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• Ascension Texas relocating central Austin women's health clinic

  26-06-2023 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ascension Medical Group Seton Women's Health announced Monday it is relocating staff at its central Austin clinic to a new location just down the road.Ascension Texas officials said the clinic will relocate from its current location at 1305 W. 34th St. to 1111 W. 34th St., located in Bailey Square.
  Ascension Medical Group Seton Women's Health offers "routine and advanced care for women's health," with concentrations in both obstetric and gynecologic surgical care, per the r
  
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• Construction vehicle causes power outage, grass fire in south Austin

  26-06-2023 22:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A construction vehicle that snagged a power line in south Austin caused a small grass fire Monday afternoon, the Austin Fire Department confirmed in a tweet.
  The incident happened in the 12200 block of South Interstate 35, with all northbound and southbound lanes impacted.A construction vehicle that snagged a power line in south Austin caused a small grass fire Monday afternoon, the Austin Fire Department confirmed in a tweet. (Courtesy: Austin Fire Department)A constructio
  
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• What rights do Texas property owners have in eminent domain cases?

  26-06-2023 22:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Late last year, documents related to the Texas Department of Transportation's proposed Interstate 35 expansion project revealed the plan would displace more than 100 properties near downtown Austin. Now, an eminent domain lawyer representing some of the impacted property owners said he expects a slew of lawsuits to emerge in the coming months as the plan seeks federal approval.TxDOT released a draft environmental impact statement on the project in late December, with the fe
  
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• Zilker Park overflow parking lot could close in July

  26-06-2023 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Zilker Park's largest parking options could close soon, pending decisions from Austin's Parks and Recreation Board and city council.
  The Polo Field parking lot could close by July 15. The Austin Parks and Recreation Board will consider a recommendation to close the lot at Monday's meeting. The Austin City Council would then need to approve the closure to officially remove the parking option.PREVIOUS: New parking meters, price increase in effect at Zilker ParkThe park
  
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• Zilker Park overflow parking lot could close

  26-06-2023 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Zilker Park's largest parking options could close soon, pending decisions from Austin's Parks and Recreation Board and city council.
  Monday night, the Austin Parks and Recreation Board decided to postpone its decision on closing the Polo Field as a parking option. PREVIOUS: New parking meters, price increase in effect at Zilker ParkThe parking lot, located between Andrew Zilker Road and Barton Springs Road, is open on weekends during the summer and some Fridays for s
  
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• Vote to potentially close Zilker Park overflow parking lot put on hold

  26-06-2023 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Zilker Park's largest parking options could close soon, pending decisions from Austin's Parks and Recreation Board and city council.
  Monday night, the Austin Parks and Recreation Board decided to postpone its decision on closing the Polo Field as a parking option. PREVIOUS: New parking meters, price increase in effect at Zilker ParkThe parking lot, located between Andrew Zilker Road and Barton Springs Road, is open on weekends during the summer and some Fridays for s
  
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• Is it illegal to remove a bird's nest in Texas?

  26-06-2023 21:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A KXAN viewer's discovery of a nest full of baby cardinals in her backyard begged the following question: Is it illegal to remove or handle a bird's nest in Texas?Central Texas resident Julia Maloy went to trim a small, bushy tree in her backyard when she spotted the babies. She said she was tipped off by an adult cardinal flying close to the bush.A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said both state and federal legislation prohibit the intentional remo
  
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• Austin Community College names 3 finalists for chancellor job

  26-06-2023 20:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Community College District named three finalists in the search for its next chancellor. They include two Texas college presidents and one out-of-state candidate.The new chancellor will replace Richard Rhodes, who announced his retirement in January after 12 years on the job. He plans to retire Aug. 31.
  These are the three finalists:
  Dr. Joyce Ester, the president of Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MinnesotaDr. Robert Garza, the president of Alamo Col
  
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• Pflugerville ISD police officer arrested after 'inappropriate interactions' with students

  26-06-2023 20:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 26, 2023PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — A Pflugerville ISD police officer was arrested after what the district called "inappropriate interactions with students."A spokesperson for PfISD told KXAN the district was informed of the incident and immediately placed the officer on leave.The district partnered with law enforcement to conduct an investigation, and the officer was fired during the course of that
  
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• Ascension Seton Medical Center nurses strike to start Tuesday

