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• New Dripping Springs ISD elementary school will support city's growth

  18-06-2024 23:54 via kxan.com
  
  DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) – Dripping Springs ISD hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new elementary school that will support the growing city and surrounding area. Over the last five years, the city of Dripping Springs' population has more than quadrupled. Additionally, the surrounding areas have seen an influx of new residents, according to the Census. “Dripping Springs is a fast-growth district,” said Holly Morris-Kuentz, the Dripping Springs ISD superintend
  
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• Travis County DA asks for changes to state law after sex assault cases dismissed

  18-06-2024 23:47 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County District Attorney José Garza is asking for changes to state law in prosecuting sexual assault cases after his office dismissed charges Tuesday against two suspects connected with 2020 cases.Garza said his office believes the victims in the cases were sexually assaulted but Texas law does not meet his office's understanding of sexual assault and "creates a burden that is very difficult to meet."The sexual assault charges were dismissed Tues
  
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• Highway coverings are coming to Austin. Here's how to weigh in on design work

  18-06-2024 23:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With Interstate 35's expansion near downtown Austin poised to begin in the coming months, residents can help shape design work on the city-led initiative to add highway coverings to the interstate. The City of Austin's Our Future 35 program is collecting community feedback through Aug. 2 via an online survey.The Texas Department of Transportation's I-35 Capital Express Central project is a $4.5 billion, eight-mile endeavor to expand the highway corridor, with the inclusion of si
  
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• Delta to launch new nonstop from Austin to Harlingen in October

  18-06-2024 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Delta Air Lines will add another new nonstop from Austin, the airline's fourth new route from AUS this year.Nonstop service to Valley International Airport in Harlingen will begin Oct. 7.Daily flights will leave Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 10:40 a.m., landing in Harlingen at 12:06 p.m. Return flights leave HRL at 12:40 p.m. and arrive in Austin at 2:04 p.m.Southwest Airlines already offers nonstop service between the two cities. AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals,
  
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• Round Rock High School band to perform in London

  18-06-2024 22:29 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock High School's Dragon Band is headed across the pond to perform during London Band Week.
  The band will be the first American high school band to participate in the festival, according to organizers. The band week festival runs June 25-30.The Dragon Band will play a concert at the National Musicians' Church, a halftime-style show at ExCeL London and in the Palace Parade Review at Hampton Court Palace.
  Other bands participating include the Ohio University
  
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• Officials investigating multi-vehicle crash in Blanco County

  18-06-2024 22:29 via kxan.com
  
  BLANCO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials are investigating a multiple vehicle deadly crash that happened in Blanco County on Tuesday, the Blanco County Sheriff's Office said on social media.Around 1 p.m., BCSO said it, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and EMS responded to the crash on U.S. 281 and Ranch Road 473.Traffic is shut down in all lanes, according to BCSO. Drivers should expect delays, as well as seek an alternate route.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• Water main break in Leander repaired; City says no need to boil water

  18-06-2024 21:55 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Tuesday, June 18, 2024.LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- A water main break in Leander was repaired early Wednesday morning after it was hit by a utility subcontractor Tuesday, according to the city.
  The City of Leander said its Public Works crew worked through the night to repair the 18-inch water main and finished the "complex repair" early Wednesday. The city also said there is no need for residents to boil water.
  On Tuesday, t
  
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• Several neighborhoods affected by water main break in Leander

  18-06-2024 21:55 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Tuesday, June 18 2024.LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) -- A water main break is currently affecting several neighborhoods in Leander, the City said on its website.On Tuesday, the city said some neighborhoods had low or no water pressure "due to a utility company contractor hitting an 18-inch water main near the Benbrook Ranch Park Disc Golf Course."The City Public Works crews were able to isolate the water line and continue assessin
  
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• Texas National Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the border

  18-06-2024 20:46 via kxan.com
  
  CIUDAD JUÁREZ (Texas Tribune) — National Guard members on the Texas-Mexico border have added pepper ball guns to their arsenal, firing at migrants who are gathering on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande or trying to break through the tangle of concertina wire strung along the border.Migrants interviewed in Mexico say they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave welts and bruises. It’s the latest escalation by Texas at the southern border through Gov. Greg Abbott’s mul
  
