage.It was the star
  
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• Tornado causes damage east of Houston; no injuries reported

  24-01-2023 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  PASADENA, Texas (AP) — A powerful storm system took aim at the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, spawning a tornado that downed utility poles and power lines, overturned vehicles and ripped roofs off homes and businesses in communities east of Houston. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries.
  The National Weather Service had issued a tornado emergency for that area, warning that a “large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado" was on the ground Tuesday afternoon and was
  
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• Mom of victim Heidi Broussard speaks out about Magen Fieramusca sentence

  24-01-2023 21:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The woman accused of killing her friend and kidnapping her baby in 2019 is expected to enter a guilty plea at her next court appearance next week.Magen Fieramusca’s attorney told KXAN the defense and the prosecution have negotiated an agreement and they expect a sentence of 55 years in prison. Magen Fieramusca case: Woman accused of killing Austin mom, kidnapping baby to plead guiltyHeidi Broussard and her baby went missing from her south Austin home in December 2019.
  
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• Mom of victim Heidi Broussard speaks out about expected sentence

  24-01-2023 21:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The woman accused of killing her friend and kidnapping her baby in 2019 is expected to enter a guilty plea at her next court appearance next week.Magen Fieramusca’s attorney told KXAN the defense and the prosecution have negotiated an agreement and they expect a sentence of 55 years in prison. Magen Fieramusca case: Woman accused of killing Austin mom, kidnapping baby to plead guiltyHeidi Broussard and her baby went missing from her south Austin home in December 2019.
  
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• Salary bump coming for Texas state hospital and SSLC workers

  24-01-2023 20:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Health and Human Services Commission is raising salaries and starting wages at state mental hospitals and state-supported living centers to shore up chronic understaffing, turnover and bed shortages, the agency announced Tuesday.“Increasing starting salaries will bolster HHSC’s recruitment and hiring of prospective employees, help us get fully staffed, and serve more people in need,” said Scott Schalchlin, deputy executive commissioner for HHSC’s
  
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• Travis County approves $35 million for Mobile Loaves & Fishes housing units, infrastructure

  24-01-2023 19:33 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Travis County Commissioners approved a contract with Mobile Loaves & Fishes Tuesday worth $35 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The money will help build housing units, infrastructure and bolster services provided.It's the first designation of the $110 million the county received and set aside from the Biden administration's ARPA, which was an economic stimulus bill signed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The county previously said it would use t
  
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• Central Health sues Ascension, alleging 'failures' with low-income Travis County healthcare

  24-01-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Health announced Tuesday it is suing healthcare company Ascension Texas, alleging Ascension is "failing to meet its contractual obligations" in providing healthcare services to residents from lower-income backgrounds in Travis County.According to the release, Central Health began its contractual relationship with Ascension in 2004. In 2013, Ascension committed to continue providing at minimum "the current levels of healthcare services," which included both hospital
  
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• Central Health, Ascension sue each other over Travis County healthcare services

  24-01-2023 19:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Health announced Tuesday it is suing healthcare company Ascension Texas, alleging Ascension is "failing to meet its contractual obligations" in providing healthcare services to residents from lower-income backgrounds in Travis County. In response, Ascension announced later Tuesday afternoon its own counter-suit against Central Health.According to Central Health's release, Central Health began its contractual relationship with Ascension in 2004. In 2013, Ascension co
  
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• Magen Fieramusca case: Woman accused of killing Austin mom, kidnapping baby to plead guilty

  24-01-2023 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The woman accused of killing an Austin friend and kidnapping her 3-week-old baby in December 2019 is expected to enter a guilty plea during her next court appearance on Jan. 31, her attorneys told KXAN Tuesday. PREVIOUS: Magen Fieramusca caseIn exchange for the plea agreement, the attorneys for Magen Fieramusca said they expect a sentence of 55 years in prison.Fieramusca was charged with capital murder in January 2020 in the death of Heidi Broussard.
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• H-E-B to deliver groceries to UT Austin campus for students, staff

  24-01-2023 19:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas grocer H-E-B and the University of Texas at Austin are partnering to make grocery shopping easier for students and staff.
  The university announced Tuesday it was H-E-B's newest delivery hub. This means students and faculty can place online orders for delivery to a campus location. Orders can be placed online or on the H-E-B app, and users can pick delivery times and locations.The H-E-B service is meant to help students who don't have time to shop for groceries or don'
  
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• Texas senator introduces new Uvalde-related legislation

