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• IKEA to open new store in San Marcos

  06-03-2025 23:11 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- IKEA announced Thursday it will open a new store this year as it works to expand in more cities across the U.S. However, this new location comes with a slight twist.The upcoming location will be a fraction of the size of its traditional outlets - covering an area of about 35,000 square feet at the Sanmar Plaza shopping center off State Highway 80. The store will feature 2,000 items shoppers can buy on site, and thousands of other products available for delivery or pickup, accord
  
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• New trustee to oversee Peter Pan Mini-Golf's lease and adjacent land

  06-03-2025 22:44 via kxan.com
  
  (Austin Business Journal) -- The fight to preserve Peter Pan Mini-Golf continues as its future moves into the hands of a new trustee.For years, the quirky, iconic Austin business that refuses to grow up with the city has been operating on land that's essentially a gift to someone else — somewhat of a cash cow that connects family trusts and state agencies that help kids.On Feb. 28, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department board moved its responsibilities of overseeing the properties at 1207 B
  
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• 'No criminal charges' after fatal crash with Austin Fire engine

  06-03-2025 21:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Austin Police Department provided an update on Tuesday’s fatal crash involving an Austin Fire Department engine. RELATED | 1 dead after crash involving Austin fire truck near airportAccording to APD, the fire engine was responding to an emergency incident when it collided with a sedan at the intersection of East State Highway 71 and Presidential Boulevard. At the time of the incident, APD said the fire engine had its emergency lights and sirens activa
  
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• Police search for man accused of assaulting woman on Austin bus

  06-03-2025 20:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a woman on a bus.APD said the assault occurred around 10 a.m. Jan. 30 in the 3500 block of Duval Street.According to police, the suspect attacked a woman on the bus unprovoked.“The suspect punched the bus rider multiple times in the head and face while the rider was seated,” APD said.When officers arrived, the victim was found with injuries to her head.The department said it b
  
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• Watson: Federal tax on municipal bonds would 'be devastating to cities'

  06-03-2025 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We've told you about the potential impact to the city of Austin should President Donald Trump's administration decide to eliminate significant grant funding Austin previously thought it would receive.
  For example, $105 million in federal grant funding previously approved to go toward the Interstate 35 cap and stitch project is now in jeopardy and roughly $300 million for the airport's expansion project is up in the air.But grants potentially being eliminated aren't the only cuts
  
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• Former Austin ISD official accused of theft, using district gift cards for personal buys

  06-03-2025 19:24 via kxan.com
  
  KXAN (AUSTIN) – A third former Austin Independent School District official is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of district-owned gift cards, court records show.Former Austin ISD Executive Director of Compensation and Benefits Jose Ventura, 42, was arrested in December after district investigators found transaction records showing he spent nearly $7,000 on the district’s MasterCard gift cards on personal utility bills, groceries, tuition, and other personal items.Austin
  
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• MAP: More than 500 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires in 2025

  06-03-2025 19:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 500 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas so far in 2025, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.A total of 10 fires have burned 525.5 acres in the 15-county KXAN viewing area. Weather Interactives: How much rain has Austin received this year?KXAN is keeping track of wildfires. Follow along with the map and database below. We'll keep them updated as new information becomes available. Fires that are still uncontained are red on the map. Evacuat
  
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• Man gets 30 years after fentanyl-related murder conviction

  06-03-2025 18:58 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a fentanyl-related death.According to Williamson County court documents, Marek Tabar Dillard was given a prison sentence of 30 years. PAST COVERAGE | Man charged with murder in connection with fentanyl-related death in Williamson CountyDillard was arrested in February 2024 and accused of causing the death of a 40-year-old man who died in September 2023. According to the Williamson Cou
  
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• Texas bill would prevent people who live in certain countries deemed security threats from purchasing land

  06-03-2025 18:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Thursday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs discussed Senate Bill 17, which could preclude residents of certain countries from purchasing real estate in Texas.If passed, SB 17 could block people from countries considered National security threats – like China, Iran, North Korea and Russia – from purchasing agricultural, residential and commercial properties. Residents of these counties who are also lawful United States citizens would still be able to buy
  
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• Texas bill would prevent people from certain countries from purchasing land

