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• One home destroyed, multiple evacuations from wildfire in Hays County, estimated at 100 acres and 0% contained

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove Fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 100 acres and 0% contained shortly before 6:30 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (Hays OEM) and the Texas A&M Forest Service.The fire jumped across the Blanco River and was activel
  
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• One home destroyed, multiple evacuations from Oak Grove wildfire, estimated at 400 acres, 20% contained

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home was destroyed and multiple homes were evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County on Saturday.City of Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell said that approximately 30 homes were evacuated by 7 p.m.Officials responded to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website.The fire was first reported to be in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It is estimated at 400 acres an
  
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• One home destroyed, multiple evacuations from Oak Grove wildfire, estimated at 300 acres and 10% contained

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove Fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 300 acres and 10% contained around 7:30 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management (Hays OEM) and the Texas A&M Forest Service.The fire jumped across the Blanco River and was actively burni
  
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• Officials responding to wildfire in Hays County, estimated at 70 acres and 0% contained

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOES) website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove/Fox Fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 70 acres and 0% contained as of 4:22 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service.According to Texas A&M, the fire was very active, and struct
  
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• Officials responding to wildfire in Hays County, estimated at 70 acres

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOES) website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 70 acres and 0% contained as of 4:22 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service.The Hays County Wildland task force responded to the fire. Air asset
  
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• Officials responding to wildfire in Hays County, estimated at 100 acres and 0% contained

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a wildfire in Hays County Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOES) website.The wildfire, known as the Oak Grove/Fox Fire, was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos. It is estimated at 100 acres and 0% contained shortly before 6:30 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service.The fire jumped across the Blanco River and was active
  
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• Officials responding to large outside fire in Hays County

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Officials responded to a large outside fire in Hays County Saturday, currently known as the Fox Fire, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOES) website.At approximately 3:13 p.m., a fire was reported in the 200 block of Oak Grove Road in San Marcos, HCOES said.The Hays County Wildland task force responded to the fire.
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 90% contained; 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home and numerous outbuildings were destroyed along with multiple homes evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials started responding to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road n
  
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 75% contained; Kyle mayor said 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home and numerous outbuildings were destroyed along with multiple homes evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials started responding to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road n
  
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 65% contained; Kyle mayor said 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home and numerous outbuildings were destroyed along with multiple homes evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials started responding to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road n
  
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 50% contained; Kyle mayor said 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home and numerous outbuildings were destroyed along with multiple homes evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials responded to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It
  
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 30% contained; Kyle mayor said 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home was destroyed and multiple homes were evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials responded to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It is estimated at 400 acres an
  
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 30% contained; 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home was destroyed and multiple homes were evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials responded to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It is estimated at 400 acres an
  
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• Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 20% contained; 1 home destroyed

  05-08-2023 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home was destroyed and multiple homes were evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday.
  Officials responded to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m., according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays CountyThe fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It is estimated at 400 acres an
  
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• OAG files appeal to Texas Supreme Court, blocking judge’s injunction in lawsuit over exceptions to state abortion laws

  05-08-2023 21:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Office of the Attorney General filed an appeal Saturday to the Texas Supreme Court after a Texas judge issued a temporary injunction over exceptions to state abortion laws, according to a news release from the OAG's office.The ruling clears things up for doctors on when they can provide abortions. Those cases include medical conditions that pose a risk of infection or unsafe pregnancy that could pose a risk to the mother’s health, medical conditions that are exace
  
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• 'That's unacceptable': Lawmakers call out State Department for persistent passport problems 

  05-08-2023 20:50 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Passport problems have lawmakers increasingly frustrated as their offices are inundated with travelers pleading for help.
  The State Department says they're surging resources to deal with the backlog, but so far they haven't made much progress. Right now, the State Department says the wait time for a passport is 10 to 13 weeks, or seven to nine weeks to have it expedited for a fee. Senator Eric Schmitt is among the lawmakers who have slammed the State Depart
  
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• Crash involving 2 18-wheelers shuts down roadways, part of I-35 in Georgetown

  05-08-2023 20:48 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — First responders in Georgetown arrived at the scene of a crash between two 18-wheeler trucks Saturday morning, according to officials.The Georgetown Police Department said two southbound frontage lanes in front of George’s on the Town were shut down and one southbound lane on IH-35 was shut down. All roadways have since been reopened, according to police.The Georgetown Fire Department said crews worked to rescue one entrapped patient during the early mornin
  
