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VIDEO: Woman jumps out of Travis County deputy’s moving vehicle
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman in the custody of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office was able to escape from a deputy’s moving vehicle in east Austin around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The sheriff’s office says...
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Local help available for overwhelmed expecting moms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As police continue to investigate what led to a newborn baby being left in a dumpster in north Austin, local pregnancy centers hope to help soon-to-be moms before they even start to...
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Low turnout for Travis County early voting in November election thus far
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first week of early voting for the November election season is rounding out with low numbers of people heading to the polls. According to numbers from the Travis County Clerk’s...
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Plans for revamped I-35 include 4 toll lanes, getting rid of decks
AUSTIN (KXAN) — New improvements may be coming to Interstate 35, including through the downtown corridor. On Monday, Texas Senator Kirk Watson, D-Austin, along with Texas Department of Transportation...
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Why tolls could be the answer to traffic problems on I-35
AUSTIN (KXAN) — When we told you about the proposed toll lanes on Interstate 35, many of you reached out to us and asked, ‘Why more tolls?’ Transportation advocate John Langmore, who has worked with...
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Family of Chicon St. hit-and-run victim urging suspect to surrender
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An east Austin family is putting out an urgent plea to the driver who hit and killed a man Tuesday night. Austin police identified the man as 45-year-old Mark Morales. The hit-and-run...
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Child, 3 adults shot in I-35 shooting spree; suspect arrested
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The man accused of shooting at random cars up and down Interstate 35 with an assault rifle early Saturday morning, has been arrested, according to Austin police. “We have a lot of...
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‘I want our water fixed’: Rockdale residents push city to fix ‘red water’
ROCKDALE, Texas (KXAN) — It’s what Danielle Donnelly-Kerlin calls a “good day”: “The water doesn’t smell as strong as normal and it’s clear,” she said. Donnelly-Kerlin has lived in Rockdale since she...
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Domestic abuse advocates say gun surrender laws may help prevent more shootings
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As investigators piece together the deadly Sutherland Springs church shooting, some organizations are looking at ways to prevent other shootings like it. Domestic violence advocates...
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Pocket Bible saved Austin World War II veteran’s life
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Donald Morrison didn’t know if he was going to make it as a soldier. He wanted to go into the Navy right after high school, but didn’t pass the physical. “I was rejected because of my...
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Dogs will help Austin Fire Department detect early signs of cancer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — They rush into burning buildings and risk their lives daily, but one of the most dangerous health risks may not become apparent until after the smoke clears. New research from the...
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Texas State University president suspends all Greek activity following...
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The death of a Texas State University sophomore who was pledging a fraternity may have been alcohol-related, police say. A university spokesperson says Matthew Ellis, 20, of...
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Hundreds attend vigil for Texas State fraternity pledge who died
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Hundreds of students at Texas State University gathered at the campus quad Wednesday evening to remember sophomore Matthew Ellis, who died after attending a Greek event. The...
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HOPE Outdoor Gallery moving east to new location in 2018
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s iconic graffiti park know as HOPE Outdoor Gallery is relocating and expanding with the creation of a new six-acre project launching at Carson Creek Ranch. Since the gallery...
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VIDEO: Big rigs repeatedly run through east Austin stop sign
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s a sound neighbor Jeff Makela says he’s used to hearing nowadays. “I can see and hear them all day long,” he said. Gravel and dirt hauling trucks pass by Makela’s front yard daily,...
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Free cycling classes offered to reduce crashes, deaths on Austin roads
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting in December, Bike Austin is offering free cycling classes for adult commuters and general cyclists thanks to a partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation. The...
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Austin family makes plea for Iranian sister to be allowed to see dying mother
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s the call no-one wants to receive. When a loved one is close to passing away, every second counts. “Her condition just started getting worse,” said Houri Hedayatifar. Houri’s...
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Austin gym delays opening, frustrating members over billing issues
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Frustrated and angry members of a local gym want answers and some are trying to get their money back. They claim the new north Austin location of Tech Ridge Fitness Connection was...
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Community volunteering with San Marcos Blue Santa, honoring Officer Copeland
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The shooting death of San Marcus police officer Kenneth Copeland has hit the entire community of San Marcos hard. Tuesday night, dozens answered the call to honor the...
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New arena, stadium planned for Travis County Expo Center
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County Expo Center may be getting a major face-lift thanks to a new proposal from a local group called Austin Sports & Entertainment, co-founded by former University of...
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Austin doctors react to new study linking birth control to breast cancer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new study is sending some women into a panic. It turns out those newer birth control pills don’t lower breast cancer risk. A study in a New England Journal of Medicine following...
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More than 160 flights delayed at ABIA as storm hit
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The “winter wonderland” of snowfall and ice surprising Central Texas also caused some major delays and cancellations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from Thursday night into...
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Austin mom opening city’s first American Ninja Warrior gym for kids
AUSTIN (KXAN) — From rock-climbing to gymnastics, fencing to rowing, children in the Austin area have had their choice of gyms, clubs and teams to join if they want to try out a new sport. Now you can...
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Help Texas Game Wardens ‘gear up’ by chipping in for pricey equipment
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As many people creep closer to crossing off their holiday shopping lists, the Texas Game Wardens want you to know they have a wishlist too. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF)...
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City hall packed for Austin PD contract negotiations
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department may be just hours away from finding out if they will have a new contract to work under. A big crowd gathered at Austin City Hall, some calling on council...
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