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• LIVE: Inside the Investigations: Botox injections in Texas

  08-05-2024 15:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each week the in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team will get a spotlight on KXAN Live.A conversation will happen Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. People can watch the live stream starting at about 1:30 p.m. in this story or on the KXAN News Facebook page.Inside the Investigations: Austin ISD HVAC projectsThe story they’re talking about t
  
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• Pedestrian dies at hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Ed Bluestein service road

  30-05-2024 21:04 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A person died at the hospital a day after getting hit by a vehicle on the southbound service road of Ed Bluestein Boulevard last week, according to the Austin Police Department.
  The crash happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the 7100 block of the Ed Bluestein Boulevard Southbound Service Road.APD said a pedestrian, who was not identified, was hit by a vehicle and transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead on Friday, May 24.
  The driver remained
  
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• Person crossing Hwy 290 service road dies after being hit by two vehicles

  30-05-2024 21:02 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A person died over the weekend after being hit by two vehicles while attempting to cross the eastbound service road of Highway 290.
  The Austin Police Department said an unidentified pedestrian was killed in the early hours of Saturday, May 25, after they were hit by a sedan and an SUV while crossing the service road in the 9500 block of East US Hwy 290.
  The person was pronounced dead on the scene. Both drivers remained on scene, were not impaired, and are cooperating with the in
  
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• 71-year-old dies after crash in the intersection of South Lamar, Barton Skyway

  30-05-2024 21:01 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 71-year-old man died a few days after he was involved in a crash in the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Skyway, according to the Austin Police Department.
  APD identified the man as Edward Guy Maddox and said he was driving a sedan at the time of the crash, which also involved a pick-up truck. The crash happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21.
  Maddox was taken to a hospital, where he died on Thursday, May 23.
  Police said the driver of the pickup wa
  
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• Video: Judge dumbfounded by man with suspended license joining court Zoom call while driving 

  30-05-2024 20:01 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A man with a suspended license joined his court Zoom call while driving, astonishing the judge and his legal team. Corey Harris was on trial in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on May 15 in a case involving driving with a suspended license. The assistant public defender, after introducing herself, stated that “Mr. Harris should be [present] via Zoom,” and almost on cue, Harris joined the call.  Intuit Dome trespassers sneak into Knott’s in latest TikTok videoImmedi
  
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• Pflugerville extends partnership with Allegiance Mobile Health

  30-05-2024 19:49 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Pflugerville voted earlier this week to extend its partnership with emergency medical service Allegiance Mobile Health.
  City Council on May 14 discussed Advanced Life Support EMS Services for the City with both Travis County Emergency Services District 2 and Allegiance Mobile Health. The City's current contract with Allegiance Mobile Health was set to expire on June 30, 2024.During Tuesday's meeting, city council voted 4-3 to continue the city's partnership with
  
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• 'Texas-sized' celebration set for Longhorns' official move to SEC

  30-05-2024 19:29 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — There will be a "Texas-sized" celebration when the University of Texas officially moves to the Southeastern Conference at the end of June, UT-Austin announced Wednesday.The university said it plans to host an all-day event with live music, games and activities on campus Sunday, June 30 to commemorate the Longhorns' first day in the SEC. No. 1 Texas facing ‘very nice’ pitcher to open WCWS play Thursday vs. No. 8 StanfordEvents will be happening across campus but
  
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• Flight crew base for SkyWest Airlines to open at Austin airport this summer

  30-05-2024 18:35 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Regional airline SkyWest Airlines will establish a flight crew base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this summer, the airport announced Thursday.SkyWest operates routes to 255 destinations as American Eagle, Delta Connection, United Express and Alaska SkyWest, through partnerships with those airlines. At AUS specifically, SkyWest operates as Delta and United to 10 destinations, according to its online route map.The crew base will primarily support SkyWest's Delta o
  
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• Man convicted of June 2019 murder of father of 6 sentenced

  30-05-2024 18:05 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Thursday, May 30, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man convicted of first-degree murder by a jury May 17 was sentenced to serve 28 years in prison in connection with the June 2019 death of a father of six. Police investigate homicide of father of 6 at south Austin apartment complexAccording to Travis County court documents, 36-year-old Francisco Lopez pleaded not guilty to the charge prior to his conviction.Toward his sentenc
  
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• PODS moving company lists Austin among top move-out cities

  30-05-2024 17:12 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News' top morning headlines from Thursday, May 30, 2024.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Moving and storage company PODS shared this month its most popular move-in and move-out cities nationally — and Austin is seeing a higher spike in people leaving the Texas capital.PODS ranked Austin fifth among cities with the highest move-out levels.
  Cities with Highest Levels of Move-Outs
  Los Angeles, California (ranked first in 2023)Northern California, San Francisco a
  
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• LIST: Central Texas schools giving out free summer meals for kids

