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• Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed

  16-04-2025 23:54 via kxan.com
  
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  MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been revealed.On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York disclosed that Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes mellitus.The medical examiner's office determined the manner of death to be natural. MrBeast fans seek refunds after Las Vegas eventIn February, police responded to a 911 call shortly after 8 a.m. a
  
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• Texas businesses celebrating anniversaries with giveaways

  16-04-2025 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)— Several Texas companies are going all-in on giveaways this year to celebrate anniversaries.H-E-B's 120th anniversaryThe Texas grocery chain is holding its "Big Thanks Texas Giveaway," where customers can win a year of free groceries as they celebrate 120 years of business.Customers can enter the giveaway once per day at checkout using their "My H-E-B" app or the phone number connected to their account. They can also enter through the mail. A purchase is not required for entr
  
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• High eviction rates, homelessness among topics at city's annual fair housing conference

  16-04-2025 23:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)— The city of Austin Hosted its third annual Fair Housing Conference and Resource Hub on Wednesday.Innovation and strategies to address homelessness panel at 3rd annual fair housing panel. (KXAN photos/Tim Holcomb).A number of topics were discussed:
  Fundamentals of Fair HousingEvolution of Housing in AustinFair Housing Legal UpdatesThe Untold Story of Evictions in Austin, TexasInnovation and Strategies to Address HomelessnessTravis County Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housin
  
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• APD, ATF to safely detonate explosives in south Austin

  16-04-2025 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday said it would safely detonate explosive material found at a south Austin home in the 2400 block of Vintage Stave Road.
  APD said on Tuesday, just after 3 p.m., it responded to a call about a possible explosive device being found in the area. After further investigation, APD and ATF determined that the only way to detonate the explosive material safely was on-site.Of
  
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• APD, ATF safely detonate explosives in south Austin

  16-04-2025 23:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Wednesday said it safely detonated explosive material found at a south Austin home in the 2400 block of Vintage Stave Road.APD said on Tuesday, just after 3 p.m., it responded to a call about a possible explosive device being found in the area. After further investigation, APD and ATF determined that the only way to detonate the explosive material safely was on-site.Around 5
  
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• Zoom service restored after outage affects thousands

  16-04-2025 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Zoom users reported issues accessing virtual meetings Wednesday, with the outage striking as many Americans were working or attending class.A spike in reports started just after 11:25 a.m. PDT, according to Down Detector, and surpassed 44,000 a half hour later. Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 ‘Best Places to Live’?As of 11:55 a.m. PDT Zoom's official website showed a "bad gateway" error for some users.Zoom wrote on its service page at 1
  
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• Zoom outage affecting multiple services prompts flood of complaints

  16-04-2025 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Zoom users reported issues accessing virtual meetings Wednesday, with the outage striking as many Americans were working or attending class.A spike in reports started just after 11:25 a.m. PDT, according to Down Detector, and surpassed 44,000 a half hour later.As of 11:55 a.m. PDT Zoom's official website showed a "bad gateway" error for some users. Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 ‘Best Places to Live’?Zoom wrote on its service page at 1
  
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• Is Zoom down? Thousands report issues accessing software

  16-04-2025 21:51 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Zoom users reported issues accessing virtual meetings Wednesday, with the site confirming shortly after noon it was investigating the issue.A spike in reported issues started just after 11:25 a.m. PDT, according to Down Detector, and surpassed 44,000 as of a half hour later.As of 11:55 a.m. PDT Zoom's official website showed a "bad gateway" error for some users.Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 ‘Best Places to Live’?
  Zoom wrote on its ser
  
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• APD investigating 'murder-suicide' at northwest Austin apartment complex

  16-04-2025 21:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Police are investigating the deaths of two people found at a northwest Austin apartment complex as a "murder-suicide." APD said it responded to the scene Monday morning.Officers and Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a check welfare call around 8:45 a.m. at the Onyx 183 apartments, located in the 6800 block of McNeil Drive, the agency said in a news release Wednesday."The caller advised she had not heard from her female friend in almost a week," police said.When office
  
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• Skyscrapers along 'the Drag' near UT may soon be a reality

  16-04-2025 20:03 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The city is considering making changes to the 20-year-old neighborhood code for West Campus by the University of Texas to allow for taller buildings and promote even more density. In 2004, the city established the University Neighborhood Overlay, or UNO – a program aimed at promoting high-density and pedestrian-friendly development. The city said in part due to the success of this program, the neighborhood has grown to almost 30,000 people.  UT leaders call
  
