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• Scott's memorable day in Texas softball's big win

  03-05-2025 23:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Senior day is usually memorable for athletes. It certainly was for an all-time great Texas softball player in Mia Scott.One of the best hitters in program history, Scott is an infielder by trade. But in the regular season finale Saturday at Red & Charline McCombs Field, the senior did more than her usual defensive duties.In a blowout win over Kentucky 13-2 in five innings, the Longhorns set a lofty goal for Scott: to play all nine positions in the field.Moving around the infi
  
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• APD detective dies following off-duty motorcycle crash in San Marcos

  03-05-2025 21:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A detective with the Austin Police Department died Saturday morning following an off-duty motorcycle crash in San Marcos, according to an internal APD email.APD identified the detective as Israel Garcia.According to the email, APD’s Peer Support and Wellness Team was on standby for officers at the department.“We will get through this together,” the email from APD Chief Lisa Davis reads.KXAN had reached out to APD for a statement regarding Garcia’s de
  
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• Study: Austin sees drop in rent prices compared to 2024

  03-05-2025 20:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent study showed the rent prices in Austin dropped when compared to 2024, and the city took the No. 2 spot for where rent decreased the most in the U.S.SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said it ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on the percentage change in average rent prices for all homes between February 2024 and February 2025.So far in 2025, six of the 100 cities saw a decrease in rent, including Austin. Austin still leads in multi-unit permitting
  
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• 'Sip & Shop': Austin content creator to host fundraiser for abuse survivors

  03-05-2025 18:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — From lifestyle, DIY party planning hacks, to tech reviews and plugging all of the must-try food spots—the Austin Creator Club is coming together for something bigger than their individual brands and presence on social media.It's a club made up of various content creators and influencers. Raven Elyse, known for throwing elaborate parties and her DIY party hacks, is now hosting an event for the public.At the "Sip and Shop" event Sunday, creators will be selling gently u
  
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• Hays CISD voters to consider almost $1 billion bond package

  03-05-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Three independent school districts in booming Hays County have elections Saturday to support current and future growth.Hays CISD voters will consider the largest of the three bond packages in the county. Voters are being asked to approve a $968.35 bond package to support the anticipated growth of Hays County’s biggest school district. Hays County voters to consider $1.6 billion worth of bond packages across 3 school districtsDistrict officials expect the t
  
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• Hays CISD voters considered almost $1 billion bond package

  03-05-2025 15:00 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Three independent school districts in booming Hays County have elections Saturday to support current and future growth.Hays CISD voters considered the largest of the three bond packages in the county. Voters were asked to approve a $968.35 bond package to support the anticipated growth of Hays County’s biggest school district. MORE COVERAGE: 2025 Election ResultsDistrict officials expect the total student population to increase by over 11,000 students in t
  
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• Gov. Abbott to sign Texas school choice bill into law

  03-05-2025 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage of Senate Bill 2 when it passed in the Texas Senate.AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will sign Senate Bill 2, the education savings account (ESA) program, into law on Saturday afternoon, creating the nation's largest day-one school choice program.After previous failed attempts, alleged threats against Republican House members, and a call from President Donald Trump, Abbott will finally get one of his top priorities across the f
  
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• Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law

  03-05-2025 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2, the education savings account (ESA) program, into law on Saturday afternoon, creating the nation's largest day-one school choice program.After previous failed attempts, alleged threats against Republican House members, and a call from President Donald Trump, Abbott will finally get one of his top priorities across the finish line.Data shows how far school choice funds will go with private special education programs in TexasThe fron
  
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• Eanes ISD facing lawsuits from former athletic center, aquatic center

  03-05-2025 14:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The operator and partner of both the Westlake Athletic Center, LLC, and WAQUA, LLC, is suing Eanes ISD after the district announced last month it was terminating two partnership agreements for leases with both facilities.The district announced April 10 it was terminating both contracts for the Westlake Athletic and Community Center (WACC) and the Westlake Aquatic Center (WAQUA) while stating it wanting to "reclaim the WACC for educational purposes as an extension of the high sch
  
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• Longhorns beach volleyball makes more history

  03-05-2025 03:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Whatever happened Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama wouldn't change the fact the season has been a resounding success for Texas beach volleyball.
  Another win for the Longhorns certainly didn't hurt the legacy of this remarkable season, though.In the opening round of the 16-team NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns pulled out an emotional victory over tenth-ranked Cal. No. 7 Texas was making it's first appearance in the NCAA Championships as this is their first full season.Facing dual poin
  
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• Leander ISD assistant principal accused of driving drunk, hitting bicyclist at school

  03-05-2025 03:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Leander Independent School District assistant principal was placed on leave after she was accused of driving drunk and hitting a bicyclist at a school earlier this week, according to an affidavit from Williamson County.The assistant principal was identified as 51-year-old Marta Johnson, according to the affidavit. She was charged with a misdemeanor DWI.
  Marta Johnson, 51 (Photo: Cedar Park Police Department)As of Friday, an attorney was not listed for Johnson. We will update t
  
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• NWS: Two tornadoes confirmed in Burnet Thursday

  03-05-2025 01:14 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The National Weather Service survey team has concluded two tornadoes occurred in Central Texas on Thursday afternoon.
  In far Northeast Burnet County, a tornado formed just west of County Road 223. Along the tornado path, significant damage was reported, including trees snapped, and damage to property.When and where are tornadoes most common in Texas?Based on the damage surveyed, the peak winds of the tornado was estimated to be up to110 mph (EF-1).A second tornado formed just no
  
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• Austin woman receives sister's ashes after months of waiting

  03-05-2025 01:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman waiting months to get her loved one's ashes is finally getting a bit of closure. Melanie Azpeitia said she experienced delays from the business that did the cremation, which is now the same place at the center of a corpse abuse investigation.Azpeitia first reached out to Capital Mortuary Services after her sister, Tamara, passed away at the start of this year. Azpeitia said originally, things went well.
  "They gave me some paperwork to fill out," Azpeitia said. "Sign
  
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• 'The clock is ticking': Some Texas House Republicans concerned about slow start

  03-05-2025 00:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas Legislature is up against the clock. Once May 15 passes, all bills which haven't hit the House floor are dead for the session.On Thursday afternoon, vocal conservative members of House Republican Caucus held a press conference expressing concerns over their chamber's lack of progress. Elon Musk’s attorney John Bash drops out of Texas Attorney General race"The clock is ticking and our Republican voters are looking for the Republican majority they elected i
  
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• Lake Travis ISD names lone finalist for new superintendent

  03-05-2025 00:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Lake Travis Independent School District now has a lone finalist for its new superintendent.During a special-called meeting on Thursday, the LTISD Board of Trustees announced Dr. Curtis Null will succeed the district's interim superintendent, Steve Flores. Flores has served as the district's interim superintendent since late February, according to a news release from LTISD.This comes after the board voted to remove former superintendent Paul Norton in February. He was placed
  
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• Kyle man arrested, charged with murder in Austin fentanyl-related death investigation

  03-05-2025 00:25 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Kyle man was arrested and charged with murder Tuesday following an investigation into a fentanyl-related death that occurred in December 2024.According to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Alan Steve Rodriguez was charged in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man found at an apartment complex in Austin.HCSO said deputies responded to a call in the 700 block of Trinity Hills Drive on Dec. 31 and found the 50-year-old man unresponsive.
  
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