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• Texas Parks officials confirm cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

  25-10-2023 23:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials confirmed Monday that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in domesticated swans in Nueces County. HPAI spreads easily between wild and domestic birds. TPWD said it is not surprising the illness is circulating in Texas as waterbirds and fowl have started their fall migration. Since the disease is highly transmittable, the TPWD encourages wildlife rehabilitators to be cautious when handling animals
  
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• New report: Texas could be losing billions of dollars each year, with declining childcare system

  25-10-2023 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)— Texas could be losing billions of dollars as a state, because of a growing childcare issue.A new report from Ready Nation Texas, a bipartisan nonprofit, shows things could be getting worse. And their data shows this will impact more than just families with small kids.Ready Nation said Texas' child care workforce is now 12% smaller than it was before the pandemic. Texans to vote on child-care property tax exemption
  "Many providers had to close their doors permanently, and too
  
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• Vision Zero report finds drug, alcohol use undercounted in Austin traffic fatality victims

  25-10-2023 22:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An October Vision Zero report found state crash reports undercounted the prevalence in drug and alcohol use in Austin traffic fatality victims compared to toxicology analyses from the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office.The research analyzed findings from TCME and compared it to analysis collected by the Texas Department of Transportation's crash records information system database, with those typically referred to as CR-3 forms. While Vision Zero's analysis doesn't mean the
  
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• Forensic Science Dept. addresses concerns from District Attorney's Office

  25-10-2023 22:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In July, the Travis County District Attorney's Office sent a letter to the Forensic Science Department expressing concerns of "potential significant violations," primarily centered around material the forensic science department has “previously improperly withheld.”On Wednesday, KXAN received the Forensic Science Department's response through an open records request.
  The response addressed specific examples in which the DA's office said the Forensic Science Departmen
  
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• Safety campaign launched as Texas ranks No. 1 in nation for worst drivers

  25-10-2023 22:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a recent report by Forbes where Texas was ranked as the top state in the nation for “worst drivers,” the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) and AAA Texas launched a statewide “Survive the Drive” auto safety campaign.“They say everything is bigger in Texas, which unfortunately also includes the rate of auto collisions, distracted and dangerous driving, and fatal car accidents compared to other states nationwide,” campaign organizer
  
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• CDC: Health care workers facing mental health crisis

  25-10-2023 22:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report from the CDC suggests that burnout and experiences of workplace harassment have been increasing for U.S. healthcare workers in recent years, leading to a mental health crisis.
  Researchers surveyed healthcare workers in 2018 and 2022. They found that in four years, twice as many health workers reported workplace harassment, feelings of burnout increased by 32%, more healthcare workers endorsed worse mental health conditions and nearly half of the survey responde
  
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• BYU bringing charitable tailgate to Austin during UT game

  25-10-2023 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In its first season in the Big 12 Conference, Brigham Young University's Cougars are bringing a new kind of tailgating to Longhorns territory.Members of BYU Alumni have organized "Cougs Care" pregame tailgates at away games, coordinating with local nonprofit organizations and community leaders to fundraise and collect food, books, toys and other essential goods. This Saturday, Central Texas BYU alums will host a holiday gift drive in benefit of the Travis County Sheriff's Brown
  
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• BYU bringing charitable tailgate to Austin during UT face off

  25-10-2023 21:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In its first season in the Big 12 Conference, Brigham Young University's Cougars are bringing a new kind of tailgating to Longhorns territory.Members of BYU Alumni have organized "Cougs Care" pregame tailgates at away games, coordinating with local nonprofit organizations and community leaders to fundraise and collect food, books, toys and other essential goods. This Saturday, Central Texas BYU alums will gather from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at LBJ High School to host a holiday gif
  
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• September 2023: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?

  25-10-2023 21:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- September brought another round of health inspections, with Austin Public Health (APH) checking conditions at 515 locations.From that batch of inspections, 367 locations (restaurants, grocery stores, school cafeterias, etc.) earned scores above 89—73 of those locations earned perfect scores of 100.For September, five Austin restaurants earned perfect scores:
  Bird Bird Biscuit, located at 1401 West Koenig LaneChipotle Mexican Grill, located at 1700 West Parmer LaneChipotle
  
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• Texas House to vote on series of border security, immigration bills

  25-10-2023 21:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas House lawmakers are expected to debate late into the night Wednesday as the lower chamber considers a series of hotly contested bills, mostly related to border security.State legislators are in the middle of their third special legislative session, as Gov. Greg Abbott called them back with requests to pass a slew of bills on a variety of topics.
  One of the bills, House Bill 6, would allocate $1.5 billion toward building more mileage of the border wall. Another
  