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• Starbucks introducing new dress code for baristas, a move protested by some

  16-04-2025 19:51 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – Baristas at your local Starbucks might soon be sporting a new, more consistent look after the company announced an update to its dress code this week.The change, announced Monday, is part of CEO Brian Niccol's effort to overhaul the coffee chain's image with "simplified color options that allow our iconic green apron to shine," according to the company's website.What stores and restaurants are closed for Easter?
  “The more defined color palette includes any solid black short
  
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• Travis County recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

  16-04-2025 19:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Travis County approved a proclamation to help bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is in April.“Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive environment, and it takes all of us to make that a reality,” said Travis County Judge Andy Brown.According to officials, 1,787 children were victims of abuse and neglect in Travis County in 2024, which is why the Travis County Commissioners Court issued the special proclamatio
  
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• LIVE: Inside Austin's Agenda: Council Member José 'Chito' Vela

  16-04-2025 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday’s episode of Inside Austin’s Agenda, host Grace Reader talks to Austin City Council Member José "Chito" Vela at 3 p.m. They will discuss upcoming city council action that will impact you.For example, the city of Austin is working to figure out how it will fund its "cap and stitch" enhancements to the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) Interstate-35 expansion project, something Vela has been a strong advocate for. They will talk ab
  
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• Inside Austin's Agenda: Council Member José 'Chito' Vela

  16-04-2025 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday’s episode of Inside Austin’s Agenda, host Grace Reader talks to Austin City Council Member José "Chito" Vela at 3 p.m. They will discuss upcoming city council action that will impact you.For example, the city of Austin is working to figure out how it will fund its "cap and stitch" enhancements to the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) Interstate-35 expansion project, something Vela has been a strong advocate for. They will talk ab
  
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• Texas House passes education savings accounts program

  16-04-2025 18:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House is in the midst of a marathon session, taking up a years-long anticipated vote on Senate Bill 2 — which would establish education savings accounts (ESAs) — just hours after approving House Bill 2 — the public school finance bill. READ MORE: Texas leaders share unfiltered thoughts on future of educationAn ESA program would allow families to use tax dollars to help pay for private education, while the public school finance bill would incre
  
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• Live updates: Education savings accounts on the Texas House floor

  16-04-2025 18:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Wednesday, the Texas House is expected to take up a years-long anticipated vote on Senate Bill 2 — which would establish education savings accounts (ESAs) — and House Bill 2 — the public school finance bill.READ MORE: Texas leaders share unfiltered thoughts on future of educationAn ESA program would allow families to use tax dollars to help pay for private education, while the public school finance bill would increase current funding to Texas's publi
  
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• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in mammals in Texas

  16-04-2025 18:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Recent testing by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in mammal species.TPWD said HPAI was detected in foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats collected in the Texas Panhandle. TPWD said those counties included:
  Deaf Smith CountyHansford CountyLubbock CountyOchiltree CountyParmer CountyRandall County
  “Detected in all 50 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, HPAI is a highly contagious zoonot
  
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• MrBeast fans seek refunds after Las Vegas event

  16-04-2025 17:41 via kxan.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A crowd of frustrated "MrBeast" fans gathered Tuesday in Las Vegas to demand refunds for a three-day experience.The Resorts World Las Vegas experience, which cost approximately $1,000, was held April 13-15 in partnership with the popular YouTuber and entrepreneur, also known as Jimmy Donaldson.The deal, which was advertised as “immersive” and “unforgettable,” has now been taken off the hotel’s website. A crowd of frustrated "MrBeast" fan
  
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• KXAN report prompts donation of trailer to horse ranch after theft

  16-04-2025 16:56 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) -- The Healing with Horses Ranch in Manor is set to receive a new trailer after its original one was stolen a few weeks ago.The theft occurred between March 18 and 19, leaving the ranch without a crucial part of its counseling program, according to the organization. Volunteers had spent months refurbishing the trailer to serve as an extension of the counseling center. ‘It was going to be our counseling center’: Trailer stolen from Healing with Horses Ranch in Mano
  
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• Kyle, Texas, to host another year of free event for Kyles

  16-04-2025 16:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Kyle is back at it again with the return of the “Gathering of the Kyles” in May, but this time with different intentions. The city said in an announcement Tuesday that the event would be included in a weekend of fun.Organizers said there would be a Kyle Kickback at the Kyle Fair beginning May 16 until May 18 at Lake Kyle.The event has also morphed from previous years to include variations of the name “Kyle,” according to organizers.&ldquo
  
