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• Youth workshop on gun violence: 'Prevention is super important'

  22-03-2025 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Community members in east Austin held a workshop to educate children about gun violence, hoping to counter recent situations where teens have been hurt in shootings.The workshop was organized through grassroot nonprofits We Can Now, Urban-Alchemy and Hungry Hill Foundation, as well as some faculty from Huston-Tillotson University.In 2022, 74 juveniles were suspects in gun-related crimes, including murder, assaults, and robberies, according to Austin Police Department data.3
  
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• Youth workshop on gun violence: 'Gun prevention is super important'

  22-03-2025 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Community members in east Austin held a workshop to educate children about gun violence, hoping to counter recent situations where teens have been hurt in shootings."There's been some tragic things that's happened in our city lately with kids and youth playing with guns and getting killed," Jackson said. "Bringing the community together to be educated about gun violence and gun prevention is super important."The workshop was organized through grassroot nonprofits We Can Now
  
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• 3 dead, 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park

  22-03-2025 19:03 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A late Friday night shooting left three dead and 15 injured at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, according to police.Las Cruces Police said two 19-year-old men and one 16-year-old boy were killed.Police responded to a shooting with "multiple gunshot victims" a little after 10 p.m. at Young Park, the spokesman said.Photos by Edith Montero/KTSMPhotos by Edith Montero/KTSMPhotos by Edith Montero/KTSMNames of the deceased and those who were injured will not be released at th
  
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• How many perfect brackets remain in the men's NCAA Tournament, according to ESPN?

  22-03-2025 18:53 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) — It's March, and you know what that means — time for some madness!This year, more than 24 million men's NCAA Tournament brackets were made on ESPN. But how many perfect br
  
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• How many perfect brackets remain in the women's NCAA tournament, according to ESPN?

  22-03-2025 18:50 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) — It's March, and you know what that means — time for some madness!This year, more than 3.4 million women's NCAA Tournament brackets were made on ESPN. But how many perfect
  
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• Texas dogs: The most popular breeds in Lone Star State cities

  22-03-2025 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Even though everyone has their favorite (and even least favorite) kinds of pooches, there are some dog breeds that have remained popular across the U.S. for decades. Recently, the American Kennel Club announced its most recent "Most Popular Dog Breeds" list — and once again the U.S. has a clear favorite.For the third consecutive year, AKC says the French Bulldog was the most popular dog breed in the U.S., based on 2024 registration numbers.5 dog breeds this veterinarian s
  
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• Come and take it? Texas lawmaker pushes to recognize cannon as official state gun

  22-03-2025 12:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KFDX/KJTL) — An East Texas lawmaker is trying to make the cannon the official state gun of Texas.Senator Bryan Hughes filed Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 this legislative session. The resolution passed the Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously on Monday, March 17, and is now heading to the Senate floor for a full vote.House Representative Cole Hefner has filed a companion resolution that's identical to Hughes'.But doesn't Texas already have an official gun?In 2021, Senato
  
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• Las Cruces Police: 'Multiple gunshot victims' at park

  22-03-2025 12:31 via kxan.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Multiple people were shot at a park late Friday night, March 21 in Las Cruces, a Las Cruces Police spokesman said.Las Cruces Police responded to a shooting with "multiple gunshot victims" a little after 10 p.m. at Young Park, at South Walnut and Lees, the spokesman said.Police in Las Cruces are calling this a mass shooting event.
  Photos by Edith Montero/KTSMPhotos by Edith Montero/KTSMPhotos by Edith Montero/KTSMThe scene is still very active and police are still investi
  
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• A new museum in Texas tells the life stories of Medal of Honor recipients

  22-03-2025 05:04 via kxan.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A new museum devoted to telling the stories of those who have received the nation's highest military honor is opening this coming week in Texas.
  The National Medal of Honor Museum is set to open Tuesday in Arlington, just west of Dallas. It highlights the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on terrorism. Over 3,500 people have received the Medal of Honor, which is awarded by Congress for risking one's life in combat be
  
