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Meth can damage brain like traumatic brain injuries, one treatment is helping with both
SAN ANTONIO – Recovery is a long road for everyone, but for some, there are extra barriers. That’s the case with methamphetamine, which affects the brain in a very different way, and is extremely addictive. The KSAT Solutionaries team found out about a unique treatment being used for...
NHC tracking 4 tropical waves as hurricane season begins to peak ahead of Labor Day
The National Weather Service reports no tropical cyclone activity is expected this week. However, the hurricane center has identified four tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean that warrant monitoring as we approach the peak of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters note that one wave is near Senegal and Gambia, two are...
Texas correctional officer cadet dies during training
ABILENE, Texas — A correctional officer cadet died in the line of duty, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced. Cadet Michelle Strube, 46, died during a routine pre-service training at the Robertson Unit Training Center on Aug. 19, according to TDCJ. Strube joined the agency in August 2024.
Mason County wildfire burns across 3,000 acres
TEXAS, USA — Firefighters are currently working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across 3,000 acres. As of early Friday morning, the North Art Complex fire is burning in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. This fire is only 10% contained as crews...
Developers behind Leander’s lagoon project appear to owe millions to contractors
A 78-acre site in Leander that was supposed to become a $1 billion mixed-use project centered around a four-acre lagoon sits empty today, nearly four years after plans for the project were first announced.
Five-star guard Grace Knox sets Longhorns official visit date (report)
The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball 2025 recruiting class could add a talented guard to the mix in the coming months. The Longhorns are preparing to welcome five-star recruit Grace Knox to campus for an official visit in mid-September. She had narrowed her list down to four schools in July but had not set a date for any visits. Over the last few years, Knox has seen her stock rise as she has added to her trophy case. As a freshman, she led Spring Valley High to the NIAA 5A semifinals, averaging 13.9 points and 9.8 rebounds. After missing her sophomore season, Knox...
Power restored to thousands in Austin after second day of outages; more outages possible
Power was restored through a “temporary solution” to thousands of Austin Energy customers who saw outages Thursday night, the second consecutive day that thousands lost power amid record-high temperatures. About 6,400 customers lost power shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday after a transformer at a Southwest Austin substation went offline, the city of Austin...
City of Austin sued over allocating funds for out-of-state abortion access
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is facing a lawsuit over a budget item that allocates hundreds of thousands of dollars to help women accessing abortion care. Last week, the Austin City Council approved its budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. In it, there’s a budget item that allocates...
Texas Longhorns two-deep depth chart projections
The projected depth chart may change throughout the season as the Longhorns’ season opener is still over a week away. However, it is on many Texas fans’ minds who will start and be the backup at key positions before the Longhorns take on Colorado State in week one play. Offense Quarterbacks (QB): Quinn Ewers (starter), Arch Manning Running Backs (RB): Jaydon Blue (starter), Quintrevion Wisner Wide Receivers (WR) X: Isaiah Bond (starter), Ryan Wingo Wide Receivers (WR) H: Silas Bolden (starter), DeAndre Moore Jr. Wide Receivers (WR) Z: Matthew Golden (starter), Johntay Cook II Tight Ends (TE): Gunnar Helm (starter), Amari Niblack Left Tackle (LT): Kelvin Banks Jr....
Kelvin Banks Jr., Quinn Ewers among 10 Texas Longhorns named to 2024 Preseason All-SEC Coaches' Football Team
The preseason honors continue to roll in for Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., the latest being a first-team nod on the 2024 Preseason Coaches' All-SEC Football Team released on Thursday. Banks was named first-team preseason All-SEC by media members who voted on the team at SEC Media Days in Dallas in July.
UT regents approve Schlossnagle's 7-year deal
AUSTIN — University of Texas regents on Thursday approved a seven-year contract for baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle that pays him $1 million in each of the first two seasons, then $2.68 million annually over the next five. Texas hired Schlossnagle away from Texas A&M in June, a day after...
‘Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience’ Will Illuminate Austin This Fall
Road trip, anyone? Prepare for an enchanting experience as a woodland trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series is coming to Austin. The journey will transport you to the forests surrounding Hogwarts’ grounds, illuminating your favorite moments from the books and films through...
KXAN News Today | Thursday, August 22 morning headlines
The US DOJ will talk about arrests in Guatemala connected to the deaths of migrants in Texas, a prescribed burn is happening today near Lake Walter E. Long, and Kealing Middle School won't return to class until Monday. Plus, a look at the forecast. More on kxan.com.
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