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• Del Valle ISD searching for new superintendent

  12-07-2024 23:24 via kxan.com
  
  DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Del Valle Independent School District announced it is searching for a new superintendent, the district said in a news release Friday.Del Valle ISD serves a total of 11,293 students and is located southeast of Austin, the release said.
  "We are committed to finding a leader who will build on our district's achievements and drive our vision and mission forward. Our ideal candidate will embody our motto, 'Whatever It Takes,' and lead Del Valle ISD to new heights, "Del
  
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• Teacher housing complex close to reality in AISD

  12-07-2024 22:21 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin ISD is one step closer to adding workforce housing to a property they have been eyeing for years.Austin's planning commission agreed and approved a rezoning request for the Anita Ferrales Coy site in East Austin recently, which could mean reduced rent prices for AISD employees who live at the site."The board of trustees, back in 2022 approved the selection of the NRP Group as our development partner to build workforce housing on the Coy Campus," said Jeremy Striffler
  
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• 330-acre Megatel project near Samsung's Taylor plant moves forward with city approval

  12-07-2024 22:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (ABJ) — A 330-acre project in Taylor was given the green light Thursday.The project, led by Megatel Austin Taylor LLC—a subsidiary of Megatel Group that works on residential developments in Texas—would be located near the new Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. factory.The Taylor City Council unanimously approved the group’s proposal, which was presented as an employment center and neighborhood plan near the east side of the city.More than 1,000 residential units are expe
  
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• APH: 5 cases of Dengue fever reported in Travis County

  12-07-2024 22:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday, Austin Public Health (APH) said it issued an alert to the Travis County Medical Society (TCMS) after five cases of Dengue were reported in Travis County, a spokesperson with the agency told KXAN.Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness, according to APH.APH said all five cases were "travel related." Furthermore, those "patients traveled to tropical and subtropical areas of the world where Dengue is present."APH told TCMS "to consider Dengue in differential diagnosis" in pat
  
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• Round Rock police take unusual 'porch pirate' into custody

  12-07-2024 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department responded to a call Thursday involving an unusual "suspect."
  The department said in a post on social media its animal control officers responded to a call about a bobcat kitten playing with packages on someone's front porch.
  "The mischievous little feline was safely transported to a local wildlife rehabilitator, where it will receive 'purrsonalized' VIP (Very Important Predator) treatment until it's old enough to be released," RRPD sai
  
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• SNAP recipients affected by Beryl can apply for food replacement benefits

  12-07-2024 19:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texans who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and were affected by Hurricane Beryl can now apply to have food they lost in the storm replaced.
  According to acting Gov. Dan Patrick, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval Thursday that allows SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed from Hurricane Beryl.  Beryl shocks Southeast Texas: ‘I didn’t think we were gonna
  
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• 'Rapid change': Potentially toxic blue-green algae mats found at Red Bud Isle, Auditorium Shores

  12-07-2024 19:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Watershed Protection Department said it observed a lot of potentially toxic blue-green algae mats at Red Bud Isle and Auditorium Shores.“This is a rapid change from two weeks ago,” the department said.City finds potentially toxic blue-green algae mats (Watershed Protection photo)City finds potentially toxic blue-green algae mats (Watershed Protection photo)Watershed Protection provided safety guidelines for people & pets to follow to avoid getting
  
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• Del Valle man sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison after 2023 drug arrest

  12-07-2024 19:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Del Valle man was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison following his arrest on drug and firearm charges in October 2023, the Department of Justice said in a press release.The release said Anthony Robles, 48, sold nine ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent in April 2023.The following day, agents executed a search warrant at his home and found more than 600 grams of methamphetamine, more than 500 grams of heroin, approximately one kilogram of
  
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• Don't fly drones during Biden visit, FAA warns

  12-07-2024 18:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Drone owners need to be aware of flight restrictions Monday during President Joe Biden's visit to Austin, and that their drones could be seized or destroyed by federal agents.
  Starting at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration will have "temporary flight restrictions for VIP movement" in place, per a notice to air missions (NOTAM) issued Friday morning.The area covers a radius of 30 nautical miles, centered on a point in east Austin. That area stretches from G
  
