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• Austin's Andy Langer breaks down 2023 ACL lineup

  09-05-2023 23:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Summer might just be around the corner but Austin music lovers' attention has shifted to the first two weekends in October following the release of the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup.
  The annual concert series will feature the Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar and Shania Twain among its headlining sets when the festival returns to Zilker Park Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15. ICYMI: Who's performing at the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year?ACL Radio's Andy Langer sat
  
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• How many ACL 2023 artists have Texas connections?

  09-05-2023 23:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Calling all music lovers: The 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup has arrived, with tickets now on sale for the two-weekend fall concert series. This year's lineup is headlined by Kendrick Lamar, the Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Odesza, The Lumineers, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, The 1975 and Hozier. Who's performing at the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival?But among the slew of supporting acts comes dozens of artists with connections to the Lone Star Sta
  
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• Flash flood threat overnight tonight, then again Mother's Day weekend

  09-05-2023 22:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There is a fairly rare 3 out of 4 'moderate' risk of flash flooding twice in the next week -- a risk designation we have only seen twice in the last year.A low pressure system is spinning right on top of Central Texas, drawing in copious atmospheric moisture from the warm Gulf of Mexico waters and lifting it to produce rain and thunderstorms. Kingsland in the Hill Country saw a quick 1.67" of rain Tuesday afternoon, while rain generally remained lighter elsewhere.A rare moderate
  
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• Can Texas become a top 'film-friendly' state?

  09-05-2023 22:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — This legislative session, lawmakers filed more than a dozen bills aiming to make the state more film-friendly. The Texas Media and Production Alliance (TXMPA) said this is the most bills of the sort it has seen in decades. The bills incentivize film production in a few ways. Some focus on infrastructure investment – such as incentivizing building structures, like sound stages and production studios. Other bills, such as HB 4419 filed by Texas Rep. Craig Goldman,
  
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• Texas DPS: Allen mall shooter had 8 'legally obtained' guns

  09-05-2023 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is planning to speak publicly in Allen Tuesday afternoon following a mass shooting that killed eight people at an outlet mall.
  DPS is hosting a briefing that will include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Allen Police Department, according to a media advisory.
  Eight people were killed and several other were injured in a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets over the weekend.
  The victims were identified by aut
  
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• LIVE: DPS officials speak publicly after Allen mall shooting; FBI, local police will be present

  09-05-2023 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is planning to speak publicly in Allen Tuesday afternoon following a mass shooting that killed eight people at an outlet mall.
  DPS is hosting a briefing that will include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Allen Police Department, according to a media advisory.
  Eight people were killed and several other were injured in a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets over the weekend.
  The victims were identified by aut
  
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• DPS officials to speak publicly after Allen mall shooting; FBI, local police will be present

  09-05-2023 20:39 via kxan.com
  
  ALLEN, Texas (KXAN) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is planning to speak publicly in Allen Tuesday afternoon following a mass shooting that killed eight people at an outlet mall.
  DPS is hosting a briefing that will include representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Allen Police Department, according to a media advisory.
  Eight people were killed and several other were injured in a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets over the weekend.
  The victims were identified by aut
  
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• Texas House unanimously expels Bryan Slaton after sexual misconduct allegations

  09-05-2023 20:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House voted unanimously on Tuesday to expel embattled GOP Rep. Bryan Slaton, amid allegations he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old female staffer.
  The vote comes a day after Slaton submitted his resignation papers to the governor, after a House panel made public its findings about his misconduct. Under mounting pressure, Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before expulsion vote in Texas HouseRep. David Spiller, R-Jacksboro, said all of the facts
  
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• House to debate Texas bill removing criminal offense for 'homosexual conduct'

  09-05-2023 20:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House of Representatives will debate a piece of legislation Wednesday that would strike the unconstitutional, unenforceable criminal offense of "homosexual conduct" from the state's lawbooks.
  House Bill 2055, introduced this session by Dallas Democratic Rep. Venton Jones, is now listed on Wednesday's daily House calendar, which contains the list of new bills and resolutions scheduled by the Committee on Calendars for the full chamber to consider. The proposal woul
  
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• Texas nursing home resident, student become pen pal friends

  09-05-2023 19:41 via kxan.com
  
  WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) -- At the onset of the pandemic, an unlikely pair struck up a friendship. Three years later, the COVID-era pen pals met for the first time.Helen Griffith is a resident at Alexis Pointe Senior Living in Wimberley. When COVID-19 restrictions went in place in spring 2020, she signed up for a community pen pal club.At the onset of the pandemic, an unlikely pair struck up a friendship. Three years later, the COVID-era pen pals met for the first time. (Courtesy: Alexis Pointe S
  
