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• Nonprofit hosts event to expose health disparities affecting Black people

  18-03-2023 23:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) –  Volunteers from an Austin nonprofit hosted an event Saturday at the Montopolis Recreation Center to help raise awareness of health disparities affecting African Americans in their community. Black Americans are much more likely than any other race to have kidney failure. For every three people living with kidney failure in the United States, one is African American, according to the American Kidney Fund.
  Further, Black people have higher rates of illness and deat
  
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• Over 50% of Gen Z, Millenials say they're not 'adulting' right: Report

  18-03-2023 20:19 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A recent survey revealed that more than half of Gen Z and Millenials burn out by the time they reach adulthood.The survey, conducted by insuranks, took responses from 1,000 Gen Zers and Millennials, who said they "don’t know how to complete common adulting tasks on their own."To put into perspective, half of Gen Z is now 18 years old or older. The oldest members of Gen Z are now 26 years old and the oldest Millenials are 42.Fifty-seven percent of Ge
  
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• Texas leads the country in combined wind, solar renewable energy

  18-03-2023 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's a certain pride exhibited by Texans when it comes to living here. For example, Lone Star State denizens can be proud of the fact that there were more jobs created in 2022 in Texas than in any of the other 49 states.
  Now, Texans who are working to save the planet take pride that Texas leads the country in the generation of renewable energy according to a report issued by the United States Energy Information Administration. Not California. Texas.
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• WEEKEND READ: South By Southwest highlights

  18-03-2023 18:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As South by Southwest in Austin comes to a close Sunday, here are some highlights from this past week.Miss old Austin? Buy memorabilia from this vending machineA vending machine selling old Austin relics opened this week in the Paramount Theatre lobby that aims to preserve the history of the gentrified areas of the city, said Carl Settles, the executive director of Austin nonprofit E4 Youth.The LostIn vending machine includes items from old Austin establishments l
  
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• Billboard to refund ticketholders for rained-out SXSW concert

  18-03-2023 16:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — After rainy weather canceled Billboard's concert at South by Southwest on Thursday, the music company announced ticket buyers would be refunded.
  The March 16 concert was supposed to be the first night of Billboard's The State at SXSW series, which continued Friday night and will end Saturday. The events are held outdoors at the Moody Amphitheater.PREVIOUS: SXSW and Rodeo Austin prepare for weather"All tickets purchased for this concert through the Moody Amphitheater box off
  
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• $100K paychecks go furthest in these Texas cities

  18-03-2023 15:32 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A yearly paycheck of $100,000 probably sounds like a lot of money to lots of people — and it is. But depending where you live, it might feel like less because of expenses and taxes.Alternatively, there are many U.S. cities where $100,000 will feel like it stretches further than others. Financial resource outlet SmartAsset recently compared after-tax income in the 76 largest U.S. cities and adjusted the amounts for cost of living. The legality of shooting dogs in TexasAdju
  
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• Officials responding to fatal shooting in north Austin

  18-03-2023 13:46 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person died in north Austin after a shooting early Saturday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
  Austin Police said officers responded to a call at 7:03 a.m. for reports of a shooting or stabbing in north Austin.When police and Austin-Travis County EMS officials arrived in the 300 block of Deen Street, one person was found with gunshot wounds. Officials said the individual was confirmed dead at the scene.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for updates.
  
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• APD: 2 people seriously injured in stabbing near Rainey Street

  18-03-2023 13:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said two people were injured in a stabbing incident near Rainey Street late Friday night.
  APD said it responded to a "shoot/stab hotshot" call around 10:30 p.m. Friday near Rainey Street and Driskill Street.
  Austin-Travis County EMS said two adults were taken to a trauma center with serious injuries.Police said it appeared to be an isolated incident, and officers were still looking for a suspect as of midnight.
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• Some drop to freezing by Sunday morning

  18-03-2023 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Spotty sprinkles and light raindrops will continue to wrap up for the few southern counties in the KXAN viewing area that did pick up measurable rainfall today.Some areas may have even seen snow Saturday morning. If you did, let us know at [email protected] points if you have pictures! For the majority of us...the temperatures were just too warm for snow with 40s and low 50s most of the day. NEW BLOG: April showers: Here's the outlook for Central TexasTonight will be mo
  
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• A little rain, a little snow, and lots of chilly air

  18-03-2023 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Areas of light rain fell over the Hill Country to our southern counties. Rain intensity increased over some of Caldwell and Fayette Counties at 6 a.m. There was some snow over some of Gillespie Countywith little accumulation outside of the grass/higher elevations. A disturbance over the area is facilitating this precipitation. It will exit out of the eastern counties during the late-morning/early-afternoon.Little accumulation of snow expected this morningThis final weekend of wi
  
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• A gray cold last weekend of winter

  18-03-2023 13:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The forecast of light snow for Gillespie County verified between 5 and 9 a.m. Saturday. There was no measured snow outside of what might have accumulated on the grass and higher elevations.Rain fell in the Hill Country and much of our southern viewing area. There was very little measured outside of .05" to .10" at reporting stations in Fredericksburg and Harper. The rain will end during the morning leaving a mainly overcast sky for the afternoon.Most lows this morning were below
  