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• Hurricane Tammy strengthens in the Atlantic; Otis slams Mexico as Category 5

  25-10-2023 19:59 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Tammy continued to strengthen over the open Atlantic on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.As of the latest forecast, Tammy's winds have increased to 105 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane.Florida middle school students to send experiment to International Space Station
  The NHC said Tammy is located about 515 miles south-southeast of Bermuda. The storm is expected to make a northward turn on Wednesday, followed by a slower northwestward m
  
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• House elects Mike Johnson as Speaker, ending GOP chaos

  25-10-2023 19:56 via kxan.com
  
  The House elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be the 56th Speaker on Wednesday, capping off a chaotic three weeks that paralyzed the lower chamber in a stunning fashion.In finally coalescing around a new leader, House Republicans hope that Johnson can lead them through a series of legislative and political landmines in the weeks and months to come.Johnson, who was in his second term as vice chairman of the House Republican Conference, won the Speaker's gavel in a 220-209 vote over Minority
  
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• City Council to vote on purchasing former Salvation Army Downtown Center for $15M

  25-10-2023 19:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin City Council will consider purchasing the former Salvation Army Downtown Center at the Nov. 9 city council meeting to continue providing “critical” homeless services in the area, according to a memo. The former shelter is located downtown at Red River St and will cost the city just over $15 million if they decide to acquire the retail space, per the memo.  MORE: City of Austin could reopen downtown Salvation Army homeless shelterThe Salvatio
  
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• APD searching for theft suspect

  25-10-2023 19:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police are searching for a man in connection with a theft at a north Austin jewelry store.Image of suspect from theft (APD photo)
  APD said the theft occurred Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Delitzel Jewelry, located at 917 W. Anderson Lane.Police said the suspect went into the jewelry store and asked about a gold chain. According to APD, as the store employee removed the gold chain from the jewelry case, the suspect grabbed it and ran out.APD described the suspect as a 5’
  
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• Is West Campus safety, cleanup pilot program working?

  25-10-2023 18:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —In August, the University of Texas announced a new pilot program to improve campus safety and keep the area clean.The West Campus Amb assadors program includes two teams of ambassadors: safety ambassadors and cleaning ambassadors who operate on foot, bicycle and by truck.Since the program started, both safety and cleaning ambassadors have been busy.In just over two months, the safety ambassadors have escorted more than 130 residents home. Students who feel unsafe or want som
  
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• Blue Genie Art Bazaar returns for 23rd holiday season

  25-10-2023 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austinites will have plenty of opportunity to spread some festive cheer and support local vendors this holiday season with the return of the 23rd annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar.
  The annual holiday tradition will include products created by more than 200 local artists and available for purchase at the Blue Genie Big Top, located at 6100 Airport Blvd. The holiday bazaar is open Nov. 17 through Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except for Christmas Eve, when the shop closes at 6
  
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• No one beats the Texas Longhorns, in terms of making money

  25-10-2023 17:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (ABJ) -- In the Lone Star State, college football isn't just a sport; it's a way of life. Texas boasts a proud football tradition with universities investing huge sums to build and maintain competitive teams. According to data from the Department of Education, it's evident that the deep pockets of Texas universities play a crucial role in their football programs.These revenue figures are from the 2021-2022 season, the most recent applicable data available from the Education Department. It
  
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• Austin ISD places 6 schools in 'secure' due to threat

  25-10-2023 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District said no one was allowed to leave or enter buildings on six area campuses Wednesday morning after the schools were placed on "Secure."The district told KXAN that Austin High School, O. Henry Middle School, Kealing Middle School, Rosedale School, Hill Elementary School and Casis Elementary School went into Secure after receiving emails containing a threat to the schools. Report: Politics drives school district leaders awayAccor
  
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• 6 Austin ISD schools deemed safe after 'swatting' incident

  25-10-2023 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District said six area campuses were deemed safe and "Secure" statuses were lifted following a "swatting exercise," or criminal act that involves reporting a false crime to elicit a police response.Police determined it was a "swatting exercise" after finding the source of the emails, the district said. Report: Politics drives school d
  
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• Which roads will be closed for UT game, Austin Film Festival?