  26-06-2023 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin will start a one-day strike Tuesday morning "to protest management's resistance to bargain in good faith."The group of unionized registered nurses said this will be the largest nurse strike in Texas history. This effort is part of contract negotiations that the union says will improve the health of their patients and communities.
  A group of Ascension Seton nurses voted to unionize in September, joining the National Nurses O
  
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• Ascension Seton Medical Center nurses on strike Tuesday

  26-06-2023 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin began a one-day strike Tuesday morning "to protest management's resistance to bargain in good faith."The group of unionized registered nurses said this will be the largest nurse strike in Texas history. This effort is part of contract negotiations the union said will improve the health of their patients and communities.
  A group of Ascension Seton nurses voted to unionize in September, joining the National Nurses Organizing
  
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• Record-breaking travel numbers expected in Texas this 4th of July weekend

  26-06-2023 19:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A record-breaking number of Texans are expected to travel over the 4th of July holiday weekend, according to AAA.More than 3.8 million Texans are projected to travel more than 50 miles from home, a 7% increase from the previous record set in 2019.Nationwide, more than 50.7 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday weekend, surpassing the record of 49 million, which was also set in 2019.In Texas, more than 3.2 million people are expected to drive to their des
  
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• Bloodsicles, popsicles, and misters — how the Austin Zoo keeps its animals cool

  26-06-2023 18:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the temperature continues to turn up in Central Texas, animals left out in the elements are feeling the heat.While pet owners know to bring their cats and dogs inside when the weather reaches dangerous temperatures, the animals at the Austin Zoo have some other options.To keep them cool, zoo staff members have a creative assortment of tricks up their sleeves, ranging from blood-filled popsicles, frozen juice and fruit to misters and hoses.
  "For our herbivorous animals, w
  
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• 'Days of Our Lives' actor Cody Longo died from alcohol abuse, examiner report says

  26-06-2023 18:58 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 26, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Days of Our Lives" actor Cody Longo died from chronic alcohol abuse, according to the medical examiner's report obtained by KXAN.The 34-year-old Denver native was found unresponsive in February at an Austin home, TMZ previously reported. A family member said Longo had "a history of significant alcohol consumption," the summary states. Texas inmates ‘being cooked alive&rs
  
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• Uber launches teen accounts for rideshare, delivery services

  26-06-2023 18:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Uber announced Monday it had rolled out specialized account services for teenagers in Austin. Through the program, teens ages 13-17 with parental supervision could use the app to request rideshare and food delivery services.Parents or guardians can set up a teen's account via the Uber app's Family Profile section. The parent or guardian can invite the teen to make an account, sending an invitation link to the teenager to download the app, create a teen-specific account and
  
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• Unusual start to the tropical season

  26-06-2023 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As June winds down it's clear that the starts of both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific hurricane seasons are, for lack of a better word, backward.The Atlantic basin's hurricane season, which includes the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, started June 1. Three named storms made June more active than normal. Tropical Storm Arlene formed on June 2 in the Gulf of Mexico. It died the next day.Tropical Storm Bret was "born" on June 19 and was forecast to become the first hurricane of
  
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• UT professor John Goodenough, world's oldest Nobel Prize recipient, dies at 100

  26-06-2023 17:21 via kxan.com
  
  The video above is from October 2019, when Goodenough was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.AUSTIN (KXAN) — University of Texas professor John Goodenough, known as the inventor of the lithium-ion battery, has died at the age of 100, the university announced Monday."Goodenough was a dedicated public servant, a sought-after mentor and a brilliant yet humble inventor," a release from the university said.In 2019, at the age of 97, Goodenough became the world's oldest Nobel Prize recipient,
  
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• New law strikes down juvenile curfews in Texas cities and counties

  26-06-2023 16:18 via kxan.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas — In mid-May, police in Lubbock began a "directed enforcement" juvenile curfew program. But only 22 days later, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to stop it.House Bill 1819 takes effect on Sept. 1. It forbids Texas cities and counties from enforcing a curfew "to regulate the movements or actions of persons younger than 18 years of age." Emergency management curfews can still be imposed under a different section of state law. When do passed bills become law in Texas?An int
  
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• Space 'port' could soon be a reality, may help address space debris problem

  26-06-2023 14:59 via kxan.com
  
  SPACE (KXAN) — We could soon see the construction of more permanent structures in space. Aerospace company Arkisys is hoping to build what they're calling 'The Port.'"It is a satellite by definition, but it is really a long duration platform, much akin to say the International Space Station but much smaller," said Dan Lopez, chief business officer for Arkisys.The satellite works much like a Lego brick. Each brick, which is about six feet across, can attach to another brick. On top of that,
  