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• Austin transit users share frustrations over delayed trial proceedings

  18-06-2024 20:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Amid news of the Project Connect trial's delayed court proceedings and the case's punt over to the Third Court of Appeals, some transit users in Austin are sharing their frustrations over the hold up.Contested viewpoints over delayed court proceedingsBill McCamley, executive director of Transit Forward, spoke with KXAN Monday evening after the trial's halt earlier that day. He said he's frustrated by the back-and-forth surrounding the case, adding Project Connect received strong
  
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• 'It takes a village.' But the modern 'village' looks different for moms today

  18-06-2024 20:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a time when technology allows us to all be more connected than ever before, a report by the baby product company MomCozy found more than half of moms surveyed are lonely.
  The old adage that "it takes a village" to raise a child, is proving harder to find, according to survey results. More than half of the 1,187 moms who completed a survey by MomCozy this year said they either don't have a village or they only have somewhat of a village."Some moms would go so far say it's kind
  
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• Police look for suspect involved in hit-and-run in north Austin

  18-06-2024 20:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is asking for help finding a suspect connected to a north Austin hit-and-run crash over the weekend.
  Police said the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday on West Parmer Lane near North Lamar Boulevard.
  APD said the suspect stole beer from the 7/11 at 1100 West Parmer Lane. The suspect got into his vehicle and turned westbound on Parmer Lane.
  The suspect then hit a motorcyclist and continued on Parmer Lane in the eastbound lanes before turni
  
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• Community reacts to shooting at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration

  18-06-2024 20:22 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- Two people were killed and 14 others injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock Saturday night.
  Police identified the victims as Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, from Manor and Ara Duke, 54, from Pflugerville.The shooting happened during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park around 10:50 p.m., following a fight between two groups who were at the event, Round Rock police said.
  Lyndsey Vicknair was killed in a shooting during a Round Rock Juneteenth ev
  
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• Dozens of candidates apply to become Austin's next police chief

  18-06-2024 19:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- More than 30 people have applied to lead the Austin Police Department, according to a list provided to KXAN. Candidates include both a current member of APD as well as a former assistant chief, and a number of candidates from Texas.
  Darryl Albert, Former Chief of Police, Montgomery Police DepartmentLindsey Alli, Columbus Police DepartmentNicholas Augustine, Montgomery County Department of Police, MarylandPaco Balderrama, Fresno Police DepartmentDeshawn Beaufort, Philad
  
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• Gov. Greg Abbott offers $10K for Round Rock shooting suspect information

  18-06-2024 19:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock police are still looking for the suspect connected to the deadly Round Rock Juneteenth festival shooting that left two women dead and injured 14 others.
  On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said the governor's public safety office is offering up to $10,000 leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect or suspects.Round Rock police name victims killed in Old Settlers Park shootingPeople with information can call 1-800-252-TIPS or submit a tip online.
  Two other r
  
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• Netflix planning for 'experience' house in Texas

  18-06-2024 18:57 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - Netflix is planning to roll out what it is calling two "experience houses" next year, the company announced Tuesday.
  The first two locations will open at King of Prussia in Pennsylvania and Galleria Dallas in 2025, the streamer said. It called the locations two "experiential entertainment venues that will bring some of our most beloved titles to life."
  "Imagine waltzing with your partner to an orchestral cover of a Taylor Swift song on a replica of the 'Bridgerton' set –&ndash
  
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• CapMetro offering limited rail services for Austin FC game on Juneteenth

  18-06-2024 18:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Verde listos! Austin FC will face off against Los Angeles FC Wednesday evening at Q2 Stadium, with the match set to begin at 7:30 p.m. However, CapMetro forewarned fans it's running limited rail services Wednesday in light of the Juneteenth holiday.There won't be any rail services prior to Wednesday afternoon under the abbreviated schedule. Here's a breakdown of available MetroRail service operations for fans looking to hitch a ride straight to the stadium.Southbound rail servic
  
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• Update on Ruidoso wildfires Tuesday morning after mandatory evacuations

