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KXAN News @kxan.com · 5h

Meet Daxbot: Robot patrolling parts of Austin

“They’re a deterrent for mischief. People see them, they’re less likely to do certain things,” said CTX Patrol Services CEO Michael Fallon. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/meet-daxbot-the-robot-patrolling-parts-of-austin/

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 6h

The Texas Department of Public Safety suspended a state trooper after he was arrested and charged with DWI.

Texas state trooper suspended following DWI arrest

The Texas Department of Public Safety suspended a state trooper after he was arrested Thursday by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 7h

The “ACL flu” is real… kind of.

‘ACL flu’ or fluke? Why you may feel sick after the music fest, how to prevent it

Feeling sick after attending Austin City Limits Music Festival Weekend 1? Or getting ready to hit Zilker Park for Weekend 2? Either way, know that the “ACL flu” is real… kind of.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 8h

Texas currently allows anyone to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary when they go to the ballot — a system known as an open primary.

AG Paxton sides with Texas GOP in attempt to close primary elections

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion in a federal court asking a judge to rule the state’s open primary system as unconstitutional, joining the Republican Party of Texas in their …

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 8h

Charley Crockett on Trump renaming the Gulf: ‘I don’t recognize it by any other name’

Crockett, a native Texan from San Benito who’s famous for his signature Americana music, took to social media on Tuesday, reminding folks of his roots and sharing his thoughts on the name cha…

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 9h

The Love Austin Campaign said the website needs to have legal disclosures required of political advertisements under Texas election law.

‘Love Austin’ campaign files complaint against anti-Prop Q website

A Political Action Committee (PAC) in favor of Austin’s November tax rate election proposition says its filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission against the person or people respons…

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 10h

1.25 billion birds were recorded migrating south the night of Oct. 8. Travis County saw 4.5 million fly through the region that same night.

Biggest night of bird migration recorded this week as millions fly through Central Texas

More than a billion birds were recorded as being on the move Wednesday night as they fly south for the winter. It was the highest night of bird migration ever recorded by BirdCast.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 10h

Five men could conceivably win their party’s nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, according to the survey.

New poll: US Senate primary races in Texas are neck and neck

In the Texas Trends Survey, Colin Allred has a slim 46%-42% advantage over James Talarico on the Democratic side, while on the Republican side, John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are in a tight race with W…

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 11h

HAPPENING NOW | Loop 360 shut down in both directions at Cedar Street. Loop360Project said Austin Energy crews are responding to the scene.

Loop 360 shut down at Cedar Street for ’emergency utility repairs’

Loop 360 is shut down in both directions Friday afternoon in west Austin for “emergency utility repairs.”

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 13h

One group opposed to the cameras said that they believe Lockhart is the first city to reject the cameras outright.

Lockhart city council rejects Flock AI cameras in 6-1 vote

In a 6-1 vote Thursday, the city council of Lockhart, Texas, voted against a plan to set up seven AI-powered cameras in the city for use as license plater readers.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 14h

Davis also highlighted that the police department and Austin ISD are actively working on improvements in communication between the two. Find out more here.

APD Chief provides update on change made after Zilker Park shooting

KXAN spoke with Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis to discuss changes that have been made since a September shooting near Zilker Park.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 15h

The district explains the incentive it put in place to get people to come to work.

Manor ISD tackles bus driver shortage with new ideas

Manor ISD is seeking to hire more bus drivers to cover routes and shifts, and is offering an incentive of $2/hour as an attendance bonus, with pay starting at $23.50/hour.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 17h

Voters approved funding for the school in a 2024 bond package.

Georgetown ISD breaks ground on fourth high school

On Thursday, Georgetown ISD celebrated the groundbreaking of its fourth high school.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 18h

Firefighters rescued 10 puppies that were dumped into a storm drain along a busy highway. They reportedly found the dogs “scared and huddled together” before pulling them up. https://www.kxan.com/news/tijuana-firefighters-rescue-10-puppies-dumped-into-storm-drain-along-busy-highway/

KXAN News @kxan.com · 19h

The Great Lawn at Zilker will be closed from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 31

Part of Zilker Park to be closed for fall maintenance last two weeks of October

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department posted on social media Thursday that the Great Lawn at Zilker will be closed from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 31, for annual fall maintenance.

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Texas lawmakers react after Robert Roberson’s execution halted

Robert Roberson, the man convicted on capital murder charges for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2003, will get another chance to prove his innocence in a district court after the…

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KXAN News @kxan.com · 1d

Author KB Brookins said that the lack of representation pushed them to write the book.

“I feel really shocked still and also very proud,” they said. “I mean, the road to writing this memoir was not an easy one."