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• Texas club offers safe space for people with sensory needs, disabilities

  30-01-2025 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new business near northwest Austin is offering a community space and resources for people with sensory needs or disabilities.The Sensory Club Austin (located at 11066 Pecan Park Blvd., Ste. 417, Cedar Park) opened earlier this month as a safe space for children and adults alike who have disabilities or special needs. It's a locally owned and operated club, with The Sensory Club's original location based in Wisconsin.
  Azza Hassan, co-owner and managing director of The Sens
  
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• NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behavior

  30-01-2025 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The NFL will look into allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker behaved inappropriately toward massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, a league spokesman said.The Baltimore Banner detailed the accusations in a lengthy report Thursday. The paper said it spoke to six massage therapists who recounted firsthand experiences with Tucker from 2012 to 2016. Several therapists said they ended Tucker's sessions early or refused to wo
  
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• Nexstar Media Group to air some Texas Rangers games on KBVO in Austin

  30-01-2025 23:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans of the Texas Rangers in the Austin area will have a selection of Texas Rangers games to watch this season without having to subscribe to a cable or streaming package.The club announced Wednesday a broadcasting rights agreement with Nexstar Media Group to make 15 Rangers regular season games available on KBVO. Most games will be Friday at 7:05 p.m. from Globe Life Field in Arlington with the first against the Boston Red Sox on March 28. There will also be four spring tr
  
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• PHOTO: Otter spotted in Lake Austin

  30-01-2025 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An otter was living its best life as it swam its way through Lake Austin, as captured by a KXAN viewer.The viewer said he works in Leander but works on Lake Austin. He spotted the little critter frolicking along in the waterway.An otter was living its best life as it swam its way through Lake Austin | KXAN Viewer Photo
  It's been a busy week for the furry creatures, as the city of Kyle shared Tuesday footage of an otter spotted in Lake Kyle."Otters can range 3-15 square mile
  
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• 2 arrested in Kyle after participating in kidnapping ‘TikTok prank’ near Hays CISD elementary school

  30-01-2025 22:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Kyle Police Department said two men were arrested Wednesday after allegedly asking children if they wanted to be kidnapped as part of a "TikTok prank."According to police, 19-year-old Kaine Villarreal and 18-year-old Lane Burch were arrested on charges of terroristic threat.KPD claimed that Villarreal and Burch followed and approached a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old as they were walking home from their elementary school. Police said the incident occurred at approximately
  
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• Transgender people, allies rally against Trump anti-trans orders at Austin, 8 other State Capitols

  30-01-2025 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gender-diverse people and their allies will rally at the Texas Capitol on Thursday afternoon as part of a multi-city day of unity against recent anti-transgender executive orders signed by President Donald Trump.The "Transgender Unity Rallies" will happen at eight other state capitols. Those include California, Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Utah and Wisconsin. ‘It saddens me’: Protesters take to the Texas Capitol after ICE operations in Aust
  
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• Downtown project dubbed '6th & Walsh' could bring new retail, restaurants and housing

  30-01-2025 21:10 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (ABJ) — A new mixed-use project is in the works for West Sixth Street.The development — which would include a mix of retail, restaurants and multifamily housing — is planned to rise on multiple lots at the southeast corner of West Sixth and Walsh streets, according to a site plan application filed with the city. The lots already have some buildings on them.The properties are owned by Walsh Street Ventures LLC, Walsh Street Ventures 2 LLC and Cohn Ventures LLC, according
  
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• AISD student scores on national test returning to pre-pandemic levels

  30-01-2025 21:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Results from the latest testing cycle by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, often referred to as the Nation's Report Card, show that scores from students in the Austin Independent School District are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
  AISD said the latest testing cycle of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed that AISD student scores were higher than state, peer-districts, national charter students, and the nationwide average. US children fal
  
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• Tracker: Austin City Council attendance for 2025

  30-01-2025 20:51 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN is tracking Austin city council attendance for you in 2025. Tracker: Austin City Council attendance for 2024Why are we doing this?
  The city of Austin doesn't have a way fo
  
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• Texas Rep. Doggett: Austin airport missing half of necessary air traffic controllers

  30-01-2025 20:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, said the number of air traffic controllers currently staffed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is only about half of what the Federal Aviation Administration said is necessary to increase the margin of safety for passengers leaving and entering Texas' capital."Everyone who flies in and out of our airport is at risk if we can't increase the margin of safety," Doggett said.
  His statements come less than a day after a tragic mid-ai
  
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• Tesla to launch self-driving paid service in Austin this year