  24-01-2023 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In a Tuesday press conference with some families of the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary mass school shooting, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, introduced a new set of legislation related to the Uvalde massacre.
  Gutierrez had previously introduced three other Uvalde-related bills, two related to firearm regulations and one that would create a state fund to compensate victims of the May 24 Robb Elementary tragedy.
  Senate Bill 144 would create "extreme risk" pr
  
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• I-35 expansion meeting to discuss aesthetics of proposed improvements

  24-01-2023 18:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. to discuss the I-35 Capital Express Central Project, hoping to get feedback on the aesthetic design of the project from Lady Bird Lake to State Highway 71.
  In particular, TxDOT wants to hear about what Austinites would like to see at I-35 and the intersections of Lady Bird Lake, East Riverside Drive, Woodland Avenue and East Oltorf Street.It’s part of the Live35 aesthetic design program for
  
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• Leander ISD shares draft for potential middle, high schools rezoning

  24-01-2023 18:32 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER ISD, Texas (KXAN) — Students in the central and north areas of Leander ISD could face rezoning, according to new zoning scenarios the district released Monday.Any changes would be implemented in the 2024-25 school year. The district said that students in the Vandegrift High School feeder pattern would likely not be impacted. These students live in the western side of LISD.The draft rezoning is fueled by growth in the north and central areas of the district, LISD said.Students at 12
  
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• Alphas at the Capitol: Historically black fraternity talks maternal mortality rates, gun violence with lawmakers

  24-01-2023 17:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 100 members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity stood together at the Texas Capitol, making sure their voices are considered during the 88th Legislative Session.
  They're discussing key issues they want lawmakers to consider: voting rights, black mother mortality rates, school safety and gun violence.
  Members of the Texas Council of Alpha Chapters make up 1/3 of constituents in Texas House representatives' districts. According to the Chapter, they make up 80% of cons
  
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• How to check for Central Texas power outages

  24-01-2023 17:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When severe weather rolls through, with it usually comes the threat of power outages. KXAN First Warning Weather forecastIf you want to check for power outages in your area, whether you're away from home and want to see if your house is without power, want to know details about the outage and restoration, or simply want to know how many people are impacted, checking is simple.
  In Central Texas, there are four main electricity service providers:
  Austin EnergyCovers the Austin Met
  
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• Latest on the Barton Skyway ramp project, what to expect next

  24-01-2023 16:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is expected to give an update on an improvement project that will break ground early this year at its upcoming board meeting on Jan. 25.What we know so far is the Barton Skyway Ramp Relief Project should improve the flow of traffic along southbound MoPac near Bee Caves Road, Barton Skyway and Loop 360.The project will add pavement for a southbound auxiliary lane from Barton Skyway to Loop 360, an acceleration lane for
  
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• Latest on the Barton Skyway ramp project aimed at improving MoPac traffic. What to expect next

  24-01-2023 16:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is expected to give an update on an improvement project that will break ground early this year at its upcoming board meeting on Jan. 25.What we know so far is the Barton Skyway Ramp Relief Project should improve the flow of traffic along southbound MoPac near Bee Caves Road, Barton Skyway and Loop 360.The project will add pavement for a southbound auxiliary lane from Barton Skyway to Loop 360, an acceleration lane for
  
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• Perseverance key for San Marcos boys basketball in standout season

  24-01-2023 15:45 via kxan.com
  
  When Dan Miller came to be the head coach of San Marcos boys basketball before the 2021-2022 season, he didn't quite know the talent he was about to have in the program.The Rattlers sit at 28-2 and are ranked No. 9 in the state of Texas in the latest TABC poll. A number of San Marcos' games have been close, going down to the final possessions."That's our team is we handle adversity," said Miller about his group's ability to manage high-stress finishes. "No matter the moment we're going to stay c
  
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• What's causing record-high number of stranded turtles along Texas coast?

  24-01-2023 15:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Loggerhead sea turtles are found worldwide, including along the shores of Texas. These turtles, known for their large heads and powerful jaws, nest in the beaches of the Gulf Coast in the late spring through late summer. But a recent surge in stranded sea turtles has researchers concerned about the survival of the species, and ultimately, curious as to why there's a rise.BackgroundPrimarily found along the Atlantic coast of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, t
  
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• South Austin home a 'total loss' in early morning fire