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• Rainey Street Trailhead now open following ribbon-cutting ceremony downtown

  12-07-2024 18:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, The Trail Conservancy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Rainey Street Trailhead, the newest addition to the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.“This exciting development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the connectivity and accessibility of Austin’s beloved trail system, offering a new park full of amenities for the community,” the conservancy said.Rainey Street Trailhead ribbon cutting ceremony (KXAN ph
  
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• Leander city worker shot while cleaning public park restroom

  12-07-2024 18:28 via kxan.com
  
  LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — A woman who works for the City of Leander is recovering after police said another woman shot her when she went in Friday morning to clean a public park's restroom.Leander police said officers responded to the shooting at about 6:45 a.m. and found an injured 31-year-old city employee at the Benbrook Ranch Skate Park, located at 1100 Halsey Drive. Police said they learned the worker went into the public restroom near the disc golf course and encountered a woman identi
  
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• 60 coastal birds displaced by Beryl now in Austin

  12-07-2024 18:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Wildlife Rescue said it welcomed 60 coastal birds Wednesday that were displaced by Hurricane Beryl.The rescue said it received 30 Mississippi kites and 30 egrets—all of which were baby birds whose nesting and rookery sites were destroyed. LIST: Endangered species that can be found in Central TexasAccording to Austin Wildlife Rescue, the birds joined the more than 1,600 wild animals currently with the rescue. The estimated budget impact for the care of the wildl
  
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• Take our survey: Help KXAN understand what you think of AI use in newsrooms

  12-07-2024 17:54 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- KXAN is working to better understand what people think about newsrooms using artificial intelligence in their workflows and is opening up a survey for our viewers to tell us their opinions. TAKE THE SURVEY: Tell us what you think about newsrooms and AIKXAN does not currently use generative AI (see below for a definition) in our newsroom and is working to develop policies surrounding the use of AI tools. Your input will help us shape our own workflows and provide insight to other
  
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• Austin city manager proposes record budget — how much will it cost taxpayers?

  12-07-2024 17:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's new city manager T.C. Broadnax is proposing another record-high city budget at $5.9 billion. It's a near 7% increase from the previous fiscal year of $5.5 billion.
  You'll help pay for it. A "typical Austin homeowner" will see property taxes go up roughly $8.52 a month. As for rates and fees, you'll see a roughly $22 increase every month.City of Austin could see budget deficit, headed for ‘fiscal cliff’ with ARPA fundingThe budget included an estimated a
  
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• Austin city manager proposes another record budget at $5.9B

  12-07-2024 17:52 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Despite asking departments to cut their individual budgets by roughly 1-2%, Austin's new city manager, T.C. Broadnax, is proposing another record-high city budget at $5.9 billion. It's a 5% increase from the previous fiscal year of $5.5 billion.
  You'll help pay for it. A 3.5% property tax increase is being proposed. It would cost the median homeowner roughly $8.52 more per month. The median sales price for a home in Austin as of the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) May repor
  
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• Mosquito trap in Georgetown park tests positive for West Nile; ground spraying scheduled this weekend

  12-07-2024 17:32 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- Ground spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled at a Georgetown park this weekend after health officials collected a second positive West Nile virus sample from a trap site in the park.
  According to the City of Georgetown, the sample was collected July 3 from a trap site in Pinnacle Park, located at 309 Greenslope Lane.What to know about West Nile virus in Williamson CountyThe city said a Health District contractor is planning to conduct truck-mounted spraying on the
  
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• Nonprofit status gives Austin School of Furniture Foundation new legs for charitable efforts

  12-07-2024 15:36 via kxan.com
  
  Austin (KXAN) — Creativity and passion is what directors of the Austin School of Furniture Foundation say has driven them to teach others about woodworking. Now that the school has been granted its nonprofit status, leaders said they're looking forward to expanding its programs.“What has really attracted me is being able to look at a board and kind of think 'well I can make just about anything,'" said Austin Waldo, ASFF managing director.Waldo said AFSS started in 2018, allowing stud
  
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• Free summer musical returns this week to Zilker Hillside Theater

