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• Texas Longhorns to host special fan day April 26 replacing spring football game

  13-04-2025 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — In place of a traditional scrimmage to conclude the spring practice period, the Texas Longhorns football program will hold a day full of special fan experiences April 26, at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The events run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for fans of all ages, highlighted by the largest team shop fire sale in the department's history. It will feature apparel and merchandise previously only available to student-athletes and coaches in sizes from extra small to 5XL, along with Ni
  
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• PHOTOS: House explosion in northwest Austin injures 6

  13-04-2025 22:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Several first responders responded to a two-story home in northwest Austin that sustained damage after an explosion was heard by multiple callers as far as Cedar Park, Leander, and Georgetown. RELATED COVERAGE: 6 injured after house explosion in northwest Austin, cause under investigationRubble pile after house collapse in NW Austin (KXAN viewer photo)(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: James
  
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• Reports of 'multiple patients' after house explosion in northwest Austin

  13-04-2025 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several first responders in northwest Austin were at the scene of a house collapse Sunday after several callers heard a loud explosion in the area.According to the Austin Fire Department, the house collapsed in the 10400 block of Double Spur Loop. There was currently no information on what caused the collapse.One person was found and removed from the residence and was being evaluated by medics. Austin-Travis County EMS reported it was responding to reports of multiple patie
  
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• Reports of 'multiple patients' after house collapse in northwest Austin

  13-04-2025 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders in northwest Austin responded after several callers heard a loud boom in the area.According to the Austin Fire Department, a house collapsed in the 10400 block of Double Spur Loop. There was currently no information on what caused the collapse."A two-story house sustained damage from an unknown event that caused [the] house to collapse," AFD said.One person was found and removed from the residence and was being evaluated by medics. Austin-Travis County EMS
  
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• 6 injured after house explosion in northwest Austin, cause under investigation

  13-04-2025 18:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several first responders in northwest Austin were at the scene of a house collapse Sunday after several callers heard a loud explosion in the area.According to the Austin Fire Department, the house collapsed in the 10400 block of Double Spur Loop. There was currently no information on what caused the collapse."We're going to be here for hours," an AFD spokesperson said during a Sunday briefing regarding the explosion.(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: James Collier)(Credit: Ja
  
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• 3 of 4 remaining art pieces at Convention Center to be relocated

  13-04-2025 16:51 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin’s Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) said it worked with artists to relocate and preserve art installations at the Austin Convention Center and was able to reach mutually beneficial agreements with three of the four artists.After the announcement the Convention Center would close for its expansion and reconstruction process, some were concerned about the art in the building.The city said its goal was to ensure each piece would
  
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• UT Austin leaders, students say they're concerned over west campus safety

  13-04-2025 16:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN spoke with students after University of Texas at Austin leaders published a statement Friday, which says families, students, faculty, staff and visitors are “rightly frustrated” with safety concerns.“When individuals threaten student safety with violent and criminal behavior, our law enforcement have been steadfast in making necessary arrests to remove these threats. But arrests are not enough,” said UT Austin Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Elt
  
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• Texas GOP braces for explosive Senate primary

  13-04-2025 15:54 via kxan.com
  
  Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of an ongoing civil war that has divided the state party. Members of the GOP raced quickly to endorse their respective candidates this week after Attorney General Ken Paxton, an ally of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, launched a primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). The primary is likely to pit more establishment-minded conservatives against Republicans like Paxton who align themselves
  
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• Trump exempts phones, computers, other electronics from reciprocal tariffs

  13-04-2025 05:44 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Trump administration is exempting electronics such as phones, computers and other electronics from the "reciprocal" tariffs imposed on other nations, including China.Guidance posted by Customs and Border Protection, which collects duties on imports, indicated roughly 20 products would be excluded from reciprocal tariffs. Those include smartphones, computers, routers and semiconductor chips.The exemptions could be a break for consumers, who were facing the possibility of paying
  
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• Austin Pets Alive! hosts showcasing for new pet hospital

  13-04-2025 05:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) had a pre-open grand opening for its APA! Shelter Pet Hospital, Saturday.APA! stated in a press release the hospital would be fully operational near the end of April or early May while construction and inspections continue.According to its Amazon wishlist -- where people can make purchases for equipment for the hospital -- APA! also states it is accepting community donations."Thank you for supporting our Yes Alive! rebuild and the animals who need us! Y
  
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• Vandegrift boys soccer earns state championship

  13-04-2025 03:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - On a toasty April afternoon in Georgetown, the Vandegrift boys soccer team claimed the Class 6A Division II state title.The Vipers handled Mesquite by a score of 3-1 to take home the hardware. James Hehman got the scoring started in the first half with a powerful right-footed strike from over 25 yards away from goal that blazed past the Mesquite goalkeeper.Nabhi Shrimal and Nick Abeling added the other two goals for Vandegrift, assisted by Kjell Snyder and Jason Panoff respective
  
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• Measles cases rise to 700, adding pressure to RFK Jr.

  13-04-2025 02:38 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - The measles outbreak has now surpassed 700 reported cases in the U.S., raising the pressure on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to rein in the deadly virus.Overall, 712 cases have been reported with new cases being discovered in Kansas, Ohio and Indiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak has now spread to 25 states, per the data.The uptick comes after Kennedy suggested earlier this week at a White House Cabinet m
  
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• Texas Comptroller talks impact of international trade on state's economy

  13-04-2025 01:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Tariffs applied by the President primarily affect international shipping, and with Texas being responsible for around 20% of U.S. exports, increased fees will impact the state.As of Friday afternoon, the U.S. has a flat 10% tariff on foreign imports.The sole exception is China -- the U.S. has a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, while China has a 125% tariff on U.S. imports. The U.S. imports more Chinese goods than it exports to China, a nearly $295.4 billion deficit in 202
  
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