  06-03-2025 18:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Thursday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs is set to discuss Senate Bill 17, which could preclude residents of certain countries from purchasing real estate in Texas. If passed, SB 17 could block people from countries considered National security threats – like China, Iran, North Korea and Russia – from purchasing agricultural, residential and commercial properties. Residents of these counties who are also lawful United States citizens would still b
  
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• New Texas bill targets Project Connect, other tax rate election-funded capital projects

  06-03-2025 17:45 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video is from Jan. 10, 2025 and is related to new design elements flagged in the Project Connect draft environmental impact statement.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new bill filing in the Texas Legislature could prohibit tax rate elections from funding multi-billion-dollar capital projects — including those like Austin's Project Connect light rail program.Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-Lakeway) filed House Bill 3879, also known as the Texas Taxpayer & Voter Defense Act. The
  
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• Texas agencies reviewing hybrid work policies for state employees

  06-03-2025 17:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A spokesperson for the Governor's Office confirmed Texas agencies will follow the lead from the federal government to end hybrid work schedules where possible and bring workers back into the office full-time.Multiple people have reached out to Nexstar asking if Gov. Greg Abbott is mandating state agencies to end hybrid work schedules for state employees. Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson for the Governor's Office, sent this statement to Nexstar:
  "State agencies have been in of
  
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• Weekend Watch: Musical "Funny Girl" and SXSW

  06-03-2025 15:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)—Strong winds this week aren't going to keep our weekend down as stars invade Austin. One of the biggest music, TV, film, and comedy events kicks off at SXSW, and if you are a theater lover, the classic musical Funny Girl wraps up its one-week run here in Austin.Weekend ForecastAfter a front arrives Saturday during the day, temperatures are expected to drop giving us a fantastic weekend! There may be a few showers early in the day, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the
  
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• LIVE: Weekend Watch: Musical "Funny Girl" and SXSW

  06-03-2025 15:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)—Strong winds this week aren't going to keep our weekend down as stars invade Austin. One of the biggest music, TV, film, and comedy events kicks off at SXSW, and if you are a theater lover, the classic musical Funny Girl wraps up its one-week run here in Austin.Weekend ForecastAfter a front arrives Saturday during the day, temperatures are expected to drop giving us a fantastic weekend! There may be a few showers early in the day, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the
  
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• Sheriff's office: 2 found dead in home near Buchanan Lake

  06-03-2025 15:20 via kxan.com
  
  LLANO COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Llano County Sheriff's Office said two people were found dead in a home in a neighborhood on Lake Buchanan Wednesday evening.Deputies responded around 5:19 p.m. to a report of a "discovery of two deceased individuals" in a home in the Buchanan Lake Village neighborhood in Tow, Texas, according to a press release the sheriff's office shared on Facebook.LCSO said the scene was investigated, and the home did not have any signs of forced entry, and there were no ind
  
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• White House reverses course on Education Department executive order

  06-03-2025 14:04 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump will not sign an executive order Thursday asking new Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dissolving the department, a White House official confirmed to NewsNation.Instead, the White House has reversed course and will continue to review the department, a White House official said. An official previously told NewsNation that the signing would take place Thursday afternoon.A draft of the executive order was obtained by the Wall Street
  
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• Trump expected to sign order calling for Education Department's end

  06-03-2025 14:04 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Thursday asking new Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dissolving the department, White House officials confirmed to NewsNation.Trump's order directs McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure," a draft of the order obtained by the Wall Street Journal revealed.According to the Journal's reporting, McMahon would be instructed to do whatever it takes to shutter the agency based on "th
  
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• Hospital safety bill gets bipartisan support a year after deadly St. David's crash

  06-03-2025 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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• Wintry feel this morning to a spring feel this afternoon

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day started sunny and cold with dry air and light wind. Lows were as cold as 28° at Llano to 40° at Camp Mabry.
  That spring feel this afternoon is due to a warming west to southwest wind and all this beautiful sunshine. Most high temperatures will be in the middle to upper 70s.The afternoons get warmer the rest of the week. A Pacific cold front arrives Sa
  
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• Windy conditions return as the wildfire risk remains elevated