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• Kyle, Texas, to host another free event for Kyles

  16-04-2025 16:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Kyle is back at it again with the return of the “Gathering of the Kyles” in May, but this time, with different intentions. The city said in an announcement Tuesday that the event would be included in a weekend of fun.Organizers said there would be a Kyle Kickback at the Kyle Fair beginning May 16 until May 18 at Lake Kyle.The event has also morphed from previous years to include variations of the name “Kyle,” according to organizers.&ldqu
  
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• Kristen's Classroom: How to make colorful rain

  16-04-2025 15:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's something that we haven't seen much of recently, but when it does come, more often than not, we're grateful. We're talking about rain.Did you know?Raindrops are not in the shape most of us think of them as (pointed towards the top, rounded bottom). Raindrops are shaped by their size and friction/resistance from the air. This often leads most raindrops to be like a kidney bean or hamburger bun.It's possible that some rain doesn't even reach the ground. In this situation, we h
  
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• From ‘prodigy’ to prison – Nate Paul sentencing Wednesday in bank fraud case

  16-04-2025 15:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin real estate investor Nate Paul will be sentenced in federal court Wednesday. The sentence concludes a drawn-out legal battle in which the 38-year-old faced a dozen counts of bank and wire fraud that carried, at a maximum, decades in prison.In an agreement with prosecutors, Paul pleaded guilty in January to one count of making a false statement to a financial institution. At that January hearing, Paul's defense team said the plea agreement would carry no more than a s
  
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• Austin real estate investor Nate Paul sentenced in bank fraud case

  16-04-2025 15:44 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin real estate investor Nate Paul will not face prison time following the conclusion of a drawn-out legal battle in which the 38-year-old faced a dozen counts of bank and wire fraud that carried, at a maximum, decades in prison.Eleven of the 12 counts against Paul were dismissed Wednesday. He was ordered to pay $1 million. Paul will face four months of home confinement from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., but he is allowed to go to work during the week and attend other essential appo
  
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• Suspect in shooting at Dallas high school is in custody, officials say

  16-04-2025 06:36 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A suspect in a shooting at a Dallas high school that wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus has been taken into custody, school district officials announced Tuesday night.Three of the students were injured by gunfire and the fourth was injured in their lower body, according to the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department. The department said units were dispatched to Wilmer-Hutchins High School just after 1 p.m. and that the four students, all of whom are ma
  
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• Target baby food recalled over lead contamination

  16-04-2025 05:42 via kxan.com
  
  (AP) — A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The tubs were available nationwide.The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number
  
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• Video shows ICE agents shatter car window during Massachusetts arrest: attorney

  16-04-2025 05:40 via kxan.com
  
  NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Federal immigration agents are accused of shattering a car window in New Bedford, Massachusetts, while detaining a Guatemalan man on Monday in a caught-on-camera incident – despite his attorney saying they had the wrong person.According to immigration attorney Ondine Galvez Sniffin, she received a call from her clients – 29-year-old Juan Francisco Mendez and his wife – saying they had been pulled over by federal agents on Tallman Street."I said
  
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• Texas Supreme Court issues decision in favor of Dripping Springs wastewater expansion project

  16-04-2025 05:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The city of Drippings Springs can now move forward with its plans to expand its South Regional Wastewater System.The expansion will also allow the city to use "effluent produced by the plant to irrigate parks and open space," the city said in a news release. Pushback against wastewater disposal near Texas’ ‘best-kept secret’The Texas Supreme Court ruled there was no science to back up an allegation that the permit for the facility violated Texas water quality s
  
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• APD to provide free training to mental health counselors

  16-04-2025 05:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department announced on Tuesday that it has dedicated $50,000 to help train local mental health counselors providing counseling to survivors of trauma.
  "The goal of this project is to train selected counselors in utilizing a form of therapy known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in exchange for 50 pro bono counseling sessions for survivors of trauma as referred by APD," APD said in a press release.
  Clients will be referred to the counselo
  
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• Austin FC celebrates Earth Day at Pease Park

  16-04-2025 04:45 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin FC took to the woods of Pease Park Tuesday to celebrate Earth Day a little early.Fifty Austin FC employees and partners spent the morning picking up trash in and around the popular city park. Not only did they spend the morning cleaning up the park, but they also made sure to leave their mark by planting some new trees. Austin FC launching new environmental initiativeAustin FC took to the woods of Pease Park Tuesday to celebrate Earth Day a little early. (KXAN Photo: Fran
  
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• Travis County provides guidelines for celebrating Easter at parks

