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• Memorial honors dogs lost in Georgetown pet facility fire

  06-06-2023 23:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Georgetown unveiled enhancements to its Bark Park off-leash dog park Tuesday -- including a new memorial dedicated to the pets killed in a September 2021 boarding facility fire.Georgetown's Bark Park is the city's first off-leash facility, featuring dog drinking fountains, benches and an agility course. The six-acre park includes separate areas for both small and large dogs to roam, per the city's website.A memorial at Georgetown's Bark Park honors the dogs lost
  
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• Texas, Stanford super regional to begin Saturday from Sunken Diamond

  06-06-2023 23:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In order to get to Omaha, the Texas Longhorns will have to go through the Bay Area.No. 8 Stanford topped Texas A&M late Monday night 7-1 to clinch its regional tournament at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, California, and now the Cardinal will host another team from the Lone Star State with a trip to the Men's College World Series on the line. Huge 3rd inning lifts Texas Longhorns to regional title, spot in super regionalsThe first game of the super regional will be at 5 p
  
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• Ascension Seton: Social security numbers, credit cards impacted by security breach

  06-06-2023 23:02 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 6, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Social security numbers, credit card information and more were impacted by a March data breach involving Ascension Seton's legacy websites, according to a news release from Ascension Texas.On March 2, the agency was alerted to a security event involving Ascension Seton's legacy websites, Seton.net and DellChildrens.net, which is managed by the third-party vendor Vertex, the release
  
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• A resource library unlike any other

  06-06-2023 22:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- WorldCat.org provides valuable resources for people wanting to learn more about how to be better stewards of the earth. Essentially acting as the world's library, this website provides materials that are not found in a library.
  Danielle Bromelia, Project Manager for OCLC, said the site can provide a wealth of information for people who want to know about, for example, sustainability. She said WorldCat.org allows people the opportunity to search for "billions of items from 10,000
  
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• Pickleball, tennis court rentals launch in Austin -- here's how to book one

  06-06-2023 22:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Pickleball and tennis enthusiasts in Austin, you're in luck: A new rental service launched, allowing users to book privately-owned courts in advance.Swimply is a marketplace service that allows homeowners to rent out their pools to local swimmers at an hourly rate. On Tuesday, the company announced it was expanding its offerings to include renting out privately-owned sports courts.More than 300 pickleball, tennis, basketball and other courts are now listed for rent in New York,
  
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• Starbucks' olive oil-infused coffee line launches in Austin shops

  06-06-2023 22:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Olive oil in coffee? That's the latest flavor combination Starbucks has unveiled, rolling out a new line of specialty drinks at stores across the country, including Austin.Starbucks announced this spring Oleato, its new line of caffeinated drinks infused with extra virgin olive oil. Following a March debut in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle, the company announced Tuesday it expanded the coffee line into Austin shops.Starbucks' new line of extra virgin olive
  
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• What's happening with the Austin Convention Center?

  06-06-2023 22:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After the City of Austin announced it was moving forward with the next stage of its convention center expansion project, KXAN received several Report!ts asking about how the city got to this point and how they're going to pay for the massive project.“The public has a right to expect transparency and accountability when billions of dollars are being invested in a questionable venture," said City Accountability Project Political Action Committee co-founder Laura Cantu-T
  
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• Ozone Action Day declared Wednesday for hot, stagnant weather

  06-06-2023 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Hot, stagnant conditions are expected to lead to higher than normal pollution levels on Wednesday. Consider driving less or carpooling to limit your pollution footprint.Ozone Action Day recommendationsEven as heat and humidity build through the rest of the week, isolated late-day showers and thunderstorms will remain possible as we sit on the eastern periphery of a high pressure system. While most areas remain dry each day, some others may see up to 0.5"-1" of rain.Isolated show
  
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• ‘It’s been done’: With lieutenant governor's signature, ‘dead suspect’ bill sent for governor's final review

  06-06-2023 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While the mystery surrounding a missing transparency measure at the Texas Capitol remains, the attention it grabbed in recent days – from state lawmakers, frustrated families and open records advocates nationwide – ensured any movement to advance House Bill 30 would not go unnoticed. On Tuesday, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick finally signed the legislation, ending what he has essentially explained as a simple delay.“That’s a whole long story,”
  
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• ‘Let’s just say it’s been done’: Will Texas lieutenant governor sign ‘dead suspect’ bill?