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• Chick-fil-A unveils new restaurant design concepts

  05-08-2023 20:48 via kxan.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chick-fil-A unveiled new restaurant design concepts, including an elevated drive-thru, that will be tested in two locations in 2024.The new elevated drive-thru is designed for "greater ease and efficient service," a news release from Chick-fil-A stated. According to the company, building the kitchen above the drive-thru lanes will allow for quicker delivery.
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  The new drive-thru location will be located in the Atlanta metro area.The second des
  
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• Austin woman part of abortion lawsuit speaks after judge issues injunction

  05-08-2023 20:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Amanda Zurwaski burst into tears just as she boarded her flight to go visit her brother heading into the weekend.
  This happened as she received news a Texas judge issued a temporary injunction over exceptions to state abortion laws. The ruling blocks elements of Texas’ abortion ban for people with severe pregnancy complications.RELATED: Texas judge issues injunction in lawsuit over exceptions to state abortion lawsZurwaski was one of the five plaintiffs who sued
  
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• AFD investigating abandoned building fire in east Austin

  05-08-2023 19:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire investigators are determining the cause of a fire in an abandoned building in east Austin.
  AFD said it was responding to a structure fire in the 3100 block of Manor Road around 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A fire was reported in the attic.
  Soon after, AFD said the fire was under control, and investigators were requested to determine the cause of the fire.
  No other information was available at the time.
  Around the same time, Austin firefighters were also responding to mul
  
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• VIDEO: Security camera captures possible dust devil in Dripping Springs

  05-08-2023 19:21 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — A security camera belonging to Rex Mitchell in Dripping Springs caught footage of a possible dust devil lifting pool umbrellas Thursday.About nine seconds into the video, there is a little spin-up in the water.KXAN Meteorologist Nick Bannin said it was likely a dust devil.Dust devils happen when intense surface heat causes a column of rising air, which then starts spinning due to the earth's rotation.They can reach speeds of up to 75 miles per hour but form
  
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• APD responds to body found downtown

  05-08-2023 18:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials have responded to a body found in downtown Austin.APD said the call came in at approximately 9:40 a.m. near Seventh Street and Sabine Street.Officials said APD homicide responded to the scene, but the incident was not being investigated as suspicious.Austin-Travis County EMS said an adult was pronounced dead at the scene.
  This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more details.
  
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• A contest to draw attention to the need for adequate internet access

  05-08-2023 18:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin Financial Services Department is conducting an art contest leading up to Digital Inclusion Week from October 1 to 7. Briana Gowing is the public information officer for the Financial Services Department.This is the 4th annual youth contest to celebrate Digital Inclusion Week. The contest is to draw attention to the fact that about 40,000 households in Austin don't have digital internet at home. It becomes more difficult to get reliable news and weather in
  
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• Officials respond to gas leak near elementary school in Cedar Park

  05-08-2023 18:09 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park Police said there was a gas leak being worked on because of construction in front of an elementary school.CPPD said the leak was near Mason Elementary School located at 1501 Lakeline Boulevard.“Crews will be working to fix the issue, and there is no need for any evacuations at this time,” CPPD said.Officials said the northbound and southbound lanes would be closed until the leak is fixed.
  
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• Gas leak repaired in Cedar Park near Mason Elementary

  05-08-2023 18:09 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park Police said a gas leak that was reported earlier Saturday is now repaired.
  CPPD said there was a gas leak near Mason Elementary School around 11 a.m. Police said it was caused by construction in front of the school.
  No evacuations were needed, and Lakeline Boulevard has reopened, police said.
  
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• Hours at some Austin cooling centers extended this weekend

  05-08-2023 17:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hours at several Austin cooling centers will be extended Saturday and Sunday as Austin sees its longest stretch of triple-digit heat on record.RELATED: ERCOT issues Weather Watch as forecast anticipates higher temperaturesAustin-Travis County EMS said these cooling centers will stay open until 8 p.m. this weekend:
  Little Walnut Creek LibraryRuiz LibraryTerrazas LibraryGus Garcia Recreation CenterTurner-Roberts Rec Center
  Givens Recreation CenterMontopolis Recreation CenterD
  
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• Texas seasonal allergies: Which ones get better/worse through summer?