  18-06-2024 18:27 via kxan.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. -- The Village of Ruidoso on Monday announced evacuations for the entire village as the South Fork Fire threatens the area. Officials posted an update Tuesday morning and said the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire were both at 0% containment. Lubbock YWCA to make security update after ex-employee accused of making child pornography
  As of 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, the Village of Ruidoso said the South Fork Fire was burning at 13,921 acres and the Salt Fire was at 4,876 acres. You can find a ma
  
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• 'A little nerve-wracking': ERCOT talks summer outlook, supply-demand concerns

  18-06-2024 18:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first day of summer is Thursday, and the Energy Reliability Council of Texas expects a tight grid in August and potential supply-demand issues with high temperatures.
  August is expected to have a higher risk of tight grid conditions than June or July, specifically between 8-10 p.m. because of lower wind and solar generation, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said Tuesday.ERCOT predicts up to 16% chance of emergency power conditions in AugustDan Woodfin, ERCOT’s vice president
  
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• Juneteenth 2024: Who is working? What is open?

  18-06-2024 17:58 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Wednesday is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marking when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. President Joe Biden signed a bill to designate Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, as a federal holiday, and all 50 states and the District of Columbia recognize it as a holiday or observance. However, according to the Congressional Research Service, only 28 states have made it a permanent paid or legal holiday with l
  
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• Tracking the Tropics: When will the 1st tropical storm of the season emerge?

  18-06-2024 17:47 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) —During June, the main zones where we can see tropical development are the western Gulf, the western Caribbean, as well as near the Bahamas.The main reason storms are more likely to form in these areas is due to the the extra warm water temperatures compared to the rest of the Atlantic Ocean.Currently, the National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances that could produce some tropical weather.Potential Tropical Cyclone 1There are two areas we are watching in the
  
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• Texas launches public data dashboards on maternal, infant health

  18-06-2024 16:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- New public data dashboards on maternal health and infant health are now available for Texans to view as part of the Texas Department of State Health Services' Texas Health Data online suite.
  DSHS launched the Maternal Health and Infant Mortality and Morbidity dashboards Monday.KXAN investigation on maternal death rates, reportingThe dashboards include information on maternal mortality and pregnancy risk factors like mental health, high blood pressure and smoking, according to DS
  
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• Missouri woman's murder conviction tossed after 43 years. Was an officer the real killer?

  18-06-2024 14:13 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) -- A judge has overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman who was a psychiatric patient when she incriminated herself in a 1980 killing that her attorneys argue was actually committed by a now-discredited police officer.Judge Ryan Horsman ruled late Friday that Sandra Hemme, who has spent 43 years behind bars, had established evidence of actual innocence and must be freed within 30 days unless prosecutors retry her. He said her trial counsel was ineffective and prosecutors failed to disc
  
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• Texas cities, congressman consider hospital safety changes after KXAN crash investigation

  18-06-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Project Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “Preventing Disaster” investigation, which initially published on May 15, 2024. The project follows a fatal car crash into an Austin hospital’s emergency room earlier that year. Our team took a broader look at safety concerns with that crash and hundreds of others across the nation – including whether medical sites had security barriers – known as bollards – at their entrances. Experts say those could stop cr
  
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• Memo: Austin to eliminate fees at some city pools this summer

  18-06-2024 13:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin is eliminating fees at some pools this summer as part of a pilot program to reduce aquatic fees and increase pool access, according to a city memo.The Parks and Recreation Department, or PARD, moved to eliminate fees for the entire summer at Walnut Creek Pool in North Austin, according to the memo. PARD will also offer two free days during the summer at Bartholomew Pool and Garrison Pool.Bartholomew Pool will have free entry on June 19 and July 10, and Garriso
  
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• Widespread rain ends, but some storms return Thursday

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical Storm Alberto formed continues westward toward Tampico, Mexico ahead of an expected landfall early Thursday morning as a tropical storm.Tropical Storm Alberto will make landfall late tonight around Tampico, MexicoWidespread rain will slowly move out of Central Texas from east to west as we head through the overnight hours. When the rain is done, most areas will end up with a quarter inch to 1.5" of rain, but localized amounts over 2 inches are possible. CENTRAL TEXAS RA
  