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• Morgan Wallen postpones Austin show, other tour dates

  09-05-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Morgan Wallen is postponing his Austin tour date, and six weeks' worth of other tour stops, as he goes on vocal rest, the country singer posted on social media Tuesday.In the video, Wallen said fans can expect the shows for the "One Night At A Time World" Tour to be rescheduled. The Austin show was set for May 24 at Moody Center. Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain to headline at ACL Music Festival 2023"We're working on rescheduling all of the dates during this timef
  
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• How much money does ACL Music Festival generate for Austin?

  09-05-2023 18:43 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 9, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Let's go, girls: Shania Twain, Kendrick Lamar and the Foo Fighters are just some of the acts set to perform at the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival. With tickets set to go on sale at noon, it begs the question: Just how much money does ACL generate for the city of Austin?Last year, the 2022 ACL Music Festival brought in nearly $448 million for the Austin economy. More than $3 b
  
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• Downtown Austin road closures planned ahead of Paramount Gala this weekend

  09-05-2023 18:04 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 9, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The annual Paramount Gala returns to Austin on Saturday, a yearly event designed to fundraise and raise support for the historic Paramount Theatre. As a result, here are some of the road closures to look out for this weekend.Road closures
  Congress Avenue: closed from Seventh Street to 9th Street8th Street: closed from Brazos Street to Colorado Street9th Street: closed from Colorado S
  
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• Therapy dog visits St. David's North Austin for National Nurses Week

  09-05-2023 17:13 via kxan.com
  
  The above video shows Sadie the therapy dog visiting nurses and staff at St. David's North Austin Medical Center for National Nurses Week. (Courtesy: St. David's)AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nurses and staff at St. David's North Austin Medical Center got a pawsome treat for the start of National Nurses Week.
  Therapy dog visits St. David's North Austin for National Nurses Week (Courtesy: St. David's North Austin Medical Center)Nurses and staff were visited Monday by Therapy Pet Pals of Texas. Former St. Davi
  
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• All-clear given after ACC Northridge shelter-in-place order

  09-05-2023 16:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A shelter-in-place order was lifted for the Austin Community College Northridge Campus.
  The campus issued the order at 8:50 a.m. amid reports of a possible armed person nearby. Police investigated the reports and issued an all-clear.
  The shelter-in-place was lifted at 10:20 a.m., and the campus returned to normal operations.
  The campus is located at 11928 Stonehollow Dr.
  
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• ACC Northridge under shelter-in-place amid reports of armed person nearby

  09-05-2023 16:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Community College Northridge Campus issued a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning amid reports of a possible armed person nearby.
  ACC said the order began at 8:50 a.m. and said all campus doors would remain closed and locked until further notice.
  The school is asking people to stay away from the Northridge campus while the reports are investigated.
  The campus is located at 11928 Stonehollow Dr.
  This is a developing story; stick with KXAN for updates.
  
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• Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain to headline at ACL Music Festival 2023

  09-05-2023 16:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup is out.The festival will return to Zilker Park starting Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 with more than 100 performances across nine stages. The 2023 lineup was released Tuesday.Headliners for this year’s festival include Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Odesza, The Lumineers, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, The 1975 and HozierAttendees will also see performances from Maggie Rogers, Labrinth, Niall H
  
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• 'Today I Am' campaign aims to help military veterans take care of their mental health

  09-05-2023 15:56 via kxan.com
  
  (KXAN) -- In 2020, there were 6,146 Veteran suicides, or average of 16.8 per day, according to the latest research from the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.
  The Department of Veteran Affairs says there is help with a new campaign it calls ‘Today I Am.’“A lot of veterans are struggling,” said Dr. Christopher Loftis, a licensed psychologist and the National Director for VA/DoD Mental Health Collaboration.
  “It's a difficult time when they le
  
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• Austin tourism expected to stay steady, despite possible economic recession

  09-05-2023 15:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tourism has taken off in Austin.According to Visit Austin, travelers spent $8.2 billion in 2022. That generated $837 million in local taxes, saving the average household $917 annually.At the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, passenger traffic growth this March was up 6.52% compared to March of 2022. With 1,941,044 departing passengers, March of 2023 was the fifth busiest month on record at AUS. March was the 5th-busiest month in Austin airport historyOnly five months
  
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• Why are TxTag customers getting pay-by-mail bills?