  24-01-2023 15:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A south Austin home was destroyed in an early morning fire Tuesday.
  The Austin Fire Department tweeted at 6:35 a.m. that it responded to a structure fire in the 4500 block of Eric Circle, which is just off Pleasant Valley Road.
  The fire was through the roof of the house when the fire department arrived, the tweet said.
  One person was inside and evacuated by Austin police. No injuries were reported.
  AFD said the house was a total loss.
  The fire was put out around 6:35 a.m. but cr
  
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• Walmart shooting suspect to plead guilty to federal charges

  24-01-2023 14:45 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The man accused of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart plans to plead guilty to federal charges in the case, according to court records filed days after the federal government said it wouldn't seek the death penalty in the case.Patrick Crusius is still charged in state court with capital murder and could still face the death penalty in Texas if convicted in the 2019 mass shooting that killed 23 people.In a court filing Saturday, de
  
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• LIVE: Lawmaker proposing 'biggest teacher pay raise in Texas history'

  24-01-2023 13:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Representative James Talarico is bringing forth a plan to give teachers in Texas what he says is the largest pay raise in state history.With an average salary around $58,000 — according to the National Center for Educational Statistics —Texas teacher salaries currently rank in the bottom 10 states across the country.Rep. Talarico’s bill would also address pay for support staff in schools — such as nurses, cafeteria workers, counselors and bus d
  
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• Lawmaker proposing biggest teacher pay raise in Texas history

  24-01-2023 13:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Representative James Talarico is bringing forth a plan to give teachers in Texas the largest pay raise in state history.With an average salary around $58,000 — according to the National Center for Educational Statistics —Texas teacher salaries currently rank in the bottom 10 states across the country.Rep. Talarico’s bill would also address pay for support staff in schools — such as nurses, cafeteria workers, counselors and bus drivers. The aver
  
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• Lawmaker proposes $15K pay raise for Texas teachers

  24-01-2023 13:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — State Representative James Talarico is bringing forth a plan to give teachers in Texas what he says is the largest pay raise in state history.With an average salary around $58,000 — according to the National Center for Educational Statistics —Texas teacher salaries currently rank in the bottom 10 states across the country.Rep. Talarico’s bill would also address pay for support staff in schools — such as nurses, cafeteria workers, counselors and bus d
  
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• SH-130 reopened after fatal crash near COTA

  24-01-2023 13:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lanes were reopened around 7 a.m. after part of SH-130 was closed for several hours overnight into Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle fatal crash in the area.
  The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of SH-130 and Pearce Lane.
  The northbound lanes of SH-130 were closed for several hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.
  The lanes were reopened just before 7 a.m.The highway was impacted from Exit 451 at Elroy Road to Exit 450 at Pearce Lane.
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• One killed in crash on SH-130 near COTA

  24-01-2023 13:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lanes were reopened around 7 a.m. after part of SH-130 was closed for several hours overnight into Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle fatal crash in the area.
  The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of SH-130 and Pearce Lane. The Texas Department of Public Safety responded.
  DPS said the crash involved a Chevrolet Corvette and the driver was the only occupant.
  The Corvette was traveling north on SH-130 when it left the roadway and struck the concrete pillar
  
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• Fatal crash closes SH-130 near COTA

  24-01-2023 13:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Part of SH-130 was closed for several hours overnight into Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle fatal crash in the area.
  The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of SH-130 and Pearce Lane.
  The northbound lanes of SH-130 were closed for several hours while the crash was investigated and cleared. The highway is impacted from Exit 451 at Elroy Road to Exit 450 at Pearce Lane.
  There were still closures as of 6 a.m., which have the potential to impact morning comm
  
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• Willie Nelson starts off the year on a high

  24-01-2023 12:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Willie Nelson is starting off the year on a high. But not like that.
  The 89-year-old artist is busy releasing new content for his fans almost a month into 2023.
  Here's what the "Red Headed Stranger" is up to:Willie joins Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg for commercialIn a newly released ad, Willie Nelson uses a BIC lighter to show it's a commonly borrowed item, according to the brand. He goes to light a candle when he's interrupted by a video call from Snoop Dogg. The rap
  
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• Showers, storms bring soaking rain today

  24-01-2023 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Grab the rain gear! Most of us are in for a good soaking today.Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue through midday before tapering off early evening. Rain and significant cloud cover will limit today's warm-up with most areas stuck in the 50s all day.Rainfall totals will generally range between 0.5"-1.5", with isolated pockets of 2"-3". Minor flooding is possible along and east of I-35, however, no major issues are expected. (Most of this will be "nuisance flooding
  
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• More than one inch of rain in many areas