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• Texas Longhorns face dangerous No. 10 seed in Penn State for spot in Sweet 16

  18-03-2023 05:39 via kxan.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (KXAN) — The Texas men's basketball team shined in its opening-round showdown of the NCAA Tournament, winning 81-61 over Colgate.The second-seeded Longhorns are now one win away from making the second weekend for the first time since 2008. Bracket data: Will Texas reach the Final Four?Making the Sweet 16 would be a meaningful feat for Texas as the previous five times they reached March Madness, the Longhorns fell in the first or second round.
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• Austinites get 'Rickrolled' during drone light show in downtown Austin

  18-03-2023 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Did you get to see the hundreds of drones over downtown Austin Friday?Sky Elements Drone Shows had a one-hour drone light show looking over Lady Bird Lake toward the neighborhood of Bouldin Creek.At the end of the show, a QR code appeared in the sky. Some of the people who scanned it with their phones got a surprise—they got Rickrolled! If you're not familiar with the term, it is a meme involving the unexpected appearance of the music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up", b
  
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• Austinites get 'Rick rolled' during 6K drones light show in downtown Austin

  18-03-2023 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Did you get to see the thousands of drones over downtown Austin Friday?Sky Elements Drone Shows had a one-hour drone light show looking over Lady Bird Lake toward the neighborhood of Bouldin Creek.At the end of the show, a QR code appeared in the sky. Some of the people who scanned it with their phone got a surprise-- they got Rick rolled! If you're not familiar with the term, it is a meme involving the unexpected appearance of the music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up", by R
  
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• Austines get 'Rick rolled' during 6K drones light show in downtown Austin

  18-03-2023 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Did you get to see the thousands of drones over downtown Austin Friday?Sky Elements Drone Shows had a one-hour drone light show looking over Lady Bird Lake toward the neighborhood of Bouldin Creek.At the end of the show, a QR code appeared in the sky. Some of the people who scanned it with their phone got a surprise-- they got Rick rolled! If you're not familiar with the term, it is a meme involving the unexpected appearance of the music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up", by R
  
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• Why the LCRA power plant being built in Caldwell County isn't like other plants

  18-03-2023 04:13 via kxan.com
  
  MAXWELL, Texas (KXAN) —On Friday, the Lower Colorado River Authority announced it was building a peaker power plant in Caldwell County set to be operational by 2025.According to a release from the LCRA, the plant will run on natural gas and would only be used when the need for energy surpasses what renewables could provide.The site spans more than 51 acres in Maxwell, near Church Street and Highway 142, and will be able to produce 190 megawatts - enough to power 38,000 homes.“The new
  
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• Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

  18-03-2023 02:58 via kxan.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson brought down a giant.
  Pulling off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, the undersized, underdog Knights stunned top-seeded Purdue 63-58 on Friday night, becoming the second No. 16 seed to win a game in March Madness.
  The shortest team in the tourney, the Knights (21-15) showed no fear in swarming 7-foot-4 All-America center Zach Edey from the start and simply outplayed the Big Ten champion Boilermakers (29-6).
  “We just made h
  
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• Trump to visit Texas for first 2024 campaign rally

  18-03-2023 00:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to hold his first full-fledged rally of the 2024 campaign on March 25 at 5 p.m. in Waco, Texas, a campaign spokesman confirmed.The rally will be held at the Waco Regional Airport, located at 7909 Karl May Drive. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Former Pres. Donald Trump bringing ‘American Freedom Tour’ to downtown AustinTimeline of events:
  8 a.m. – parking and line opens12 p.m. – doors open2 p.m. – Special guest
  
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• APD arrest 2 wanted in South Congress game room robbery

  18-03-2023 00:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- The Austin Police Department arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery in south Austin March 9, according to an APD news release.At approximately 11:30 a.m., a detective with the APD Robbery Unit was canvassing the block of South Congress Avenue for a separate incident when an employee of a game room flagged him down, the release said. The employee told the detective two men recently robbed the business.Surveillance video from the business showed two suspects walk up t
  
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• Bracket data: Will Texas reach the Final Four?

  18-03-2023 00:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — March Madness is off and running with 68 men's and women's college basketball teams battling their way through the bracket to decide this year's national champion.It's the best time of year for hardcore and even casual college basketball fans. Millions of brackets have been submitted for pools with family, friends, co-workers and (sometimes) random strangers. The winner of these pools will undoubtedly claim themselves a college basketball expert amongst their inner circle.
  
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• Top Notch Hamburgers location to open in Hutto next week

  18-03-2023 00:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an announcement Friday, the City of Hutto said the much-anticipated opening of Top Notch Hamburgers in the city was set for March 22.“This will mark only the second location of Top Notch since its iconic original location opened on Burnet Road in Austin in 1971,” the City of Hutto said in a release.The drive-in burger joint rose in popularity when it was featured in the 1993 film Dazed and Confused starring Matthew McConaughey, where he first coined the iconi
  
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