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to usabout resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who h
  
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• State asks judge to sentence Daniel Perry to at least 25 years for murder

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)—10 or a minimum of 25 years in prison?That's what the 147th District Court Judge Clifford A. Brown is considering on Tuesday. Attorneys brought forth their final witnesses and closing arguments during Daniel Perry's sentencing hearing.
  Perry, a former Army Sgt., was convicted on April 7, 2023 of murdering Air Force Veteran and Protester, Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in downtown Austin in 2020.
  Judge Brown said he will issue a sentence at 10am Wedne
  
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• LIVE: 'It ain't working.' TxTag auto pay problems leave some drivers with big bills

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to usabout resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who h
  
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• 'It ain't working.' TxTag auto pay problems leave some drivers with big bills

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to usabout resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who h
  
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• Daniel Perry to be sentenced for murder in 2020 shooting at downtown Austin protest

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Daniel Perry, who was convicted last month of murdering Garrett Foster during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin in 2020, is set to be sentenced Tuesday at 9 a.m.Daniel Perry found guilty of murder in protester’s deathDuring Perry's trial, a jury was presented evidence including police body camera footage after the incident, interview footage of Perry in the Austin Police Headquarters interrogation room, 3D renderings of how close Foster was to Perry’s c
  
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• Daniel Perry sentenced to 25 years in protester murder, defense prepares for appeal

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Daniel Perry was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of the 2020 shooting death of a protester, and will receive credit for the time he's already served.The 147th District Court Judge Clifford A. Brown determined Perry's sentence Tuesday. On Monday he heard attorneys bring forth their final witnesses and closing arguments during Perry's sentencing hearing. The prosecution requested a minimum of 25 years, while the defense argued for 10.
  “Hard work, s
  
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• Daniel Perry sentenced to 25 years in protester murder

  09-05-2023 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Daniel Perry was sentenced to 25 years after being convicted of the 2020 shooting death of a protester.The 147th District Court Judge Clifford A. Brown determined Perry's sentence Tuesday. On Monday he heard attorneys bring forth their final witnesses and closing arguments during Daniel Perry's sentencing hearing. The prosecution requested a minimum of 25 years, while the defense argued for 10.
  Perry, a former Army sergeant, was convicted on April 7 of murdering Air Force v
  
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• Aaron Franklin, acclaimed Austin pit master, breaths new life into historic east Austin venue

  09-05-2023 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The blighted, yet charming, abandoned building at 1200 East Sixth Street on the corner of Waller Street has undoubtedly captivated east Austinites for years. Built by a German immigrant in 1892, the structure got its start as a saloon but has hosted a variety of tenants since the late 19th century –  including European bakers, Anglo-American-born butchers, Mexican American tortilla makers and Lebanese and Mexican American bar owners – until it was left
  
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• Aaron Franklin, acclaimed Austin pit master, breathes new life into historic east Austin venue

  09-05-2023 13:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The blighted, yet charming, abandoned building at 1200 East Sixth Street on the corner of Waller Street has undoubtedly captivated east Austinites for years. Built by a German immigrant in 1892, the structure got its start as a saloon but has hosted a variety of tenants since the late 19th century –  including European bakers, Anglo-American-born butchers, Mexican American tortilla makers and Lebanese and Mexican American bar owners – until it was left
  
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• Austin Water hits milestone in water meter exchange program

  09-05-2023 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Water installed 125,000 new digital water meters as part of a project to replace all analog meters across the city. This mark is the halfway point in the project to replace the 250,000 analog meters.
  Austin Water officials said meter replacements have been made equitably throughout all districts of the city and the utility is on track to finish the $95 million project by the start of 2025.
  Going digital in water infrastructure
  The utility started replacing analog meters i
  
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• Georgetown Police sign 30X30 Pledge to advance women in the force

  09-05-2023 12:29 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – The Georgetown Police Department said Monday it joined more than 285 police agencies, including the Austin Police Department, in pledging to "improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement".GPD said it signed the National 30X30 Pledge, which according to the department, helps agencies "assess the current state of a department with regard to gender equity, identify factors that may be driving any disparities, and develop and implement strat
  
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• Scattered storms leading up to weekend flooding risk

  09-05-2023 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Keep the umbrella on standby - rain chances return daily through the week and weekend.Today will feature scattered storms and heavy showers beginning as early as late morning and lasting through evening. Areas east of I-35 will are favored for the heaviest rain and maybe a strong storm or two, but today's severe risk is much lower than what we've seen previously.Tuesday's flood risk: 1-2 out of 4Wednesday will look similar with scattered storms still possible as our first storm
  