  24-01-2023 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The entire area picked up rain today. Strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain in many locations. Specific rain totals can be found on our website KXAN.com and clicking on Rainfall Totals.The stormy weather is gone so that we will deal with just a few showers scattered this afternoon. Temperatures will struggle to make the upper 40s to low 50s.The sky will be partly cloudy tonight. Lows in the morning will fall to the 30s with some in the Hill Country at freezing. Sunshine tomor
  
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• The domino effect behind the diabetic drug shortage that's hitting Austin

  24-01-2023 04:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- A nationwide diabetes drug shortage is now hitting Austin, according to experts."We're seeing a lot of shortages in a lot of the injectable diabetes medications," said Rannon Ching, Pharmacist in Charge at Tarrytown Pharmacy.
  He and others said it does not have anything to do with diabetes at all, but for their side effects of weight loss.
  He said Tarrytown started seeing the shortage this winter season as more doctors started to prescribe the diabetes drug off-label for weight l
  
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• Hays County school districts eligible for extra money for counselors

  24-01-2023 03:44 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - More counselors could be coming to school districts across Hays County. The county approved American Rescue Plan Act funds to help with mental health in schools back in October 2022. RELATED COVERAGE: ‘There is a huge need for more counselors’: Mental health a priority in area schoolsDripping Springs ISD Director of Counseling and Health Services Tisha Kolek said they could be awarded up to $200,000.
  The DSISD school board passed the agreement at Monday's
  
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• Round Rock, Pflugerville fire departments offer in-house training, certification process

  24-01-2023 02:12 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- New recruitment efforts by the Round Rock Fire Department and Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 are widening the applicant pool."In the past, you had to come to the city with a fire certification and at minimum an EMT certification," said Round Rock Fire Chief Shane Glaiser.
  The department's new "Green Academy" works around that step. Round Rock hires cadets who haven't gotten certified yet and provides them with classroom and hands-on training to prepar
  
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• Win tickets to see 'Aladdin'

  24-01-2023 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  Win four tickets to see the Feb. 14 production of 'Aladdin' at Bass Concert Hall. Contest opens Jan. 24 and closes Jan. 30.
  
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• Texas prisoners two weeks into hunger strike against solitary confinement

  24-01-2023 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — At least two dozen Texas prisoners are 13 days into a hunger strike in protest against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's solitary confinement policies.The strike began on Jan. 10, the first day of the Texas legislative session, with more than 70 prisoners participating. That number has since fallen to at least 24. Forty percent of the remaining strikers have participated for all 13 days, and the others "have been participating on and off," according to TDCJ.
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• Texas prisoners entering third week of hunger strike against solitary confinement

  24-01-2023 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — At least two dozen Texas prisoners are 13 days into a hunger strike in protest against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's solitary confinement policies.The strike began on Jan. 10, the first day of the Texas legislative session, with more than 70 prisoners participating. That number has since fallen to at least 24. Forty percent of the remaining strikers have participated for all 13 days, and the others "have been participating on and off," according to TDCJ.
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• LBJ coach Jahmal Fenner hired to be Longhorns' director of high school relations

  24-01-2023 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — From northeast Austin to the 40 Acres, LBJ football coach Jahmal Fenner is taking a new position with the Texas Longhorns football program.Head coach Steve Sarkisian announced Monday that Fenner is now the program's Director of High School Relations, taking over after Chris Gilbert left the program. Fenner has helped turn the LBJ Jaguars into a program to be reckoned with in Texas high school football, leading the team to its first state title game appearance in 2021 in Cla
  
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• 'Pollution and trash definitely came up;' Huston-Tillotson conducts study on Lady Bird Lake

  24-01-2023 01:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — At almost any time of day, you can spot a lot of people at or around Lady Bird Lake, but what kind of impact are they having on the water and environment?On Monday, the City of Austin's Park and Recreation Department discussed the results of a new study done by Huston-Tillotson University which looked at how congestion and other factors impact Lady Bird Lake and the surrounding areas. Thousands of pounds of trash ending up in Lady Bird Lake. Here’s what the city is do
  
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• APD: Fatal Pflugerville shooting ruled self defense

  24-01-2023 01:33 via kxan.com
  
  PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A 37-year-old man died after a shooting Saturday night in Pflugerville, the Austin Police Department said in a press releaseAPD determined the shooting was in self defense following a fight at a home between several people. Austin-Travis County EMS transports person with gunshot wound from Pflugerville homeAPD said Wilton Acker, 37, and another person were fighting in a home in the 13900 block of Macquarie Drive Saturday. Another person intervened during the fi
  
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