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A breezy afternoon as winds have started to pick up into the 30-40 mph wind gusts speeds. We also have dropping humidity which is placing us in a very high risk of wildfire danger. A majority of the area affected is in the Hill Country.
  Gusty winds return Thursday afternoonHigh to very fire danger on ThursdayTemperatures today will land in the mid 70s for today.Winds
  
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• Warming trend brings first 90s of the year

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A chilly start to the day with morning temperatures in the 30s and 40s... but don't be fooled. We're in for a big warm up today (and for the week!) that'll feature blue skies areawide.Afternoon highs will warm well into the 70s, if not low 80s, later today. Winds will turn more southerly late day, helping to keep temperatures on the mild side. They'll also remain on
  
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• Temperatures continue to drop, much cooler Sunday

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A strong cold front moved through Central Texas on Saturday, quickly dropping temperatures and bringing gusty winds. Before the front arrived, Camp Mabry reached 79° around 12:00 PM, and Austin Bergstrom's high temperature was 81°. By the evening hours, Austin was in the mid 50s.
  Overnight tonight, temperatures will continue to plummet into the upper 30s and
  
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• Several days of high wildfire risk

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The good news? We're in for another day of sunshine and warmth. The bad news? Our wildfire risk has returned. And it's not a one-day deal.Today will feature blue skies, dry conditions and unseasonably warm temperature with afternoon highs in the low 80s. Winds out of the south/southwest will reach 5-15 mph sustained, but likely to gust up to 25 mph at times.Tomorrow,
  
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• Return of gusty winds keeps wildfire risk high

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures? Fantastic! Sky? Full of sun. Winds? ... *sigh* A problem.Today starts chilly with morning lows in the 30s and 40s. Sunshine and southeasterly winds will help kick temperatures up to the mid-70s later today - slightly warmer than yesterday and above average for this time of year.Winds will steadily get stronger through the day with sustained speeds reach
  
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• Red Flag Warning for most areas Wednesday

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sunshine and breezy weather continues today with temperatures continuing their warming trend. Most areas reached into the 80s today with a stiff southerly breeze.Tonight will be clear to start, but low clouds overnight into Wednesday morning will give way to a cloudy start to the day. Those low clouds will lift by mid-late morning bringing abundant sunshine and even
  
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• Much warmer before a weekend cold front

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The afternoon south wind along with relatively dry air continues to bring elevated fire weather conditions across Central Texas, especially in the Hill Country where the Wildfire Danger is a 4 out of 5 (very high).High to very fire danger on ThursdayWind gusts will gradually come down this evening and relative humidity values will rise overnight as high and then low
  
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• Gradual clearing this afternoon, warm temperatures

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures will continue to climb through the early afternoon hours with clearing skies. High temperatures are forecast to reach the mid 80s, with mostly sunny skies during the evening hours.
  High temperatures today
  Overnight tonight, temperatures will remain mild with increasing clouds and a low-end rain chance (10%) ahead of our next cold front arriving early tom
  
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• Fire Weather Watch now in effect for Saturday

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Within the next two days we will run through a range of conditions, from a warm day, rain chances, a front arriving, and a Fire Weather Watch. Mix in Daylight Saving Time begins.
  Friday WarmthFirst, today will creep back up into the mid 80s. While we will start off a bit cloudy, expect for the clouds to break apart and for us to see a bit more sunshine rain chances a
  
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• Cold front Saturday brings cool winds and fire risk

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures today will end up only a few degrees shy of the record high of 87º set at Camp Mabry on this day in 1951. A warm and sunny afternoon will set us up for a warm and pleasant evening with temperatures holding in the 70s for much of the night.Eventually we drop into the mid 60s by daybreak with increasing clouds overnight and a low rain chance before da
  
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• Chilly tonight, much warmer tomorrow afternoon

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- High temperatures today were much cooler than normal. Camp Mabry in Austin reached 64°, and Austin Bergstrom hit 65°. Winds blew out of the northwest, gusting up to 30 mph.Overnight tonight, temperatures will drop to the 30s and 40s, with a light freeze possible in the Hill Country.
  30s and 40s tomorrow morning
  By the afternoon hours, temperatures will quickl
  
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• Chilly, breezy end to the weekend