  06-06-2023 21:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — While the mystery surrounding a missing transparency measure at the Texas Capitol remains, the attention it grabbed in recent days – from state lawmakers, frustrated families and open records advocates nationwide – ensured any movement to advance a replacement copy of House Bill 30 would not go unnoticed.“That’s a whole long story,” Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters Tuesday afternoon during a press conference. “That will take
  
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• It's official: Austin adopts Phase 1 of Project Connect light rail plan

  06-06-2023 21:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a joint meeting Tuesday afternoon, Austin City Council, the CapMetro board of directors and the Austin Transit Partnership board of directors officially adopted the first phase of Project Connect's light rail program, paving the way for expanded transit services in the Texas capital."These great, generational programs do not happen overnight, do not happen in the blink of an eye and it takes every single one of us to make them happen," said Veronica Castro de Barrera, chair o
  
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• Developer expresses 'astonishment' over state hearing to consider park takeover

  06-06-2023 21:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just days after a meeting was scheduled to consider acquiring a state park through eminent domain, the developers purchasing the property have expressed their "astonishment" that the state would consider that option, in a letter sent to Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners.Fairfield Lake State Park permanently closed to the public on Sunday. The park, about 70 miles east of Waco, has been leased to the state for decades by Vistra Energy, which formerly operated a power pl
  
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• LIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott to sign bill addressing catalytic convertor thefts Tuesday

  06-06-2023 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Gov. Greg Abbott is expected Tuesday afternoon to sign a bill into law that creates new criminal offenses surrounding the theft of catalytic converters. State Senator Carol Alvarado's, D- Houston, Senate Bill 224 – known as the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act –  was designed to address the spike in catalytic converter thefts across the state.  MORE: Have you been targeted? Catalytic converter thefts on the rise nationwideThe bill honors Harris County
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbott to sign bill addressing catalytic convertor thefts Tuesday

  06-06-2023 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Gov. Greg Abbott is expected Tuesday afternoon to sign a bill into law that creates new criminal offenses surrounding the theft of catalytic converters. State Senator Carol Alvarado, D- Houston, Senate Bill 224 – known as the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act –  was designed to address the spike in catalytic converter thefts across the state.  MORE: Have you been targeted? Catalytic converter thefts on the rise nationwideThe bill honors Harris County D
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill addressing catalytic convertor thefts

  06-06-2023 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law Tuesday afternoon that creates new criminal offenses surrounding the theft of catalytic converters. State Senator Carol Alvarado's, D- Houston, Senate Bill 224 – known as the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act –  was designed to address the spike in catalytic converter thefts across the state.  MORE: Have you been targeted? Catalytic converter thefts on the rise nationwideThe bill honors Harris County Deputy Sheri
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill addressing catalytic converter thefts

  06-06-2023 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law Tuesday afternoon that creates new criminal offenses surrounding the theft of catalytic converters. State Senator Carol Alvarado, D- Houston, filed Senate Bill 224 – known as the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act –  which was designed to address the spike in catalytic converter thefts across the state. Thefts of this kind have increased by 1,200% from 2019 to 2021, per the National Insurance Crime Bureau.MORE: Ha
  
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• John Oliver to perform in Austin this fall

  06-06-2023 20:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- John Oliver, a well-known comedian and host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," is performing in Austin this fall.
  Oliver will be performing at the Bass Concert Hall on August 20, according to an event listing from Texas Performing Arts.
  The Emmy and Writer's Guild award-winning writer, comedian and host has a handful of stand-up performances scheduled over the summer. He was previously a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and guest-hosted the show for
  
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• Austin's Blues on the Green returns for 32nd season

  06-06-2023 19:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Limit Radio's Blues on the Green summer concert series will kick off its 32nd season next month, officials announced in a Tuesday release.The free music series is slated to run July 18-19 at Zilker Park, with music performances from 6-10 p.m. each day. The concert series originally began in the early 1990s as a small gathering at the Arboretum before expanding into the present day, multi-day series.Food and non-alcoholic beverages from local restaurants and businesse
  
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• Body found at Zilker Park near volleyball courts Monday evening