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• One year into pilot program, how $1K monthly checks are helping low-income Austinites

  26-06-2023 14:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's been more than a year since the City of Austin approved a pilot program providing $1,000 checks every month to low-income families.Since September, 135 households have been receiving this money.The guaranteed income pilot is put on by UpTogether, a national nonprofit that worked with 10 community-based partners to raise more than $500,000 of additional funds for the program.Originally, the City of Austin allocated $1.1 million of taxpayer dollars to support 85 individu
  
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• World's largest Buc-ee's opens in Tennessee, but it won't hold the title for long

  26-06-2023 13:57 via kxan.com
  
  The video on this story is from June 22, 2021KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE/KXAN) – The world's largest Buc-ee's will hold its grand opening Monday. But it won't hold the title for long.
  In 2021, the company announced plans to build a massive 74,000-square-feet flagship store in Tennessee. The store was constructed near Sevierville, Tennessee, a town of about 17,000 people east of Knoxville and just north of the Great Smoky Mountains.That would be nearly 8,000 square feet bigger than the New Braun
  
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• The glitz of Central Texas glamping: Where to visit

  26-06-2023 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- With the summer season officially upon us, many are perfecting their summertime bucket lists and curating places to visit on day trips or extended stays. Kid-friendly things to do in Central Texas this summerWhile camping is always an option for those daring enough to brave the summer heat, glamping offers a more luxurious alternative. For the uninitiated, glamping.com defines the experience as "where stunning nature meets modern luxury."As Central Texas has attracted mor
  
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• LIVE: City holds press conference amid 'dangerous heat conditions'

  26-06-2023 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to share "important health and safety information" as temperatures are expected to climb well past 100° again today.A Heat Advisory has been issued for Travis County Monday, and the KXAN First Warning Weather Team forecasts excessive heat to last at least until the end of the month.Mayor Kirk Watson will lead the 10 a.m. press conference. He'll be joined by Ken Snipes, director of Austin Homeland Security a
  
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• City to hold press conference amid 'dangerous heat conditions'

  26-06-2023 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to share "important health and safety information" as temperatures are expected to climb well past 100° again today.A Heat Advisory has been issued for Travis County Monday, and the KXAN First Warning Weather Team forecasts excessive heat to last at least until the end of the month.Mayor Kirk Watson will lead the 10 a.m. press conference. He'll be joined by Ken Snipes, director of Austin Homeland Security a
  
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• Austin leaders warn of 'dangerous heat conditions' this week

  26-06-2023 13:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city leaders will hold a press conference Monday morning to share "important health and safety information" as temperatures are expected to climb well past 100° again today.A Heat Advisory has been issued for Travis County Monday, and the KXAN First Warning Weather Team forecasts excessive heat to last at least until the end of the month.Mayor Kirk Watson will lead the 10 a.m. press conference. He'll be joined by Ken Snipes, director of Austin Homeland Security a
  
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• CubingUSA Southern Championship held in Austin

  26-06-2023 13:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The fastest speedcubers in the Southern United States were in Austin Sunday for the CubingUSA Southern Championship 2023.According to the World Cube Association, teams from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi were eligible for the title.Competition winners were able to solve the classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube in an average of six seconds.This is the fifth annual CubingUSA Southern Championship, according to the WCA.
  The CubingUSA National Championships are in Pit
  
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• The current heat wave peaks in the next two days

  26-06-2023 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Heat Advisory (orange) continues for all of Central Texas today, with some areas getting bumped up to an Excessive Heat Warning (pink) for "feels-like" temperatures up to 115+º during the afternoon. Both are in effect until 8 p.m.
  At noon, the heat index reached 108° at both Flatonia and La Grange.BLOG: June likely to end as top 5 warmest in AustinHeat alerts in effect for every county on MondayThe center of the upper-level ridge is northeast of El Paso this afterno
  
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• Excessive heat through the end of June

  26-06-2023 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This week starts where last week left off -- HOT.A Heat Advisory (orange) continues for all of Central Texas today, with some areas getting bumped up to an Excessive Heat Warning (pink) for "feels-like" temperatures up to 115º during the afternoon and early evening. BLOG: June likely to end as top 5 warmest in AustinHeat alerts in effect for every county on MondayDry sunshine and unseasonably hot temperatures can be expected daily through the end of the work week. Humidity
  
