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• No. 7 Texas baseball has to 'play to a standard, not a scoreboard'

  27-03-2025 23:34 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle knows that the best team doesn't necessarily win a baseball game; it's the team that plays the best that day. The No. 7 Longhorns need to remember that when taking on Missouri this weekend, a winless team in Southeastern Conference play.The Tigers' schedule to start SEC play has been loaded, and the Longhorns are the third consecutive ranked opponent for them. They were swept by No. 8 Louisiana State, No. 2 at the time, and No. 15 Ole Miss,
  
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• How will Trump’s auto tariffs impact car dealerships?

  27-03-2025 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Roberto Jaimes of South Austin’s Javi’s Auto Sales said the last few years in the automobile industry have been a bumpy ride. “It has been tough,” Jaimes said. “Car values have gone through the roof because there was a shortage for a while, and they haven’t gone back down,” he added. “It has been a tough business – up and down.” READ MORE: Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100
  
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• Border Report Live: How the US is fortifying its border with Mexico

  27-03-2025 22:40 via kxan.com
  
  ALAMO, Texas (Border Report) -- The Trump administration has begunbuilding more federal border wall in South Texas as part of its border security strategy with Mexico.Border Report Live on Thursday will discuss the section of new border barrier going up near Alamo, Texas, how it is built and what it's designed to do.Strykers deploy to border, may be seen in El Paso, Big Bend
  During his first term, President Donald Trump had about 450 miles of new border barrier go up along the U.S. border with M
  
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• Poll shows what issues Texans think state legislators should focus on

  27-03-2025 22:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As state legislators continue debating bills at the Capitol, a new poll is highlighting which issues are most important to Texans.The poll, conducted by a new initiative called Texas Public Opinion Research (TPOR), asked 700 registered voters which two issues they felt were most important for the state's elected officials to focus on.The highest response was for affordability and the cost of living — 37% of those surveyed said that should be one of the two main priori
  
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• 'The Botox party bill' moving forward in legislature

  27-03-2025 22:12 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Proposed legislation to enhance patient safety and tighten Texas laws over who can administer Botox injections — and similar treatments — passed the Senate this morning and is moving forward in the legislative process.Senate Bill 378 from State Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, who is also a medical doctor, was filed after a KXAN investigation uncovered that anyone can become certified to do injections, including Botox, and the need for
  
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• I-35 crash victim spent 25th birthday in a coma, attorney says

  27-03-2025 21:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Francisco Villalobos, 29, and Priscilla Davila, 25, boyfriend and girlfriend, were two of the 11 people seriously injured when a tractor trailer slammed into nearly stopped traffic on I-35 in north Austin on March 13."This happened the night before Priscilla's 25th birthday," the couple's attorney, Aaron von Flatern, with FVF Law said. "So she actually spent her 25th birthday in the ICU in a medical coma."They were driving a Toyota sedan, which is "pretty much unrecognizabl
  
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• Williamson County Sheriff investigating 'suspected murder-suicide'

  27-03-2025 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call 988, text HELLO to 741741, or visit the crisis hotline's website.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said Thursday morning that it "is investigating a suspected murder-suicide" scene near Round Rock, Texas, according to a press release from the office.The incident occurred on
  
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• WCSO identifies those involved in murder-suicide near Round Rock

  27-03-2025 19:45 via kxan.com
  
  Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call 988, text HELLO to 741741, or visit the crisis hotline's website.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said Thursday morning that it "is investigating a suspected murder-suicide" scene near Round Rock, Texas, according to a press release from the office.In a news release Friday
  
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• Round Rock massage parlor closes after allegations of human trafficking

  27-03-2025 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A massage establishment in Round Rock received a six-month emergency closure order for suspected human trafficking, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).According to the department, the parlor was ordered to stop operations and was prohibited from operating a different massage establishment at the location.The parlor was named as ML Massage, which is located at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Suite 650B, in Round Rock.TDLR said an investigation reve
  
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• $4.47M allocated for more affordable housing in Travis County

  27-03-2025 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $4.47 million contract to help fund more affordable supportive housing.According to the county, the contract was with Family Eldercare for the nonprofit’s Cairn Point Montopolis housing development.The project is expected to provide 150 new units of affordable housing to those 55 years or older who are unhoused or at risk of or experiencing homelessness.“Residents at the Cairn Point Montopolis will hav
  
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• 1 dead after AFD pulls body from water in downtown Austin

  27-03-2025 15:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A body was pulled from the water on Thursday after first responders arrived for a water rescue call in downtown.According to the Austin Fire Department, a call came for a body in the water near the 80-90 blocks of Congress Avenue.AFD said firefighters rescued one individual from the water, and one on-scene pronouncement was obtained.There was no other information available.
  