  05-08-2023 17:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — We're about halfway through summer here in Texas (the last calendar day of summer is Sept. 22) and while high temperatures don't appear to be checking out for the year just yet, your seasonal allergies could be getting a little better. Or at least some of them. Texas allergens you may be forgetting about"As summer winds down, allergy sufferers are finally enjoying the end of grass and oak pollen seasons. Dry, hot weather this summer is leading to lower mold counts even though i
  
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• AFD: Multiple fires merge into one along southwest Austin roadway

  05-08-2023 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Austin Fire said it was responding to a brush fire in southwest Austin.AFD said multiple small fires merged along the side of the roadway near the 6800 block of Southwest Parkway.Austin firefighters respond to fires on Southwest Parkway on Aug. 5, 2023. (Courtesy Austin Fire Department)Austin firefighters respond to fires on Southwest Parkway on Aug. 5, 2023. (Courtesy Austin Fire Department)Austin firefighters respond to fires on Southwest Parkway on Aug. 5, 2
  
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• New APD cadets could get up to $15K in bonuses

  05-08-2023 15:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department announced it was offering bonuses to new cadets.“The updated pay range for police officers has increased to $65,411.00 - $109,382.00, and officers may qualify to earn additional monthly pay incentives such as shift differential for working nights/evenings, bilingual pay, and education pay. Overtime opportunities are available, and base pay increases further as officers promote,” APD said.The department said it was hiring multiple upc
  
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• IDEA students in Austin to get free breakfast, lunch this school year

  05-08-2023 15:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — All students at IDEA Public Schools across Austin will get free breakfast and lunch in the 2023-24 school year, the district announced Monday.
  The charter school district said families do not need to take any action to receive the free meals.RELATED: Research shows number of children receiving free summer lunches down by almost 45 percentThe free meals are part of the community eligibility provision under the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
  IDEA has eight
  
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• APD to get new $1.1M incident command vehicle

  05-08-2023 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it planned to buy a new incident command vehicle "to continue safety efforts in the city of Austin," the department announced Tuesday.The $1.12 million vehicle will replace the current incident command vehicle (ICV) "that has reached the end of its useful life, APD said. The ICV is used as a mobile command post during large-scale events like sporting events, festivals and weather events.The vehicle will be bought with APD's fiscal year 2023
  
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• New partnership expands student housing for Huston-Tillotson students at St. Edward's University

  05-08-2023 15:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Huston-Tillotson University students will have an opportunity to have student housing starting this fall at the St. Edward's University campus, the two universities announced Friday.
  The partnership will give housing to 150 HT students at Teresa Hall on St. Edward's campus in south Austin. The program will last three academic years.
  HT President at CEO Melva K. Wallace said in the release that the partnership is cost-effective for students and allows them to interact with a
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot climbs to historic amount; $1 million ticket sold in Texas

  05-08-2023 15:02 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The current Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.55 billion dollars, which would make it the largest in the game’s nearly three-decade history.For now, though, that figure is only an estimate: Officials say there’s a slight possibility Tuesday’s jackpot could fall short of the record (a $1.537 billion jackpot awarded in 2018), but it doesn’t look likely.“With enthusiastic players across the country, many of whom are newcomers to the game, it is
  
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• Austin heading for 108º twice next week

  05-08-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We continued to add to our stretch of triple digits on Saturday. Now 29 days in a row have reached 100º or hotter. The year 2011 had fewer (27) days in a row of triple digits, but ended up with 90 triple digit days TOTAL by the end of the year. Our total so far is 45. BLOG: Forget the heat: Here's when cooler air usually comesAn Excessive Heat Warning continues until 9 p.m. and will renew on Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. for most of Central Texas with feels-like temperatures to
  
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• A hot weekend leads to more records

  05-08-2023 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The overall weather pattern will remain in place for at least the next seen days with a potential of four days between today and Friday where new high temperature records will be set. Two of those will be today and tomorrow.Today's record high is 106° set in 2011An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect today from 12 to 9 p.m. for high temperatures as hot as 107° and heat index values up to 111°. Blanco and Gillespie Counties are under a Heat Advisory for high temp
  
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• 'Happiest memory of all': Austinites rally behind Peter Pan Mini-Golf amid land uncertainty