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The cold front that moved across Central Texas Saturday left a northwest wind with gusts during the afternoon and evening peaking in the 30s. The highest wind gust was 38 mph at San Marcos followed by 37 mph at La Grange.
  Today's gusts will be lower, still out of the northwest, at 20 to 25 mph. A few locations may exceed 25 mph briefly but most won't.Wind gusts will
  
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• Big warm-up as fire danger returns Wednesday

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After sub-freezing temperatures in parts of the Hill Country this morning, we've warmed in a big way into the middle and upper 70s this afternoon.Tonight we cool down again, but it won't be quite as cold. I don't expect any freezes tonight, but we'll still find most areas dropping into the upper 30s through the mid 40s by Tuesday morning.Expected lows tonightTuesday
  
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• An afternoon with sunshine and gusty winds

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Another Pacific cold front will move across the area this morning. Ahead of the front will be a low chance of rain and areas of fog. Behind it will be the next dose of dry gusty northwest winds.
  Most rain totals last night to this morning measured out to a few hundredths of an inch. Central Texas Rain TotalsThree counties will be under a Red Flag Warning from noon to
  
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• 90s return as well as a Fire Weather Watch

  06-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sunshine, warm temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity. That's a lot to mix in together and just like chemistry, sometimes the mix doesn't deliver good results. Now, we are watching for elevated fire weather risks a couple of times this week.While today is shaping up to be a fantastic day weather wise with beautiful sunny skies, temperatures will be well ABOVE a
  
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• Gov. Abbott announces federal assistance for Texas wildfires

  06-03-2025 05:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state's request for fire management assistance grants for the Welder Fire in San Patricio County and the Duke Fire in Bexar County, according to a press release.“The State of Texas and emergency responders continue to work around the clock to fight the wildfires in Texas and keep our communities safe,” Abbott said. “FEMA’s approval
  
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• At least 3 skiers buried in Alaska avalanche, officials say

  06-03-2025 05:06 via kxan.com
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An avalanche in the Alaska backcountry swept away and buried three skiers who were believed to be dead under a pile of snow nearly as deep as a 10-story building, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.If the deaths are confirmed it would be the deadliest U.S. avalanche since three climbers were killed in a slide in Washington’s Cascade Mountains two years ago.While Alaska troopers have not been able to assess the site yet, “based on the informa
  
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• Baja Midnight, Quesocrisp Taco, and more: What’s coming to Taco Bell in 2025

  06-03-2025 05:02 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – Taco Bell announced a slate of new menu items and plans for the fast food chain at its second annual Live Mas event, which took place in New York City on Tuesday.The new additions cover drinks, desserts and new takes on tacos.
  Here are some of the new menu items Taco Bell fans can expect in 2025. Taco Bell to open first-ever Live Más Cafe in Southern California
  Mountain Dew Baja Midnight: The sugary Baja Blast drink gets a touch of tartness with the addition of passion
  
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• Mysterious affliction causing endangered Florida fish to spin and die is back

  06-03-2025 04:59 via kxan.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A mysterious affliction that causes prehistoric, endangered smalltooth sawfish to spin erratically in Florida waters and often die appears to have resurfaced, with more than 50 deaths recorded last year, wildlife officials said Wednesday.Following a roughly nine-month lull, there have been 22 reports of the odd spinning behavior involving sawfish in waters around the Florida Keys since December, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported.
  
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• Pope increases physical therapy, marks start of Lent from hospital

  06-03-2025 04:55 via kxan.com
  
  ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza, the Vatican said.The Holy Father suffered no respiratory crises during the day, receiving oxygen through a nasal tube as has been the case in recent days. He will resume the use of a non-invasive mechanical mask for the night.Mexican painter Roberto Marquez places a painting of Pope Fran
  
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• Emergency alert confuses some in Hays County

  06-03-2025 04:15 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) —An alert system in Hays County meant to warn people about emergencies left people asking questions about what was happening.It happened on Tuesday when much of Central Texas was under an extreme fire risk warning.Benjamin Winslow was working near one of the fires in Hays County when he received an alert."At 4:22 we got emergency alerts on our phones and when we looked at the emergency alert it was very confusing," said Winslow.The alert said "HCSO Alert - due to
  
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• ATCEMS: Pedestrian killed by vehicle on MoPac, traffic diverted

  06-03-2025 02:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday evening in the 8800 block of the South MoPac Expressway service road northbound, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS said the incident occurred just after 7 p.m.The Austin Police Department said in a social media post that northbound MoPac was closed down. Traffic is being diverted to West Slaughter Lane.Authorities said to expect delays and to plan your route accordingly.
  