  25-10-2023 17:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This weekend marks a busy one for downtown Austin, with the Austin Film Festival running from Thursday through Nov. 2, the Viva la Vida Fest and Parade on Saturday and the Texas Longhorns facing off Saturday afternoon against Brigham Young University.Here's what you need to know about planned road closures and traffic impacts in downtown Austin this weekend. Check out KXAN's real-time traffic maps throughout the areaAustin Film FestivalNow in its 30th year, the Austin Film Festi
  
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• Waco man charged with murder in connection with Wells Branch shooting

  25-10-2023 16:30 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s note: The above video shows KXAN News Today’s top morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The Travis County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday a Waco man faces a murder charge after a 29-year-old died in the Wells Branch area earlier this week.According to TCSO, just before midnight Sunday night, a TCSO patrol deputy was flagged down by a man parked on the roadway in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway and directed to the victim, Nahi
  
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• Day 3: Evidence phase continues in APD officer's murder trial

  25-10-2023 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's top morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state will continue to bring witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos.
  Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader is in cou
  
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• Christopher Taylor: APD officers testify in fellow officer's murder trial

  25-10-2023 16:16 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's top morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The state will continue to bring witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos.
  Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.KXAN's Grace Reader is in cou
  
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• Inside the Investigations: Graffiti & new resources for assault victims

  25-10-2023 15:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. People can watch the live stream in this story and on the station's Facebook page.Inside the Investigations: ACC student pandemic aidThe story they'll discuss this week is:
  KXAN investigator Matt Gra
  
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• SXSW 2024 initial keynote speaker announced; Dylan Mulvaney and Chuck D among featured speakers

  25-10-2023 14:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals said Tuesday the leader of a semiconductor company with offices here in Austin will be the initial Keynote for the 38th edition of the conference next spring.
  SXSW takes place March 8 through March 16, 2024 in Austin.
  The conference said Lisa Su, who is chair and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, will be the initial keynote speaker. SXSW ups musician pay for 2024 festivalAmong those speaking at the conference include rapper Chuck
  
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• DEA agents to visit Georgetown ISD schools Wednesday for Red Ribbon Week

  25-10-2023 13:03 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration will visit two Georgetown Independent School District Elementary schools by helicopter on Wednesday to bring an anti-drug message to students, the district said.The agents will be on board a Texas Joint Counterdrug Task Force (JCDTF) helicopter that will make stops at Purl Elementary and Wolf Ranch Elementary, according to the district announcement.
  The district said the DEA agents will educate students on "drug dem
  
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• Austin Police looking for driver who injured cyclist in Oct. 7 crash

  25-10-2023 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Tuesday they are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in east Austin on Oct. 7 and then drove off.APD said the bicyclist had severe injuries.
  According to APD, the crash happened on Oct. 7 at 9:30 p.m. on Springdale Road just south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  APD said the driver of a Red Chevrolet Avalanche pickup struck the cyclist and then left the scene without rendering aid.
  Austin Police say the driver of a Red Chevrolet Avalanche
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Tornado Warning issued for Hays, Caldwell County

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m. ThursdayThe rain will continue its eastward movement and approach I-35 during the Thursday morning commute before moving into o
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Tornado Warning for southern Hays County, flash flooding risk continues

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m. ThursdayThe rain will continue its eastward movement and approach I-35 during the Thursday morning commute before moving into o
  
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• Storms focus east of I-35 this afternoon

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-8" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river. Rainfall amounts generally ranged from 1-4" for the Austin Metro where flash flooding remains possible.Storms have also brought brief spin-up tornadoes southeast of Austin during the morning.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing of the Flood Watch, which now continues through Thursday evening.Flood watch until midnightTh
  
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• LIVE: Tornado Warning issued for Travis County

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m. ThursdayThe rain will continue its eastward movement and approach I-35 during the Thursday morning commute before moving into
  
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• Flooding risk continues for Central Texas

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m. ThursdayThe rain will continue its eastward movement and approach I-35 during the Thursday morning commute before moving into o
  
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• Flooding concerns continue in Central Texas

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m. ThursdayThe rain will continue its eastward movement and approach I-35 during the Thursday morning commute before moving into o
  
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• Flash flood risk tonight into Thursday

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Isolated to widely scattered downpours continue into the early evening across most areas, while we watch an area of widespread rain arriving in the Hill Country.That widespread rain will slowly move eastward bringing a level 3 out of 4 flash flooding risk to most of the Hill Country overnight and into early Thursday. If you're driving in the Hill Country tonight, be extra careful and "turn around, don't drown" if you encounter a flooded road. While 1-3 inches of rain will be wid
  
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• Flash flood risk Thursday

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- While many of us stay dry, we're continuing to watch an area of heavy rain moving through the Hill Country.That widespread rain will slowly move eastward bringing a level 3 out of 4 flash flooding risk to the Hill Country and northwest Austin Metro overnight and into early Thursday. If you're driving overnight, be extra careful and "turn around, don't drown" if you encounter a flooded road.
  While 1-3 inches of rain will be widespread west of I-35 Wednesday night, localized 4-6"+
  
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• Flash flood risk continues

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.While 1-3 inches of rain will be widespread west of I-35 Wednesday night, localized 4-6"+ rainfall amounts could cause problems.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m.
  