  06-06-2023 19:29 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 5, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A body was found at Zilker Park Monday evening, according to paramedics.
  Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed that medics responded to 2200 Lou Neff Road shortly before 6 p.m. That area is near the Zilker Park volleyball courts.
  Medics pronounced the person dead on the scene.
  KXAN received a viewer-submitted email Tuesday morning that said a volleyball league discovered the body while
  
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• Police searching for driver who hit 61 year old, fled scene in May

  06-06-2023 18:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police Department officers are searching for the suspected driver of a May hit-and-run in southeast Austin that left a 61-year-old woman injured.
  It happened around 9:50 p.m. May 20 at the intersection of East William Cannon Drive and Bluff Springs Road.
  APD responded to reports of an injured person lying on the roadway in the intersection. The preliminary investigation showed a darker-colored two-door sports car hit the woman while she was crossing the street.
  The woman
  
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• How to check TSA wait times before flying out of Austin's airport

  06-06-2023 18:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wondering how long TSA lines will be before your next flight?
  New wait time trackers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport could help you better prepare for your next airport visit.PREVIOUS REPORTING: Long lines at airport due to TSA scanner installation, high trafficThe improved technology opened in May at checkpoints 1 and 2 west, an airport spokesperson said. Airport teams use the checkpoint data to determine where to send guest services staff to help passengers
  
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• Human Rights Campaign declares national state of emergency for LGBTQ people

  06-06-2023 16:08 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on Tuesday officially declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ people in the U.S., citing the passage of more than 75 laws in over a dozen states that explicitly target the community.At least 525 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced this year in 41 states, the group said in its warning, including more than 220 pieces of legislation that explicitly target transgender people. More than 76 anti-LGBTQ bills have become law this year by HRC’s count, more
  
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• Austin health officials work to prevent another outbreak of mpox this summer

  06-06-2023 15:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Public Health said another case of the painful mpox virus has re-emerged after an outbreak last June.Mpox was previously referred to as monkeypox. The CDC changed the name in November, following a recommendation from the World Health Organization.“We have a report of a case in our community of an individual who has Mpox,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes. RELATED: First mpox case in months reported in Travis CountyAPH said mpox is not considered an STI and is prima
  
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• LIVE: Family of man shot, killed by APD officer holds press conference at City Hall

  06-06-2023 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The family of Raj Moonesinghe will hold a press conference Tuesday morning at Austin City Hall.Moonesinghe, 33, was shot and killed by Austin police officers outside of his south Austin home Nov. 15, 2022. KXAN will live stream the press conference at 9 a.m. You can also watch it on Facebook.Ring camera footage released by APD in December 2022 showed Moonesinghe outside his home pointing a rifle at something off-camera and saying, "Are you sure you want this?" The
  
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• Family of man shot, killed by APD officer holds press conference at City Hall

  06-06-2023 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The family of Raj Moonesinghe will hold a press conference Tuesday morning at Austin City Hall.Moonesinghe, 33, was shot and killed by Austin police officers outside of his south Austin home Nov. 15, 2022. KXAN will live stream the press conference at 9 a.m. You can also watch it on Facebook.Ring camera footage released by APD in December 2022 showed Moonesinghe outside his home pointing a rifle at something off-camera and saying, "Are you sure you want this?" The
  
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• Family of man killed by APD officer last year pushes for police to commend de-escalation

  06-06-2023 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The family of a man shot and killed by an Austin police officer last year are now calling on the department to recognize efforts in the future that avoid the use of deadly force.
  The mother and brother of Rajan Moonesinghe held a news conference Tuesday morning outside Austin City Hall, where they pushed for the Austin Police Department and Chief Joseph Chacon to create a new award to give to officers. Mark Moonesinghe, Rajan's oldest brother, said police should "establish
  
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• Family of man killed by APD officer last year push for police to commend de-escalation

  06-06-2023 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The family of a man shot and killed by an Austin police officer last year are now calling on the department to recognize efforts in the future that avoid the use of deadly force.
  The mother and brother of Rajan Moonesinghe held a news conference Tuesday morning outside Austin City Hall, where they pushed for the Austin Police Department and Chief Joseph Chacon to create a new award to give to officers. Mark Moonesinghe, Rajan's oldest brother, said police should "establish
  
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• Austin City Council: Homeless shelter capacity, building height changes