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• Tropical storm expected to form in the Gulf today

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're tracking what will likely become the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The National Weather Service have started releasing forecast cones for the storm that hasn't become a tropical storm yet, naming the storm Potential Tropical Cyclone One.Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 should become Tropical Storm Alberto before landfall, which is expected early morning on Thursday.Potential Tropical Cyclone One forecast to become Tropical Storm Alberto TuesdayThe f
  
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• Rounds of tropical showers and storms today

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Potential Tropical Cyclone One is expected to become Tropical Storm Albertowithin the next few hours, making landfall along the coast of northeast Mexico late tonight into early Thursday morning.Regardless of it's strength, the size of this system means that tropical alerts are in effect for most of the Texas Gulf Coast with gusty winds in the 40-50 mph range as well as 1-4 foot storm surge possible along some coastal communities.Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect from rou
  
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• LIVE: Tropical storm expected to form in the Gulf today

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico is likely to become the first tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic season... and it'll impact much of Texas starting today.Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 should become Tropical Storm Alberto later today. Landfall is likely to be south of Texas in northeast Mexico sometime late Wednesday into early Thursday.Potential Tropical Cyclone One forecast to become Tropical Storm Alberto TuesdayTropical Storm Warnings are in effect for much of th
  
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• Heavy rain slowly arrives Wednesday

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Potential Tropical Cyclone #One is expected to become Tropical Storm AlbertoWednesday morning before making landfall into Mexico late Wednesday night.Potential Tropical Cyclone One forecast to become Tropical Storm Alberto WednesdayDespite the expected landfall into Mexico, the size of this system means that tropical alerts are in effect for most of the Texas Gulf Coast with gusty winds in the 40-50 mph range as well as 1-4 foot storm surge possible along some coastal communitie
  
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• Heavy rain gradually arrives Wednesday

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Potential Tropical Cyclone #One is expected to become Tropical Storm Albertolater tonight before making landfall into Mexico late Wednesday night.Potential Tropical Cyclone One forecast to become Tropical Storm Alberto WednesdayDespite the expected landfall into Mexico, the size of this system means that tropical alerts are in effect for most of the Texas Gulf Coast with gusty winds in the 40-50 mph range as well as 1-4 foot storm surge possible along some coastal communities.Tr
  
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• Beneficial rains to come tomorrow and tomorrow night

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The weather disturbance in the southwest Gulf is moving very slowly to the north. It is still being referred to as Potential Tropical Cyclone #1. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center calls for the disturbance to be Tropical Storm Alberto but not until Wednesday.Potential Tropical Cyclone One forecast to become Tropical Storm Alberto WednesdayTropical Storm Warnings remain posted for much of the Texas Gulf Coast as the broad system throws heavy bands of tropical
  
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• Alberto moving towards Tampico, Mexico.

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Early this afternoon Tropical Storm Alberton was 180 miles east of Tampico and 295 miles south-southeast of Brownsville. It is moving to the west at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.On its present course and speed it appears that landfall will be between midnight and 3 a.m. Thursday at Tampico.Tropical Storm Alberto will make landfall late tonight around Tampico, MexicoTropical Storm-force winds extend out 415 miles from the center of the storm. There were reports of
  
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• Alberto brings rain through tonight, storms tomorrow

  18-06-2024 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical Storm Alberto formed this morning and continues westward toward Tampico, Mexico ahead of an expected landfall early Thursday morning as a tropical storm.Tropical Storm Alberto will make landfall late tonight around Tampico, MexicoCentral Texas will continue to avoid the brunt of this storm thanks to a more southern track that will bring several inches of rain to South Texas along with coastal flooding to parts of the Texas Gulf Coast.We'll continue to see rain spreading
  
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• Prager's gem, huge 6th inning lifts Texas A&M Aggies to 5-1 win over Kentucky at MCWS

  18-06-2024 05:30 via kxan.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Texas A&M scored all of its runs in the sixth inning, Ryan Prager held Kentucky hitless into the seventh and the Aggies are off to their best start in a College World Series after their 5-1 win Monday night.The Aggies (51-13) are 2-0 in the CWS for the first time in eight all-time appearances and have taken control of Bracket 2. They’ll await the winner of a Tuesday elimination game between Florida and Kentucky (46-15) in the bracket final Wednesday. They would
  
