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• Abbott congratulates Giddings, recognized as tourism-friendly

  12-01-2025 23:46 via kxan.com
  
  GIDDINGS, Texas (KXAN) -- On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the city of Giddings for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.The designation shows the Giddings Chamber of Commerce's commitment to developing tourism to help strengthen economic growth, boost job creation, and draw more visitors to the community, according to a press release."Every region of this great state offers endless opportunities to experience the natural beauty, rich hi
  
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• 'He’s more than a service dog—he’s my best friend'- Local veteran finds his match

  12-01-2025 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Texas has the largest veteran population of any other state averaging roughly over 1,543,160, and over 40% struggle with mental health, according to the Texas Health and Human Services 2024 veterans mental health report.Suicide is of top concern among veterans, The 2024 national veteran suicide prevention report showed suicide was the second leading cause of death for veterans under the age of 45."A lot of our veterans suffer from these invisible wounds," said Daniel Clavel, dire
  
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• No. 2 South Carolina drops No. 5 Texas 67-50 in SEC women's basketball showdown

  12-01-2025 22:08 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A top-five clash ended in favor of No. 2 South Carolina 67-50 over No. 5 Texas on Sunday in Southeastern Conference women's basketball action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.The Gamecocks held the Longhorns to 28% shooting, 22-for-79, with Texas scoring on just 35% of its possessions. The Longhorns were 12-for-36 on layups.Texas forward Kyla Oldacre, center, pulls down an offensive rebound against South Carolina forward Sania Feagin (20) and guard MiLaysi
  
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• Austin ranks as Texas’ top city attracting millennials, No. 9 in US

  12-01-2025 20:50 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study found Austin was the top city in Texas attracting millennials.SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said it ranked 271 of the largest U.S. cities based on the percentage of people between the ages of 25 and 44 who recently moved in.The study found that over a year, 5.49 million millennials moved to large U.S. cities.“Millennials are often in their prime earning years, and many have young families, which may significantly impact the communities the
  
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• Budget estimate opens path for 'life-changing decisions for Texans' by lawmakers

  12-01-2025 15:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — From education savings accounts to border security to property tax reform, lawmakers have big plans for the legislative session. Those plans come with big price tags.On Monday, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar will release the Biennial Revenue Estimate, or BRE. It's his estimate of how much money lawmakers will have available when they make the next state budget. Hegar hinted that the estimate would be good news for the state."The upcoming revenue estimate that we're gonna
  
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• APD SWAT assists Lockhart in officer involved shooting Saturday

  12-01-2025 04:40 via kxan.com
  
  LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department's SWAT assisted the Lockhart Police Department after a barricaded subject turned into an officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of 1st Street on Saturday.
  The initial call for the barricaded subject began at 5:44 p.m., according to APD. The shooting later occurred just before 8:00 p.m. The situation would resolve at around 8:30 p.m.LPD said that there was no threat to the public. No officers were injured in the shooting, according to aut
  
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• APD officer shoots suspect while assisting Lockhart police with arrest

  12-01-2025 04:40 via kxan.com
  
  LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department's SWAT assisted the Lockhart Police Department with a barricaded subject that turned into an officer-involved shooting Saturday.At approximately 3 p.m., Lockhart police said officers responded to the 900 block of S. Brazos Street after a 911 call reporting a physical assault. Officers found a victim with a gunshot wound, who was then taken to a local hospital and released.During the initial investigation, LPD officers discovered the suspect
  
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• The science behind frost development

  12-01-2025 03:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The formation of frost is a relatively simple process, relying on a few atmospheric conditions. First, the surface temperature of the ground must be at or below freezing. While the ground temperature may be at freezing, the air just above the surface is typically a few degrees warmer due to sinking cold air.Visual example on frost developmentMoisture in the air is essential for frost to form. When the temperature of the air drops to the dew point, the water vapor in the air cond
  
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• Texas lets second-half lead slip despite Johnson's 26, falls 74-70 to No. 1 Tennessee

  12-01-2025 02:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Top-ranked Tennessee survived Tre Johnson's big night to top Texas 74-70 in Southeastern Conference men's basketball action Saturday at Moody Center.The No. 1 Volunteers shot above their season average of 34% from 3-point range, draining 10 of 23 attempts for 43%. They also helped neutralize Johnson's 26-point night with a 41-27 rebounding advantage, scoring 17 second-chance points on 17 offensive rebounds. Ohio State punctuates CFP win 28-14 over Texas on Sawyer’s bi
  
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• AFD responds to fire at South Austin homeless encampment, not the first time

  12-01-2025 02:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire in South Austin Saturday evening around 6:00 P.M.AFD says the fire was located in the 7800 block of Peaceful Hill Lane, near the intersection of West William Cannon Drive and South Congress Avenue.A large plume of smoke could be seen from all over Austin around 6:00 P.M.A spokesperson with AFD told KXAN the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it did take place in a homeless encampment. Multiple man made structures we
  
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• AFD crews fight south Austin vacant structure fire

  12-01-2025 02:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A vacant structure in south Austin caught fire Saturday evening, according to the Austin Fre Department. This was located in the 7800 block of Peaceful Hill Lane, near the intersection of West William Cannon Drive and South Congress Avenue.A large plume of smoke could be seen from all over Austin around 6:00 P.M.
  AFD said crews were able to extinguish the fire at 7:00 p.m. In addition to the structure, an 18-wheeler and tire piles also caught on fire.
  A vacant structure in south
  
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• State of Texas: Paxton and GOP ramp up pressure to influence vote for Texas House Speaker

  12-01-2025 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The start of the legislative session on Tuesday should bring the resolution of a contentious battle for power in the Texas House of Representatives. Lawmakers in the chamber will vote to choose the next House Speaker, one of the most influential positions in Texas politics."The Speaker runs the House.He appoints the committees, he sets the agenda, manages the flow of legislation," explained John Moritz, Chief Politics Reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. "That's why the
  
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