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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) -- Gov. Greg Abbott is taking steps to make sure Texans can see a doctor or a nurse when they are needed. On Thursday, Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) asking them to help address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas, Abbott's office said in a news release. Abbott said he wants board to create a task force that would "provide opportunities and remove barriers" for those hoping to get…See the Story
Abbott calls for task force to address healthcare workforce shortages
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Pandemic · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) -- From childcare people can actually afford to shelter for people experiencing homelessness to being better prepared for Texas' next major weather event, the City of Austin has used its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for 30 different projects. ARPA funding was intended to help local and state governments handle the pandemic. Austin got $188 million.
Austin budgeted more than $40M in ARPA funding for rapid rehousing,…See the Story
Where is the City of Austin spending its federal pandemic money?
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Minimum Wage · AustinPFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — On Thursday, the Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for the upcoming school year. The salary increases included a 2% raise of the pay range midpoint for all employees, as well as setting the minimum hourly wage to $17. The starting salary for teachers was also increased to $57,700. The district said it would continue to evaluate programs and processes to identify any cost savings for the dis…See the Story
Pflugerville ISD approves salary raises, sets new minimum wage for employees
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Waco · WacoAUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas' famous barbecue joint Terry Black's just opened a new location in Waco. It's the company's fourth restaurant location. Terry Black, the man behind what could now be considered a growing chain of restaurants, was born and raised in Lockhart, where the original location still remains. According to the Terry Black's website, his children Christina, Michael and Mark have now expanded the family business into Waco.
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Terry Black’s Barbecue opens new location in Waco
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County District Attorney’s office chose not to file charges against a man accused of murder, according to court documents dated April 4. The documents said the DA’s office required further investigation was needed by the Austin Police Department into the case against 18-year-old Andrew Aviles.
PAST COVERAGE: 1 killed, 1 injured in east Austin homicide, police investigating “Currently, there is insufficient evi…See the Story
DA: No charges filed against man accused of murder
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Environment · AustinLAGO VISTA, Texas (KXAN) -- Wastewater has been spilling out of a treatment facility in Lago Vista since Tuesday, but authorities say it doesn't pose any danger to people or the environment in the area. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ, issued a notice about an unauthorized discharge or spill from the Cedar Breaks Effluent Pond, which started on Tuesday, April 16. Water has been flowing out at about 30-50 gallons per minut…See the Story
Wastewater spilling out of Lago Vista treatment facility ‘not a danger’ to people or the environment
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CDC · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) -- The CDC issued a health advisory warning after increase in cases of invasive meningitis. Bacterial meningitis causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord. “Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that is spread through things like respiratory droplets. So for instance, if we cough or if we sneeze. It also spreads through sharing of utensils, kissing, sharing a soda bottle,” said nurse practitioner Dr. Wendy Wright…See the Story
Meningitis survivor advocates against changing vaccine schedule
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Austin, Texas · AustinAUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was injured and another was taken into custody after a shooting in south Austin Thursday afternoon. The Austin Police Department said officers were carrying out a warrant in the 2300 block of Wirtz Avenue Thursday when an unrelated shooting happened around 1:48 p.m. in the area. One victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a suspect was taken into custody. Police did not say what charge…See the Story
1 person injured, 1 taken into custody after shooting in south Austin Thursday
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