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• George Foreman, boxing legend and grill mogul, dead at 76

  22-03-2025 03:28 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The family of George Foreman — the prolific pro boxer, Olympian and famed entrepreneur behind the George Foreman Grill — says the 76 year-old died Friday, March 21, "surrounded by loved ones."In an Instagram post, the family stated in part: "A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his g
  
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• Structure fire prompts evacuations in Cedar Park

  22-03-2025 02:28 via kxan.com
  
  CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — A structure fire prompted evacuations in Cedar Park Friday evening, according to the Cedar Park Police Department.CPPD posted about the fire on social media just before 8 p.m. The fire is in the Woodford Gardens development off Little Elm Trail, near US 183.Nearby homes have been evacuated "out of precaution," police said. Further details were not immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
  
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• Neighbors concerned about smoke from Austin crematorium, business says it fixed violations

  22-03-2025 02:15 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Some people living in north Austin said they have concerns about the environmental impact of a cremation business nearby.Neighbors living next to Weed Corley Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services said they've seen multiple instances of black smoke coming from there. Stephanie Edmison lives right behind the business. Edmison told KXAN that she started seeing the smoke at the start of 2023.
  Stephanie Edmison said she took this video of black smoke coming from the crematory bus
  
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• Longhorns keeping an edge ahead of women's NCAA Tournament

  22-03-2025 02:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas women's basketball found out Thursday night their opponent in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. William & Mary took down High Point in a First Four game in Austin at Moody Center to earn a matchup with the top-seeded Longhorns.This is the Tribe's first appearance in the NCAA Tournament for either the men's or women's basketball programs. How many perfect brackets remain in the NCAA Women’s tournament, according to ESPN?Texas on the other hand is making its 3
  
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• Longhorns keeping an edge ahead of NCAA Tournament

  22-03-2025 02:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas women's basketball found out Thursday night their opponent in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. William & Mary took down High Point in a First Four game in Austin at Moody Center to earn a duel with the top-seeded Longhorns.This is the Tribe's first appearance in the NCAA tournament for either the men or women's basketball programs.Texas on the other hand is making their 36th trip to the NCAA tournament."I'm on a team that truly wants to win together and are very
  
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• 'Austinites deserve better than this': Austin won't get almost $10 million in requested federal funding

  22-03-2025 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will miss out on about $9.7 million worth of federal funding that had been requested for various projects.President Trump signed legislation last week that funds the government through the end of September, averting a partial government shutdown. The law also shelved all pending requests for Congressional Community Funding (CCF).CCF requests are funds provided by Congress. The funds are directed by members of Congress to specific projects within their own
  
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• Austin won't get almost $10 million in requested federal funding

  22-03-2025 00:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will miss out on about $9.7 million worth of federal funding that had been requested for various projects.President Trump signed legislation last week that funds the government through the end of September, averting a partial government shutdown. The law also shelved all pending requests for Congressional Community Funding (CCF).CCF requests are funds provided by Congress. The funds are directed by members of Congress to specific projects within their own
  
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• Texas lawmakers look to combat hidden ticket fees

  22-03-2025 00:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Texas) — For the Final Four in San Antonio, tickets can be found as low at $250 on Ticketmaster -- kind of. After getting to checkout, the price goes up to $301.45, a extra $51.45 in fees and taxes. On StubHub, a $328 ticket actually costs $446.50, and on SeatGeek, a $358 ticket costs $477.State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and State Rep. Ben Bumgarner, R-Roanoke, have both introduced identical bills (SB 1820 and HB 3621) to make the price of the ticket include any fees from the
  
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• Man killed in south Austin fatal crash Thursday

  22-03-2025 00:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was killed in a fatal crash in south Austin Thursday evening, Austin police said.The crash happened just after 7 p.m. at the intersection of S. Lamar Boulevard and Gibson Street. Police said two vehicles collided before one crashed into a cement retaining wall.The driver of that vehicle, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were not injured, police said. MAP: Where have Austin’s fatal c
  
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