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• Dangerous early summer temperatures to continue, heat warnings extended

  26-06-2023 12:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Heat Advisory (orange) continues for all of Central Texas, with some areas getting bumped up to an Excessive Heat Warning (pink) for "feels-like" temperatures up to 112+º during the afternoon. These heat alerts have been extended for Tuesday as a dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity will continue.Heat alerts in effect for every area county through TuesdayOur Summer Fan Drive is underway and needs your help now! Please click here to find out how you ca
  
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• Workers to spray for mosquitoes in Jarrell neighborhood

  26-06-2023 12:13 via kxan.com
  
  The video in this story is from May 25, 2023JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) — Workers will be spraying for mosquitoes in the Sonterra Community in Jarrell Monday evening, according to the Williamson County Cities Health District.The district said while the mosquito control product poses no significant health risk, people and pets may want to stay indoors during spraying, if possible.The WCCHD said on June 23 a trap location in Sonterra tested positive for West Nile virus.This is the second time that
  
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• Texas Longhorns land 4-star offensive lineman Nate Kibble

  26-06-2023 05:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just two days after an official visit to the 40 Acres, a 4-star lineman said he wants to be a Longhorn.Nate Kibble, a 6-foot-2, 315-pound offensive lineman from Humble Atascocita, verbally committed to the Longhorns on Sunday. He made the announcement on social media.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/newslettersKibble chose Texas over Texas A&M, Oregon, Louisiana State
  
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• East 6th Street reopens after APD bomb squad investigation

  26-06-2023 03:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department's bomb squad has cleared the scene of a concerning item in downtown Austin on Sunday.APD officers initially blocked off San Jacinto Boulevard and Brazos Street between East Sixth and Seventh streets in order to investigate, "something that caused concern," APD Watch Command said.APD's bomb squad responded to East Sixth Street and San Jacinto Boulevard on Sunday. (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)APD's bomb squad responded to East Sixth Street and San J
  
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• E 6th St. reopens after APD bomb squad investigation

  26-06-2023 03:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department's bomb squad has cleared the scene of a concerning item in downtown Austin on Sunday.APD officers initially blocked off San Jacinto Boulevard and Brazos Street between East Sixth and Seventh streets in order to investigate "something that caused concern," APD Watch Command said.Those roads have been reopened.APD's bomb squad responded to East Sixth Street and San Jacinto Boulevard on Sunday. (KXAN photo/Frank Martinez)APD's bomb squad responded
  
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• APD: Bomb squad on scene for 'something that caused concern'

  26-06-2023 03:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department's bomb squad is on the scene in downtown Austin on Sunday to investigate "something that caused concern," APD Watch Command said.APD declined to provide further details on the nature of the investigation, or what had "caused concern."San Jacinto Boulevard and Brazos Street were shut down between East Sixth and Seventh streets.This is a developing story. KXAN will provide updates as more information becomes available.
  
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• 'It was a big blessing': Man's melanoma diagnosed after doctor spots it on a train

  26-06-2023 03:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the sun continues to beam down on Central Texas this summer, doctors warn about the dangers of skin cancer. According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, its the most common form of cancer in the country and yet a majority of adults don't get checked for it.
  'It was a blessing'It's a danger that hit close to home for Chris Meffen, but a Christmas-themed train ride might've saved his life.
  "It was a big blessing," Meffen said.
  While enjoying time with his family, Meffen sai
  
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• Round Rock claims Texas 7-on-7 high school football championship

  26-06-2023 02:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If their performance at the Texas 7-on-7 championships can carry over to the gridiron in the fall, then look out for the Round Rock Dragons.The Dragons rolled through the passing league tournament and claimed the Division I championship with a 26-13 win over A&M Consolidated at Veterans Park in College Station.
  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/newslettersRound Rock to
  
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• Longhorns land verbal commitment from Jerrick Gibson, No. 2 RB in country

  26-06-2023 00:18 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas football team picked up another verbal commitment from a top high school running back over the weekend.Jerrick Gibson, the No. 2 ranked 2024 running back in the country according to 247Sports, said Saturday he's coming to the 40 Acres. He told the Texas coaching staff of his intentions during a visit, and then he shook hands with head coach Steve Sarkisian among cheers from everyone in the room.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and
  
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