  06-06-2023 14:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council has a stacked agenda before taking a break for the summer. With nearly 100 items on this week's agenda, here's some of what we're watching.
  Salvation Army downtown shelterAfter the Salvation Army announced it was permanently closing its homeless shelter downtown, which dedicated beds to women and children, the City of Austin is working to lease the space from the nonprofit and make the beds available again.This week, Austin City Council will vote on a on
  
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• Police: Person shot in south Austin Monday night

  06-06-2023 14:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police said a person was shot in south Austin Monday night.
  Police said they got a call about a robbery on South Congress Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Monday, which then turned into a pursuit near West Alpine Road.
  One person was shot, according to police. APD did not say who was shot or give any information on their condition. Austin-Travis County EMS said paramedics took two adult patients to the hospital. One person with a critical life-threatening gunshot wound and one wit
  
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• Survey reveals which airlines Americans avoid the most

  06-06-2023 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Extra fees, delays and cancellations. There are a lot of things that can turn an exciting getaway into a nightmare flight.As summer travel ramps up, travel website The Vacationer has released a new survey looking at which airlines people avoid at all costs.Spirit Airlines is the most-avoided airline, with one in five survey respondents saying they choose not to fly with the airline if possible. AUS Data Hub: How many passengers have flown out of AUS so far this year?Fellow
  
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• Leander approves safety requirement for new school zones

  06-06-2023 13:14 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- Leander city council passed an ordinance that requires a radar display sign to be installed in any new school zones within the city limits.
  The Leander Police Department said speeding has become a problem in all school zones within the city. Sergeant Ryan Doyle explained people often speed in the school zone which can lead to collisions.
  "They [collisions] do occur in school zones pretty much a few times a week. Luckily they're not with any children or parents. We've had
  
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• Young girl dies in north Austin overnight shooting

  06-06-2023 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating after a young girl died after being shot in north Austin overnight.Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. This is Austin's 31st homicide of 2023, APD said. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023?Police said they responded to a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Bridge at Harris Ridge Apartment Complex on East Howard Lane.
  According to APD, officers and EMS arrived on scene and fo
  
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• LIVE: 14-year-old girl dies in north Austin overnight shooting

  06-06-2023 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating after a 14-year-old girl died after being shot in north Austin overnight.Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. This is Austin's 31st homicide of 2023, APD said. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023?Police said they responded to a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bridge at Harris Ridge Apartment Complex on East Howard Lane.
  According to APD, officers and EMS arrived on scene and
  
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• Austin Police investigating after girl injured in possible overnight shooting

  06-06-2023 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating after a young girl was injured after being possibly shot in north Austin overnight.
  Police said they responded to a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Bridge at Harris Ridge Apartment Complex on East Howard Lane.
  According to APD, officers and EMS arrived on scene and found a juvenile girl with head trauma, then began life-saving measures and transported her to Dell Children's Hospital.
  APD initially called the
  
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• 14-year-old girl dies in north Austin overnight shooting

  06-06-2023 12:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating after a 14-year-old girl died after being shot in north Austin overnight.Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. This is Austin's 31st homicide of 2023, APD said. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023?Police said they responded to a shots fired call around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bridge at Harris Ridge Apartment Complex on East Howard Lane.
  According to APD, officers and EMS arrived on scene and
  
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• Late-day storms return ahead of summer heat's arrival

  06-06-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One more round of scattered showers and storms is expected today before our focus turns to summertime heat later this week.Similar to what we saw Monday (only without the morning round of rain), this afternoon will feature scattered rain and storm activity. No major severe or flooding threat is expected, but some well-developed storms could contain small hail, gusting winds and brief downpours.Only an isolated storm is in the forecast late-week through the coming weekend as heat
  
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• Heat and humidity make it uncomfortable for many

  06-06-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Air quality is threatened by increasing ozone this afternoon. Today is an Ozone Action Day, the first of three successive days with such a forecast. Light winds, warm temperatures and sunshine will work together in increasing the amount of ozone today tomorrow and Friday. If you are sensitive to the ozone or the fine particular matter you might need to limit your outdoor activities today.Like Tuesday, showers and a few thunderstorms started in the Hill Country between 11 a.m. an
  
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• Another afternoon with showers and storms

  06-06-2023 12:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Upper-level high pressure is our main weather player again today. It's positioned over west Texas into southeast New Mexico. The high provides a northwest to southeast wind aloft.Scattered showers and thunderstorms got an early start today when they developed in the Hill Country before noon. They will pulse up then decrease as they move to the south and southeast.The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting that storms this afternoon/evening should remain below severe criteria.Mor
  