  30-05-2024 17:10 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video at the top of this story shows the largest school districts in the KXAN viewing area.AUSTIN (KXAN) — School is out for the summer, but that means some children might not have a way to get consistent meals.
  According to Feed the Children, millions of kids will go hungry without the free or reduced-price meals they receive during the school year. The organization says one in five American children is food insecure.RELATED: This online tool shows where your child can
  
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• Austin to start 4th year of pilot program treating algae on Lady Bird Lake

  30-05-2024 16:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin will soon start treating parts of Lady Bird Lake for harmful algae. This will be the fourth year of a five-year pilot program that is aimed at reducing algae growth on the lake.
  According to the City of Austin, the first documented harmful algae bloom on Lady Bird Lake happened in 2019 and one has occurred every year since then. Blooms have also occurred on Lake Austin, other Highland Lakes and on Barton Creek, and there may have been harmful algae blooms on o
  
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• VIDEO: Thieves break into Austin School of Film, police investigate cases at similar businesses

  30-05-2024 15:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Surveillance footage showed masked thieves smash through a window of the Austin School of Film recently, a nonprofit art, film and technical institute in east Austin.
  "It's just truly disturbing," said Faiza Kracheni, the school's executive director. The video also shows one of the suspects waving at the camera as they leave.She said the burglary happened last month and the suspects stole old film equipment that the school had inside the front entrance as decoration.
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• These are the 15 fastest-growing towns and cities in Texas

  30-05-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A small city found right outside of Dallas is now the fastest-growing city in Texas, the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.  Home to 7,113 people, Josephine has seen its population grow by 215% between July 2020 and July 2023, the highest growth rate of any other town or city in Texas during that period.Meet the Texans competing in the Scripps National Spelling BeeFourteen other cities and towns in Texas saw their populations boom by 60% or more within tho
  
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• City Council raising homestead exemption for senior and disabled homeowners

  30-05-2024 13:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council members voted Thursday to raise the homestead tax exemption for disabled and senior homeowners in an effort to offset the increase in property values.
  A memo from the city's finance office said in order to keep the property tax bill the same from last year for senior and disabled homeowners, the council would need to increase the exemption for these individuals by $30,000. Prior to Thursday's vote, the exemption for these specific homeowners was $124,000, whi
  
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• City Council considers raising homestead exemption for senior and disabled homeowners

  30-05-2024 13:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin city council members will decide Thursday whether it should raise the homestead tax exemption for disabled and senior homeowners in an effort to offset the increase in property values.
  A memo from the city's finance office said in order to keep the property tax bill the same from last year for senior and disabled homeowners, the council would need to increase the exemption for these individuals by $30,000. Currently, the exemption for these specific homeowners is $124,000
  
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• SWAT team working to make contact with suspect near east Austin home after 2 people were hurt

  30-05-2024 10:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department said SWAT was responding Thursday morning to a home near Craigwood Drive and FM 969.
  The SWAT Unit was called scene around 12:27 a.m. in response to a 911 call at home in the 4900 block of Craigwood Drive. The caller reported a family violence situation and that the suspect had access to a firearm.
  APD said during a briefing at 5:30 a.m. that officers were still attempting to make contact with the suspect, but that the suspect is known.
  Police said o
  
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• SWAT team responding to east Austin home

  30-05-2024 10:55 via kxan.com
  
  The Austin Police Department is asking people Thursday morning to avoid the area near Craigwood Drive and FM 969.
  The SWAT Unit was called to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. in response to an assault at the home.Witnesses in the area reported hearing loud bangs coming from the scene shortly after 3:30 a.m.This is a developing situation.Stay with KXAN for continuing updates.
  
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• East Austin SWAT ends with no suspect in custody after 2 people were hurt

  30-05-2024 10:55 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An hours-long SWAT call in east Austin ended early Thursday morning with no suspect in custody.
  The Austin Police Department said SWAT responded to a scene at home in the 4900 block of Craigwood Drive around 12:27 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a family violence situation. The caller said the suspect had access to a firearm.
  APD said during a briefing at 5:30 a.m. that officers were still attempting to make contact with the suspect, but that the suspect is known.
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• Portland takes advantage of set piece opportunities, turns back Austin 2-0

  30-05-2024 05:06 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC lost for the first time at home since the season opener Wednesday, falling 2-0 to the Portland Timbers at Q2 Stadium.Portland scored a goal in each half but none in the run of play. The Timbers got on the board late in the first half on a terrific 30-yard free kick from Evander, his eighth goal of the season, and Jonathan Rodriguez cashed a penalty kick in the 66th minute to put the game on ice.Portland Timbers forward Antony (11) jumps past Austin FC defender Leo
  
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• ATCEMS: One person critically injured after shooting at south Austin apartment complex

  30-05-2024 04:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is critically injured after a shooting at a south Austin apartment complex on Wednesday, Austin-Travis County EMS tells KXAN.Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to an apartment complex located at 401 Little Texas Lane around 8:40 p.m. The area is near the intersection of West Stassney Lane and South Congress Avenue.
  ATCEMS medics took one person to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries, a spokeswoman said.KXAN has a crew at the scene.
  
