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Texas’ rural hospitals are — once again — at grave risk of closing – Austin News Place
(Texas Tribune) — Texas hasn’t had a hospital close since 2020, a much-needed relief following the previous decade of closures that were predominantly seen in rural communities. That could change soon: A new report from Kaufman Hall, a health care consulting agency,...
Body found in Williamson County could be missing Austin man Justin Haden – Austin News Place
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A body that was found in Williamson County could belong to a man who went missing a month ago, authorities say. The Austin Police Department and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a body was found near Ronald...
Tom Herman, former Texas Longhorns head coach, hired at Florida Atlantic University: report – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman is getting back into college football. On Thursday, Herman told ESPN he accepted the Florida Atlantic head coaching job. Herman had been in the NFL as an analyst for the Chicago Bears after being fired from...
4 key moments from Austin mayor runoff debate – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Voters are now deciding if either Celia Israel or Kirk Watson will become the next mayor of Austin, and the two candidates who advanced to the runoff election debated Thursday evening and laid out some of the ways they differ on policy. Here are a few...
UT Police seeking information on attempted robbery near campus – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The University of Texas Police Department is seeking information about an attempted robbery that happened off campus Wednesday. UTPD said on Twitter this happened near the intersection of 24th and Guadalupe Streets around 3:45 p.m. Three people said...
No.1 Texas Longhorns rolls in opening match, sweeps Fairleigh Dickinson – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 1 Texas flexed its muscle in the opening match of the NCAA tournament in a sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday at Gregory Gym. The Longhorns blasted the Knights in straight sets 25-6, 25-13, 25-13 to advance to the second round set for 8 p.m....
No. 2 Horns stay undefeated, fends off No. 7 Creighton 72-67 – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 2 Texas survived a late rally by No. 7 Creighton to claim a 72-67 win Thursday at the Moody Center. Texas guard Marcus Carr hit a pair of clutch foul shots with 10 seconds left, and then Brock Cunningham iced the game with a pair of his own with...
Austin animal shelters reduce adoption fees for holidays – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s two largest animal shelters lowered adoption prices to help their furry friends find a new home for the holidays. From Dec. 1-31, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and Austin Animal Center (AAC) reduced their adoption fees to $31 for cats, kittens,...
City of Austin, police union clash over police oversight in contract negotiations – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Contract negotiations between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association have been ongoing for the better part of the year, but Thursday night, they hit a setback over police oversight. The current labor agreement would have expired Sept. 30,...
San Marcos launches space heater donation drive this winter – Austin News Place
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The City of San Marcos launched Thursday its first Winter Heat Drive, an effort to collect and distribute donated space heaters to residents in need. The initiative is done in collaboration between the city and Community Action Inc. of...
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