  16-04-2025 04:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Travis County on Tuesday provided guidelines to those looking to celebrate Easter Sunday at public parks in the county.
  Travis County said it expects parks to be busy on Easter Sunday.The county provided the following information to ensure the public has a smooth visit to the park:
  If a park reaches full capacity, additional visitors will not be allowed for the rest of the day. A closure notice will be added to the specific park's webpage.
  Visitors will not be allowed to park th
  
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• Navigating insurance after the Austin house explosion

  16-04-2025 03:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the investigation into what caused a north Austin house to explode and collapse Sunday continues, dozens who experienced collateral damage are navigating the insurance process."Just was asking questions to see how someone could help support us and more importantly the community that's here," said Ryan Leer. He lives around the corner from the Double Spur Loop that exploded. "I don't have it as bad as everybody else here, but there are some repairs that I would like to get don
  
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• Garth Brooks, others to headline F1 at COTA in October

  16-04-2025 03:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Tuesday, Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on social media announced Garth Brooks, KYGO, and Turnpike Troubadours would headline the Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19.KYGO will perform on Oct. 17, Brooks on Oct. 18, followed by the Turnpike Troubadours on Oct. 19, according to COTA. Garth Brooks officially inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of FameThis performance will happen just after a year of Brooks being inducted into the Austin C
  
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• Flood risk reduction project underway in north Austin neighborhood

  16-04-2025 03:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Orange and white construction signs are lined up on part of Mearns Meadow Boulevard in north Austin. That's the site of the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project.The project's goal is to reduce flooding for houses and roads near Little Walnut Creek between Metric Boulevard and Rutland Drive.‘Austin is Flash Flood Alley:’ Prepare now for severe weather season, Austin officials warn"They did have a flooding a couple years ago, unfortunately. It was in the mi
  
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• Four students injured in shooting at Dallas high school, authorities say

  16-04-2025 01:51 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A shooting at a Dallas high school on Tuesday wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus, where authorities said they had identified a suspect but had not made an arrest.
  Three of the students were injured by gunfire and the fourth was injured in their lower body, according to the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department. The department said units were dispatched to Wilmer-Hutchins High School just after 1 p.m. and that the four students, all of whom are male,
  
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• Concerns in Williamson County over recent attempted abductions

  16-04-2025 01:48 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — In the past few weeks, there have been several reported instances of attempted abductions in several cities in Williamson County.On April 2, there was an attempted kidnapping that occurred in Leander. On April 11, the Round Rock Police Department announced they were searching for two people after an attempted child abduction. Also on April 11, Hutto Police announced they were investigating a report of another attempted child abduction. SIMILAR COVERAGE: Le
  
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• One dead after crash involving moped, vehicle in east Austin

  16-04-2025 01:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after they were pinned underneath a vehicle in east Austin Tuesday, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS medics said on social media they and the Austin Fire Department responded to the crash at North Pleasant Valley Road around 6 p.m. That's near Lady Bird Lake.AFD said crews were able to successfully remove the moped rider from underneath the vehicle. However, medics said they were pronounced dead on the scene.The Austin Police Department said on soc
  
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• Moped rider pinned underneath vehicle in east Austin crash

  16-04-2025 01:41 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Moped rider is hurt and unconscious after being pinned underneath a vehicle in an east Austin crash at North Pleasant Valley Road, according to Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS).
  The Austin Fire Department said fire crews have successfully removed the moped rider from underneath the vehicle. They are now being provided medical treatment by ATCEMS, according to AFD.The fire agency said the roadway has been shut down and asked the public to avoid the area.This is a developing st
  
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• Texas DOGE calls for sanctions, audit of insurance company accused of spying on lawmakers and customers

  16-04-2025 00:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House Committee on the Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is calling for an immediate audit of and sanctions against Superior HealthPlan, a state Medicaid contractor that manages the care of sick and disabled children and is accused of spying on lawmakers and private citizens.On Tuesday, the lawmakers released a copy of a letter they sent to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, asking the agency to suspend Superior's ability to enroll new Medicaid m
  
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• Four students injured in shooting at Dallas high school, police say

  16-04-2025 00:43 via kxan.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A shooting at a Dallas high school on Tuesday injured four students who were taken to hospitals, police said.
  Authorities did not say what led up to the shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in south Dallas or the severity of the injuries. Police said a suspect has been identified but no arrests had been made.
  Police and officials with the Dallas Independent School District gave few details during a news conference hours after the shooting, which drew a large number of poli
  
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