  12-07-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A classic Austin summer tradition returns Friday night as the Zilker Hillside Theater kicks off its 65th annual summer musical.
  Each year, it's a different musical, this year, it's Legally Blonde."I've been doing theater for six years and I'm in high school, and it's just been really awesome to be a part of the tradition here that's been going on for so long," performer Kaitlyn Kenney said.For anyone looking for summer events in Austin, this should be on your list of things
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Texans donate for 2024 Summer Fan Drive

  12-07-2024 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texans are donating fans and money Friday to help keep people cool this summer. It's part of Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive.People can drop off box fans from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda Central, Roger Beasley Mazda of Georgetown, Roger Beasley Mazda South and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies – Round Rock. They can also donate online.Family Eldercare has been hosting the drive for more than 30 years. The Austin-based organization provides case ma
  
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• LIVE BLOG: Donate to 2024 Summer Fan Drive

  12-07-2024 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texans are donating fans and money Friday to help keep people cool this summer. It's part of Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive.People can drop off box fans from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda Central, Roger Beasley Mazda of Georgetown, Roger Beasley Mazda South and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies – Round Rock. They can also donate online.Family Eldercare has been hosting the drive for more than 30 years. The Austin-based organization provides case ma
  
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• BLOG: Donate to 2024 Summer Fan Drive

  12-07-2024 13:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texans are donating fans and money Friday to help keep people cool this summer. It's part of Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive.People can drop off box fans from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda Central, Roger Beasley Mazda of Georgetown, Roger Beasley Mazda South and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies – Round Rock. They can also donate online.Family Eldercare has been hosting the drive for more than 30 years. The Austin-based organization provides case ma
  
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• Spotty showers entering Central Texas this afternoon

  12-07-2024 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Isolated showers have started moving into Central Texas. Rain Chances have been bumped up to 50% as light to moderate showers build. Metro Austin should have a few showers rolling back in as the day goes on. Rain chances continue through the afternoon all thanks to the daytime heating.
  Saturday rain chances continue to hold at 20% but by Sunday rain chances drop and we are left with the heat again.Weekend forecastAfternoon highs will warm to the mid- to upper 90s today through M
  
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• Spotty rain/storms today and tomorrow

  12-07-2024 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures are expected to stay sub-100° the next couple of days, but our luck runs out next week.Spotty showers and increased cloud cover will help keep temperatures down a few degrees today and tomorrow. Although not everyone will see rain, those who do see a passing shower could pick up a quick 0.1"-0.25". No severe weather or flooding concerns are anticipated.Afternoon highs will warm to the mid- to upper 90s today through Monday... but a string of triple digits is lik
  
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• Some showers, storms possible again Saturday

  12-07-2024 12:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Quite a few showers and thunderstorms developed in thick tropical moisture Friday afternoon, with a few spots receiving more than an inch of rain.
  Saturday rain chances continue to hold at 30% but by Sunday rain chances drop to 20% Sunday as temperatures climb back to the upper 90s.Weekend forecastAfternoon highs will warm back to 100 degrees in some areas early next week and likely persist until the end of the week until some rain chances return.Tracking the TropicsAs of now, t
  
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• Project 2025 would fundamentally change public education, experts say

  12-07-2024 11:32 via kxan.com
  
  The Department of Education would be eliminated, student loans would be privatized and federal legislation on parental rights would be pushed under Project 2025, the conservative wish list of policies put together for the next Republican president that has sparked widespread controversy.  The education portion of the sweeping platform, put together by a coalition of right-wing organizations that support former President Trump, would fundamentally change how K-12 and higher education fu
  
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• Missing 7-month-old found in San Antonio, authorities say

  12-07-2024 09:08 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber Alert issued early Friday morning for a 7-month-old baby boy in San Antonio has since been discontinued.
  According to an update from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the baby was found at a home on S. Foster Road, along with his mother and three other adults. The sheriff's office said the child "looks to be in good health" and is being evaluated as a precaution.
  The original Amber Alert said the baby was last seen at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday in the 12400 block
  
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• Amber alert issued for 7 month old, last seen in San Antonio