  05-08-2023 04:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From birthdays to engagements to many, many first dates, there are decades of memories at Peter Pan Mini-Golf.
  Take it from Spencer Schumecher and Erin Swearingen who went on their first date at the course as freshman at the University of Texas Austin more than three years ago. The two agreed not to keep score, highlighting their mutual inability to keep competition from ruining a date.Future of Peter Pan Mini-Golf, old McDonald’s site in limboAnd it worked, the date went
  
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• Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and Utah

  05-08-2023 04:22 via kxan.com
  
  Dealing a crushing combination to the Pac-12 on Friday, the Big Ten announced Oregon and Washington would be joining next August, and the Big 12 completed its raid of the beleaguered conference by adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah.The day began with hope and nine members for the Pac-12. It ended with the league with roots that date back a century and more NCAA championships than any other down to four schools and facing extinction.“Today's news is incredibly disappointing for student-
  
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• One person seriously injured after vehicle-motorcycle crash in north Austin

  05-08-2023 03:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was seriously injured after a vehicle-motorcycle crash in north Austin Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on Twitter.Shortly after 7 p.m., medics responded to the 7200 block of Cameron Road for the crash.According to medics, one adult patient was taken to Dell Seton with serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what led to the crash, which remained under investigation Friday.
  
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• Texas judge issues injunction in lawsuit over exceptions to state abortion laws

  05-08-2023 02:42 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 4, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, a Texas district judge issued a temporary injunction blocking elements of Texas’ abortion ban for people with severe pregnancy complications. 5 Texas women suing state over abortion ban, say their lives were at riskIn March, the Center for Reproductive Rights sued the state on behalf of five Texas women after they said they were denied abortion access, despite having pregnan
  
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• Hospital computer system in Texas hit by cyberattack

  05-08-2023 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) – Hospitals and clinics in five states are facing disruptions due to a cyberattack Thursday that forced some emergency rooms to close.The attack began at facilities operated by Prospect Medical Holdings. The company’s facilities in California, Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania were affected by the cyberattack.“Upon learning of this, we took our systems offline to protect them and launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity spe
  
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• Imitation In-N-Out restaurant opens in Mexico

  05-08-2023 00:33 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – A new fast food restaurant that recently opened in Mexico is making In-N-Out Burger fans do a double-double take.The Mexico-based restaurant, known as In-I-Nout, has 1950s-era artwork featuring roller skating waitresses, red trays, double-double burgers and even its own apparent "animal-style" topping option for fries, just like In-N-Out.A video of the Sinaloa restaurant made its rounds on TikTok in early July and has garnered about 1 million views and more than 53,000 likes.The r
  
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• Task force efficiently helps manage assets after recent fires in Williamson County

  05-08-2023 00:32 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 4, 2023WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Fire Chief’s Association said the Williamson County Wildfire Task Force Regional Procedure, established in March, was a way to streamline requests for additional resources at wildfires.“Mutual cooperation has always been a priority for Williamson County first responders, but never so much as during the summer wildfire season from August through
  
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• Raw water supplier issues drought warning, these Central Texas cities are affected

  05-08-2023 00:31 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — The Brazos River Authority advised customers of a Stage 2 drought warning for communities that get water from Lake Stillhouse Hollow and Lake Georgetown. Water restrictions evident for Williamson County as lake levels decrease, says water supplierFriday, the BRA said the conservation measures are due to declining water availability from the two lakes. These Stage 2 restrictions will require customers to reduce all water use by 10%.The BRA said the cities of Harke
  
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• Are your COVID-19 tests out of date?

  05-08-2023 00:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicting a COVID-19 wave at the end of summer and the start of school in Texas, at-home tests will be many people's first point of detecting infection.The last government-provided tests arrived at homes in June. How long do they last? Wastewater data shows increase in COVID, Austin Public Health saysMadison Taff, a pharmacy resident at Tarrytown Pharmacy, said that the date printed on a test's packaging may not be accur
  
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• Sec. Buttigieg cuts ribbon on Houston port expansion

  05-08-2023 00:01 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (Nexstar) -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined local leaders Friday to commemorate the addition of Wharf 6 to Port Houston."By making sure Port Houston is ready for the increased demand that we already know is coming, we're able to support the economic growth that matters not just to this region and the Gulf Coast, but really to the competitiveness of the entire United States economy," Sec. Buttigieg told Nexstar Friday.The Houston Ship Channel is one of the busiest
  
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