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• Stanford tops Texas A&M to win regional, Cardinal to host Longhorns in supers

  06-06-2023 06:49 via kxan.com
  
  STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Saborn Campbell tripled and scored the go-ahead run, Malcolm Moore added a two-run home run and Stanford beat Texas A&M 7-1 on Monday night to win the Stanford Regional.Top-seeded Stanford (42-17) won its third straight regional and 23rd overall. The Cardinal will be shooting for their 19th College World Series appearance when they square off against Texas in the super-regional opener. Stanford won back-to-back titles in 1987-88 and finished as the runners-up in
  
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• Austin Police say violent crime ticking up after DPS troopers leave

  06-06-2023 04:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- It will be at least another two weeks before Texas Department of Public Safety troopers could return to Austin, Austin Police's assistant chief said Monday.
  In an update to the public safety commission, James Mason said they've already seen an uptick in violent crime since their partnership with the agency was paused about three weeks ago when troopers were redeployed to the border.DPS temporarily halts partnership in Austin"In the areas where DPS was deployed, it did reduce the
  
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• Bexar County files criminal charges over Florida’s transport of migrants from San Antonio to Massachusetts

  06-06-2023 04:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says it has completed its investigation into the transport of 49 migrants from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard last September by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and filed criminal charges with the local district attorney.A statement from the sheriff’s office says it has filed several counts of unlawful restraint, both misdemeanors and felonies. The sheriff’s office didn’t name any indi
  
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• Mayor announces timeline, next steps for city manager search

  06-06-2023 04:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced to city council members Monday that he's beginning the search process for a permanent city manager roughly four months after the council parted ways with Spencer Cronk.
  "As I promised, I am taking the steps to begin the search process for a permanent city manager. I committed that we would start in the June/July timeframe," Watson wrote in a post on the city's message board.
  Watson announced that he had tapped several council members to serve o
  
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• United Airlines to launch bag drop 'shortcut' at AUS

  06-06-2023 03:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — United Airlines is partnering with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to make it easier for passengers to get off the ground. Austin airport expects record-breaking number of summer travelersIn the next two weeks, United is unveiling a new "bag drop shortcut" for customers with the United app at AUS.How it worksInside the app, customers can choose how many bags you're checking. Once you get to the airport, go to the specific United bag drop shortcut kiosk.Then, customer
  
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• City of Austin could reopen downtown Salvation Army homeless shelter

  06-06-2023 01:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After the Salvation Army announced it was permanently closing its homeless shelter downtown, which dedicated beds to women and children, the City of Austin is working to lease the space from the nonprofit and make the beds available again.
  This week, Austin City Council will vote on a one-year agreement with the Salvation Army to lease the space starting July 1. It would cost the city roughly $1.2 million, a large chunk of which will come from the Austin Public Health budget, ac
  
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• FDA to require prescriptions for livestock antibiotics, aiming to stop drug-resistant bacteria

  06-06-2023 01:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas farmers and ranchers will soon need to obtain a veterinarian's prescription before treating their livestock with common medications.The Food and Drug Administration's latest rule goes into effect June 11 and aims to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance between animals and humans. The FDA called that "a serious threat to animal and public health" in a detailed explanation of their guidance for farmers and ranchers.The concern, put simply, is that bacterial resista
  
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• Travis County Constable urges Gov. Abbott to veto vehicle inspection bill

  06-06-2023 01:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Travis County Constable Stacy Suits on Monday urged Gov. Greg Abbott to veto a bill that would end the annual vehicle inspection requirement in Texas, citing concerns over road safety and air quality."This is a dangerous bill that does not ensure safety for all Texans," Precinct 3 Constable Suits said in a formal letter to the governor. "Law enforcement needs every available tool to help detect and combat fraudulent activity to ensure the safety of ALL Texans, and a valid mot
  
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• California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento

  06-06-2023 00:58 via kxan.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state of Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday and took them by private jet to California’s capital city at taxpayer expense for the second time in four days, California officials said, prompting allegations that migrants were misled and catching shelters and aid workers by surprise.
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials were mum, as they were initially last year when they flew 49 Venezuelan migrants to the upscale Mas
  
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