  12-07-2024 09:08 via kxan.com
  
  SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber alert has been issued as the Bexar County Sheriff's Office is searching for Richard Ramey, 7 months old, male, last seen wearing a white top and tan shoes. Ramey was last seen at 10:13 p.m. on Wednesday at the 12400 block of Adkins-Elmendorf Road in San Antonio.Ramey was described by the sheriff's office as being 15 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
  The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said Nicole Daguanno, 30, a female was last in connection with the abdu
  
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• Longhorns, Red Raiders to play in 2025 Las Vegas baseball tournament

  12-07-2024 04:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders will play on the diamond next season after all.Organizers for the Las Vegas College Baseball Classic announced the 2025 field Thursday and it includes the Longhorns, Red Raiders, Washington Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini The tournament is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 2 at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More t
  
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• DPS opens temporary driver license office in Brenham following fatal April accident

  12-07-2024 03:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In collaboration with Blinn College, the Texas Department and Public Safety (DPS) will open a temporary driver license (DL) office at the Blinn College Student Center beginning July 15th, according to a release from DPS.Following the deadly crash from April 12 that occurred at the DPS' Brenham Station, citizens received DL services by visiting nearby DPS office locations, the release said.“Members of DPS’ Driver License Division and the entire Brenham community have
  
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• Texas Longhorn alum shoots best round of career to take lead at PGA Tour event

  12-07-2024 02:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the PGA Tour schedule split between the Scottish Open and ISCO Championship this week, Texas Ex Pierceson Coody is taking full advantage.Coody fired an opening round 11-under 61 Thursday to take a 3-shot lead at the ISCO Championship, held outside Louisville, Kentucky at Keene Trace Golf Club.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/newslettersThe former Longhorn birdied six
  
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• Zoom exec calls in-office work mandate a 'success' — despite working remotely himself

  12-07-2024 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Zoom's chief people officer says a return to in-person office work has resulted in an increase of creativity for employees — other employees, at least. The executive, Matthew Saxon, still works predominantly remotely, he said in an interview with Fortune.The reason for the discrepancy is because Zoom's back-to-office mandate only applies to certain employees, Fortune reports. Those who live 50 miles or fewer from one of the company's four U.S. corporate offices &mdas
  
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• Thieves target Hollywood Hills home in multi-million dollar heist

  12-07-2024 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) - A homeowner remains shaken after burglars smashed their way into a Hollywood Hills home in a brazen multi-million dollar heist.The break-in, which targeted a home in Doheny Estates, happened on Tuesday at around 12:30 p.m.The homeowner, identified only as Luis, believes he was singled out and targeted.“My neighbor called me and said, ‘Are you at your house?’” Luis recalled. “I said no. He said, ‘I’m sorry, but I think you hav
  
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• Bill Belichick joins 'Inside The NFL' on CW as analyst

  12-07-2024 01:53 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Bill Belichick, who helped guide the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles over more than two decades, will join “Inside the NFL” as a studio analyst for the upcoming season, The CW Network has announced.Belichick joins a panel of analysts on the weekly show, which covers NFL topics of interest and trends. The panel also includes former NFL cornerback Ryan Clark, ex-Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson and two-time Super Bowl champion defensive end Chris L
  
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• Reinforcements are coming for Austin FC, but first they need to deal with Seattle Sounders

  12-07-2024 01:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the Leagues Cup nears and the home stretch of the 2024 season starts to heat up, Austin FC is teetering on the playoff line with help on the way.New acquisitions Osman Bukari and Mikkel Desler will be available for the first time July 20 against Charlotte, right before Verde and Black opens Leagues Cup against Pumas six days later, but head coach Josh Wolff is trying his best to stay focused on a tight Western Conference table.VERDE LIGHTS: It's back for another season!
  
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• Smithville ISD working to keep kids fed this summer

  12-07-2024 00:29 via kxan.com
  
  SMITHVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — During the summer months, many students across the nation deal with hunger.When school is out and meals aren't guaranteed, children can find themselves going days without proper meals.Things like a lack of transportation, fuel costs, or families facing hard times are just a few of the barriers that can contribute to hunger.In Smithville ISD, about 50% of students are on free or reduced meals, so when summer arrives, volunteers and No Kid Hungry Texas go into acti
  
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