  30-01-2025 17:56 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video is KXAN coverage from Dec. 23, 2024 related to Tesla's conversations with the city of Austin.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tesla is planning on launching a self-driving paid service in Austin later this year, CEO Elon Musk confirmed in a Tesla earnings call Wednesday.Musk said the "unsupervised full self-driving" service will roll out in the Texas capital in June. Musk said at a prior earnings call the self-driving service would begin in both California and Texas later thi
  
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• 'Mocha Mousse' named Pantone's Color of the Year for 2025

  30-01-2025 17:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — "Simple and comforting: a soft, warming brown."That's the description that Pantone gives its Color of the Year for 2025 — Mocha Mousse (17-1230). The shade "nurtures us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort," the company said on its website."Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures... Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pa
  
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• Explaining the 'bow echo'; a curved line of powerful storms

  30-01-2025 17:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A bow echo is a meteorological term used to describe a curved line of thunderstorms that appears on weather radar. Bow echoes are often associated with severe weather conditions, primarily producing damaging straight-line winds. However, they can also create brief tornadoes.Example- Bow echo signature captured on KXAN radar 01/30Bow echoes are often part of a larger squall line, a long, narrow band of thunderstorms that can extend over a significant distance. The bow-shaped curv
  
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• Fan of nature? Check out Texas Wildlife Day

  30-01-2025 16:37 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Wildlife Day celebrates everything feathered, furred, smooth and scaled on February 1. The family-friendly event takes place at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum in Austin, Texas between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Dr. Pamela Owen, Associate Director at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum to talk about the event.
  Meteorologist Tommy House: We know that Texas Wildlife Day is coming up at the museum. Can you
  
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• WATCH LIVE: NTSB to hold news conference on DC plane crash investigation

  30-01-2025 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — The National All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.The NTSB is scheduled to give an update in to the DC plane investigation at 2:45 p.m. ET. The briefing will stream live in the player above once it begins.At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River
  
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• No survivors after collision between American Airlines jet, Army helicopter near DC

  30-01-2025 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — Some 67 people — including three soldiers and more than a dozen figure skaters — were killed after a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C.President Donald Trump said at a briefing on Thursday that there were no survivors.At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently
  
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• LIVE: All aboard American Airlines jet feared dead after collision with Army helicopter

  30-01-2025 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the midair collision Wednesday night when the helicopter apparently flew in the path of the jet as it was landing at Ronald
  
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• All aboard feared dead in DC collision between American Airlines jet, Army helicopter

  30-01-2025 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said. The pl
  
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• All aboard feared dead after collision between American Airlines jet, Army helicopter

  30-01-2025 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said. The pl
  
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• All aboard American Airlines jet feared dead after collision with Army helicopter

  30-01-2025 15:08 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday.At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said. The pl
  
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• Weekend Watch: Jersey Boys kicks off at Zach, Hans Zimmer Live in Austin

  30-01-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - After a shower-filled week, many are itching to get out of the house and enjoy some time outside, and this weekend is full of events to attend! From Zach Theatre's newest play to legendary composer Hans Zimmer's performance in Austin. But that is not it! A postponed MLK Festival takes flight this weekend, here is a round-up of what to expect.Weekend ForecastFirst off, the weather is looking fantastic over the weekend. Temperatures will be a bit above normal as we hit the 70s. Thi
  
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• Friends of man killed by police wish more mental health resources were available prior to shooting

  30-01-2025 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 988. Text messaging and online chat options are also available on the website.A memorial for Zachary Labrie, made by his friends. (Courtesy: Alyssa Dennis)
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A northwest Austin apartment complex will forever remind Zachary Labrie's friends and family of the day he died."He was just a really good dude," his friend Caleb said.
  Labrie's friends said
  
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• 60% of TxTag customer accounts inactive, millions owed after system switch

  30-01-2025 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  Investigative Summary:This story is part of KXAN’s “TxTag Troubles” investigative project launched May 7, 2023. Following related reports in recent years, our team rededicated its resources to this major consumer issue, after hundreds of viewers complained to usabout resurfaced billing and customer service problems with the state’s tollway operator and its contracted vendors. During our reporting, the Texas Department of Transportation began reaching out to viewers who h
  
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• Person hit, killed by vehicle in northwest Austin early Thursday

  30-01-2025 13:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A person died Thursday morning after they were hit by a vehicle in northwest Austin.
  Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Police Department responded to an "auto vs pedestrian" crash at the intersection of Jollyville Road and Thunder Creek Road shortly after 6 a.m., according to posts on X from both agencies.ATCEMS said medics attempted resuscitative efforts, but the person was pronounced dead on the scene. ATCEMS said the person was an adult, but no other details were provid
  