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• Rain continues to affect Central Texas

  09-05-2023 12:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Rain and thunderstorms fell over our eastern counties this morning. The rain moved in to southern Fayette County around 8:30 a.m., spreading north and west as the morning progressed.The rain moved into the I-35 portion of Central Texas after 11 a.m, then entered the Hill Country after noon.
  Thankfully, there was no severe weather outside of some lightning. Higher rain totals since midnight have averaged between .50" and 1.00".The rain gauge at the Colorado River at La Grange mea
  
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• Man identified in deadly auto-ped crash in Round Rock

  09-05-2023 12:23 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – Round Rock Police said Monday a man died after being hit by a vehicle on Saturday night in Round Rock.
  According to police, officers were called to East Palm Valley Boulevard just west of A.W. Grimes Boulevard near the HEB around 9:05 p.m. for a report of a man in the road.
  Police said first responders gave CPR but the man died at the scene.
  According to police, a vehicle had hit the man as he was walking. Police said the driver stayed behind and cooperated with
  
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• 1M already use Austin toll roads daily, and it could double by 2040

  09-05-2023 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to usabout resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who h
  
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• Projections: Texas baseball could be on the road to start NCAA tournament

  09-05-2023 05:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With two weeks left in the regular season and still mathematically in the Big 12 Conference title race, the Texas Longhorns baseball team has to get some help if they want the regular season title.
  According to two major college baseball publications, they also need some help to be a regional host in the NCAA tournament.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersBoth D1B
  
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• First trooper-involved shooting in Central TX since DPS started increased patrols in Austin

  09-05-2023 03:46 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Texas Department of Public Safety troopers shot and killed a man after the agency said he fired at troopers first.According to a statement from DPS, they tried to pull him over on U.S. Highway 183 in Austin just before 10 p.m. Sunday.
  As the man drove up through Williamson County, he fired shots as the troopers chasing him - and pointed his weapon at troopers when he eventually got out of the car. Where DPS is patrolling in Austin and whyU.S. 183 is one of the areas t
  
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• Hays CISD 'heartbroken' after elementary student passes away

  09-05-2023 01:11 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - A Camino Real Elementary school student died on April 28, according to Hays CISD.
  In a Facebook message posted Monday, the district said it is heartbroken for the family of the young boy, Jonathan Velazquez. They said he was a first-grader.
  Hays CISD linked the family's GoFundMe page to help with memorial and funeral expenses.
  A woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said she lives in the same subdivision as the family. She said Jonathan drowned in the subdivision's p
  
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• Texas Stars rolling into Central Division finals

  09-05-2023 00:56 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — As the Texas Stars continue playing hockey into May, things have gone pretty much as smoothly as possible. The Stars are set to battle the Milwaukee Admirals after sweeping the Rockford IceHogs to start the postseason.The Stars will head into the series against the Admirals having not played since knocking out Rockford on April 30. They hope to have a lot of hockey ahead of them, so are soaking in the time off.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports storie
  
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• Texas child care providers call on lawmakers for more money

  09-05-2023 00:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, child care providers, parents, and families across the country hosted a Day Without Child Care.More than 700 child care providers across the country closed their doors, many of them right here in Texas.The goal is to raise awareness about wages and the challenges providers and parents face as the cost of living and inflation continues to impact the industry.Providers and families are calling on Texas legislators to invest 1% of the state budget in child care
  
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• Wettest week in months with periods of heavy rain expected

  09-05-2023 00:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered heavy downpours are expected at times early this week, then heavy rain becomes more widespread Mother's Day weekend leading to an escalating flash flood threat.A nearly stationary severe thunderstorm prompted a Tornado Warning in Fayette County Monday afternoon, though no tornado was confirmed. More than 2 inches of rain fell in a short period of time in La Grange, where a Flash Flood Warning continues until 7:45 p.m. Most flash flood fatalities happen in vehicles. If
  
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• H-E-B announces new store coming to Georgetown

  09-05-2023 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Beloved Texas grocer H-E-B is set to open a new store in Georgetown next month.A 121,000-square-foot shop will open at 1010 W. University Ave. in the Wolf Lakes Village neighborhood on June 7. It'll replace the 67,000-square-foot store housed at 1100 S. I-35, per a company release. RELATED NEWS: H-E-B opening convenience store in GeorgetownThe I-35 location will remain open until the Wolf Lakes Village store is operational, per the release. Amenities include a tw
  
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