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• New website rates nursing homes, uses research from University of Texas professor

  06-03-2025 02:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Choosing a nursing home for a loved one can feel overwhelming. How is the care? What is staffing like? Are there any inspection issues? Those are just a few of the questions that can come up when researching a facility.A new online tool tries to help answer those questions. CareWatch is a website designed to help families find skilled nursing facilities.
  The website looks at nursing homes across the country. (Photo: KXAN)The website looks at nursing homes across the country. (Ph
  
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• APD searches for man connected with aggravated robbery at tire shop

  06-03-2025 02:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department on Wednesday said it was searching for a man connected with an aggravated robbery that occurred on Feb 21., at the Hook'em Tire Shop located at 7044 East U.S. 290 Highway.
  Police said the man physically assaulted one employee, pulled out a firearm and then demanded cash from another employee.
  After the employee complied and gave the man an undisclosed amount of money, the man then pistol-whipped the employee before leaving the store, according to the
  
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• Texas leaders react to President Trump's address to Congress

  06-03-2025 01:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As President Donald Trump addressed Congress and the American people Tuesday night, Texas leaders issued statements on what they thought of the address.Trump addressed Congress and the American people about his first weeks in office and discussed topics involving the nation's economy, immigration and foreign police, according to The Associated Press.Reactions in the House from legislators involved placards calling out "lies," and even Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was ejected from the
  
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• 'Change is coming': Texas DOGE hosts first meeting

  06-03-2025 01:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Wednesday, the Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (Texas DOGE) met for the first time. In a meeting lasting more than six hours, the group of 13 lawmakers -- consisting of eight Republicans and six Democrats -- discussed how they plan to eliminate waste, fraud and corruption within the Texas government."At times we will use a scalpel, carefully dissecting inefficiencies to make government work smarter. At other times we will wield a sledgehamme
  
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• 'It is wrong': Lawsuit filed over affordable housing developer using 'tax scheme' in Williamson County

  06-03-2025 00:52 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) –  Williamson County has sued the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation for two future developments that they say will be tax-exempt, thus draining millions of dollars in valuable tax revenue, according to the county. Williamson County has alleged that the developer is using a loophole to build projects with tax exemptions by working with Housing Finance Corporations, or HFCs. These are intended to encourage developers to build more affordable
  
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• Newer homes throughout Central Texas sustain repeated roof damage, neighbors want accountability

  06-03-2025 00:28 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN (KXAN)— Homes throughout Central Texas — many which are newer builds —have sustained roof damage after Tuesday's high winds. Now neighbors want to know why their homes aren't able to withstand more.Wind roof damage in Fairhaven neighborhood, Georgetown. (Drone photo provided by: Ripple Roofing & Construction).Roof damage in Fairhaven neighborhood, Georgetown. (Photo provided by: Neel Parikh)Roof damage in Fairhaven neighborhood, Georgetown. (Photo provided by: Ne
  
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• 'Feel like I'm being robbed': Newer homes throughout Central Texas sustain repeated roof damage, neighbors want accountability

  06-03-2025 00:28 via kxan.com
  
  GEORGETOWN (KXAN)— Homes throughout Central Texas — many which are newer builds —have sustained roof damage after Tuesday's high winds. Now neighbors want to know why their homes aren't able to withstand more.Wind roof damage in Fairhaven neighborhood, Georgetown. (Drone photo provided by: Ripple Roofing & Construction).Roof damage in Fairhaven neighborhood, Georgetown. (Photo provided by: Neel Parikh)Roof damage in Fairhaven neighborhood, Georgetown. (Photo provided by: Ne
  
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• Michelle Obama and brother announce SXSW featured session

  06-03-2025 00:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Featured guests continue to be announced for South by Southwest (SXSW) ahead of the festival's March 7 start, with former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, as two of the latest additions, according to a press release from SXSW.“Michelle Obama has long been an inspiration to us at SXSW and to millions of people around the world," said SXSW President Hugh Forrest. “Her belief that we lift each other up by sharing our s
  
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