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• Manor ISD exits TEA monitoring after six years

  30-01-2025 13:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Manor Independent School District announced on Wednesday that it met all requirements necessary to remove the district and the board of trustees from monitoring by the Texas Education Agency.The removal marks the end of a multi-year journey that began in 2019, when TEA placed the district under monitoring due to areas needing improvement, according to Manor ISD.
  The district said since being placed on monitoring by TEA, it has made significant strides in strengthening govern
  
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• Trump holds 49 percent approval rating in national poll

  30-01-2025 12:02 via kxan.com
  
  President Trump’s approval rating starts out at 49 percent in the first Emerson College Polling survey of his administration. The poll, released Thursday, showed Trump’s approval rating is just about in line with the level of support he received in the 2024 presidential election. His disapproval rating of 41 percent is the lowest that Emerson has recorded in its national polls since the start of Trump’s first term, while 10 percent are neutral on Trump. Spencer Kimbal
  
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• Texans experience 4.5 earthquake near San Antonio Wednesday night

  30-01-2025 05:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texans near San Antonio experienced a 4.5 earthquake on Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
  USGC said the earthquake occurred at 9:26 p.m.Texans near San Antonio experienced a 4.5 earthquake on Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. (KXAN News)The government agency's data showed there were reports of some people in Central Texas feeling the effects of the earthquake.MAP: Where have earthquakes been recorded in Texas?The
  
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• Billboard announces SXSW performances for 2025

  30-01-2025 04:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Wednesday, Billboard announced its return to South by Southwest in Austin with three nights of performances.
  According to the press release, the concert series will begin on March 13 and run through March 15 at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.Billboard said Texas-born country star Koe Wetzel will kick off the concert series on March 13. The event will continue on March 14 with a live performance from Grupo Frontera, who are also Texas-born and raised. Concluding the c
  
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• Longhorns add former Ohio State DT in portal

  30-01-2025 04:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Longhorns needed a Hero. And they got one. Texas football has secured a transfer from former Ohio State defensive tackle Hero Kanu.Kanu heads to Austin via the team that ended the Longhorns season back at the 2025 Cotton Bowl. He chose the Longhorns over some other big name schools like Georgia and Florida.The 6-foot-5, 305-pound defensive tackle is originally from Geltendorf, Germany. He moved to California in 2020 where he played organized football for the first time in 202
  
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• Small aircraft crashes into Potomac River, officials say

  30-01-2025 03:55 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said a small aircraft crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night.In a joint statement from DCFD and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officials said that multiple calls came in for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport (DCA) just after 8:50 p.m.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that preliminarily, investigators believe that a regional jet with American Airlines that was approaching DCA's
  
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• American Airlines plane, military helicopter collide near DCA, crash into Potomac River

  30-01-2025 03:55 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) -- Officials indicated a number of people died after an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night, causing both to crash into the Potomac River.DC Fire and EMS (DCFE) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said they received multiple calls about the incident near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) just before 8:50 p.m. Video captures fiery crash above Potomac RiverThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said tha
  
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• American Airlines plane in Potomac River after crash with helicopter, officials say

  30-01-2025 03:55 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said an American Airlines aircraft crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night.In a joint statement from DCFD and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officials said that multiple calls came in for an aircraft crash above the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport (DCA) just after 8:50 p.m.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that preliminarily, investigators believe that a regional jet with American Airlines that was appro
  
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• US Marshals task force arrests two people involved in deadly shooting of 19-year-old

  30-01-2025 02:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested two people on Tuesday in connection with Austin's 4th homicide of 2025 that resulted in a 19-year-old's death on Jan. 24.One of the people arrested was a juvenile, who was not named, the other was 18-year-old Bill Tarlue Nyanway. Nyanway was arrested on Jan. 27 and charged with tampering with physical evidence that stemmed from the shooting, according to the press release.As of Wednesday, attorney information was not yet available f
  
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• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists Senate priority bills for the 2025 legislative session

  30-01-2025 00:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday morning, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a list of bills that he sees as Senate priorities for the 89th Legislative Session. Patrick said he would have 40 priority bills, but he identified 25 in his announcement. His list includes education savings accounts, investing in water supply, reforming bail, and incorporating traditional values into the public school system.The lower the bill number, the higher priority it is for the Senate, and the more likely it is to
  
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