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• Study recommends 10 solutions to make Austin more affordable for students 

  18-06-2024 05:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Housing Department has 10 recommendations for more affordable housing for students at Austin universities. In 2023, the Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the city manager to study student housing in Austin and explore opportunities to make it more affordable for students. On Friday, the Housing Department released its report, detailing its research and recommendations. “The City of Austin Housing Department seeks to provide affor
  
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• Texas active shooter alert system has yet to be activated, DPS says

  18-06-2024 04:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An alert system meant to notify people of active shooter situations was not activated in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Juneteenth event in Round Rock, law enforcement confirmed to KXAN investigators.Two people died and 14 others were injured in the incident, sparked by a fight between two groups at the event at Old Settlers Park on Saturday night, Round Rock police said. Police are still searching for the shooting suspect.‘Turn yourself in’: Round Rock police ch
  
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• What were the security measures during Round Rock festival shooting?

  18-06-2024 02:15 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) --- There are still no arrests or suspects named in the search for those who opened fire at the Juneteenth Festival in Round Rock on Saturday night.Round Rock police identify victims killed in Old Settlers Park shootingThe Round Rock Police Department said 14 people were injured, including children at Old Settlers Park. Two people were killed.RRPD said it started as a fight between two groups at the event.'Basically come and walk up from anywhere'Some festivalgoers are l
  
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• Nationwide nixes 100K pet insurance plans, citing rising cost

  18-06-2024 01:48 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — Nationwide Insurance says it plans to cancel pet insurance coverage for about 100,000 animals across the nation, citing rising veterinary costs.
  The cancellation of the thousands of coverage plans will take place between now and next summer as part of the company's efforts to "maintain long-term viability and profitability," Nationwide said in a statement on Friday.
  "As pet lovers ourselves, we understand the emotions connected to the protection of our family pets. Inflation i
  
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• 'Pretty spectacular': Cherries from 18th century found at George Washington's home

  18-06-2024 01:37 via kxan.com
  
  MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home.Dozens of bottles of cherries and berries — impossibly preserved in storage pits uncovered from the cellar of his mansion on the banks of the Potomac River — were discovered during an archaeological dig connected to a restoration project.Jason Boroughs, Mount Vernon's principa
  
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• Adobe ‘trapped customers' in hard-to-cancel subscriptions, FTC says in lawsuit

  18-06-2024 01:36 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Abobe made it intentionally difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions to its products including Photoshop, “trapping users” in expensive contracts, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday.The complaint claims Adobe steered customers towards its “annual paid monthly” subscription option without disclosing cancelation fees that could rise to the hundreds of dollars. “Adobe trapped customers into year-long subscript
  
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• Biden will announce deportation protection and work permits for spouses of US citizens

  18-06-2024 00:45 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is planning to announce a sweeping new policy Tuesday that would lift the threat of deportation for tens of thousands of people married to U.S. citizens, an aggressive election-year action on immigration that had been sought by many Democrats.
  Biden will announce the new program at a White House event to celebrate the Obama-era “dreamers” directive that offered deportation protections for young undocumented immigrants, according to three pe
  
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• Texas sets emergency resources in motion ahead of tropical storm threat

  18-06-2024 00:30 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response teams Monday ahead of a potential tropical storm this week near the Texas-Mexico border. KXAN First Warning Weather forecastOn Monday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center released its first forecast cone for a storm that could become Tropical Storm Alberto. According to KXAN First Warning Weather Chief Meteorologist
  
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• Texas lands highly touted 2026 quarterback recruit, son of former NBA player

  18-06-2024 00:09 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas football's latest verbal commitment is from the top quarterback in the 2026 class and son of a former professional basketball player.Dia Bell, a 5-star quarterback from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida and son of 12-year NBA veteran Raja Bell, said Tuesday he intends to be a Longhorn. According to the 247Sports composite rankings, he's the top 2026 Florida recruit and No. 2 quarterback in the country.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports s
  
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