Hailstorm strikes homes on Hamilton Pool Road
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by Nabil Remadna
5h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hail pounded parts of Central Texas, blanketing some neighborhoods with sheets of ice. Cloudy skies over Central Texas brought rain as well, but for some people living along Hamilton Pool Road, there was quite a bit of hail as well. "When I got home our whole yard was completely covered in hail," said Matt Palmer who lives off Hamilton Pool Road. Hail pelts homes on Hamilton Pool Road Palmer was out running errands when it started coming down, he says he got a call from a delivery driver, letting him know his food would have to wait because of the weather. A ‘hailacious’ annive ..read more
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APD investigating death of 3-month-old as a homicide
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by Julianna Russ
10h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating the death of a 3-month-old infant as a homicide. According to APD, around 11:15 p.m. March 10, first responders arrived at The Revl Apartments related to a 3-month-old infant who was not breathing. APD said life-saving measures were performed, and the infant was taken to an area hospital for further evaluation and treatment; however, the infant later died March 15 ..read more
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'We're still here': Native Americans push for native studies elective in Texas high schools
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by Ryan Chandler
10h ago
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Native American advocates are hoping the Texas State Board of Education approves a new "American Indian/Native Studies" elective for Texas high schoolers -- but they are running out of time to get it into classrooms by next school year. "I had two sons that went through public schools, and I saw the lack of content that they were taught in school," Comanche Nation Elder Hawana Townsley said. "We are still here, and that's what we're asking for this course to communicate and to give to the children of our state -- is that understanding that we are still here and we are of va ..read more
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Urban Land Institute: Parking decks create human interaction 'voids'
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by Cora Neas
10h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin District Council released its report on Austin's downtown parking on March 20, which recommends that city leadership reduce "new parking construction across the entire downtown geography ..read more
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WATCH: Hail blankets the ground like snow in parts of Central Texas
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by Erica Pauda
10h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Winter weather in the spring? Not so much. As scattered storms moved into the Central Texas area Wednesday afternoon, KXAN viewers sent in photos and videos of what looked like snow on the ground — only it wasn't snow. It was hail. Hail came down near Hamilton Pool Road on Wednesday after scattered storm moved into Central Texas Wednesday afternoon | Courtesy Carrie Turlington Hail came down near Hamilton Pool Road on Wednesday after scattered storm moved into Central Texas Wednesday afternoon | Courtesy Jamie Coley KXAN viewer Carrie Turlington sent in the video below of ..read more
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2024 Mentoring Award given to Georgetown Assistant City Manager
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by Roo Moody
10h ago
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) has awarded the 2024 Mentoring Award to Georgetown Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer. In a recent statement, City Manager David Morgan accredited much of the city's success to Brewer's impact on others. "Laurie is the type of local government leader we all strive to be," Morgan said. According to TCMA, the mentoring award “recognizes a city management professional who has made significant contributions in the development of new talent and who has designed and implemented outstanding career development programs for ..read more
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Austin Public Library cards now available without fees to city's extraterritorial jurisdictions
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by Julianna Russ
11h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin expanded its library access to residents of the Austin Limited Purpose and Extraterritorial Jurisdictions, according to a memo. The memo, sent Monday, explained there would no longer be a non‐resident library card fee for the residents within the jurisdictions. “Many residents of these areas have Austin mailing addresses and live in close proximity to Austin Public Library branches,” the memo said. An amendment was made to the fee and fine ordinance and was passed by the Austin City Council on Feb. 29. “Previously, individuals who did not reside within the fu ..read more
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Texas universities required to punish antisemitic rhetoric in free speech policies
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by Sarah Al-Shaikh
11h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) --- On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced an executive order to address antisemitism on college campuses in the state. Texas colleges and universities are now required to review their free speech policies to establish appropriate punishments for antisemitic rhetoric on campuses. "Antisemitism is never acceptable in Texas, and we will do everything we can to fight it," said Abbott in a press release. The executive order requires all higher education institutions do the following: Review free speech policies to establish appropriate punishments for antisemitic rhetoric Enforce ..read more
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Women in law enforcement speak at criminal justice conference in San Marcos
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by Erica Pauda
11h ago
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On this last week of Women's History Month, local female trailblazers in law enforcement got together to speak at the 2024 Women in Criminal Justice Conference on Wednesday in San Marcos. Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson and University of Texas Police Chief Eve Stephens participated in a panel discussion to share their knowledge and inspire the next generation of women in law enforcement. Women in law enforcement came together on Wednesday to speak at the Grit & Grace panel at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos | Todd Baile ..read more
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Round Rock opens 'Tool Depot' for residents to borrow tools from
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by Cora Neas
12h ago
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock residents can now borrow tools, such as lawn mowers, chainsaws and ladders, from the city's new "Tool Depot." The Tool Depot builds from the city's mobile Tool Lending Center, a trailer that organizations can reserve for large projects. Instead, the depot lets individuals rent specific tools for a 48-hour period. Other available tools include: Fence staining kits Hedge trimmers Leaf blowers Polesaws Power washers Seed/feed spreaders Tillers Weed trimmers ..read more
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