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• A night of showers and thunderstorms

  25-10-2023 04:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More rain and thunderstorms this afternoon. It's tonight when all of the area should be bracing for showers and thunderstorms.
  Widespread precipitation is forecast to begin this evening in the western Hill Country. The rain and storms will move to the east with much of the Hill Country getting some locally heavy downpours.
  Showers and storms with heavy rain for the Hill Country late tonight.The rain will continue its eastward track to affect our I-35 viewing area between 3 and 6
  
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• APD investigating southeast Austin homicide

  25-10-2023 04:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in southeast Austin on Tuesday, Senior Patrol Officer Demetri Hobbs said during an APD media briefing posted to the agency's social media.At 5:06 p.m., a call came from the 11200 block of Mickelson Drive for a person with injuries, Hobbs said. APD arrived on the scene shortly after and found a person inside a residence with injuries that were "incompatible with life." One person was pronounced dead on the sce
  
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• Texas counties ban traveling to obtain abortion care

  25-10-2023 02:07 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- After Texas outlawed nearly all abortions after the end of Roe v. Wade, some conservative local governments want to go further -- banning their residents from traveling to obtain an abortion anywhere.On Monday, Lubbock County passed an ordinance that prohibits assisting a county resident to obtain an abortion "regardless of the location of the abortion." It also prohibits driving through the unincorporated areas of Lubbock County on the way to receive an abortion.The measure
  
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• How many units? Austin City Council to discuss proposed HOME initiative

  25-10-2023 01:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — How many units should be allowed on a property in Austin?This is a question Austinites will have the opportunity to discuss on Thursday as the city talks about proposed Land Development Code Changes.The HOME Initiative would make it legal to build up to 3 homes on a property, tiny homes also would be allowed on properties.The move comes as the city has discussed ways to make homes more affordable for years. While some are for the proposal, not everyone is sold on the idea o
  
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• Williamson County statements give early look at state property tax relief

  25-10-2023 01:49 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Tuesday, Williamson County began sending out property tax statements adjusted to show the impact of the state's proposed $18 billion property tax cuts for home and business owners. $18 billion deal reached: Texans to get biggest property tax cut in state’s historyProposition 4 is on the November ballot for Texans. If passed, it would deliver the largest property tax cut in the state's history by raising the homestead exemption to $100,000 and cutting
  
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• APD: Chief data officer arrested in connection with assault, family violence

  25-10-2023 01:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department's chief data officer was arrested over the weekend on an assault/family violence charge, the agency confirmed to KXAN Tuesday in a statement.On Sunday, Oct. 22, APD arrested Jonathan Kringen, 48, who "has been a City of Austin employee for three years," the statement said. Kringen works as a data analyst for the department.Jonathan Kringen, 48 | Mugshot provided by the Austin Police DepartmentAs per APD protocol, Kringen was placed on administrative
  
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• Report: South Congress listed as one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the country

  25-10-2023 01:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- What do Williamsburg in New York City, Venice in California and Austin's very own South Congress have in common?They were listed in an Architectural Digest report as the trendiest neighborhoods in the United States.
  The report titled "The Cost of Living in America’s Trendiest Neighborhoods (2023 Study)" detailed the price people pay living in those places.What are the trendiest neighborhoods?The trendiest neighborhoods were ranked from highest to lowest salary needed to a
  
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• Two private jets 'clipped their wings,' leads to ground stop at Hobby Airport

  25-10-2023 00:56 via kxan.com
  
  HOUSTON (KXAN) -- Two private jets "clipped their wings" at the Hobby Airport in Houston Tuesday, which led to the airfield being shut down, according to a statement on the airport's social media.Reports of the two jets moving on the airfield came in at approximately 3:30 p.m., the airport said. No injuries were reported.Additionally, the jets were "declared fire-safe" by the Houston Fire Department.The airfield will be shut down until further notice due to debris caused by the accident, the air
  
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• Debris cleared from airfield at Hobby Airport after two private jets 'clipped their wings'

  25-10-2023 00:56 via kxan.com
  
  The video above was ran in the 9 p.m. KXAN newscastHOUSTON (KXAN) -- The Hobby Airport in Houston is now back open after it was previously shut down due to two private jets that "clipped their wings," a statement on the airport's social media said.Reports of the two jets moving on the airfield came in at approximately 3:30 p.m., the airport said. No injuries were reported.Shortly after 7 p.m., the airport said the debris was cleared from the airfield, and the airport restored flight operations.
  
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