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• Austin to open cold-weather shelters Sunday through Thursday

  04-01-2025 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - As Austin sees temperatures drop Sunday night, the city of Austin will open its overnight cold weather shelters from Jan. 5 through Jan. 9.Registration to stay at the shelters will occur each day between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center, located at 505 Barton Springs Road, the city said. The location will also act as a central transportation point for people seeking overnight shelter.The city said its shelters open when forecasted overnight temperatures at Camp Mabry are exp
  
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• APD investigating murder after man found dead in southeast Austin wooded area Saturday

  04-01-2025 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video is KXAN coverage from Jan. 4 when the Austin Police Department was still investigating the body discovery as a suspicious death case. It has since been reclassified as a homicide investigation.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is investigating a murder in a wooded area of southeast Austin after discovering a body over the weekend.Police responded around 3:50 a.m. Saturday to the 1700 block of Nelms Drive, near Interstate 35 and William Cannon Drive
  
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• APD investigating after man found dead in southeast Austin wooded area

  04-01-2025 20:09 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the Austin Police Department is investigating the incident as a suspicious death. Police previously told KXAN that it was investigating the incident as a homicide.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are investigating after a body was found after a fire in a wooded area of southeast Austin.Austin Police responded to an agency assist hotshot call around 3:50 a.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of Nelms Drive, near Interstate 35 and William Cannon Dri
  
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• Winter prep: Tips to stay warm, safe in Central Texas' cold weather

  04-01-2025 18:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An unseasonably warm December that saw an average temperature of 59.6°, 6° above normal, Central Texas is facing its coldest weather since a year ago.Proper planning for the cold includes more than just protecting People, Pets, Pipes and Plants, otherwise known as the four P's.As this area gets more and more populated several new residents might need to know the best ways to beat the cold.When temperatures reach the 20s and 30s it is important to dress appropriately, sta
  
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• LIVE: Winter prep: Tips to stay warm, safe in Central Texas' cold weather

  04-01-2025 18:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An unseasonably warm December that saw an average temperature of 59.6°, 6° above normal, Central Texas is facing its coldest weather since a year ago.Proper planning for the cold includes more than just protecting People, Pets, Pipes and Plants, otherwise known as the four P's.As this area gets more and more populated several new residents might need to know the best ways to beat the cold.When temperatures reach the 20s and 30s it is important to dress appropriately, sta
  
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• 'Austin's music town square': Waterloo Records owner reflects on enduring legacy

  04-01-2025 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In the nearly 43 years since Waterloo Records & Video first opened its doors on April 1, 1982, the landscapes of Austin as a city and the music industry as a whole have changed substantially. Even amid such growth and change, Austin's "music town square" will continue on its legacy -- now under new leadership and a planned relocation.Waterloo Records confirmed Thursday Caren Kelleher, founder and president of Gold Rush Vinyl, along with Armadillo Records' CEO Trey Watson wil
  
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• 4 Tren de Aragua gang members arrested inside Texas border, governor says

  04-01-2025 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said Texas troopers arrested four members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang after they crossed into South Texas from Mexico.Donations collected for little girl who lost legs on ‘La Bestia’ train in Mexico
  Abbott says Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on Dec. 31 encountered the four members of the Venezuelan-based trans criminal organization in Val Verde County, outside Del Rio, Texas.They were part of a gr
  
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• 4 Tren de Aragua gang members arrested at border, Texas governor says

  04-01-2025 13:23 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said Texas troopers arrested four members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang after they crossed into South Texas from Mexico. Donations collected for little girl who lost legs on ‘La Bestia’ train in MexicoAbbott says Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on Dec. 31 encountered the four members of the Venezuelan-based transnational criminal organization in Val Verde County, outside Del Rio, Texas.They were part
  
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• When should I start dripping my faucets?

  04-01-2025 04:59 via kxan.com
  
  CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It's officially winter, which means there are days when the temperatures will be freezing cold.There are many ways to get winter ready, but one common practice when the temperature drops is letting your faucets drip through the night. So, exactly how cold does it need to be before you do this?Southern Living says professionals list the threshold temperature for pipes to freeze at 20 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning this or anything below can create a potential for water
  
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• Some residents affected after wastewater spill in Dripping Springs

  04-01-2025 04:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After thousands of gallons of "untreated wastewater" spilled in the city of Dripping Springs, the city is now advising affected residents to boil their water before consumption, the city said in a public notice.The city said it was notified the 83,200 gallons of wastewater spilled on Friday around 7 a.m. at the Hays Street Lift Station and took immediate action to contain it. The Hays Street Lift Station is located at the south end of Haydon Lane in Dripping Springs.City of Drip
  
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• Lockhart's music scene grows, city recognized as 'music-friendly'

  04-01-2025 03:35 via kxan.com
  
  LOCKHART, Texas (KXAN) --- The city of Lockhart, known for its taste in food, was recognized for its taste in music. City of Lockhart named ‘Music Friendly Texas Certified Community’On Friday, the Texas Music Office designated the city as a “Music Friendly Texas Certified Community."
  "With this recognition, I think we'll have a lot of people coming into Lockhart and just checking out what we have here, which is really exciting," said Lockhart Public Information Officer Tatiana
  
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• After NOLA attack, congressman discusses bollard protections

  04-01-2025 02:31 via kxan.com
  
  Project Summary:
  This story is part of KXAN’s “Preventing Disaster” investigation, which initially published on May 15, 2024. The project follows a fatal car crash into an Austin hospital’s emergency room earlier that year. Our team took a broader look at safety concerns with that crash and hundreds of others across the nation – including whether medical sites had security barriers – known as bollards – at their entrances. Experts say those could stop c
  
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• 'Transparency matters': Some Burnet County residents concerned about selection process for new judge

  04-01-2025 01:25 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The new year will bring new leadership to Burnet County, Texas.
  Burnet County Commissioners and members of the public discussed a process for picking a new county judge this week, following the recent resignation of former Judge James Oakley. He stepped down in December amid ongoing legal troubles and harassment claims.With two years until another election for voters in the the area to choose another judge, the four county commissioners must select a replacement for the time bei
  
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• San Marcos prepares for upcoming inclement weather

  04-01-2025 01:13 via kxan.com
  
  Editor’s Note: The video above shows the latest from the KXAN First Warning Weather team.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of San Marcos said it was monitoring conditions and taking precautions ahead of the cold front expected to hit Sunday. The front will bring freezing or near-freezing temperatures to the area. NEXT: KXAN First Warning Weather forecastAccording to the city, its utility crews are monitoring ERCOT alerts to stay ahead of any potential outages. The city’s outag
  
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• 'Every member has a voice': Rep. David Cook working to gain support from Democratic colleagues

  04-01-2025 00:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- In less than two weeks the newest Texas Legislature will be sworn in at the state Capitol and the first important item on the to-do list for state representatives will be picking the next Speaker of the House.
  The race is between House Republican Caucus nominee state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, and state Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock. The competition between the two has created a split among House Republicans on who to support.
  Cook has support from a majority of the 88 Ho
  
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