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• APD: One person dead after shooting at south Austin apartment complex

  30-05-2024 04:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead after a shooting at a south Austin apartment complex on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department tells KXAN.Officers with the Austin Police Department responded to an apartment complex located at 401 Little Texas Lane around 8:40 p.m. The area is near the intersection of West Stassney Lane and South Congress Avenue.
  Austin-Travis County EMS medics took one person to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries, a spokeswoman said.KXAN has a crew at the
  
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• 'It's life changing': Austin FC competition helps underrepresented businesses

  30-05-2024 03:42 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) --- At Wednesday's Austin FC game, a woman-owned business scored big.
  29Eleven the Salon, located in Round Rock, received $100,000. It won the 2024 Dream Starter Competition."We specialize in kinky, curly and coily hair. Educating people about how to take care of highly textured hair," said salon owner Tiffany Wilson. "There's not a lot of education in cosmetology school about how to take care of our hair, very little information." RELATED COVERAGE: Local salon wins $100K in Austin
  
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• City of Austin could take on mail theft as stolen 'master key' issue persists

  30-05-2024 03:16 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A resolution brought forward by Council Member Paige Ellis could direct the city manager to find ways to educate the public on, and address mail theft.According to that resolution, three Austin-area mail carriers have been robbed for their arrow key since 2023. Those are also known as “master keys” which can open a variety of mail boxes. KXAN has previously reported on the issue in Austin and surrounding areas.
  "Stolen arrow keys are pervasive in the Austin area and
  
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• 8 reasons to pay attention to Thursday's massive Austin City Council agenda

  30-05-2024 01:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin City Council members head into their summer break, they've got a stacked agenda with nearly 200 items to cover. Here's some of what we're watching:
  Addressing mail theftA resolution brought forward by Council Member Paige Ellis could direct the city manager to find ways to educate the public on, and address mail theft.
  According to that resolution, three Austin-area mail carriers have been robbed for their arrow key since 2023. Those are also known as "master keys
  
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• 10 reasons to pay attention to Thursday's massive Austin City Council agenda

  30-05-2024 01:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin City Council members head into their summer break, they've got a stacked agenda with nearly 200 items to cover. Here's some of what we're watching:
  Addressing mail theftA resolution brought forward by Council Member Paige Ellis could direct the city manager to find ways to educate the public on, and address mail theft.
  According to that resolution, three Austin-area mail carriers have been robbed for their arrow key since 2023. Those are also known as "master keys
  
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• Texas lawmakers consider banning Delta 8, Delta 9

  30-05-2024 01:47 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State senators on Wednesday considered a ban on Delta 8 and Delta 9 products, the legal cannabis compounds that have sparked a growing industry through a legal loophole allowing a version of high-producing THC to be sold over the counter."There's a lot of issues we need to discuss here," Senate State Affairs Chairman Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, said. "Banning Delta 8 and Delta 9 and the sale of intoxicating hemp products in Texas, what needs to be done about the sale of the
  
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• No. 1 Texas facing 'very nice' pitcher to open WCWS play Thursday vs. No. 8 Stanford

  30-05-2024 01:26 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Playing the Stanford Cardinal on the softball diamond the past two seasons has meant one thing — trying to generate offense against one of the best pitchers in the country.No. 1 Texas will give it a shot, again, at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Women's College World Series at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park. In what feels like years ago, Stanford sophomore NiJaree Canady hurled eight innings against the Longhorns on Feb. 24 in Austin, striking out 11 with two walks in a 4-3 w
  
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• Texas releases new, state-owned textbooks in effort to better student outcomes

  30-05-2024 01:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Wednesday morning, the Texas Education Agency released a new set of state-owned and developed textbooks aimed at increasing student outcomes called Open Education Resources, or OER, textbooks. State legislators directed the agency to develop the material during the last legislative session as part of House Bill 1605, and it's already been tested in multiple school districts.
  The legislation was passed during the last regular session amid a growing effort to ban books that s
  
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• Nonprofit says it has enough signatures to get marijuana decriminalization on Lockhart ballot

  30-05-2024 01:17 via kxan.com
  
  LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) — A Central Texas nonprofit took a major step Wednesday toward its efforts to decriminalize marijuana in the Caldwell County town of Lockhart.Mano Amiga, a nonprofit working in Hays and Caldwell counties, said it collected nearly double the signatures needed to get a marijuana decriminalization measure on the ballot this November.The group needed signatures from 10% of the city’s population, which is, ironically, 420. The group said it collected more than 900.
  
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