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• How to find a tornado shelter near you

  27-03-2025 15:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A new tornado shelter map is helping aid community safety by helping people locate their nearest shelter.Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Craig Ceecee, Ph.D., who is the founder of Find Your Tornado Shelter LLC, to learn more.Read an edited version of the conversation below or use the video player above to listen.Meteorologist Tommy House: We want to talk about the website you’ve created. It has a map of different tornado shelters across the country. What inspired y
  
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• Austin man arrested on charges related to fentanyl, cocaine distribution

  27-03-2025 15:05 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man was arrested Tuesday on drug charges after officers found 1.2 pounds of fentanyl and 1.1 pounds of cocaine at his residence. The search also yielded more than $19,000 in cash in addition to the drugs.According to the Austin Police Department, its Narcotics Support Unit began an investigation into 38-year-old Albert Garcia in December 2024 related to information he was distributing cocaine in the Austin area.APD said Garcia was on supervised federal probation f
  
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• Neighborhood plagued by nearby wastewater plant's 'fart smells' sees relief

  27-03-2025 14:11 via kxan.com
  
  The Lake Pointe wastewater treatment plant is just feet from several homes. (KXAN Maps)TRAVIS COUNTY (KXAN) -- A neighborhood just west of Austin is breathing safely again. Over the holidays, neighbors complained about foul odors plaguing the Lake Pointe community.The cause? An aging wastewater treatment plant built in the middle of their neighborhood."They were having all these problems, and it smelled horrible. I mean, it was like gag-worthy smell levels," said Amanda Wilton-Green. She lives
  
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• Travis County job fair offers 100+ positions in various fields

  27-03-2025 13:21 via kxan.com
  
  TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Travis County said it would host a job fair Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in downtown Austin.The county said there were more than 100 part-time and full-time positions open. Opportunities were available in the following fields:
  accounting and financecommunity and social servicescourt administrationengineeringmaintenancepublic safety and more
  According to organizers, the job fair would be at the Travis County Administrative Building, located at 700 Lavaca
  
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• Senate business committee considers renewable energy regulation bill

  27-03-2025 13:10 via kxan.com
  
  Project Summary: This story is supported by the Pulitzer Center and is part of the “Texas Energy Crossroads” project, a partnership between The Hill and Nexstar Texas stations examining the oil and gas industry and the politics surrounding it following President Trump’s second inauguration.`; $("header.article-header").prepend(cat4markup); const socialIcons = document.querySelectorAll("span.social-share__icon > svg > path");socialIcons.
  
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• Weekend Watch: MotoGP and 'Hamilton' arrive in Austin

  27-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - After a few showers, the weekend will bring nicer weather. Get out and enjoy some time around town, join MotoGP at their pit stop in Austin, or attend one of the biggest musicals of all time, which is setting up shop in town.Weekend ForecastThis weekend's weather is looking like a perfect time to be out and about. Temperatures will rebound back up into the mid-80s, which is just 10° above normal for this time of year. Partly cloudy skies, along with very little chance of rain
  
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• Weekend Watch: MotoGP and a Hamilton musical arrive in Austin

  27-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - After a few showers, the weekend will bring nicer weather. Get out and enjoy some time around town, join MotoGP at their pit stop in Austin, or attend one of the biggest musicals of all time that is setting up shop in town.Weekend ForecastThis weekend's weather is looking like a perfect time to be out and about. Temperatures will rebound back up into the mid-80s, which is just 10° above normal for this time of year. Partly cloudy skies, along with very little chance of rain,
  
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• How do I get severe weather alerts where I live?

  27-03-2025 13:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Knowing what is coming and when it's coming is the first step in staying ahead of severe weather. Whether it's hail, tornadoes or destructive winds,you're encouraged to have multiple ways to get alerts.
  Live televisionThe most immediate way to get information during dangerous weather is turning on the television. The KXAN First Warning Weather team can provide life-saving information over the air, on not one but all three of our in-house channels — KXAN-TV, KBVO-TV and KNV
  
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• 'It was going to be our counseling center': Trailer stolen from Healing with Horses Ranch in Manor

  27-03-2025 11:42 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- The unthinkable theft at a horse therapy center in Manor. A trailer, freshly refurbished by volunteers, was stolen. It was meant to serve as an extension of a counseling center at the Healing with Horses Ranch."Having this stolen from us makes me question if this is the right thing, but in my heart I know it's the right thing," founder Patty D'Andre said.While the counseling program is continuing, the ranch is now left without. The nonprofit believes it was likely taken ov
  
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• Former Austin mayor Carole Keeton dies at 85, family says

  27-03-2025 03:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Former city of Austin mayor and former state comptroller Carole Keeton has died, according to an obituary posted online. She was 85 years old.The obituary said Keeton died in her Austin home surrounded by family members.Keeton served as the first woman city mayor from 1977 until 1983, according to the city of Austin website. She was also the last woman to serve as mayor of the city, KXAN reported in 2022.Moreover, Keeton served as part of the Texas Railroad Commission, comptroll
  
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• Judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional but doesn't order they install AC

  27-03-2025 02:36 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional,” but declined to order the state to immediately start installing air conditioning, which could cost billions.
  The judge affirmed claims brought by advocates of people incarcerated in the state, where summer heat routinely soars above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). But they will have to continue pressing their lawsuit later in a trial.The lawsuit
  
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• Early forecast shows $16M deficit in Round Rock ISD

  27-03-2025 02:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Cuts could soon be on the way to a Central Texas school district that went into this year with a balanced budget.Last year Round Rock Independent School District set a balanced budget heading into the new school year. However, preliminary projections show it could be facing a $16 million deficit for the 2025-26 school year."Until we get a bill that passes, that guarantees us more money, we have to be prepared for worst case scenario," said RRISD Trustee, Amber Landrum, duri
  
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